tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post4437881489151993128..comments2024-03-28T18:46:10.214-07:00Comments on Barbara Muir Paints: Sad night at the art clubBarbara Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-40935977064534402422013-01-24T11:29:40.386-08:002013-01-24T11:29:40.386-08:00Hi Linny,
Some people really mean a lot even when...Hi Linny,<br /><br />Some people really mean a lot even when you don't see them that often George was one of those people. He was always so thoughtful and considerate to me. He is in my heart.<br />I am so sorry about how he died, but so glad I knew him. He taught me a lot. <br /><br />XO BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-35697793021555938932013-01-23T19:07:50.205-08:002013-01-23T19:07:50.205-08:00Hugs from Linnyland to you, Barbara.
This is a lov...Hugs from Linnyland to you, Barbara.<br />This is a lovely painting from an emotional evening!Linny D. Vinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693429558650268089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-17064824030705985202013-01-17T18:02:31.658-08:002013-01-17T18:02:31.658-08:00Hi Flora,
He fought so elegantly -- like a gentle...Hi Flora,<br /><br />He fought so elegantly -- like a gentleman, that's what I appreciated. He was all about fairness. When the group was voting on having 20 minute gesture drawings at the start of the night, there was a big division in the group. George was the one who took control and organized a vote, and then asked people to respect it when gesture was voted down. (A pity).<br /><br />Thanks for your great comment. I'm so glad you remember him too.<br /><br />XO BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-80750280160609898912013-01-17T17:56:48.631-08:002013-01-17T17:56:48.631-08:00Hi Sally,
We all decided that the best way to hon...Hi Sally,<br /><br />We all decided that the best way to honour George was to work -- so we did. He was instrumental in creating our Tuesday night figure drawing group. <br /><br />XO BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-39116984334742712032013-01-17T17:54:55.037-08:002013-01-17T17:54:55.037-08:00Hi Kim,
Thank You.
XO BarbaraHi Kim,<br /><br />Thank You.<br /><br />XO BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-10997815820612653002013-01-17T17:40:36.401-08:002013-01-17T17:40:36.401-08:00Oh Barbara, that is too sad.
George was a wonderfu...Oh Barbara, that is too sad.<br />George was a wonderful man who really fought for the continued existence of the life drawing and painting group. I remember being in an executive meeting of the art club many years ago and George fighting tooth and nail for the artists in the group. I can't remember what the issue was anymore…I DO remember that George challenged the entire Art Club executive and that they 'gave in' to him and the status quo was maintained. He didn't want anyone messing with the group. It was working well, why change it.<br />I remember too that he always played wonderful classical music and wore a beret. Charming. He will be missed. Hugs to you! xoFlora Doehlerhttp://floradoehler.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-77595926146383718912013-01-17T07:31:03.170-08:002013-01-17T07:31:03.170-08:00So sorry to hear about your friend passing Barbara...So sorry to hear about your friend passing Barbara. It's wonderful to be able to share the loss with friends and collegues who also knew him. Your sensitive sketch does show the mood. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987603799232901184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-61564899399960070142013-01-16T13:24:26.800-08:002013-01-16T13:24:26.800-08:00So sorry to hear Barbara : (So sorry to hear Barbara : (Kim Rempelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010163424578410675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-1860659496992652982013-01-16T09:12:19.610-08:002013-01-16T09:12:19.610-08:00Hi Marcia,
I did adore him. You are right. And I...Hi Marcia,<br /><br />I did adore him. You are right. And I'm delighted that my sister took his cat Amigo when he moved into a residence out of his home. Amigo, now Harry is happy, and I think of George every time I see the huge tabby cat. There are people who make a big impact on your life through small actions and example. George was one of those people. Thank you for remembering how much he meant to me.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-74748840998261781972013-01-16T09:08:31.232-08:002013-01-16T09:08:31.232-08:00Hi Laurel,
I think he was well loved by his frien...Hi Laurel,<br /><br />I think he was well loved by his friends -- which is the sign of a life well lived. I miss his kindness and his unspoken understanding. Plus I miss watching him paint because his work was original, and beautiful.<br /><br />XOXOXOXOXOXOBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-56046284693296354652013-01-16T09:05:31.343-08:002013-01-16T09:05:31.343-08:00Hi Nicki,
ALS is awful. In our club newsletter a ...Hi Nicki,<br /><br />ALS is awful. In our club newsletter a friend wrote about how George didn't lose his sense of humour. When I visited him at the residence his face glowed with delight when I was funny. He was an incredibly witty man, and a delight to talk to. I used to love the breaks between poses when we'd get to talk. I have missed him so much since he couldn't come and draw and paint with us anymore. He has left a huge hole in the pleasure of that experience.<br /><br />XO BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-86461390839116783042013-01-16T09:01:11.276-08:002013-01-16T09:01:11.276-08:00Hi Liza,
Thank you. George was a wonderful frien...Hi Liza,<br /><br />Thank you. George was a wonderful friend. He understood when I arrived late on Tuesday night, that I'd probably been working late, and driven a long way to get to the club. He used to hurry to get me an easel, help me set it up and get me a table. He was incredibly kind and a gentleman.<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-12986560428479359462013-01-16T08:58:50.680-08:002013-01-16T08:58:50.680-08:00Hi Michelle,
One of the things that surprised me ...Hi Michelle,<br /><br />One of the things that surprised me about George was finding out what a great and prolific cartoonist/illustrator he had been. He was, among other things, humble about his talents. <br /><br />Take care and thank you,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-3807158554068645182013-01-16T08:07:50.477-08:002013-01-16T08:07:50.477-08:00A lovely tribute to George, Barbara.
You often ta...A lovely tribute to George, Barbara. <br />You often talked about how much you adored him, his company as well as admiring his work - and I'm absolutely sure he felt the same way about you. Obviously his was a life well lived!!<br /><br />Love, Marciacohen labellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713812144707226168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-85557265561863841502013-01-16T07:49:03.244-08:002013-01-16T07:49:03.244-08:00I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that sinc...I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that since George was in your world, he was well-loved and supported as an artist and friend. You were both blessed. Thinking of you today. XOXOXOLaurel Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17923315332740559546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-77009567988404213502013-01-16T07:33:13.295-08:002013-01-16T07:33:13.295-08:00Dear Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss o...Dear Barbara,<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. ALS is such a cruel disease and it sounds like he handled it with grace. I think an evening of remembrance is a wonderful thing and it will help you all with your sadness.<br /><br />Big hug to you,<br />NickiNickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333869924278210044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-44672650848898088882013-01-16T07:25:38.327-08:002013-01-16T07:25:38.327-08:00So sorry to hear about your collegue and friend, B...So sorry to hear about your collegue and friend, Barbara.<br />Your painting is absolutely beautiful!<br />Take care,<br />LizaLiza Hirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024630462493582644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-47755721136101260282013-01-15T23:58:01.705-08:002013-01-15T23:58:01.705-08:00I'm so sorry to hear this sad news of. I worke...I'm so sorry to hear this sad news of. I worked with George many years ago in publishing his book It Could Have Happened through Soleil as well as two other French primary school books that featured his cartoons. <br />With deepest sympathies.<br />Michelle Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com