tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post5700194234170447287..comments2024-03-27T13:36:52.463-07:00Comments on Barbara Muir Paints: The state of flowBarbara Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-88709916860654922702009-03-12T06:29:00.000-07:002009-03-12T06:29:00.000-07:00Hi Laurel,It's true. We do all know it when it ha...Hi Laurel,<BR/><BR/>It's true. We do all know it when it happens, (or maybe after). That made me laugh.<BR/><BR/>XOXOBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-54638221084429381012009-03-12T06:27:00.000-07:002009-03-12T06:27:00.000-07:00Hi Julie,Thanks for the compliment. I think your ...Hi Julie,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliment. I think your work is wonderful. Super.<BR/>Glad you enjoyed my blog. <BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-814243207109426932009-03-12T06:25:00.000-07:002009-03-12T06:25:00.000-07:00Hi Liza,Thanks. I'm glad you like what I'm doing....Hi Liza,<BR/><BR/>Thanks. I'm glad you like what I'm doing. I always think your work looks like you were in the ideal mood when you painted, and I don't know how you do that every day. It's awesome, as the kids would say.<BR/><BR/>xoxoxoBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-42921331821588513732009-03-11T20:34:00.000-07:002009-03-11T20:34:00.000-07:00This one is really emerging and looking good. And ...This one is really emerging and looking good. And the "flow" - we all know it when it happens (or maybe afterward.)Laurel Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17923315332740559546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-55991042726614835662009-03-11T07:03:00.000-07:002009-03-11T07:03:00.000-07:00I love the "mental vitamin" comment about your sit...I love the "mental vitamin" comment about your site--so true! I haven't any art background, and have painted only for a bit, so ideas like "flow" in the painting context are something I'm experiencing, but had no label for! I totally get it, and now it has a name. Thank you, Barbara!julie davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559836743365482675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-40365858409037101532009-03-10T08:47:00.000-07:002009-03-10T08:47:00.000-07:00Hi Barbara,This is coming along really well!It loo...Hi Barbara,<BR/><BR/>This is coming along really well!<BR/>It looks great already. Liked what you wrote about "the state of flow". How right you are again!Liza Hirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024630462493582644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-10340852613285649862009-03-10T05:14:00.000-07:002009-03-10T05:14:00.000-07:00Hi Edgar,I seem to need a laugh full time.I'm glad...Hi Edgar,<BR/><BR/>I seem to need a laugh full time.<BR/>I'm glad you had paint on your brush.<BR/>I've never watched TV while I painted, though I have touched up work during commercial breaks on Jon Stewart and Colbert. But I like listening to books on CD to anchor me in the studio. I have the ADHD problem for sure. Glad you like what I'm doing, can't wait to see your painting.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-51920770857009000942009-03-09T20:22:00.000-07:002009-03-09T20:22:00.000-07:00Barbara— This one is really relaxed and clear. The...Barbara— This one is really relaxed and clear. The warm highlights on her skin unite her beautifully with the rest of the palette. I love what you're doing here!<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure I got flow going this weekend, but I'm so happy to have had paint on my brush, I just had a feeling of satisfaction... and the painting suddenly went from 60% done to almost finished. But ADHD me, I watched "Blazing Saddles" and "Undercover Brother" while I worked... I needed a laugh, these are tough times.Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06049136988037448625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-71363916518182969092009-03-09T20:14:00.000-07:002009-03-09T20:14:00.000-07:00Wow Eldon!It sounds like the Cistine Chapel.Must b...Wow Eldon!<BR/><BR/>It sounds like the Cistine Chapel.<BR/>Must be an amazing painting. Yes what matters is that you think it works, and it isn't out there embarrassing you.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-26836884066822350612009-03-09T18:58:00.000-07:002009-03-09T18:58:00.000-07:00Hi Barbara, Work work and rework until it works ri...Hi Barbara, Work work and rework until it works right? I once worked on a painting for 4 years. A 30x40. My friend got it for next to nothing but it "worked". This one works too. I like it already. I've no doubt you'll finish this just the way you want to.<BR/>EWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-78925349852801225172009-03-09T17:54:00.000-07:002009-03-09T17:54:00.000-07:00Hi Melinda,You got me. Yep, the euphoria is what ...Hi Melinda,<BR/><BR/>You got me. Yep, the euphoria is what I was driving at. Thanks for <BR/>the comments on the work. Tonight I was trying to give everyone a break with a simple little painting, and the thing's driving me crazy!1! Need some flow, or Flo -- come over and do it for me. Nope? Okay.<BR/><BR/>You are funny.<BR/><BR/>xoxoxoBarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-89511937094050361952009-03-09T15:27:00.000-07:002009-03-09T15:27:00.000-07:00How timely, Barbara. You explain "flow" so well. V...How timely, Barbara. You explain "flow" so well. Visiting your blog is like taking a mental vitamin.<BR/> <BR/>And, the painting is simply stunning. You are developing it with such well balanced contrast and color. Quite masterful. <BR/><BR/>I can tell that I'm into a "flow" state of mind when I forget about time, aches and pains and, even words--cannot speak. Ahh. There's the right brain moment accompanied by a bit of euphoria, yes?!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16793226305585541931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-45531815478048389202009-03-09T08:40:00.000-07:002009-03-09T08:40:00.000-07:00Hi Rahina,Thanks very much. I'm glad you likemy p...Hi Rahina,<BR/><BR/>Thanks very much. I'm glad you like<BR/>my painting.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>BarbaraBarbara Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342757136485853833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7855482737695202500.post-56434610398594432662009-03-09T05:31:00.000-07:002009-03-09T05:31:00.000-07:00it's looking great already, lovely lovely energy t...it's looking great already, lovely lovely energy to your work! r.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com