Saturday, September 27, 2008

A great first day at Artwalk

What a wonderful first day we had. My thanks go out to the
people who walked and came out by TTC ( bus, streetcar and
subway)to see my work. I really appreciated your presence,
and the great conversations we had. Paintings are selling, and the
whole atmosphere is jovial and festive despite the rain.




Here's a jolly watercolour I painted a few
years ago.

The house looks great and we served some wine, coffee,
cookies, and salmon and cream cheese on Steven's home
made bread. Yum. I am somewhat tired now just from
the set up, but as soon as I get a nap I'll be raring to go.

Have a loving-the-life-you-live day.
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6 comments:

  1. Theresa RankinSeptember 28, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Congrats on a first great day...I am so happy to hear things are going well! You certainly have worked hard....and put a wonderful time together for everyone I am sure. The still life is alive with joy....as all of your work is!

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  2. Barbara MuirSeptember 28, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Hi Theresa,

    It was fun. Just going to get some
    cookies, and getting ready to enjoy
    another exciting bunch of visitors today. What it's really like is a party for my art. When you consider that we do so much of our painting in isolation -- that's a real treat. Thanks so much for your compliments.

    Barbara

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  3. Laurel DanielSeptember 28, 2008 at 2:24 PM

    Hey Barbara - so glad the artwalk is going well. Hope today was even better than yesterday! It's true, your work is joyful! (PS - the cat lady is looking great!)

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  4. Barbara MuirSeptember 28, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    Hi Laurel,

    Thanks -- both days were just great --wonderful people dropped in today -- including a young man who wants to start a pont des arts on a local bridge which overlooks a park. He and his girlfriend got the idea on the Pont des Arts in Paris. I was delighted by their romantic idea, and I may participate on October 19.

    Barbara

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  5. Liza HirstSeptember 28, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    Sounds great - the Artwalk at your house and the idea with the bridge!
    I can well imagine what a pleasure it must have been for the visitors to wander around your house with all your colourful paintings, nibbling on a homemade treat - I envy them! Like the woman with the cat!

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  6. Barbara MuirSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    Hi Liza,

    We had a great time. This is a super community. The people are just wonderful: involved, kind, intelligent, funny.

    We've been here since before our second son was born, and can hardly
    imagine not living here. So it was
    delightful. Thanks so much
    for your sweet comments.

    Barbara

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