Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Going to class





Before the dance with the cat
acrylic on canvas
36 x 48 inches

I'm going off to my art class tonight, happy to be going.
It's really a group, not a class, because there are no
teachers, just a model and a chance to paint with friends
whose work I love. I will arrive late, they will be entranced
with their work, and hardly notice me coming in,
then I will fall into the wave of people rushing to capture an
image. I'm in a mood of high excitement over the end of
term and all the goings on in art that will happen in the next
six months. So much happening!

For your pleasure I'm posting the other painting I finished
yesterday for the DVAC Juried show.

Whew.

Now I can just paint and draw my brains out for awhile.

Have a painting-your-brains-out-happily day.
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20 comments:

  1. lauraApril 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful! I love how the cat's eyes pick up the turquoise of the woman's dress; and what a sweet expression you've captured on her lovely face!

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  2. r garriottApril 28, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    Yes, gorgeous! Where did you find this exquisite model?

    Happy painting this week; you deserve it!

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  3. L.HolmApril 28, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    This is beautiful, Barbara! I love my 'studio' class, too. Keeps me energized.

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  4. Barbara MuirApril 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Hi Laura,

    Thanks so much. I'm so glad you like it. She is a sweet young woman. I'm happy with the painting too.

    Take care,

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  5. Barbara MuirApril 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Hi R.,

    I am just lucky that this model used to live across the street from me. I hope you have a very happy painting week too.


    Thanks so much for your kind wishes.
    Take care,

    Barbara

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  6. Barbara MuirApril 28, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Hi Liz,

    My class is great. It's really a chance to play and do something very quickly. I enjoy the talks with other artists, and the fast pace.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  7. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    I love the vibrancy of this painting. Your art classes with friends sounds like a great way of working with other artists. r.

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  8. Gwen BellApril 29, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Hi Barbara,
    I followed you from r.'s blog and what treat! Your work is gorgeous. I love your style and vivid color palette. Hope you don't mind if I include you on my blog link list.

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  9. Barbara MuirApril 29, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Hi Rahina,

    Yes I love going to my art group.
    Of course we became friends because we all belong to the same art club, we show together, and paint every Tuesday night together.

    It is wonderful.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  10. Barbara MuirApril 29, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Hi Gwen,

    I'd be delighted to be on your list.
    Your work is lovely.

    Barbara

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  11. Liza HirstApril 29, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Congratulations, Barbara, for a wonderful bunch of paintings! Thrilled to hear that you are exhibiting them - wish you all the success you deserve!
    I agree with the others - the model is very sweet and has a lovely expression, that you captured so well.

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  12. Barbara MuirApril 29, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Hi Liza,

    Thanks so much. I really appreciate your wishes more than you know.

    xoxoxoBarbara

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  13. julie davisApril 29, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    My weekly class is so energizing--I learn from everyone there, and hate it when summer approaches and it's over (today was the last day). Lovely, peaceful composition again!

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  14. Laurel DanielApril 29, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    This portrait turned out so incredibly beautiful! You must be so proud! Good luck with the show!!!

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  15. SYLVIANEApril 30, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    As usual, Barbara, your huge painting is marvelous, and so joyful, it always makes me smile, I like it!

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  16. Edward B. GordonApril 30, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    fantastique !!!!

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  17. Barbara MuirApril 30, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Hi Julie,

    Our club does run all summer, which is great. So I can continue to see the same people when they're not on holiday.

    Everything we do to connect with other artists adds to the pleasure of the job of making art I think. Thanks for being part of that pleasure for me.

    xoxoxoBarbara

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  18. Barbara MuirApril 30, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Hi Laurel,

    I am happy with it, and happier still because I solved it finally and that took a long time. It was a painting I couldn't figure out, and now it's fine, which is a kind of miracle. I had to grow into it. Thanks for your kindness and encouragement.

    XOXOXOBarbara

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  19. Barbara MuirApril 30, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Hi Sylviane,

    What a lovely thing to say! Thanks so much. I am just delighted that you like my work.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  20. Barbara MuirApril 30, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Hi Edward,

    It's so exciting that you like it. I think about your work constantly. The way you use light and colour is just entrancing.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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