Tuesday, June 9, 2009

A long day at the easel



Tonight's art group sketch
acrylic on canvas
16 x 20 (the photo is cropped)
Barbara Muir © 2009

I'm not in the habit of measuring my time when I'm
painting or drawing, but I know today that it's almost
11 p.m., and except for a very fast bowl of soup I've been
working on art since 11 this morning. So I am ready to
sleep. Sleep is important for right brain people, as
we've discussed before, and also sometimes eludes us
at the height of our creativity. But... I have the feeling
I will have no trouble getting to dreamland tonight.

The painting tonight is my sketch from our painting
group. I hadn't seen them for a few weeks, and it
was great to see everyone, and the wonderful work
they were doing.

Have an Hey -I'm-well-rested day.
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8 comments:

  1. Laurel DanielJune 9, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    That is a long day - nice to end it with friends! Great sketch, too!

    Sleep well, my friend! XOXO

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  2. Pam HolnbackJune 10, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    I really like how this is almost mono-chromatic, which make those color touches in the background pop.

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  3. Barbara MuirJune 10, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Hi Laurel,

    Thanks so much. It was lovely to end it with friends, and I did sleep remarkably well. Thanks so much
    for the kind wishes.

    XOXOXBarbara

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  4. Barbara MuirJune 10, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Hi Pam,

    Thanks so much. I always wish I had
    more time in class, but in some ways it's good to practice thinking quickly.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  5. Liza HirstJune 12, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    Interesting portrait, Barbara! I especially like the hair and how the red line around it makes it glow in contrast to the black (!) background.

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  6. Barbara MuirJune 12, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Hi Liza,

    You are sweet. The painting is on top of about 6 other paintings, and I keep vowing that I won't do any more, or I'll think of a way to clean it off, but then I take it to my group and do another one. I'm glad you like it. For a sketch it's fine.

    xoxoxoBarbara

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  7. eldon warrenJune 12, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    We artists need opur sleep for sure. Recharging is the key to saying on top and doing work that's above the mark. You're work is always abovr the mark. Thanks,
    Eldon

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  8. Barbara MuirJune 18, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Hi Eldon,

    It's true. We do need our sleep.

    Your work is fantastic.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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