Close up detail
Extra Big Night
acrylic on canvas
36 x 48 inches
Barbara Muir © 2009
and woman who shared a great love. I am painting
them as they were when they were young, heading
out for a date. The reference photos for the man,
my client's father are small, blurry and few and far
between, because the man was the photographer in
the pair.
I have some beautiful images of the mother, but none
in the pose I'm painting. So today I'm showing you
a close up of the woman's face. She was an incredibly
lovely woman, with glowing, porcelain skin. The two
of them made a smashing and daring pair. I like the
hesitant look in the woman's eyes. And her daughter
tells me she was a shy young woman.
Meanwhile I am painting the edges of my paintings,
for the Artwalk show, making labels and running
through endless checklists in my mind. It was a long,
but excellent day at school today.
Have an enjoying-your-own-great-love-story day.
As you say, pure beauty! Again you have captured the model's expression so well - I have the impression that I am actually meeting this beautiful, shy woman in person!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, this is beautiful! It captures such a nostalgic feel. Her expression is perfect. I also love the work you've posted on her husband. I look forward to seeing the whole piece!
ReplyDeleteHi Liza,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. She is a beauty. I'm glad you get that impression. I feel like I know her young self and that she was had no idea how lovely she was.
xoxoxoxoxoBarbara
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. There are still minute tweaks to make, but I am happy with it too, and tomorrow night I think it's going home.
Take care,
Barbara