Sunday, February 14, 2010

Late Sunday afternoon



Backyard Cherrywood afternoon
acrylic on canvas
8 x 8 inches
Barbara Muir © 2010
Here's a little painting of my backyard in the
late afternoon that I thought was pretty
dark and moody until I took it out of my
studio and photographed it outside.

I hope you are having the best Valentine's
Day ever, whether you have a special someone,
or you're being extra loving with family and
friends. I'll be thinking of you and sending
you hearts and flowers and super good wishes.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Have an enjoying-the-love-the-world-offers day.
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22 comments:

  1. MelindaFebruary 13, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    I don't see anything here dark and moody, Barbara! It's beautifully painted and the colors, of course, are yummy. It looks like a very friendly place. There is still a lot of warmth in all of that blue!

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  2. MelindaFebruary 13, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Oh, I commented before I meant to. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!

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  3. cohen labelleFebruary 13, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Boy oh boy, I sure like this one! I just love it!
    xoxoxoxoxo
    Marcia

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  4. Linny D. VineFebruary 13, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Happy Valentine's to you and your painting is delish!

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  5. Barbara MuirFebruary 13, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Hi Melinda,

    Thanks so much Melinda. I actually set the publishing date wrong and had to change it. I hope you are having a super Valentine's Day.

    xoxoxoxoxoxoBarbara

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  6. Barbara MuirFebruary 13, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Hi Marcia,

    Thank you. You are too sweet. I actually got on a bit of a role, doing inside plein air. I guess you'd have to call them demi air, or something. So first I did the front view, then the view out the kitchen window. So! I'm glad you like it. I do too.

    xoxoxoxoxoxBarbara

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  7. Barbara MuirFebruary 13, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Hi Linny,

    Happy Valentine's Day to you.

    I hope it's a super one.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Love this! And love your blog. Happy Valentine's Day Barbara! Lina

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  9. Terri BuchholzFebruary 14, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I love your paintings - all of them! They are so optimistic and cheery - I have a feeling they reflect the artist's attitude about life.

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  10. Barbara MuirFebruary 14, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Hi Lina,

    Thank you so much. So glad you like my work. I am a major fan of your elegant and intelligent blog.

    Happy, Happy Valentine's Day.

    xoxoxoxBarbara

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  11. lauraFebruary 14, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Beautiful colors and shapes; I love the trees' branches. A perfect little scene.
    Happy Valentine's!

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  12. Barbara MuirFebruary 14, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Hi Terri,

    Thanks so much. I certainly want to have a positive attitude towards life. I believe it's a choice. Maybe it's not always possible, but it's definitely a goal. People like you make it easy to be happy.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  13. L.HolmFebruary 15, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    I adore the rich colors in this. So beautiful! Hope you had a lovely and loving Valentine's Day! xoLiz

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  14. Karen BrusonFebruary 15, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Another very cool painting. Again, I love the strong colors and dark lines.

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  15. Becky JoyFebruary 15, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Barbara, I have given you the "sunshine award". Come by my blog to pick it up.

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  16. Susan McCulloughFebruary 15, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    This painting makes me happy just to look at it-- very nice.

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  17. Barbara MuirFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Hi Laura,

    I hope you had a Happy Valentine's Day. I loved your post about love.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  18. Barbara MuirFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Hi Liz,

    I am blessed with a loving husband and family, and I did have a Happy Valentine's Day, except that I am worried about my mother's health.

    Thanks for your kind wishes. They mean a lot to me.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  19. Barbara MuirFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Hi Karen,

    Thanks for your kind compliment,
    and thanks so much for the award. It is a heavy marking week, so I am falling behind on my blogging. Please forgive me and know that I am deeply honoured that you would give me an award.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  20. Barbara MuirFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Hi Becky,

    Thanks so much for the sunshine award. I will talk about it on my blog as soon as my marking at school
    quiets down. This week is insanely hectic until Friday. I am thrilled that you have honoured me with this award. Once again thank you so much.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  21. Barbara MuirFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Hi Becky,

    Thanks so much for the sunshine award. I will talk about it on my blog as soon as my marking at school
    quiets down. This week is insanely hectic until Friday. I am thrilled that you have honoured me with this award. Once again thank you so much.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  22. Barbara MuirFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Hi Susan,

    Thanks so much. I do love the view out my kitchen window. It makes me happy too.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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