Thursday, October 21, 2010

It's not a ladder it's a circle

In an interview on Q on CBC radio with Jian Ghomeshi
the other day, Gloria Steinem said that women working
together is a circle (as opposed to a heirarchy).  I liked
this image, and would apply it to artists male and female.
We are a circle of friends, and as such can help one another.
I am in the thick of marking right now, but found some
time to work on this little painting.  It is almost done.
The baby's sleeping
(work in progress)
Acrylic on canvas
8 x 8 inches
Barbara Muir © 2010
Have an enjoying-your-circle-of-friends day
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8 comments:

  1. MelindaOctober 22, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    I see a quiet joy, a protective but not worried momma, and a sweet resting infant.

    Nicely done. The colors are quite beautiful too.

    Yes, a circle. Love it. A circle is always stronger than a ladder, isn't it? I'm glad to be a part of your circle of support.

    Hang in there with all that marking.

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  2. Barbara MuirOctober 22, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Hi Melinda,

    I'm glad you like it. Yes that's the look I was going for, protective. The baby nuzzling into her shoulder makes it clear that all is well. I've seen Gloria Steinem speak several times, and I was impressed with the way she discussed the dangerous tendency of our society to create conflict where none exists in the Q interview. So I'm glad you like the circle idea. Thanks for being in mine.

    xoxoxoxoxoxBarbara

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  3. cohen labelleOctober 22, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Hi Barbara,
    I think we all need and depend on one another. So is that cute baby sleeping through the night yet? He certainly looks as though he is.
    Seriously though, I really do need a really strong ladder. We have this vine growing up the side of our house and David is afraid of heights - doesn't mind admitting it, and I don't mind climbing up - actually a scaffold would be perfect - I know I'm being silly
    love, Marcia

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  4. NickiOctober 22, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Hi Barbara,

    This is another mother and child painting of yours that I love. So many memories it brings back of my boys sleeping soundly on my shoulder. This will be a wonderful keepsake for your client.

    I'm glad you are in my circle of artists friends and I appreciate your support. I felt like the video you posted the other day was speaking directly to me! Words I needed to hear.

    Take care,

    Nicki

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  5. Barbara MuirOctober 22, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Hi Marcia,

    Listen to Q.(I gave you the link). Steinem is disputing the divide between older and younger feminists, and I would too. She said that she learns as much from young women as they learn from her. I feel that way when I teach. So I like the idea of collaboration. And you are definitely in my circle.

    Glad you like the painting.

    You are sweet and funny too.

    Love Barbara

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  6. Barbara MuirOctober 22, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    Hi Nicki,

    I'm so glad you like the painting. My message the other day was as much for me as anyone else. I have often wished I could paint like Cassatt, Larry Rivers, Matisse, Nicki Ault, everyone on my blog list. But it doesn't work to wish that. It stops the flow of creativity, so I have to learn, like we all do, to trust my own
    voice.

    Yours is something else.

    Thanks for your kindness and for being in my circle.

    XOBarbara

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  7. Linny D. VineOctober 23, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Barbara,
    This is another beautiful painting with your colors and love of life showing in each brush stroke...I'm looking forward to the finish!

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  8. Barbara MuirOctober 28, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Hi Linny,

    Thanks so much. You are sweet. I must admit I really enjoyed painting this one. I may change a few things, but maybe not.

    XOBarbara

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