No mean feat

 Clarity (work in progress)

Acrylic on canvas

24 x 24 inches

Barbara Muir © 2011

I must admit that I feel entirely blessed on my
dealings with the art world in general, but I
have in the distant past been in shows where people
walked by my paintings and said cruel things.
Believing in kindness and looking for the positive
has altered my life, and most of the comments I've
received in recent years have been a treat on all fronts.

But the blog world in my experience takes the
idea of positive thought and positive comments
to a new height.  And what is the effect?  The
results prove that a positive world, with positive
comments leads to more work, energized and
ultra creative artists, support, a willingness to
risk -- in short all good.

It's an old idea that it's good for people to be
criticized.  Why would that be true?  If someone
posts a painting on a blog there is no obligation to
the part of the audience to look at it, or to comment.
That's the beauty of the system.  Viewers can choose
people whose work they love, and shower the
artist with praise.  It's an equal opportunity forum.
I for one am absolutely delighted to be part of
this glorious world.  It gives me strength, it makes
me work, and it makes me happy.  An unbeatable
combination.  And that my friends is no mean feat.

Thank you for being my cheering section.  I enjoy
being yours.

Have an enjoying-this-positive-world day.