Monday, November 21, 2011

Quick drawing -- giving in to instinct


 Ready to draw
black marker on Moleskine paper
9 x 6 inches
Barbara Muir © 2011

Practicing drawing
black marker on Moleskine paper
9 x 6 inches
Barbara Muir © 2011
I haven't painted much in the last two weeks.
For me that's a long time away from my passion.
  But I painted so solidly, and intensely
for the two months before the show opened, that
I thought I could use a break to pull back and
decide what was next.  Still it's almost impossible
for me to stop drawing. I draw when I'm sitting in
a car, every single time I'm waiting, even in between
chapters when I'm reading a book.

So here are a couple of small sketches from
today.  I know I held my tiny Moleskine at
an odd angle, but I like the results.  Painting
will resume again tomorrow.  I'm sure I learned
a lot in the break.


Have a-drawing-for-pleasure day.
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16 comments:

  1. Pam HolnbackNovember 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love these. I need to sketch more!

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  2. lauraNovember 22, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Very nice! Love the subjects and also the way your lines are so gestural and "open"! Drawing is such a pleasure: why don't I do it more?? Once again, you inspire me!

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  3. cohen labelleNovember 22, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Barbara
    These are great drawings, superb!!! Delightfully in the moment!
    Full marks as well to your instincts - full reign!!!
    love, Marcia

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  4. SadeuNovember 23, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I really like his drawings and paintings, Barbara : )

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  5. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    All of us need time away from the easle at some point, so after all your hardwork towards the shows etc, it's good to have a rest and recharge the batteries. great line drawings.

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  6. Marilyn FlaneganNovember 23, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    the breaks fuel the passion - you are always in bloom, Barbara! Wishing you a lovely holiday with your fab fam.

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  7. MelindaNovember 23, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I love these small sketches. They are like beautiful jewels.

    Taking a break is a good thing. You're recharging your art batteries, yes?

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  8. Linny D. VineNovember 23, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    You're a master of minimal! Amazing - and beautiful!

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  9. Barbara MuirNovember 24, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks Pam,

    You are sweet. I love your work.

    XO Barbara

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  10. Barbara MuirNovember 24, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Laura,

    It's always the other way around. You inspire me -- over and over again.

    XO Barbara

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  11. Barbara MuirNovember 24, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Hi Marcia,

    Thanks so much. I do love drawing. Sometimes it's hard to fit it in. I am so pleased you like them, because you are the supremo artist at drawing.

    Love Barbara

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  12. Barbara MuirNovember 24, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Thanks Sadeu,

    I'm so glad you like my work.

    Take care,

    Barbara

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  13. Barbara MuirNovember 24, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Hi Sally,

    Thanks so much. I don't really need time away from the easel, I just haven't had time to get to the easel. Back at it now, but results take time.

    Love your work.

    XO Barbara

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  14. Barbara MuirNovember 24, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Marilyn,

    Happy Thanksgiving. I didn't realize that's what's happening in the U.S. We have ours in October, so we're just gearing up for Christmas here.

    XO Barbara (Love, Love, Love the dogs.)

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  15. Barbara MuirNovember 24, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Hi Melinda,

    Thank you. I've been trying to train myself for a couple of years to draw quickly. Sometimes a gesture is just so awesome that I catch it like a dream. You are too kind, and I really appreciate that.

    xoxoxoxoxoxoxBarbara

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  16. Barbara MuirNovember 24, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Hi Linny,

    I so love your paintings. Love.

    XO Barbara

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