Sunday, November 17, 2013

Starting a new one

Winter tea at the gallery (work in progress)
Acrylic on canvas
24 x 24 inches 
Barbara Muir © 2013

A while ago I showed you a grey scale painting of
this subject I've been wanting to work on since
last winter.  In the midst of summer, the reflection
of a winter tree on a black table didn't appeal.

But going through my references again I realized
that I always loved this image and the memories
it conjured up of tea at the Art Gallery of Ontario
on a mid-winter day -- one of the great pleasures
of living in Toronto.  The black surface of the table,
cleaned to a high polish, formed a perfect mirror except
where either shadow blocked the light, or where the
light missed the table.  All in all, a challenge, and
a delight.

So this is what I'm working on.  I have quite a ways to
go, but I thought I'd show you now.

Have a getting-going-on-a-wonderful-week day.
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10 comments:

  1. Nancy GoldmanNovember 18, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    This painting looks finished to me. I love the red peeking through and the reflections on the table. The painting gives a feeling of serenity.

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  2. Barbara MuirNovember 18, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Hi Nancy,

    Thank you so much. I like the deep pink of the ground too, but don't think I want quite so much of it.

    I'm glad serenity comes through, because it is one of the most peaceful experiences having a leisurely pot of tea and then going to see wonderful art.

    XOXO Barbara

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  3. Sea Dean - Paint a MasterpieceNovember 18, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I really love that pale green on the china. You've caught the colour just perfectly.

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  4. Barbara MuirNovember 18, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Hi Sea Dean,

    Thank you. I'm glad you do. It's actually grey with yellow and brown in it, and I don't know if it will stay that colour. I am strongly tempted to lighten up the china, so it can contrast with the reflection.

    XOXO Barbara

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  5. belindadelpesco.comNovember 18, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Ahhh, there you are. Welcome back. I've wondered how your greiving heart is holding up. Patched, adjusting... I've been thinking about you. That's a beautiful painting you've got going there. I look forward to it's moment of TahDahh. :)

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  6. Barbara MuirNovember 19, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Hi Belinda,

    Thank you. My grieving heart is holding up pretty well. I do get moments when I miss my mother to distraction. She was an amazing person, and I talked to her almost every day. Thanks for your encouragement. I'm going slow with it, and I look forward to that moment too. Love, love, love your peacock feather work.

    XOXOXO

    Barbara

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  7. BigwomNovember 29, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Love this!

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  8. Barbara MuirNovember 30, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks Auralee,

    I hope we can talk soon! Have fun getting ready for Christmas with the family.

    XOXO Barbara

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  9. Kim RempelDecember 1, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    It's so exciting for the eyes...those reflections...love them. Eye candy. xo, Kim

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  10. Barbara MuirDecember 19, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Kim,

    Thank you so much. I'm still working on it, little bit, by little bit. It's that kind of time for me.
    XOXOXO Barbara

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