The Florentine
Acrylic on canvas
12 x 16 inches
Barbara Muir © 2014
We had a wonderful model at my art group tonight --a young graphic designer. He was excellent at
holding a pose, and delightfully engaging and funny in the
short breaks.
All in all today was a great day in art. I went to the Art
Gallery of Ontario, heard a wonderful lecture about the Group
of Seven in the Canadian Gallery, and went to the show
The Great Upheaval: Masterpieces from the Guggenheim
Collection on now until March 2. I stood in awe in front
of the Kandinskys -- my favorite paintings in the exhibition.
The exhibition focuses on paintings created between
1910 and 1918, a time of great change in artistic expression.
If you're in Toronto between now and March 2, I
recommend that you check it out.
A big thank you to the model, Daniel, for being such
an instant inspiration. The artists in our art group
were debating what he looked like. I voted for Renaissance
Florentine prince, but people had many ideas about his
dramatic looks.
Have an enjoying-the-drama-in-your-painting day.
6 comments:
Yes, wasn't it great? I loved the Kandinsky's as well. I like this portrait . Great colour! And it was a bonus that he was engaging. I think it comes out through your work.
great portrait Barbara, must be fun to attend a portrait group and paint the evening away with other like minded sorts.
Sounds like a great painting session, and yes, his personality does come through in your work.
Unfortunately I am nowhere near Toronto and will not be able to see the Kandinsky's! C'est la vie.
Hi Kim,
Thank you. He was a super young man. The show was wonderful, and I was so glad you recommended it. I'd like to go again before it's over -- it was so inspiring.
XOXOXO Barbara
Hi Sally,
Our art group is a pleasure. Everyone has a different style, some very formal, and some more adventurous than I'll ever be. I love seeing the different styles. It's portrait one week, and the figure the next.
XOXOXO Barbara
Hi Verna,
It was great. I found doing the paintings every day in January has taught me a lot about my process.
I'm having so much fun when I paint.
Love your work.
XOXOXO Barbara
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