Sunday, July 24, 2016

A favorite painting sells to wonderful collectors -- a joyous occasion!


 In the City
Acrylic on canvas
36 x 48 inches
Barbara Muir © 2016
SOLD ♥
I know my blog posts have been sporadic to say the least
this summer, and there has been a lot going on.  So here's
an update, and I hope to tell you more good news as
the week progresses.  One of my favorite paintings of this year has
sold to wonderful people to highlight their happiness about
getting a new home.  I couldn't be more thrilled.

This painting was inspired by a photograph by my friend,
the amazing photographer, and world renowned journalist,
Howard Wolinsky.  Howard and I go back to the time when
he was working on a Skype blog, and I was one of the first
artists to publish drawings and paintings done live from Skype.
Howard's interview with me, and his encouragement got
me first a major job with a New York company doing line
drawings for an event in Las Vegas via Skype, and a second
You Tube interview caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey
and got me on the Oprah Winfrey show.

Howard and I have been friends on social media ever since.
And when I admired a wonderful photo he showed of the park
he and his wife walk in, near his home in Chicago, I asked if
I could do a painting using it as a source, and he agreed.

After that Howard sent me dozens of photos, but most of
the time I like to work from my own reference, and my
imagination. I like to carry the feeling of the place inside me.
That's how powerful Howard's photos are.  You feel like you
 are there.  The painting is not a replica of the photo, but I did
my very best to evoke the wonder I felt when I saw Howard's work.
Thank you so much Howard.

Having a being-grateful-for-artist-friends day.
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10 comments:

  1. FloraJuly 25, 2016 at 5:04 AM

    What a beautiful painting that perfectly captures that 'summer day' feeling. A wise collector and a brilliant painter. xo

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  2. UnknownJuly 25, 2016 at 6:52 PM

    Congratulations Barbara! You are on a selling spree these days! ha ha. so happy for you! The painting is beautiful.

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  3. DianeJuly 26, 2016 at 7:13 AM

    Perfect

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  4. Verna VogelJuly 26, 2016 at 9:23 AM

    This painting reminds me of Ontario, the lakes and thick trees. Just gorgeous. Glad it has found a happy home!

    :)
    V

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  5. Barbara MuirJuly 27, 2016 at 4:08 PM

    Hi Flora,

    Thank you. I have so many stories to tell you about painting! I'm delighted that you like it, and I miss you so much.

    XOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara

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  6. Barbara MuirJuly 27, 2016 at 4:09 PM

    Hi Sally,

    I like the sound of that affirmation -- a selling spree! I'm all
    for it. Thank you! I felt really, really happy about this one.
    Great people with great taste who love my art, what could be better?

    XOXOXOXOXO Barbara

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  7. Barbara MuirJuly 27, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    Hi Diane,

    Thank you so much.

    XOXOXOXOXO Barbara

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  8. Barbara MuirJuly 27, 2016 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Verna,

    I'm glad it reminds you of Ontario, but it's Illinois, much closer
    to you right? The scene looks super familiar to me to because of
    Nova Scotia, but I'm painting a painting that is headed for Holland
    now, that features a Dutch scene that is very similar to this -- so
    maybe this lovely scene is repeated in variations all over the world!
    That would be good eh? Beauty instead of trouble.

    Love your work,

    Barbara

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  9. NickiAugust 1, 2016 at 1:09 PM

    This beautiful Barbara- I glorious sky that goes on forever! Congrats on the sale - very lucky collectors!

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  10. Barbara MuirAugust 4, 2016 at 9:41 PM

    Thank you Nicki,

    Like you, I feel that the sky and clouds are endlessly fascinating. Love all of you work. I always
    open it and take a deep breath in, filled wtih joy and awe.

    XOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara

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