Both Acrylic on canvas
Both 24 x 24 inches
Both Barbara Muir © 2008
Some things that happen in life are so sad that there is
no way to just carry on as usual. I've written
about this before, and I know I will get back to painting
soon, but for now the loss of my niece is paramount
in the sorrow of my brother, her father, her mother
and the family -- her aunts, uncles, cousins, and me and
my husband.
My niece Chloé died suddenly in early October. She was
beautiful, kind, intelligent -- a wonderful young woman.
She posed for these two portraits in my Dance Series, and
I will be grateful to her for doing that forever.
Miss you Chloé. Our love and thoughts are with your
Mother, Father and my brother's wife.
14 comments:
Tragic. So so sorry Barbara. What a treasure these images are.
XOXO Nicki
Dear Barbara, i am dismayed and sad for you and all who loved her. Sending condolences. Xo
No words Barbara, for this abject and crushing sorrow.
Sending love ❤️
Thank you Nicki. They are a treasure to me, and the memories of my niece posing for them.
XOXOXOXOXO Barbara
Thank you Sally for your kind words. I am too.
XOXOXOXO Barbara
Thank you Mary Sheehan Winn,
So incredibly true.
Thank you.
XOXOXOXOXO Barbara
Our deepest condolences, Barbara, to Andrew and all of you during this time. You spoke often of your beautiful niece, Chloe...
Our love to you, we are here for you'
David and Marcia
Oh Barbara, I am so sorry for you and your family. And lost for words about this tragedy.
Sending you love and strength,
Liza
Oh dear Barbara, I am heartbroken for you and your family. I have missed you in my inbox and now I know why... sending you love and comfort in this very sad time. Xoxoxox
Dear Marcia and David,
Thank you so much. It is a stunning loss.
XOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara
Thank you Liza,
We are all at a loss for words at this tragedy. Impossible to accept.
Your kindness means the world to me.
XOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara
Hi Laurel,
Thank you so much. Until this loss was public, I could not say anything, and
didn't feel right talking about my work. Chloé's funeral is this week, and
I hope I can get back to painting soon.
Thanks for your understanding and friendship.
XOXOXOXOXO Barbara
Barbara, I am so very sorry to read this post. Wish I could give you hugs in person. Glad you made those paintings, a memory, they are now so beautiful and oh so painful at the same time.
xoxoxoxo
V
Hi Verna,
Thank you. I am too. And yes the feelings are mixed. And very hard. Such a beauty. The funeral today was very sad. Thanks for your kindness.
XOXOXOXO
Barbara
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