Monday, November 2, 2020

For the love of paint



Untitled (work in progress)
Acrylic and acrylic ink
on cradled birch panel
6 x 6 inches
Barbara Muir © 2020

In October I was having fun with Inktober drawings. That’s a fun challenge,
and it kept me thinking about art. Last night we had our first snowfall. To
me seems a bit early. I think in my whole life I remember one snowfall that early
in Toronto. But the snow made the transition from October rather dramatic.

So now I want to move from Inktober into November, and try out some bright, 
colourful paintings in whatever way the mood hits me.

Today I started this small abstract landscape using a palette knife.
It was a lot of fun, and a complete contrast to line drawing.

If you live in Canada it’s time to find your warm clothes. And let’s enjoy the
transition. I went for a long, beautiful walk tonight with Steven. It was very
energizing being out in the freezing cold.

Happy November.

2 comments:

Evelyn Oldroyd - painter said...

Happy spring colors! Love the palette knife marks. ❤️❤️❤️

Barbara Muir said...

Thank you so much Evelyn,

It felt like breaking out of something. Of course now I really want
to get back to drawing, and I will. Hoping you are well and
safe. I love your work, and love your comments. You make my day
big time.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara

Portrait Artist

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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