For the love of drawing

Deep in thought
marker on Canson paper
5.5 x 8.5 inches
Barbara Muir © 2021

In the past week I've had a strong urge to draw -- such a pleasure. I think
in reality I started painting before I started drawing. My parents did not like
children to make messes, and art is definitely messy. So I was four years old
and in kindergarten before my art experience began. And painting was our
kindergarten art activity. I loved the feeling of paint on paper, the lush colours
 – it was like a miracle, and still is.

But drawing started later, and became a strong focus after I went to art school. I
started drawing on the edges of textbooks. In high school that’s probably why I wasn’t
good at chemistry, or math. My textbooks were filled with drawings of people at
the beach, or doing anything besides studying.

So I’m back to drawing -- the perfect activity when I’m thinking about what comes
next.

Drawing Before Coffee
Inspired by Liza Hirst's one line portrait
Marker on Canson paper
5.5 x 8.5 inches
Barbara Muir © 2021

Wishing you a confidently creative day.