I got to talk to my wonderful friend Flora Doehler, the great artist, last night.
The last time we talked I started a little painting. Sometimes I find it easier to
paint if I’m not concentrating on what I’m doing so the image of an ocean scene
came to me just because of the sound of her voice.
One of the highlights of our trip this summer was visiting Flora and her husband
Larry in Bear River. We saw a gallery they're curating in town, and a wonderful
show. And above all I loved seeing Flora’s studio, which is like no other. It is filled
with paintings inspired by the beautiful garden she and Larry grow, and the glorious
light that comes in the studio windows.
I think I can call these InkDecember creations, even though they are not pen
and ink drawings. They’re done with acrylic ink on watercolour paper. So that’s that.
You got me universe
Acrylic ink on watercolour paper
5 x 7 inches
Barbara Muir © 2021
I’ve been thinking about that watercolour pad for a while, and about Bob Burridge who
starts every day doing five or six paintings. Bob I did some, and it felt good.
Having an enjoying what you do day.
so bright and colourful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer Rose,
ReplyDeleteI love playing with acrylic ink -- the brightest colours -- which I love.
And I'd love to move into the Bob Burridge practice of a bunch of little
paintings at the beginning of each painting day. But in his case, each one
is a masterpiece.
Love your work.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara