Happy International Women's Day

Some of the important women

in my life that I've

painted and drawn. 

Plus a portrait of

my mother by Chris Muir

© Barbara Muir

(To do this properly I need 10
more of these at least. Thank
you everyone!)

Thank you so much to all of the wonderful women in my life.  My mother
 was an amazing, brilliant woman, with a Masters in Bacteriology.  She taught
me a love of language, research and nature.  

My sister continues to teach me about how to handle relationships. She's a
therapist, superb writer, and kind beyond measure.  My family, friends,
collectors, art directors, and all of my women friends in the wide world of
blogging, Instagram and Facebook inspire me, give me hope and challenge
me to be as brave as they are, kind, loving, and caring about one another, and the planet.
Thank you. 

Thank you for your talent, the beauty and intelligence you bring to the world,
for the changes you are working so hard to bring about, for your friendship,
your kindness, and your humour.  And thank you for all of the love you've
shown me. 

I would not have the happiness, and the meaningful life that I have today without
you. You have cheered me on, supported me, listened to me, comforted me,
laughed with me, and made a huge difference in my life.  I fervently hope
that as a daughter, sister, relative, friend, colleague, teacher that I've made
the women in my life happier. 

That remains my ultimate wish in this hard world.  Not only that women
would have equality, equal rights, equal pay, and freedom all over the world,
but also that every woman I know could have love and happiness.

Have a celebrating the women in your life day.