What do you miss?

Drawing of Botticelli's
Madonna of the Veil

black marker on paper

5.5 x 8.5 inches

Barbara Muir © 2019

Steven and I were at two malls today (whew! A lot).  We were 
masked, and a few other people were, but we felt we were there
for necessities -- like new shoes because ours are worn out.  Still
a mall makes our society's passion for shopping so wildly clear.

And still I realized I missed seeing people -- even overhearing
people arguing, because we have only been to a mall once a
year since the pandemic -- for the holiday season. It was
exciting to see the whole of Toronto -- all different cultures,
and ways of dressing, on parade -- just out shopping.

So I realize that I also miss museums, like the Uffizi in Florence,
that has a room of Botticelli's. Overwhelmingly wonderful.
This Inktober drawing from 2019, celebrates Botticelli.  I am
not religious at all, but Florence, Italy made me fall in love
with halos.

The drawing in no way reflects how amazing the
painting is. I love how Botticelli creates such
beautiful halos, and that they slide over the rest of
the world, taking precedence.  Still I had fun doing
the drawing, and I think the care required working
with ink, makes painting seem relatively easy.

Have a loving your life day.