The Olympics are over -- lucky people who visited one of my favourite cities in the world

First stop Paris

Acrylic on canvas

30 x 30 inches

Barbara Muir © 2012
(available)

(When I painted this painting I was
thinking about encouraging the model
to go to Paris.  I hope she has been.
I hadn't exhibited
in Paris yet -- my first time
showing in the Carousel du Louvre
was in 2015. But in a way the work
was telling the world that -- hey!
I love Paris!
 Since I painted this piece, I've visited Paris
many times, and exhibited in
the Louvre three times! Of course I loved
 it every time. Right now there's a 6 hour
 time difference between Toronto and Paris.
When you go there it's worth every
minute of that difference. I feel
so happy for everyone who visited Paris
during the Olympics. Can't wait to go back.) 

In a former post I put it perfectly:

"My mind today is consumed with thoughts of Paris.  That
happens.  Have you ever been there? Well the city gets
into your psyche, and going once makes you want to
return.  And so on.  It is quite addictive -- beautiful
buildings, wonderful art, delicious food -- kind, brilliant
people."

I'd add to that that the main reason I want to go back is the
lovely people we've made friends with in our recent visits --
so kind, funny, inspiring. Such a treat.

Have a loving your life day.