Monday, February 3, 2025

A toast to 4,000 blogs. A big number -- 4001 today

 

Me in the Porcelain Museum in
Florence, Italy pointing
to some cream jugs that were my 
favourite in 2009 when I showed
my work for the first time in the
Florence Biennale
Photo
Steven van Schaik © 2009

Yesterday I was busy with family, so I almost forgot that it was the day of my 4,000th
blog. I know that my blogs are sometimes just a run down of the day's activities --
kind of like a grocery list.  But in my artistic life they've had a major impact.
And I am so grateful for that.

What's happened since I started blogging?  Okay -- well I got to
be on the Oprah Winfrey show drawing Oprah live via Skype.  That
was big news. I was in the Florence Biennale twice -- in 2009, and 2015 -- an
amazing experience.  I met so many wonderful people there. 

I've shown in the Carousel du Louvre show 3 times, in the Louvre Museum in
Paris France.  I've exhibited in New York City 10 times.  I've met people, and
am friends with people all over the world through both my blog, and 
participating in international art exhibitions. 

So there's a start.  It's been a great time.  And even though blogging is not
as popular as it once was, I will keep on blogging.  So many wonderful
things happen because I do.

Thank you to everyone I've met on my blog journey, and to my husband,
Steven van Schaik for going with me to these exciting events and for
toasting me with champagne tonight.  4,000! (oops 4001).

Have a loving your life day!

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I paint and draw on commission and for shows. To commission a portrait, or purchase one of my paintings please contact me at: barbara.muir@sympatico.ca
A major highlight in my career? Drawing Oprah Winfrey live via Skype for her show "Where in the Skype are you? Galleries: Studio Vogue Gallery, Toronto, Canada. The Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York City. Gallery at the Porch Door, Kingston, Canada. Your positive comments on this blog mean the world to me. I'd love to hear from you!