If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing.
— Marc Chagall
Went to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts today with one of my dear friends and we had the time to examine the whole exhibit from head to toe. It is a beautifully set exhibit with costumes, musical instruments and paintings that are joyful for the eyes. Chagall’s life impressed me as his life was one of a true artist. My friend remarked that because the exhibit was not really set in chronological order, it was difficult to understand the artist’s development and outcome… I wonder why the museum did not explain at some point why they had not done so? I drew one of the dresses that Chagall drew for the theatre.
On Sunday I also went with the Montreal Urban Sketchers as we were invited by Les amis de la montagne to sketch the beautiful Mount-Royal and 35 sketchers joined us. My two paintings were terrible, saturated — I really did not have the colours in my eyes that day and I was almost shy to show what I had done… alas, it was one of those days of painting but wonderful for everything else! One of the reasons why I did not succeed is that I have not painted in a long while, secondly I did not do a value sketch which is always very helpful. Next time -)
Paper: Moleskine Sketchbook 3.5″x5.5″
Description: Costume for Aleko, Society Lady, Scene IV. 1942. Dress of painted silk taffeta, silk leno and tulle.
Painting to see : Peindre pour voir 
drawing, appreciating, painting, teaching-these seem related but oh! they require such different skills. don’t knock yourself for an off day at painting. They happen. You where so fortunate to be able to spend a day immersed in Chagall’s work and to have the opportunity to sketch one of his costumes as well.
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aaaah Holly — you are right! I seem to like kicking myself in the backside… but I try to be honest towards others and especially for myself. You are right, I am lucky and thank you for reminding me -)))
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