Thursday, July 14, 2011

Nostalgic Moment

Don't you just love the old vintage
photos that we find, and have a need
to paint? I found a photo of my cousin
Millie when she was a little girl. In the
1940's and early 50's wearing these
Navy outfits was often seen on young
girls and boys. Maybe some of you have
even worn them?

39 comments:

  1. lovely calm soft portrait, beautifully drawn :) Jules

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  2. Oh, Hilda,
    Soooo lovely work that touches my heart. Believe or not, navy outfits are often Japanese junior high school uniforms.
    Cheersʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ,Sadami

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  3. Beautiful Hilda! So soft and lovely, just amazing. :) You've captured that old world feel so perfectly.

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  4. Thank you JULIA for that wonderful comment! It's so appreciated.

    SADAMI..thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment. I didn't know that navy outfits are Japanese junior high school uniforms..we learn something new every day.!!

    Thank you so much CRYSTAL. I was going for the sepia look then changed my mind since I wanted a bit of color.

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  5. Beautiful job, again your colors are wonderful! I always wore western, but do remember seeing these sailor clothes on others. I always wanted one of the white sailor caps...

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  6. I know what you mean. I was born in the 1944.
    Love your nostalgic moment. It certainly brings back memories. The lovely ringlets in the hair.
    My Mum used to wrap my hair in rags each night to make ringlets.

    Beautiful work.

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  7. Es un magnífico retrato y recuerdo cuando hice la primera Comunión llevando un traje de marinero. También mi esposa iba al colegio con ese traje. Tiene fotos así.

    It's a great portrait and I remembered when I took my first communion wearing a Navy outfit. Also, my wife attended school every day with that suit. She has pictures that way.

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  8. It is beautiful.. And of course 'old' is always inspiring..

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  9. Thank you Trudy. I remember Western wear as well..Good times!

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  10. Thank you Dors, for stopping by and commenting. My Mom did the same thing with my hair...I as well, was born at the same time..Ahh, the Good Old Days!!

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  11. Gracias, Julian por tu comentario. Me gustaria verte con su traje de marinero!! Estoy sequra que eras muy guapo!

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  12. Prabal...thank you so much.! Your comment is so appreciated.

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  13. Te quedo muy bueno el retrato Hilda what a beautiful face!

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  14. Thank you Liz for that beautiful comment.!

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  15. hola CHRISTABEL...muchisimas gracias por tu visita y tu comentario.

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  16. You have painted this beautifully, Hilda. I love how you have brought this picture to life.

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  17. You've really captured the look of that era. Beautifully done Hilda.

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  18. Thank you so much CLAIRE for that comment. I really appreciate it.

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  19. Thank you NANCY for commenting on my portrait. I love that era to paint...it brings back many memories to a lot of people.

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  20. Beautiful and heartwarming, Hilda! Love the color and softness...perfection.
    I remember my brothers' navy outfits. But I was Roy Rogers a lot. Lol!

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  21. This is a beautifully done painting. Hilda, you have such a nice touch. I don't recall owning one of these outfits, though I am old enough to do so. Sweet!

    I am back from my travels and blogging again.

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  22. Thank you DEAN for stopping by and commenting.
    I remember Roy as well...One of my favorites!

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  23. Welcome back MARY.! Hope you had a wonderful time...and thank you for your kind comment..I appreciate it so much.

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  24. thanks so much for your visit. I love your vintage portrait.

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  25. thank you MARY for visiting my blog and for your comment.

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  26. thank you MYRA for visiting and for that nice comment. I appreciate it.

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  27. really nice Hilda. And I do remember that attire

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  28. A strong piece, Hilda and charming.

    I love that "sailor" look on children, too!

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  29. thank you GARY for stopping by and for your kind comment.

    thank you DIANA for that nice comment. I also love the sailor outfits...memories!!

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  30. Hilda, beautiful work on this! Love the vintage look of it!

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  31. Thank you LORI. Your comment means so much to me.

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  32. She has such an inquisitive look. Beautiful

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  33. thank you ANGELA for commenting on Nostalgic moment! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  34. i like this girl, i like to follow you, lampros from Greece, music teacher

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  35. thank you LAMPROS for your very nice comment. I'm glad you will be following me...Welcome!!!

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