Thursday, December 8, 2011

John

My husband didn't have too many
pictures of himself as a young boy,
but this particular one was one of
my favorites..he was one of six boys
so by the time they got to him..well,
I guess they were tired of taking
pictures..LOL. As you can see, he had
his little Navy outfit on. This was
originally in sepia but I thought it
would be nice to colorize it..It's been
many years since this picture was
taken, but he's still my handsome
boy!!
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76 comments:

  1. Lampros LampinosDecember 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    the boy is awsome... what a smile... love to follow you

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  2. TitoDecember 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Hi Hilda, what a beautiful portrait! Your husband will be happy to have a so nice portrait made by you! Great work indeed. Ciao!

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  3. hmuxoDecember 8, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    thank you so much LAMPROS for that wonderful comment.

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  4. hmuxoDecember 8, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    thank you TITO!! I appreciate your kind comment!!

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  5. Mª CarmenDecember 8, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Bonita obra, me gusta mucho el retrato, te ha quedado muy bien.Besitos.

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  6. Carol BlackburnDecember 8, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    So nice, Hilda :)

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  7. hmuxoDecember 8, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Gracias por tu comentario, CARMEN. Lo agradezco mucho!

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  8. hmuxoDecember 8, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    thank you so much CAROL for stopping by and for your comment!!

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  9. oliviaDecember 8, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Like an angel ! Bises.

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  10. hmuxoDecember 8, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    OLIVIA...thank you so much for your comment!!

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  11. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    One very handsome young man. Great job Hilda. It's just beautiful. I bet this is hanging on your wall in a favourite place already.

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  12. Pam HolnbackDecember 8, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    He's so cute, I'd think they would have photoed him often! What a caring, loving piece.

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  13. Lori BonanniDecember 8, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Wonderful portrait! How thoughtful, I'm sure your husband will love this!

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  14. claire christinelDecember 8, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    What a beautiful portrait, and so meaningful to both of you. You always paint the most thoughtful lovely portraits, to be cherished and passed down through the family. Is this a Christmas gift by any chance?

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  15. martinealisonDecember 9, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Un beau petit garçon!!! Un portrait magnifique et un présent précieux... Il doit être fier de vous. Tant de délicatesse ...
    Gros bisous

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  16. Sandra BusbyDecember 9, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    He really was a handsome little chap wasn't he! He must be thrilled with this!
    I love how you paint such beautiful, sensitive portraits. The skin is so life like I can almost see the warmth radiating from his cheeks! And what soulful eyes :0)

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  17. Victor ErringtonDecember 9, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Hi Hilda.
    You are an amazing Artist, especially with Portraits. Your latest portrait is wonderful. Well done Hilda, and I`m glad that you were reunited with your old friend. All the best.
    Vic.

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  18. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Hilda, he is one handsome boy indeed! My mom used to say that they just couldn't afford the photos after the second kid came along. I suppose add in the busyness of more than one child and that camera just falls by the wayside! You've done a beautiful job!

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  19. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Thank you DORS...I will be hanging it soon. I need to mat and frame it. Since its pastel I need to protect it right away.

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  20. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    thank you PAM for your nice comment...I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  21. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    thank you LORI. He really liked it! He said he looks like his brother Bob!! Which he does.!

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  22. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    thank you CLAIRE!! for stopping by and commenting. Actually, I want to keep this one so it's part of his Christmas gift..LOL

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  23. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Thank you MARTINE, for your lovely comment!! I have already started on your handsome Nathan....

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  24. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Thank you so much SANDRA for your kind words. He likes it very much...he is now my critic since Dad passed away.

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  25. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    thank you VIC for that wonderful comment. I appreciate it so much. Yes, I am so thankful for the reunion with my friend...we see each other at least once a month!!

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  26. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    thank you so much SHERRY!! Yes, its true..life gets too busy when you have a large family. Thank goodness for digital cameras now. It makes it a bit easier to take photos and store them away.

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  27. mary maxamDecember 9, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    You have captured his charming and wistful expression so well. This is a beauty and what a challenge to create it from sepia tone...very well done Hilda!

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  28. ArtiDecember 9, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    WOw this is a very special portrait!I am learning to handle pastels..I guess you could hand me some tips at pastel portraits!

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  29. Nancy GoldmanDecember 9, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I really like how you've captured the sense of a time past. This looks like a colorized photo from that time. I love it!

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  30. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Thank you so much MARY..for your comment. I wasn't sure of the color of his shirt but I imagine it being a light blue since he was only about 4.

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  31. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    thank you ARTI for stopping and commenting!! I don't think you'll have a problem with pastels..you're amazing with portraits !!

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  32. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    thank you NANCY for that nice comment!!! I looked at a lot of past photos to compare color...and this particular blue looked perfect for the time!!

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  33. jsicignano2.blogspot.comDecember 9, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Oh yes, handsome indeed. You are amazing and would have thought you painted this portrait from life. After reading your post, I was truly impressed, you are one gifted lady.

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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  34. hmuxoDecember 9, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    thank you so much JOAN!! You are so kind. You made my day.!

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  35. Dean H.December 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Wonderfully painted, Hilda! A perfect expression.Great colorization.
    I recall those sailor suits. :)

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  36. hmuxoDecember 10, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    thank you so much DEAN!! Glad you like it. I Hope I got the color of his sailor suit right.

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  37. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    John parece un buen chico. Supongo que seguirá siéndolo. Bonita pintura.
    John seems a good boy. I guess he will continue being.
    it's a nice painting

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  38. Trudy R. GomezDecember 10, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Wonderful work Hilda! You have such a talent for portraits. Skin tones are remarkable, as is your palette. Love this one.

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  39. hmuxoDecember 10, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Gracias JULIAN por tu comentario!! Lo agradezco mucho!!

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  40. hmuxoDecember 10, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    thank you TRUDY for stopping and commenting!! I really appreciate it.! I love the challenge of painting portraits and trying to get the likeness of the person.!

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  41. Carin KlingerDecember 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Mom, I love the way this picture came out!! His expression is dead on and I love the tilt of his head. Dad looks so innocent...ahhh how things change. HAHA

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  42. hmuxoDecember 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Thanks CARIN for commenting on your Dad. I'm so glad you like it!!!

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  43. SadeuDecember 11, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    has a very simpatic face : )

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  44. hmuxoDecember 12, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    thank you so much SADEU I appreciate you stopping by and commenting on John.

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  45. suzannepaintsDecember 12, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Fabulous! What a little doll.

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  46. hmuxoDecember 12, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    thank you so much SUZANNE!!!

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  47. JaneDecember 12, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Wonderful portrait of a very handsome boy, such a sweet expression :-) Well done Hilda!

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  48. hmuxoDecember 12, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    thank you JANE!! I appreciate your nice comment!

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  49. Douglas ClarkDecember 12, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    This is just great.You really captured a great look of a young child.

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  50. hmuxoDecember 12, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    thank you DOUG!! I'm glad you like him...I enjoyed painting him!!

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  51. suzanneberryDecember 13, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    just so beautifully done hilda! and such a sweet thing to say!

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  52. sue grecoDecember 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Hi Hilda,

    What an undertaking from a sepia photo!! You are amazing! It is a beautiful portrait.

    Sue

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  53. Theresa PadenDecember 13, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    He was a cutie! You did a beautiful job on his portrait!

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  54. hmuxoDecember 14, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    thank you SUZANNE!! I really appreciate your kind words!!!

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  55. hmuxoDecember 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    thank you SUE for your comment. I appreciate it. I was hoping to get the actual colors that he had then so hopefully I chose the right one.

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  56. hmuxoDecember 14, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    thank you so much THERESA for your lovely comment!!! I appreciate you stopping by.

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  57. Joan TavolottDecember 14, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful job!!! You did a great job going from sepia to actual color.

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  58. hmuxoDecember 14, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    thank you so much JOAN...for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it.!!

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  59. Barbara PaskDecember 14, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Beautiful work Hilda. The skin tones are amazing. I bet your hubby loved it.

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  60. hmuxoDecember 14, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    thank you so much BARBARA!! My husband was definitely pleased with it...which makes me happy...Thanks again for visiting!!

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  61. Connie ChadwellDecember 15, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    This is just lovely, Hilda! You captured the innocence of a young boy so beautifully.

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  62. Diana Moses BotkinDecember 15, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    What a special painting. I bet your husband is pleased, too.

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  63. hmuxoDecember 15, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    thank you CONNIE for your kind comment!! Capturing the youth of a child was always difficult for me so I was pleased how it turned out.

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  64. hmuxoDecember 15, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    thank you so much DIANA for stopping by and commenting. Happy to say, he was very happy with this painting!! Have a wonderful day!!

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  65. Mary Sheehan WinnDecember 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    precious and so is the sentiment.
    I love the sweet expression. Very well done.

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  66. Carol FlattDecember 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Hilda, this is just a stunning portrait. The skin tones are so warm and authentic-looking, and you've captured a wonderful expression. What a treasure this is for you and your children!!

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  67. hmuxoDecember 15, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    thank you so much MARY! I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  68. hmuxoDecember 15, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    thank you CAROL!! I'm so happy that you like this portrait. Have a wonderful day!!!

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  69. Maria Kovalenko LeysensDecember 17, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I also enjoy working from vintage photographs. You still managed to keep a wonderful vintage feel to the painting!

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  70. hmuxoDecember 17, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    thank you so much MARIA!!. I value your opinion!! After the Holidays, I would love to go into my Dad's old photographs for some great reference pictures!

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  71. Angela SullivanDecember 22, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Beautiful expression. Love it.

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  72. hmuxoDecember 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    thank you ANGELA for stopping by and commenting on John. I truly appreciate it!!

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  73. TeresaJuly 11, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Another wonderful portrait! Love the skin tones, the way you handled the eyes and hair. A fab job Hilda :-)

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  74. hmuxoJuly 12, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    thank you TERESA!!!!

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  75. Rosa MaríaMarch 21, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    La expresión de éste niño enternece. Pienso que va a ser una gran persona. Emite dulzura y cordialidad.
    Un saludo,
    Rosa María Milleiro

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  76. hmuxoJune 20, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Tu eres muy amable..estoy muy contenta que ha gustado este retrato de mi esposo... es verdad....el es un gran persona ahora!! Un saludo!!

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