Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Linda

I joined Curves a few years ago
after finding out I had high blood
pressure and was told to lose some
weight....Well, I did, and since then
I try to go at least 3 times a week to
maintain my weight. Linda is the
manager in Oceanside and an inspiration
to all of us. She has beautiful green eyes
that HAD to be painted! I hope Curves
appreciates the wonderful person
they have representing their Company.

64 comments:

  1. Cette jeune femme a dans le regard tant de douceur... Je suis certaine qu'elle doit être une personne très généreuse...
    Ma chère Hilda, cette oeuvre est d'une grande qualité. Vous avez le don de traduire des émotions, des expressions... Votre support est votre confident. Vous lui donnez tout votre ressenti et avec une technicité très affûtée.
    Très joli travail.
    Gros bisous à vous

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  2. Dear Martine, your comments are always so uplifting. Thank you for that lovely comment. She is a very nice person and I enjoyed painting her. Hugs to you as well.

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  3. What a lovely tribute to her. Great work!

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  4. She has got the eyes of a good person, there is such a sweetness about her, and you capture it so well ! You really do amazing portraits Hilda!

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  5. Nice tribute Hilda!
    And congrats on the weight loss.

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    1. thank you so much SUSAN. I lost 30lbs total and kept it off....I feel good about that.

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    1. thank you so much KAREN!! I appreciate you stopping by.

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  7. Beautiful! Love the softness of her hair and hat. I know she loved it!

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  8. thank you so much CAROL!! Yes, she really liked it..which makes me happy.

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  9. Just wonderful Hilda, I think I say that a lot about your work :) I bet she loved it, she's beautiful and the hat is wonderful too. There's that word again, lol.

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  10. Thank you so much BARBARA!! You're so kind!! She was very pleased with it..I enjoyed painting the hat as well..

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  11. The green eyes are absolutely ravishing and speaks volumes.. stunning Hilda!

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    1. thank you so much PADMAJA!! I think it was her greens eyes that were so different that made me want to paint her.

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  12. Is a wonderful portrait, as usual, and I'm sure it looks like her.
    It's true, she has a very beautiful eyes,my first glance was towards her eyes. I also have high blood pressure, but regrettably I won't be able to attend at Curves and I see her.

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    1. Thank you JULIAN for that funny remark! I'm sure she would appreciate it!!

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    1. thank you so much DIANA! Your comment is appreciated!!

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  14. She is gorgeous, Hilda! And kudos to you for losing weight and maintaining it off. Oh to have the chutzpah to do the same!

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    1. thank you SHERRY for those encouraging words! It wasn't easy losing the weight..all we need is a little discipline!!

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  15. Wow - This is one of the best I have seen of yours so far! That hair is amazing! And those eyes, that softly diffused highlight across her cheek. I love this!!!

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  16. Simply wonderful Hilda! A lovely tribute to Linda and to her fantastic eyes! Hug.

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    1. thank you TITO! I always appreciate you stopping by and commenting.!

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  17. Stunning work Hilda. Congratulations on both losing weight and the lovely portrait of Linda.

    Well done. Hugs xx

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    1. thank you DORS for stopping by and commenting on Linda! Losing the weight makes you feel wonderful and you get to meet terrific people at the same time.

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  18. Wow Hilda, I think this is one of your best. I probably say that on all of them :) I love the way the background accents her beautiful eyes and hat. Nice show of appreciation for a lovely lady. You are so kind. It's not just your art work that inspires me. Hugs.

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  19. thank you SANDRA for stopping. I appreciate that wonderful comment.!

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  20. thank you TRUDY for that wonderful comment. I tried to get the background the same color as her eyes...I thought it would bring her out a bit. Have a good day!!

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  21. What a lovely portrait! Good for you sticking with exercising...you're inspirational!

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    1. thank you STEPHANIE for your nice comment! When it comes to ones health, we have to take care of it the best we can!! Its not easy, but we have to stick with it. Have a wonderful day!!

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  22. Wow..such amazing work!Her face is gorgeous..I love that hat..I want to wear it! Your work is visually stunning..the shading and colors blended in her skintones are sublime.. and she is just so beautiful! I am happy to have met you..what a spectacular artist you are!
    Shine on!
    victoria

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    1. thank you so much VICTORIA!!! I took two pictures of her...one with the hat and the other without the hat. I thought the hat added that extra little character. I am also happy we have met...it allows me to visit your beautiful blog!

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  23. Hilda..your work and your text are very moving. I know where you live..I lived in NYC for a couple of years 15 years ago...It was a joy to drive out of the city and see your neighborhood. Your work is lovely..as are you..I can tell

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  24. What a nice comment..thank you SO much PAGE! I've lived in NY all my life but love visiting this amazing Country of ours..beauty everywhere we look. Have a wonderful day...

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  25. this is sooo lovely hilda!! beautifully done!

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    1. thank you so much SUZANNE!! I truly appreciate you stopping by and commenting!!!

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  26. Hilda,

    Beautiful work, your color, tones and detail. Just amazing!!!!

    Sue

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  27. Hi SUE!! thank you so much for stopping by, and for your encouraging words!!!

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  28. Hi Hilda,

    Good thing I checked to see if you got my comment. That's when I was having problems. This portrait is brilliant. You are one talented lady.

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  29. thank you so much JOAN for that sweet comment!!! I thought I was the only one having problems with the blog! It seemed to have fixed itself...at least with me! Thank goodness things are okay with your blog now...!

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  30. Beautiful painting, Hilda.
    It's a nice touch how much of the color throughout harmonizes with her green eyes!

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  31. thank you so much DEAN for commenting on Linda. I appreciate you stopping by!!! Have a wonderful day.!

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  32. This is beautiful and I especially love the hat. Great ecpression.

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    1. Thank you so much PATRICIA for stopping by..I appreciate it!!

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  33. Your portrait of Linda is fabulous! Love the softness - and the color harmony. Great job!

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    1. Thank you so much ROSEMARY for stopping by and commenting on Linda!!

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  34. Hi, Hilda,
    The work is so beauitful and impressive, which shows "who you are." Please keep up. (*BTW, the error bX-tzr9em happend to a comment section and my message was rejected. I contacted Gmail. Hope this time works well!)
    Cheers, Sadami

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    1. Thank you SADAMI for your lovely comment!! I think we are all experiencing some problems lately with Gmail...hopefully it will fix itself soon.

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  35. A wonderful portrait, Hilda, full of life and light!

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  36. !!!!!!!!!!!!!SALUDOS PRECIOSO BLOG!!!!!!

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    1. Gracias, NATIVIDAD!! lo agradezco tu comentario!!!

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  37. Hi CRISTINA!! thank you for visiting and for your beautiful comment!!

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  38. Hi its me Tweedles
    Thank you for coming to say hi!
    Oh my gosh,,, this portrait is gorgeous! You painted this!! wowee!! Its awsome!
    love
    tweedles

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  39. thank you TWEEDLES!!! for your comment!!

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  40. This portrait is beautiful - the skin tones are gorgeous, Hilda! Linda must be thrilled with it!

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  41. thank you CONNIE! Linda really likes it. In fact, she has it hanging in Curves...which always makes us feel good!

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  42. That sure is a beautiful portrait Hilda, she looks like a very kind sole

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  43. Thank you SAM for that nice comment!! Linda is a wonderful person full of encouraging words for the ladies in Curves!

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  44. absolutely beautiful job Hilda. Thanks too for commenting on my art blog.

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  45. Thank you GARY for stopping by and for your kind comment!! I just visited your blog and love your latest!!

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