Saturday, March 10, 2012

Sunset Beach

When we went to Long Beach,LI
last year, I took the reference
picture of the Ocean which took
my breath away. I've never seen
the colors again like I did that day.
Actually, the sun was just beginning
to set..These birds came just in time
for their picture to be taken..probably
looking for food that people left behind.

90 comments:

  1. Beautiful Hilda! You certainly made your photo reference come alive!
    Happy Painting.

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    1. Thank you SO much NORA for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it!!!

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    1. thank you so much PAM for stopping by!! I appreciate your comment.

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  3. The colors are unique, Hilda. Absolutely beautiful!

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    1. thank you PAT for your nice comment!!! and for stopping by!!

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  4. This is stunningly beautiful Hilda! I love the way you captured the movement of the birds and the mist of the sea, plus the colors are gorgeous!

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    1. thank you THERESA for your beautiful comment!!! It was the perfect time to have a camera with you.

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  5. Hilda this is incredibly beautiful,what an atmosphere!

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  6. J'ai eu du mal à détacher mon regard de votre peinture... Je me sens bien en l'admirant... Je crois entendre le remous des vagues et les cris des oiseaux...
    Des couleurs sublimes...
    Gros bisous

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    1. Thank you so much MARTINE for stopping by and for your nice comment Actually, you're right! These birds were screaming..probably hungry!! Have a good day!

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  7. I watch that you are also a master with oil paintings. Beautiful atmosphere with harmonized colors.

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    1. Gracias, JULIAN por tu comentario. Es muy amable!! Estoy teniendo un buen tiempo pintando con oleo!!

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  8. This is a beautiful painting Hilda. You have done it justice. Amazing colors. Your talent shine through.

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    1. thank you so much DORS for that beautiful comment. I appreciate it so much!!!

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  9. Gorgeous and oh so soft! Beautiful palette and who knew that orange could be so relaxing!

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    1. Thank you so much SHERRY! for that nice comment. I appreciate it so much!!!! Have a good day.

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  10. Hi Hilda, I like very much this kind of subjects with these fantastic colors! Your painting is simply beautiful.... with a romantic atmosphere!

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    1. thank you so much TITO for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment!! I appreciate it so much!!

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  11. Such a beautiful and tranquil scene! Gorgeous colours too. Beautifully done :0)

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    1. thank you SO much SANDRA for stopping by and commenting. I'm so glad you like it.

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    1. thank you so much MYRA for that wonderful comment...I appreciate you stopping by !!

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    1. Gracias, CARMEN por tu comentario!!! Lo agradezco mucho!!!

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  14. Hilda, felicidades!! Este óleo es una gran obra de arte. Esos colores me gustan mucho!!
    Además del pastel veo que dominas el óleo.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Gracias, JOSH por tu comentario muy generoso. Cada dia trato pintar con oleo..practicando cada vez! Un abrazo!!

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  15. Simply stunning work with the lighting on this.

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  16. Que bonito Hilda, te felicito sinceramente. Tiene luz calida y una sensacion marina especial.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Gracias JOSE por tu comentario!! Lo agradezco.. Estoy contenta que te ha gustado!! Un abrazo.

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    1. thank you so much KATHRYN for stopping by and commenting....you're so sweet!

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  18. Another winner Hilda. Full marks here my friend. All the best.
    Vic.

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    1. thank you VIC for stopping by and taking the time out to give me such a nice comment!! I appreciate it so much!!

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  19. I love the bold colors in your painting. There is always something neat to me about walking along a deserted beach with just the birds for company. I can almost hear the crash of the waves and the haunting cries of the gulls.

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  20. thank you DOUG for stopping by. Its almost spiritual looking out just seeing a boat in the distance and when the seagulls came it was so perfect. There's nothing better than walking along the beach, especially during a beautiful sunset!! Enjoy your day!!

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  21. Everything about this is awesome. The birds stunning. Love it.

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    1. thank you ANGELA for stopping by and commenting on Sunset Beach! I appreciate it!!!

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  22. Beatiful colours, mouvement and atmosphere!
    This image give me the idea of last life in the earth...Beatiful again!
    Ciao, ciao, Floriana

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  23. Thank you FLORIANA for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment..I appreciate it so much!

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  24. Just wanted to say that you're doing great with these oils Hilda.
    What a beautiful scene.

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  25. thank you ERIK! You are SO kind!! thanks for your visit!!!

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  26. Amazing color! I know many people love plein air, but you cannot capture the color and action without a camera. I think if the masters were alive today, they would use everything available to make good art. This is a beautiful example.

    Looks like we were both painting gulls!

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    1. thank you CAROL!! I appreciate your lovely comment...I wish I can do plein air but I think the sun would definitely set before I finish! I enjoyed doing the gulls as well!!

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  27. The glow of your color is working so well here and the birds are lively and engaging. Lovely work Hilda!

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    1. Hi MARY!! thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving me such a nice comment. Have a wonderful day.

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  28. Dear Hilda, your paintings are amazing, & your colors are wonderful.
    Hugs.

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  29. thank you so much CAROLINA...I appreciate you stopping by and commenting!!!

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  30. Gorgeous colors Hilda and the birds are fantastic.

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  31. Thank you so much BARBARA for that kind comment. I appreciate it!!

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  32. Beautiful!! deeply peaceful...there is something so amazing seeing birds in flight...this is totally wonderful!!

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  33. thank you so much VICTORIA for your lovely comment! Appreciated, as always.

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    1. thank you SO much Diana for your comment. I appreciate it !!!

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  35. wonderful work...
    i love the color scheme...
    congrats...

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    1. thank you APPU for your very nice comment!!

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  36. Lovely! This makes me long for sunset walks on the beach.

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    1. thank you CAROL for stopping by! I love those walks on the beach. I'm waiting patiently for those walks again!!

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  37. Beautiful Hilda! I really love the colors and the motion of the waves. :)

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

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  38. I love the colors, Hilda! This is downright beautiful!

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    1. thank you so much DEAN! I'm so happy you like it!! Have a good day!!!

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  39. Oooh!!! Your colors are stunning! I love the inclusion of the birds too. Awesome!

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  40. thank you JOAN!! I really appreciate your comment....!!! I liked painting the birds.

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  41. Wow you did an amazing job! i find water quite hard to paint.. :)

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  42. thank you MARIELLE for stopping by and for your kind comment. I'm glad you like it!!!!

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  43. This painting brings back wonderful memories for me - it is so soft and has captured the time of day perfectly with the soft colors - wonderfully done!

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  44. Thank you so much SUSAN for that nice comment. I appreciate you stopping by!!! Have a nice day!

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  45. Fantastic movement of the birds and ocean not to mention the stunning palette. Great job Hilda!

    Sue

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  46. thank you SUE for your kind comment!! The colors were even more beautiful in person!! Have a wonderful day!!

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  47. Good Morning Hilda!... You have indeed caught the feeling that captivated you on that special visit to Long Beach... which only serves to prove... that seeing "the Good" in anything provides feelings that continue to travel with you!

    The gulls really do tie together the composition in the foreground... and capture the soaring freedom they always seem to enjoy!

    Good Pastelling... and Happy Spring Hilda!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  48. thank you so much BRUCE for stopping by and commenting. I'm glad that the birds flew past when I took the picture. It does add to the composition!! Sometimes you have to leave nature to make our decisions!! Happy Spring to you as well!!!

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  49. Gorgeous colours and lovely evening mood Hilda

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  50. thank you RAJEEV for stopping by and for your very nice comment!!!

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  51. I love the colors and lighting - beautiful!

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  52. thank you TRUDY for your comment and for stopping by!! I appreciate it!!!!

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  53. thank you JOAN!!! you're so kind! Have a wonderful day!!!

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  54. Hilda you have such blending control with oils. That gorgeous sunset sky is so well done! Love the colours too.

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  55. thank you CLAIRE for stopping by and commenting. I've been having a good time with oils lately.

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  56. This is beautiful, Hilda - you've captured such a mood - what a gorgeous piece this is!

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  57. You're so sweet! thank you for that lovely comment, CONNIE. I appreciate it so much!!

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  58. !!!!!!!!SALUDOS, GRACIAS POR TUS COMENTARIOS VISITAR TU BLOG ES UN PLACER!!!!!!

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  59. Gracias NATIVIDAD por tu comentario...Lo agradezco!!! Un abrazo.

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  60. Hilda,es un trabajo maravilloso. Has captado la poesía del momento mágico que describes. ¡Felicidades!

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  61. Gracias CARMEN....Lo agradezco tu comentario!! Estoy muy contenta que te gusta!!! Un abrazo.

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  62. Beautiful portraits and I love the First Time Mom and Dad paintings. This landscape caught my eye. The depth and the playfulness of the birds is so nice.

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  63. what a lovely comment, RUTH!! I'm so glad you like the portraits and happy that you stopped by!!

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