Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Still Life - Orange

I filled this small  bowl with colorful fruits for this still life and realized that there wasn't any room left for the orange, so I put it on the outside of the bowl which looked a little better.  I haven't painted a still life for awhile so I enjoyed painting this. 
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  1. CarolinaAugust 14, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Hello Hilda!
    The painting has been phenomenal. It is a bright beautiful masterpiece and ... delicious! hmmm! =)
    Loving embrace, have a wonderful week.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 7:50 AM

      thank you CAROLINA for stopping by and for your wonderful comment!!! I appreciate it!

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  2. Carol BlackburnAugust 14, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Hi Hilda, I love the splash of brightness that orange brings to the still life by being on the outside of the bowl.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 7:51 AM

      thank you CAROL for your nice comment! I appreciate it SO much!!

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  3. KonstantinaPAugust 14, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Oh I want these grapes...!!! Wonderful painting Hilda!
    Warm regards.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 7:52 AM

      thank you KONSTANTINA for stopping by and for your wonderful comment!!

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  4. Rita VaselliAugust 14, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Dear Hilda,this orange ,out of the bowl,is a master's touch! All other colors vibrate and shine!
    Another masterpiece!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 7:54 AM

      thank you RITA for your wonderful comment! I really enjoyed painting this still life!!

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  5. myra andersonAugust 14, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    very beautiful! they look so real! now I want some fruit!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 7:55 AM

      thank you so much MYRA!! I'm so glad you liked it. I appreciate you stopping by.

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  6. Nora MacPhailAugust 14, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I'm glad the orange didn't fit! It balances the composition nicely on the side. Beautiful.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 7:56 AM

      thank you NORA!!! I think I'm glad it didn't fit in the bowl as well! Glad you stopped by.

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  7. Joan TavolottAugust 14, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I like the composition with the orange outside too. Nice shine to the fruit and wonderful colors.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 7:58 AM

      thank you so much JOAN for stopping by and taking time out to comment! I'm glad you liked it! Enjoy your day!

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  8. Valéria SouzaAugust 14, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Gosto muito desta natureza morta. Muito bela!parabéns!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 7:59 AM

      thank you so much VALERIA!! I'm so glad you like it. Have a wonderful day.

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  9. VictoriaAugust 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Hi Hilda (I am not sure if my comment made it through..) Beautiful..brilliant work..this is so elegant and exquisite..all the fruit is stunning..I especially love the grapes! Gorgeous!Total wowness!!!!
    Victoria

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 8:00 AM

      thank you VICTORIA!! I enjoyed painting grapes as well..every one of them is different!! Glad you stopped by!

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  10. Douglas ClarkAugust 14, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Wow, very impressive. The colors and edges are great.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 8:01 AM

      So glad you stopped by, DOUG!! Thank you for your generous comment!

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  11. Danielle v/d HorstAugust 15, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    ze zien er zo echt uit om op te eten groetjes Danielle

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 8:02 AM

      thank you so much DANIELLE! I appreciate your comment...

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  12. Autumn LeavesAugust 15, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    You've managed a stunning texture on the orange, Hilda! The whole piece is beautifully painted and a perfect piece for a fancy schmancy dining room!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 8:04 AM

      thank you SO much SHERRY for that very nice comment!! For now, maybe I'll put it in my dining room! glad you stopped by!

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  13. Sandra BusbyAugust 15, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    The fruit in the bowl looks amazing! Almost touchable! Fantastic! And I really like that background too :0)

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    1. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 8:05 AM

      thank you SO much SANDRA! I was hoping that the background wasn't too dark! I'm so glad you like it! Enjoy your day!!

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  14. Gatepost productionsAugust 15, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Oh my goodness, Hilda! This is amazing! The light on the plums is so lifelike ... you are so versatile. The whole thing is so ALIVE.

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  15. hmuxoAugust 15, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    thank you so much JOHN! I appreciate your very generous comment! You just made my day!!! Glad you stopped by.

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  16. Jose SanchezAugust 15, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    genial Hilda, es fantastico,
    enhorabuena

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 8:52 AM

      Gracias JOSE, Lo agradezco tu comentario muy generoso!!

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  17. Dean H.August 15, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Absolutely lovely, Hilda! Bravo!!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 8:53 AM

      thank you so much DEAN...glad you like it!! I enjoyed painting this!

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  18. sue grecoAugust 15, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    The fruit looks delicious! Especially those grapes. I like the orange on the outside of the bowl. Well done Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      thank you so much SUE! The fruit was really yummy! Glad you stopped by!

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  19. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingAugust 15, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    A classic composition Hilda, and you nailed it!
    Looks fantastic!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      thank you so much CAROL for your visit and for your very generous comment!

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  20. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comAugust 15, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Oh BOY! the grapes are so real I could reach out and pick one. Love all your colors and the dark area behind the fruit has a beautiful glowing, spacious feeling...

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 8:56 AM

      thank you JULIE for stopping by and for your wonderful comment...I appreciate it so much..

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  21. SusanAugust 15, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Hilda, I am amazed by the luscious quality of the fruit and the way the light caresses each piece. This is simply beautiful!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 8:58 AM

      thank you SUSAN for stopping by and for your sweet comment. I truly appreciate it.!!

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  22. Celeste BerginAugust 16, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    very well done...another winner!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 8:59 AM

      thank you so much CELESTE for that lovely comment! I appreciate it SO much!!!

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  23. Lisa Graham August 16, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Wow Hilda. May I have some grapes please!

    Your work is really incredible.

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  24. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Yes you may, LISA! I think I had more fun painting the grapes...I appreciate your comment!!

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  25. ashokAugust 16, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    just superb!!!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 1:56 PM

      thank you so much ASHOK for that wonderful comment!! I appreciate it !!

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  26. LoraAugust 16, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Your still life is Beautiful! The green grapes look translucent, not easy to do!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 7:19 PM

      thank you LORA for your lovely comment!!! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  27. Sandy ByersAugust 16, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Hi Hilda,
    The richness of color in the plum is really powerful but then the orange seems to beg for attention, too. I really like how you added the softness to the outside of the orange to give it that "glow." It's a lovely still life!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 7:22 PM

      Thank you SO much SANDY for stopping by and for your very generous comment. I truly appreciate it.! I enjoyed painting these fruits.

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  28. SadamiAugust 16, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Hi, Hilda,
    I admire your drawing skills and still life work (*I hardly make it). Very traditional, yet a composition and colours are so eye catchy. Congrats!
    Kind regards, Sadami

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  29. hmuxoAugust 16, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    thank you so much SADAMI!! Such a nice comment..I'm so glad you like it!!

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  30. Helen H TrachyAugust 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Very nice work Hilda!
    I like this kind of painting, kind of soft and full of harmony. The plums look real yummy.

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  31. hmuxoAugust 17, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    thank you HELEN!! I really appreciate your comment!! I don't do too many still life paintings so I enjoyed painting this one... I'd like to do another one someday....Have a wonderful day!!

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  32. Barbara PaskAugust 17, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Very nice Hilda! I agree, I like the orange on the table. You should do more still lifes.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 18, 2012 at 7:31 AM

      thank you so much BARBARA!! I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time out to comment. I definitely like the idea of another still life..Have a wonderful day.!

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  33. padmajaAugust 18, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    The lone orange though stands away from the bowl adds value and dimension to the composition Hilda, a lovey piece for any dining area.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 18, 2012 at 7:34 AM

      Hi PADMAJA! thank you so much for your visit and for your beautiful comment! I appreciate it!!!

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  34. Carol DeMumbrumAugust 18, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Great choice in leaving the orange by the bowl. Such a nice and inviting painting.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 19, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      thank you CAROL for that nice comment. I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  35. Lorraine ShirkusAugust 18, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Really lovely! It has such a nice comforting feeling, the atmosphere of an old-fashioned home.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 19, 2012 at 9:25 AM

      thank you so much LORRAINE for stopping by and for your very generous comment!!

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  36. Eva August 18, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Hello Hilda. Very nice painting, perfect composition and colors. I,d liked very much. Congratulations.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 19, 2012 at 9:27 AM

      thank you EVA for stopping by. I appreciate your nice comment! Have a wonderful day!

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  37. Claire Beadon CarnellAugust 18, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    This painting positively glows with life and light - magnificent!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 19, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      thank you so much CLAIRE! Your comment is SO appreciated! Enjoy this beautiful day.

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  38. mary maxamAugust 18, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Yes, magnificent! What patience and perfect blending here. This is very lovely and I like the orange as a counter balance to the bowl and other fruit.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 19, 2012 at 9:29 AM

      thank you MARY! Such a nice comment. I appreciate your words..Now I'm happy that I left the orange stand alone! Have a wonderful day.!

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  39. UnknownAugust 19, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    hallo Hilda
    dein Bild sieht so schmackhaft aus!!!Ich möchte mit meine hand rein,und alles essen!!!Gratuliere Dir!!!
    lieben gruss Christa

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    1. hmuxoAugust 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

      thank you SO much CHRISTA..you're so kind! Painting a fruit bowl full of fruit IS wonderful since you enjoy eating the subject afterwards!!! Glad you liked it..!

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  40. Angela SullivanAugust 19, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    This one comes alive with interest. Love it.

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  41. hmuxoAugust 19, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    thank you ANGELA for stopping by and for your lovely comment!! I appreciate it!!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!!

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  42. Crystal CookAugust 20, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I LIKE the orange on the outside Hilda! Addds so much interest. :) And your still life has just as much classic beauty as your portrait work.

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  43. hmuxoAugust 20, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    thank you SO much CRYSTAL for that wonderful comment...I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  44. Mary PaquetAugust 20, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Luscious piece, Hilda. And I love the portraits you've done from models. In drawing class a week ago we drew one of our fellow students and it is wonderful practice.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 21, 2012 at 8:27 AM

      thank you MARY for your generous comment...we will be doing the same thing at my workshop soon..we will be painting one another which will a lot of fun! and yes, a wonderful practice. Thank you for stopping by.!!!

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  45. jsicignano2.blogspot.comAugust 21, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Hilda, first and foremost, what a wonderful surprise to have met you and your husband. I called Sue with the news. You are just like your beautiful paintings, you are a beautiful person. I hope in the future you will do some of the outdoor shows. It was great fun on Sunday.
    You take care.
    Joan

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    1. hmuxoAugust 21, 2012 at 8:33 AM

      Thank you SO much JOAN for stopping by!!! It was such a surprise for me as well to have met you at the Art Show as well.!! How wonderful to meet you and your husband! I have such an attachment to all my blogger friends and when we finally meet its like "family"!!!

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  46. Page Pearson RailsbackAugust 21, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Your work is lovely..I love yout treatment of the still life and the portraits..really nice H

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  47. hmuxoAugust 21, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    thank you SO much for your comment, PAGE.! I'm so glad you like it!!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!!

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  48. ashokAugust 22, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Hilda...Pls accept your Liebster award here :)
    http://ashokism.blogspot.in/2012/08/liebster-award.html

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    1. hmuxoAugust 22, 2012 at 9:41 PM

      thank you so much ASHOK...Your are such a kind person!

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  49. Carol FlattAugust 22, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Oh Hilda, this is truly beautiful. Every different kind of fruit looks so life-like right down to the tiniest of detail. Love the reds in the grapes and the blue-violet in the plums and the beautiful bowl. And, you did well placing the orange just where you did! Makes the composition complete!!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 22, 2012 at 9:43 PM

      thank you so much CAROL for that very generous comment! I'm so glad you like it...I really enjoyed doing a still life..a very nice change for me.. enjoy the rest of the Evening!!

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  50. Karen BrusonAugust 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Gorgeous!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 22, 2012 at 9:44 PM

      thank you SO much KAREN for stopping by and for your beautiful comment...I appreciate it very much.!!

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  51. Diana Moses BotkinAugust 23, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Nice job, especially on the plums.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 23, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      thank you DIANA for your comment!! The plums had such rich colors..I enjoyed painting them...so glad you stopped by!!! Enjoy your day!!

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  52. WatermarycolorsAugust 23, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Gorgeous! great composition and colors, love it!! :) hugs

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    1. hmuxoAugust 23, 2012 at 7:41 AM

      Thank you so much MARI for stopping by and for your generous comment. I appreciate it!!! Have a wonderful day!!

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  53. Connie ChadwellAugust 24, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    So lovely, Hilda, and I think it works perfectly with the orange right where it is!

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  54. hmuxoAugust 24, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    thank you so much CONNIE for your wonderful comment!! I'm glad I left the orange outside of the bowl, as well!....Enjoy this beautiful day!!

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  55. Diana MarshallAugust 24, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Beautifully rendered, wonderful still life.

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  56. hmuxoAugust 24, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Thank you so much for that beautiful comment, DIANA...I appreciate it!!!

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  57. Rubén OpazoSeptember 3, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Me gusta mucho el dominio del color, es una obra cálida de hermosos colores, un trabajo estupendo.
    Gracias por su comentario en mi blog.

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  58. hmuxoSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Muchisimas gracias RUBEN por tu comentario!!
    Lo agradezco! Era un placer visitando tu blog..me encanta tu trabajo!

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  59. NATIVIDADSeptember 16, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    !!!!!!!!SALUDOS GRACIAS POR TU LINDO MENSAJE EN MI BLOG, TU CUENCO DE FRUTA PREICIOSO Y PERFECTO FELIZ SEMANA!!!!!!

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  60. hmuxoSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Gracias, NATI por tu comentario muy amable!! Lo agradezco. Un abrazo.

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  61. Rosa MaríaMarch 15, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Sencillo y precioso a la vez.
    Un abrazo desde Ferrol-Galicia-España.
    Rosa María Milleiro

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