Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Rudy

Rudy is about a year old now and the cutest little dog.  He's
a cockapoo...a cross between the cocker spaniel and the
poodle.   He's very bright, affectionate and loves people !!
He's so sweet and extremely "Patriotic".. LOL... he made
his debut at this years 4th of July party at my niece Debbie's
house.  I enjoyed painting this pastel portrait of Rudy...loved
his curly fur...!!!
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  1. Adriana MeissDecember 4, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    He is a real cutie! One can feel his fur.
    Hilda, in reading you previous posts I did not realized that you had also suffered the consequences of Sandy. I'm glad you are painting again.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 4, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      thank you ADRIANA for stopping by and for your very kind comment. My neighbors are still struggling to get their houses to the point they can live in it again. I went riding through my neighborhood yesterday to find a house off the foundation..so of course, his house is condemned!. Its going to take awhile to get back to what it was. I was very lucky. Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!!

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  2. AKDecember 4, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    The fur has come out so realistic and nice. You can actually feel it. Lovely.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 4, 2012 at 10:07 PM

      Thank you so much AK for stopping by and for your comment. I don't paint dogs too often so I enjoyed painting Rudy!! Glad you liked it!!

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  3. padmajaDecember 4, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    He looks like a doll, it will feel like heaven to hold him in your arms, sweet and adorable work Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      thank you PADMAJA!! I'm so glad you like this painting!!!

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  4. Claire Beadon CarnellDecember 4, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Absolutely, positively adorable! You have captured the softness of his fur perfectly.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      thank you CLAIRE!! you just made my day!
      Glad you stopped by.

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  5. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art December 5, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    Precioso Hilda! su expresión es muy buena, el color y sus orejas me encantan. Se ve muy dulce.
    Felicidades, Un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      Gracias OLGA por tu comentario muy amable!! Un abrazo!!

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  6. JudyDecember 5, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    He sure is a cutie, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:16 AM

      thank you so much JUDY!!! Glad you stopped by!! Enjoy your day!!

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  7. Gatepost productionsDecember 5, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    What a wonderful painting, Hilda. The eyes are so alive. Just love the scarf!!

    Hope Sandy is just a distant memory now.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:18 AM

      thank you so much JOHN for stopping by and commenting on this little pooch!! Yes, the memory of Sandy is "slowly" going away! I appreciate you asking. Have a wonderful day.

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  8. Rita VaselliDecember 5, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Dear Hilda,in italiano" Troppo simpatico"!
    A WONDERFUL portrait where Rudy speaks us with eyes so lively!!!I want to make a caress on his curly fur.
    Warm hugs,dear Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:20 AM

      You're always so supportive, RITA. Thank you for your very kind comment. Hugs!!!

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  9. Autumn LeavesDecember 5, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    He is so cute!!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:21 AM

      thank you SHERRY!!! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. He's definitely a cutie!

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  10. WatermarycolorsDecember 5, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    He is a lovely dog, This is a great job Hilda!!.hugs

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:22 AM

      thank you so much MARI!!! glad you like Rudy. He is a sweet little dog. Hugs!!!

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  11. TitoDecember 5, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    What a lovely little dog is Rudy! You did a fantastic portrait Hilda. Ciao!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:23 AM

      thank you so much TITO! I appreciate your very kind comment!!! Ciao!!

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  12. Sandra BusbyDecember 5, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Aww.. How sweet is this little dog!! The name made me chuckle. My friend has a dog called a 'Chinese Crested Powder Puff'! You'd think by the name that he'd look all fancy and white - But in actual fact, by her own admission, he looks like a toilet brush, lol!
    Your doggy portrait is perfect and I love the little neck tie :0)

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:25 AM

      Oh my goodness!! so funny about the Chinese Crested Powder puff!!! My friend owned one awhile back ..the cutest little thing but it did look like a toilet brush! LOL. glad you like Rudy, SANDRA!

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  13. Tina MorianoDecember 5, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Fastastico!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:26 AM

      Muchisimas gracias por tu comentario, TINA. Un abrazo!

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  14. myra andersonDecember 5, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    this is a beautiful pastel- it almost looks like a photograph! you have really captured the fluffy fur-fantastic!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:27 AM

      Thank you so much MYRA!!! You just made my day with your comment. Enjoy the rest of your day!

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  15. Studio at the FarmDecember 5, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Hi Hilda. BRAVO!!! You did an absolutely brilliant job with Rudy!!! His face, his fur, his eyes, his expression - all adorable. I love Rudy!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 12:08 PM

      thank you SO much KATHRYN for your very kind comment. I appreciate it so much. The best part is that my niece loves the painting!!

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  16. Eva December 5, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Me encanta la expression de Rudy. La tecnica del pastel la dominas perfectamente, parece una foto. Felicidades. Un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 12:13 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, EVA por tu comentario amable!! me alegro que te guste el retrato de Rudy!!! un abrazo!!

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  17. Trudy R. GomezDecember 5, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    You captured those expressive eyes into the soul! I believe this little guy stole your heart! I love it.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 1:57 PM

      thank you so much TRUDY for your lovely comment!! I think he stole everyone's heart!!! Glad you like it!!!

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  18. Joan TavolottDecember 5, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I just love the shading in Rudy's coat!!! Well done!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 1:58 PM

      thank you so much JOAN for stopping by and commenting on Rudy!! I appreciate your visit.

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  19. SusanDecember 5, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Such a soulful expression and deep adoring eyes! I love him!

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  20. Danielle v/d HorstDecember 5, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Dit is zo ongelooflijk knap gedaan ik dacht dat het de foto was lieve groetjes Danielle

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  21. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    What a nice comment DANIELLE!! I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  22. art by Michael PerchardDecember 5, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Rudy rocks! As you do Hilda!
    This painting makes me smile and smile and smile some more.
    Bravo Hilda!
    Michael

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 5:08 PM

      thank you MICHAEL!!! You just made ME smile with your comment!!! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  23. Mª CarmenDecember 5, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Preciosa te ha quedado la perrita, se ve con la ternura que la has pintado.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 5:10 PM

      Muchisimas gracias CARMEN!!! Lo agradezco tus palabras !!

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  24. JaneDecember 5, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    What a lovely cross...in fact I couldn't first understand if it were a poodle or....? Beautiful portrait as always , he really looks sweet and he has a beautiful look in his eyes, great rendering Hilda. xox

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:18 PM

      thank you for commenting, JANE!! Yes, it is a very good cross between the two breeds. He has a very sweet face. I'm glad you like him!!

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  25. jsicignano2.blogspot.comDecember 5, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Wow and double Wow, just love this, what an adorable pup. I actually love the mix breeds, which are very expensive. My son just bought a cocker, beshon mix,very cute.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2012 at 10:25 PM

      Hi JOAN!! So glad you like Rudy!! I read somewhere that they want to make this combination a "pedigree"...imagine that? and they're just as expensive as a pedigree. I bet your son's dog is adorable as well.!

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  26. ConchiDecember 6, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    ¡¡Realmente adorable!! Dan ganas de cogerla en brazos, ¿quién puede resistirse a esa dulce mirada?
    Un fuerte abrazo.

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  27. hmuxoDecember 6, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    gracias CONCHI por tu comentario MUY amable..Lo agradezco....es verdad que uno no puede resistir esa mirada !
    Un abrazo!!!

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  28. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 6, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Another beautiful painting. There is always a special emotional quality to your paintings, Hilda. I think it is because you love what you are painting.
    I wanted to tell you that the painting I sold to go towards the pets who were left alone or needed temporary foster care after Sandy, went to Petfinders and ORVIS matched every donation. Isn't that great of them? So instead of $125.it became a substantial $250. I think ORVIS needs a pat on the back.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 6, 2012 at 1:16 PM

      I do love what I'm painting, JULIE. I don't do well if I don't like a subject. What a wonderful organization ORVIS is. I'll have to check into that one. I think it's a wonderful idea to take in a pet until their family builds up their home... Today, my neighborhood looked like the movie "E.T."...there was men with white coats and masks working on some of the homes..its getting better but so sad to see this...

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  29. Barbara PaskDecember 6, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Such a cutie and you did a perfect job painting him.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 6, 2012 at 1:17 PM

      thank you so much BARBARA for your very generous comment! I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  30. PrabalDecember 6, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Really Really CUTE. :)

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    1. hmuxoDecember 6, 2012 at 1:18 PM

      thank you so much PRABAL!! You're so kind..glad you like him.!

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  31. renateDecember 6, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Hello Hilda:) I can see you made this one with love. Everything is so well drawn. I love the fur but especially his eyes and his beautiful colors. Oh and that little mouth... He's just a cuty. I love this doggy and I love your art:)xx

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  32. hmuxoDecember 6, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    You just made my day with your comment RENATE!!
    You are so kind, thank you so much!!!

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  33. martinealisonDecember 6, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Oh! Quel mignon petit chien... Ma chère amie vous avez capturé toute l'innocence et la douceur de cet adorable toutou...
    Un merveilleux travail. J'aime son regard captivant.

    Gros bisous

    ps : merci beaucoup pour votre très gentil commentaire.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 7, 2012 at 9:01 AM

      thank you for visiting and for your lovely comment, MARTINE! Glad you posted pictures of Nathan. He's so adorable...
      Have a wonderful day!!

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  34. LauraDecember 7, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    Your Ruby painting is fabulous and what a beautiful little soul he seems to be. He wears his neck-tie so proudly and I can imagine him having stolen the limelight. Thanks for sharing him with us.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 7, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      thank you LAURA for stopping by and for your very nice comment. He's a good little dog and loved by all. Enjoy the rest of the day!

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  35. Celeste BerginDecember 7, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    oh what a doll...I see your talent for the face extends to the furry ones...Lovely, the little scarf is too great. He is soooo cute! wonderful work :)

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    1. hmuxoDecember 8, 2012 at 8:42 AM

      thank you so much CELESTE! I really enjoyed painting that furry face. LOL. I was lucky to have a good reference picture. Enjoy your weekend!

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  36. Shirley FachillaDecember 7, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    You did a wonderful job with his curly hair (I can tell it's shiny, soft hair as well).

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    1. hmuxoDecember 8, 2012 at 8:45 AM

      thank you so much SHIRLEY for stopping by and commenting on Rudy!! his fur is SO soft!! Glad you like this painting!!

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  37. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Hilda-)))
    he is so lovely and beautiful,,i want to kiss him-)))
    you did a very very very very good work!!!!!
    kisses
    Christa

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    1. hmuxoDecember 8, 2012 at 8:46 AM

      You're so funny, CHRISTA!!! I'm so glad you like Rudy. You made my day! Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  38. JerryDecember 7, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Rudy looks so sweet and I love his patriotic flag scarf! You have captured his character so well but I bet he gets into mischief sometimes though?!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 8, 2012 at 8:47 AM

      Thank you JERRY for stopping by and taking the time out to comment! I appreciate it.! I'm sure he has his "moment"!! LOL.

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  39. mary maxamDecember 7, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Oh Hilda- this really brought a smile and I have to say, a little laugh to me. What a great dog and personality you have portrayed here! Julie is so right about the emotion in your works- just so good!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 8, 2012 at 8:49 AM

      thank you MARY for that lovely comment!! Their faces do make one smile, don't they?
      I'm so glad you like him..you have made my day!!

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  40. HeatherDecember 8, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    What a cute pooch! He is adorable and I love the red, white and blue bandana. Great job!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 9, 2012 at 3:59 PM

      thank you so much HEATHER!! I appreciate your comment!! Enjoy your day!

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  41. Rosa ViñasDecember 9, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Es un retrato fantástico, me gusta muchísimo. Es una perrita muy linda, su mirada es especial y se nota que es muy buena. Felicidades Hilda.

    Un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoDecember 9, 2012 at 4:02 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, ROSA!! Lo agradezco tu comentario. Es un perrito muy dulce y un placer para pintarle!
      un abrazo!!

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  42. Helen H TrachyDecember 9, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Hi Hilda! He's a sweet dog all right. I love the pose he's taking, trying to stand still for a minute and be serious. A lovely painting, Hugs

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  43. hmuxoDecember 10, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    thank you so much HELEN!!! It took many photo shots to get the reference picture. LOL but he did a nice job. He's definitely a sweet dog. Glad you like him!!! Enjoy your day!!

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  44. Sergio DSDecember 11, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Wow, it´s a beutiful dog, really a winner.
    Congrats.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 11, 2012 at 8:26 AM

      thank you so much SERGIO for you visit and your wonderful comment! I appreciate it...
      Enjoy this wonderful day.

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  45. Diana Moses BotkinDecember 11, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Nice job on this, Hilda! What a cutie.

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  46. hmuxoDecember 11, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    thank you so much DIANA!! you're so kind..I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  47. Dean H.December 11, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    What can be more fun than a patriotic cockapoo, Hilda??!!
    Love those luxurious curls.

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  48. hmuxoDecember 11, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    You're funny, DEAN!!! thank you for stopping by to comment!!! Enjoy the rest of the day...

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  49. Theresa PadenDecember 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful Hilda, and you really captured his sweet expression!!

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  50. hmuxoDecember 11, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Thank you THERESA for stopping by and for your comment!!! He does have a sweet face, doesn't he? Glad you like him...!!

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  51. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingDecember 12, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    How adorable! Cock-a-poo's are my favorite breed and Rudy is one cute little guy.

    You did your magic, again, on his fur and his flag scarf around his neck.

    Very well done!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 12, 2012 at 9:12 AM

      thank you so much CAROL for stopping by and commenting on Rudy! He is a cutie and the best thing is that he doesn't shed! Big plus, right? Glad you liked him.!

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  52. VictoriaDecember 12, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    wow Hilda...how gorgeous..what a sweet little soul...beautiful soft fur..the colors are warm and beautiful!1 What a little charmer!! Amazing as always!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 12, 2012 at 9:13 AM

      thank you so much VICTORIA for visiting and for your lovely comment!!! I appreciate it!! Enjoy your day!!!

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  53. CarmenDecember 13, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Es precioso, Hilda!. Al verlo pensé que era una foto. Realmente buena la pintura. Felicidades!
    Un abrazo

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  54. hmuxoDecember 13, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    muchisimas gracias, CARMEN por tu comentario muy amable!!! Un abrazo!!

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  55. Lisa Graham December 14, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    I can't get over how incredibly good this pastel painting is Hilda. Wow, wow and wow!

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  56. hmuxoDecember 15, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    thank you LISA for that incredible comment! I appreciate you stopping by!

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  57. NilDecember 16, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Olá, Hilda!
    Então, pegue sua caixa de costuras, e vamos lá, fazer um joguinho assim..rsss
    É tão bom costurar...eu não tenho muita prática, mas vou seguindo o passo a passo na internet, imprimo os moldes, e vou conseguindo. Depois que ficar prontinho, eu posto as fotos para você ver tá?

    Beijos, Hilda, beijos...

    Nil

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  58. hmuxoDecember 16, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    thank you SO much NILCELI for stopping by and for your comment....hugs

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  59. GiancarloDecember 18, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    Stupendo!! Un abbraccio...ciao

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  60. hmuxoDecember 18, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    thank you SO much GIANCARLO!!!! HUGS!!!

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  61. Brad MiedemaJanuary 2, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Rudy looks so real! My eye goes right to his eyes. Really nice painting Hilda!

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  62. hmuxoJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    thank you so much BRAD! I appreciate your comment!!!

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  63. Carole RodrigueFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    What a wonderful portrait. You have a lot of talent Hilda! My own pooch is scratching at me for attention now . . .

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  64. hmuxoFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    thank you SO much CAROLE for stopping by...I really appreciate your comment!!!

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