Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Golden Beauty

I rarely paint horses but I enjoy seeing them on everyone's blog so I decided to paint a pastel portrait of this beauty after seeing this on Morgue.com.  I loved painting this cropped version so you can see all those wonderful details.  Last Saturday, I visited a horse farm on Long Island and took some reference shots for another horse portrait which I'm doing now in oils.    I hope you like my Golden Beauty...
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  1. Gatepost productionsApril 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    A reply in 10 minutes must be a record, Hilda!

    What a fantastic painting. I shall never reach this standard in a million years but you are so insperational.

    Fantastic!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:27 AM

      I'm so glad you like this horse, JOHN. I really enjoyed painting him and its such an interesting subject that I never do. I am the one who is inspired by your incredible work!

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  2. MargieApril 2, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Absolutely love this one!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:30 AM

      thank you so much MARGIE for stopping by and giving me such a nice comment. I really appreciate it!!

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  3. Adriana MeissApril 2, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    It's beautiful Hilda! Nice detail on the hair.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:35 AM

      thank you so much ADRIANA for your wonderful comment.. I enjoyed painting this one.! Enjoy your day!

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  4. Rita VaselliApril 2, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Cara Hilda ,wonderful Golden Beauty!
    Lifelike!!!
    Warm hugs,Rita.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:38 AM

      thank you so much RITA!!! I never realized horses were so beautiful...it was a wonderful subject. Have a wonderful day!

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  5. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityApril 2, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Hilda, your Golden Beauty is so wonderful. Such a marvelous pastel oainting. So very handsome to make this. All the details of the hair, fabulous.
    lovely greet Marja

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:39 AM

      thank you MARJA for your visit! I'm so glad you like this painting. I appreciate you stopping by!

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  6. Eusebio Sanchez AlvarezApril 2, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Te quedo genial, y transmite mucha bondad en su mirada. Buena técnica y inmejorables manos.
    Mi enhorabuena por la obra. Saludos cordiales.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:41 AM

      Muchisimas gracias, EUSEBIO por un comentario tan generoso!! Lo agradezco!
      un abrazo.

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  7. NelviaApril 2, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Oh Hilda just great, love the velvety feel of his coat, how did you achieve? Also like the details and the hard edges you got/retained, not easy to do with the chalk

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:42 AM

      thank you so much NELVIA for your very kind comment!! I really enjoyed painting this golden horse! Have a wonderful day.

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  8. jsicignano2.blogspot.comApril 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Hilda my friend you have certainly captured such a realistic painting of this Golden Boy, he's beautiful. Looking forward to you next painting.

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:44 AM

      thank you so much JOAN! I truly enjoyed painting this subject...actually I never realized the beauty of these animals until you paint one. I can't wait to do more!! Wonderful day to paint!!!

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  9. padmajaApril 2, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    The cropped version gives the portrait a depth and a new dimension to the details, feel like touching that mane!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:46 AM

      I'm so glad you like this painting, PADMAJA! It was a pleasure to paint this guy! Thank you for stopping by!

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  10. art by Michael PerchardApril 2, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Paint More Horse Portraits!
    Hi Hilda!
    Fantastic! So nice!
    Great painting!
    You are so very, very talented!
    Michael

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:47 AM

      thank you so much MICHAEL!!! You're so kind...I'm glad you liked him.!

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  11. Log Cabin StudioApril 2, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Very beautiful..I love the cropped composition!!!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:49 AM

      thank you CAROLINE for stopping by and for your lovely comment! I appreciate it!!

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  12. Susan RodenApril 2, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Love the cropping - such an intimate detail of the horse Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:50 AM

      thank you so much SUSAN for stopping by and for your comment. I really appreciate your visit!! Enjoy your day!

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  13. Carol DeMumbrumApril 2, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Amazing, reaches into the horses soul. I can't wait to see your oil painting!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      thank you so much CAROL for stopping by and for your comment! I enjoy painting with oils so the horse will be fun to do.
      enjoy this wonderful day.

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  14. minnemieApril 2, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Oh, Hilda, this is marvelous! The composition is very striking, as is the detail.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:54 AM

      thank you so much MINNEMIE. You are so kind!! I'm glad you like him!!!

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  15. martinealisonApril 2, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Bonjour ma chère amie,
    Tout comme toi, je peins rarement des chevaux alors que c'est un des animaux qui me fascine et m'impressionne à la fois. Ils ont artistiquement beaux également.
    Un jour peut-être... le temps que dans mon esprit cela mûrisse ! Cependant je prends de très nombreux clichés d'eux !

    Je reste admirative devant cette dernière oeuvre. J'aime la fougue presque juvénile derrière sa frange de ce magnifique cheval.
    Tu ne sais pas ce qu'il pense, mais lui sait ce que toi tu projettes!...
    J'ai hâte de voir tes prochaines oeuvres...
    Bravo encore pour cette dernière.
    Gros bisous à toi.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:57 AM

      thank you so much MARTINE! Your comments always put a smile to my face! I'm so glad you like this painting...you're right, horses are so artistically beautiful. Enjoy this lovely day, my friend...hugs

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  16. Crystal CookApril 2, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    She is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love her kind and sensitive eye. This is wonderful Hilda. I'm looking forward to the next one. :)

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:59 AM

      thank you so much CRYSTAL!!! I'm really glad you like this painting...they truly are such beautiful animals and look forward to finishing my oil painting..
      enjoy your day!!

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  17. Darla McDowellApril 3, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I can almost feel the softness of her mane. Absolutely beautiful, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM

      thank you so much DARLA for stopping by and for your lovely comment!!! I really appreciate it!!

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  18. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art April 3, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Wow maravilloso Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:01 AM

      MUCHISIMAS gracias OLGA por tu comentario muy generoso!!! Lo agradezco tu visita.
      un abrazo.

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  19. Danielle v/d HorstApril 3, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Wow wat is dit prachtig jij bent echt een favoriet van mij ik kijk uit naar je volgende schilderij lieve groetjes Danielle

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:03 AM

      You are SO kind, DANIELLE!! Thank you for such a generous comment. I appreciate it. Enjoy this beautiful day.

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  20. JaneApril 3, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    WOW WOW WOW !!! Hilda , a true masterpiece , totally real , incredibly well done !

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      Oh JANE...You're so kind..thank you so much for that wonderful comment!!!

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  21. ArtiApril 3, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Its just beautiful ,Hilda.Horses are great subjects- I especially like the close ups.You have done a great job here.I don't how much you have cropped, it looks just right.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:08 AM

      thank you so much ARTI for your very generous comment. The picture was cropped so I didn't have to crop it more. I love painting close-up reference pictures.. I'm looking forward to seeing your next painting!

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  22. Victor ErringtonApril 3, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Hi Hilda.
    Hilda, this Horse painting is fantastic, as is your Rembrandt painting. My Hilda, you are a fantastic Artist. All the best Hilda.
    Vic.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      thank you SO much VIC! You're SO kind!! Glad you stopped by to comment on Golden Beauty. It was such a pleasure to paint this horse.!

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  23. eMApril 3, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    I love your Golden Beauty very much Hilda! I love paintings of horses but I paint them rarely too. I like very much your composition, the detail of horse beauty. Lovely! I wish you nice day and happy creating.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:15 AM

      thank you so much eM for stopping by and commenting on Golden Beauty. You're very kind and I appreciate it!!

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  24. TitoApril 3, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Assolutamente magnifico! Sei una grande artista Hilda. Abbraccio.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:47 AM

      thank you so much TITO! You have made my day with your comment! I appreciate it!
      Enjoy this wonderful day!

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  25. Sandra BusbyApril 3, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    This is amazing! I thought it was a photograph at first! Wow - you should really do more of these - you clearly have an eye for horses! Just amazing!!! :0)

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:51 AM

      Thank you so much SANDRA! What a nice comment!! I enjoyed this piece and hope that you'll like my oil painting of the horse when I finish it. Have a great day!

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  26. Trudy R. GomezApril 3, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I tried to pet his buckskin ;0) Simply beautiful. Eyes are where most people fail horses...yours is rendered very well.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 10:54 AM

      thank you so much TRUDY for stopping by and for giving me such a nice comment. I really appreciate it. I painted this on canson paper...It would have looked softer with velvet paper..hmmmm!

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  27. myra andersonApril 3, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    so beautiful and realistic!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 8:37 PM

      Thank you so much MYRA for stopping by and commenting on my painting..you're so kind!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening..

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  28. Barbara PaskApril 3, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Just wonderful. Love the color of his coat and the detail in his eye is amazing.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 8:41 PM

      thank you BARBARA for your very generous comment. I'm SO glad you like this painting.!! Have a good night!!!

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  29. Celeste BerginApril 3, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    a super fantastic painting...I really love the crop!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 8:43 PM

      thank you CELESTE!! You just made my day! I'm glad you like this painting..!!!

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  30. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingApril 3, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Hilda, are you sure you didn't post the photo by mistake? This is stunning!

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 8:46 PM

      thank you SO much CAROL for that wonderful comment!! I try to be more painterly...no luck!! LOL I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  31. Sandy ByersApril 3, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Wow! Hilda, this is wonderful. I agree with Carol. I had to look twice; thinking it was a photo. It is so well-done.

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    1. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 8:51 PM

      thank you so much SANDY! I value your comment! I'm glad you liked it. Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!

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  32. Joan TavolottApril 3, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Oh, Hilda, this is gorgeous!!! It looks so real! I love the crop composition too rather than the whole head. Awesome job!

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  33. hmuxoApril 3, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Glad you stopped by, JOAN ..and happy you liked this portrait!! You just put a smile to my face. Enjoy the rest of the night...

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  34. Studio at the FarmApril 3, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    WOW!! As a horsey person, I can truly say you have done a fabulous job!!!!! I really look forward to seeing more of your horse paintings!

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    1. hmuxoApril 4, 2013 at 8:26 AM

      Since you ARE a horsey person, I'm so glad you like Golden Beauty. I never painted a close up painting of a horse but glad I did it! Thank you KATHRYN for stopping by!!

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  35. Diana Moses BotkinApril 3, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    REALLY wonderful job on this, Hilda! The fringey mane is beautiful and contrasts nicely with the eyelashes.

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    1. hmuxoApril 4, 2013 at 8:28 AM

      Thank you SO much DIANA for stopping by and for such a nice comment! I fell in love with her color..a fun piece!
      Enjoy this beautiful day!!

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  36. Tina MorianoApril 4, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Realmente magnifico, el encuadre , el color.. una gran obra. Espero ver los oleos en el blog. Un abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoApril 4, 2013 at 8:30 AM

      Muchisimas gracias TINA por un comentario muy generoso...lo agradezco tu visita!!
      un abrazo!

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  37. Angela SullivanApril 4, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    So soft and beautiful. Maybe you should do more horses.

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    1. hmuxoApril 4, 2013 at 8:33 AM

      thank you ANGELA!! I'm so glad you stopped by and happy that you liked this painting!! I would love to do more horse paintings...Enjoy your day!!

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  38. Linda RothApril 4, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    What's left to say, but this is a great portrait. Your usual exceptional work.

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    1. hmuxoApril 4, 2013 at 3:21 PM

      thank you LINDA!! You're so kind!!! I'm glad you like this portrait. Enjoy the rest of the day!!

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  39. PrabalApril 4, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    This is spectacular. Just cant believe what I see here. Well done.

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    1. hmuxoApril 4, 2013 at 3:22 PM

      thank you SO much PRABAL! I feel the same way when I visit your blog!! I'm so happy you like this portrait!

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  40. LindaApril 4, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Very beautiful and tender.

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    1. hmuxoApril 4, 2013 at 3:24 PM

      thank you so much for your visit LINDA!!!
      and for your very nice comment...I appreciate it!!

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  41. Mª CarmenApril 4, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    Te ha quedado precioso eres una experte con el pastel.Me encanta.Besitos.

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  42. hmuxoApril 4, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Muchisimas gracias, CARMEN por tu visita y tu comentario muy generoso...lo agradezco!!!
    un abrazo...

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  43. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    WOW! And Double WOW! That's so good! I love how you did the different types of fur/hair, and the colors, and the composition... I don't usually get excited about horse and dog paintings, but THIS one is amazing!

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    1. hmuxoApril 5, 2013 at 8:17 AM

      thank you SO much KATHERINE for that amazing comment! It's such a wonderful way to start my day!! I hope you have a terrific day, my friend!!

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  44. HeatherApril 4, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Wow! This is awesome, Hilda. I just love everything about this piece. Smart work on the cropping. Love, love, love!

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    1. hmuxoApril 5, 2013 at 8:10 AM

      thank you SO much HEATHER for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment!!! I really appreciate it!! Enjoy your day!!!

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  45. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    dear Hilda-)
    Your golden beauty is a dream!!
    You're an amazing artist.
    Unlikely portrait of this horse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    many many kisses
    Christa

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    1. hmuxoApril 5, 2013 at 8:11 AM

      thank you CHRISTA for your very lovely comment!!! SO generous..I appreciate it!!

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  46. Autumn LeavesApril 5, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Hilda, your golden beauty is indeed beautiful!

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    1. hmuxoApril 5, 2013 at 8:12 AM

      I'm so glad you stopped by SHERRY! I appreciate your wonderful comment!!! Have a wonderful day!!!

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  47. Floriana QuainiApril 5, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Ciao Hilda,
    a real beauty this horse!
    Your work is perfect! Gli hai dato un'anima interiore oltre alla bellezza esteriore e l'occhio e la frangia bionda lo rendono
    estremamente simpatico e amichevole!
    Ciao, abbracci, Floriana

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    1. hmuxoApril 5, 2013 at 8:14 AM

      Thank you so much FLORIANA for such a generous comment on my Golden Beauty!!
      I feel like she talks through her eyes!
      Enjoy your day!!!

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  48. mary maxamApril 5, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I am amazed by your range and the careful surface and blending in all your works. This is no exception and another beauty. the cropping and slightly grayed colors are just marvelous!

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    1. hmuxoApril 5, 2013 at 5:42 PM

      Thank you so much MARY for that wonderful comment! I know how to blend with pastels but have a "very" hard time with oils...Glad you like this piece!!

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  49. VictoriaApril 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    So beautiful..gorgeous colors..gentle soulful eyes..magnificent work..she reminds me of my old horse...she was a palomino..I still miss her!
    Beautiful and heart-touching for me on a personal level! HUgs...you are brilliant!

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    1. hmuxoApril 5, 2013 at 5:44 PM

      thank you so much for your comment, VICTORIA...you're so nice ...glad you stopped by and glad you liked this painting!!!

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  50. Jill BerryApril 6, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Magnificent work! Touchable!

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  51. hmuxoApril 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Thank you JILL for stopping by and commenting. You're very kind and I appreciate it!! Enjoy your weekend!

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  52. Pepe FarrésApril 6, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Fantastic !!

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    1. hmuxoApril 7, 2013 at 7:38 AM

      thank you SO much PEPE for your comment!!!
      I appreciate it!!!

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  53. Kalyan PanjaApril 6, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    simply beautiful!

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    1. hmuxoApril 7, 2013 at 7:39 AM

      thank you so much KALYAN for stopping by and for your lovely comment! I appreciate it!

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  54. Bruce ShermanApril 6, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Good morning Hilda!... A golden moment... captured sensitively and creatively as well!

    The one-eyed take is surely the way horses look at the world and make sense of it! Choosing this inviting compositional perspective further amplifies the connection between you and the horse!

    Beautifully... and masterfully rendered in your pastle medium! A gem!

    Good Pastel-ing,
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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    1. hmuxoApril 7, 2013 at 7:40 AM

      A beautiful comment as usual BRUCE! Thank you so much! Glad you liked it.! Have a wonderful day.

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  55. Rosa ViñasApril 7, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Hola Hilda, es precioso, tienes mucho talento.

    Feliz semana

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    1. hmuxoApril 8, 2013 at 7:46 AM

      Muchisimas gracias ROSA por tu visita y un comentario muy generoso!!!
      un abrazo!

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  56. Eva April 7, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Tuve que mirar bien cerquita para obsevar que no es una fotografia. Que gran artista eres Hilda. Felicidades.

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    1. hmuxoApril 8, 2013 at 7:48 AM

      Estoy muy contenta que te ha gustaste este retrato de el caballo, ROSA! Muchisimas gracias por tu visita. Un abrazo!

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  57. Virginia FloydApril 7, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Look at all the comments! That tells you what an exceptional painting this is. Beautiful!

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    1. hmuxoApril 8, 2013 at 7:49 AM

      thank you SO much VIRGINIA for your lovely comment! I appreciate your visit!!

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  58. Claire Beadon CarnellApril 7, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    This literally took my breath away when it came up on the screen, Hilda. WOW - this is phenomenal. I love the crop, the colors, the textures - I love every single thing about this. WONDERFUL!

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    1. hmuxoApril 8, 2013 at 7:51 AM

      Your comment made my day, CLAIRE!! Thank you so much and I'm so glad you liked it.!
      Enjoy your day!

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  59. Connie ChadwellApril 7, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    You really captured this beauty - so lifelike - and I love the cropping!

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      thank you SO much CONNIE for stopping by and for your lovely comment! I appreciate it!!!

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  60. Maria Bennett HockApril 8, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I love this so much. Perfectly rendered and I love the cropped composition. excellent! You always get so many comments it is hard to find something new to say...but I just love this one!

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    1. hmuxoApril 9, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      thank you so much MARIA. I'm so glad you like this painting...I enjoyed painting this one!!!

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  61. WatermarycolorsApril 8, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Wow!! amazing Hilda, so beautiful, i love this painting.. really good job! Hugs!! :)

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    1. hmuxoApril 9, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      thank you MARI!! You just put a smile on my face...glad you like it! Enjoy this wonderful day!

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  62. Cathy EngbergApril 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Wow is right! This is just beautiful! Love the crop too.

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    1. hmuxoApril 9, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      thank you so much CATHY for stopping by and for your lovely comment!!! I appreciate it!!!

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  63. Karen BoeApril 8, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Is that a Palamino? It's beautiful - the hair is so well done, and that's not easy!

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    1. hmuxoApril 9, 2013 at 9:02 AM

      thank you so much KAREN! I'm not sure if this is a Palamino since I don't know anything about horses but I just fell in love with the photo. I'm glad you liked her!!! Have a nice day!

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  64. claire christinelApril 9, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Hilda this is a beautiful painting. I absolutely love the composition. The crop you did is so compelling. The hair is in his mane is completely touchable. Well done!

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    1. hmuxoApril 9, 2013 at 9:03 AM

      thank you so much CLAIRE!!! you just made my day! Glad you stopped by ..Enjoy your day!!!!

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  65. ashokApril 9, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Superb...my favorite subject !

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  66. hmuxoApril 9, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    thank you so much ASHOK for a wonderful comment! I think it's becoming a favorite for me as well! Glad you liked this!

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  67. renateApril 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Dear Hilda:) I'm so sorry for my late comment. I try to comment all my blogfriends and I'm a week late:( Finally I can comment your pastel work. I still can't believe it's a painting. I stare at it for 5 minutes now . This is so gorgeous and so realistic. Beautiful!

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  68. hmuxoApril 11, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    thank you so much RENATE! You're so sweet! Glad you stopped by to give me such a generous comment..Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!

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  69. suzanneberryApril 12, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    OH MY!!! this is simply stunning hilda!!! wow, i can't tell you how much i love this masterpiece. i apologize for getting her so late. i'm so glad i didn't miss this gem!

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    1. hmuxoApril 12, 2013 at 6:07 PM

      Thank you SUZANNE for such a generous comment! I appreciate it so much!!!

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  70. Stephanie BerryApril 12, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    This is so cool! I love this cropped view. Up close and personal! I look forward to your other horse paintings.

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    1. hmuxoApril 12, 2013 at 6:09 PM

      thank you so much STEPHANIE for stopping by and commenting on this horse! I really enjoyed painting this and glad you liked it.!!

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  71. Lisa Graham April 17, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Hilda, I can't believe what I am seeing. This is sooooo good. The horse looks like he is made of velvet, I just want to reach out and stroke his nose. Beautiful! I think this is the best animal portrait I've seen in a long long time.

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  72. hmuxoApril 17, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    thank you SO much LISA!!! I value your opinion!! I really loved painting this portrait of the horse and so glad you like it!!!
    Enjoy this beautiful day!!

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  73. SusanApril 19, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    Wow! This is breathtakingly beautiful! Wonderful work, Hilda!

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  74. hmuxoApril 20, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    thank you SUSAN! Your comment means so much to me...I appreciate you stopping by! Enjoy this wonderful day!!

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  75. Theresa PadenApril 26, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Wow, this is such a beautiful horse portrait and I love all the detail you included!

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  76. hmuxoApril 27, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    I just found out that I received the Blue Ribbon for this painting!! I'm very happy!
    Glad you stopped by THERESA and thank you for your comment!!!

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  77. Nancy GoldmanMay 31, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I really like the composition for this painting.

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  78. hmuxoJune 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    thank you so much NANCY! Glad you stopped by to comment!!! Enjoy the rest of the day.!

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  79. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Hilda, thanks for visiting my blog and leave your appreciation of the daisies ... but I am also an ardent admirer of horses as you and I have some painted also in my blog that I love .. but I was left with a picture of your granddaughter Bianca ... no paint that can compete with that reality. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards ... Ana Mar. PONIENDO COLOR AL AGUA / ARGENTINA

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  80. hmuxoJune 20, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    thank you SO much ANA for such a generous comment...I appreciate you stopping by!!! I love horses myself!! I took many reference pictures from when I visited Kentucky recently!
    Have a wonderful day!!!

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  81. Carole RodrigueJune 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Fabulous! I thought this was a photo.

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  82. hmuxoJune 21, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    thank you SO much CAROLE! You just made my day with your comment!!!!

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  83. Liana YarckinJune 26, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Hilda, wow, you do animals very well. Love this composition, too.

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  84. hmuxoJune 28, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Thank you for that nice comment! I appreciate your visit, Liana!!!!

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  85. Azaam Shop ToysJuly 4, 2013 at 4:39 PM

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  86. Diane HoeptnerNovember 6, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Striking composition!

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  87. hmuxoNovember 28, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    thank you DIANE for your lovely comment!!! I'm glad you stopped by to comment!!!

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