Thursday, November 7, 2013

Lifetime Dream

I received a picture of my cousins son with his future wife in the mail...it was a "save the date" picture for their wedding next year.  I absolutely loved the reference photo and painted a pastel portrait of them... a beautiful pose that needed to be painted.  Two very happy and beautiful people about to share their lives together.

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  1. You captured this tender moment so well! Lovely skin tones and facial hair on your cousin's son. Nicely done!

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  2. thank you so much JOAN for your comment! I really appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  3. This is indeed beautiful, so full of sentiment , gorgeously painted !

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    1. thank you SO much JANE. I appreciate your comment!!!!

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  4. Portraits full of love and tenderness, that no photography can make as your pastels , so palpitating and lively!

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    1. Such a nice comment, RITA! I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  5. This is beautiful and a touching pose. Will this be their wedding gift?

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    1. thank you so much BARBARA for stopping by...yes, this will be part of their gift..especially now that I know they like it. !

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  6. ternura y entrega, magnífico Hilda.
    besos

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    1. Muchisimas gracias, AURORA por tu comentario muy generoso!! Lo agradezco!
      un abrazo..

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  7. Un beau moment de complicité et de bonheur.
    Félicitations, Hilda!

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    1. thank you SO much for your comment, OLIVIER! glad you like this one!!! Enjoy the rest of the weekend..

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  8. Lovely pastelwork Hilda. Its refreshing to see unusual poses like this and I'm sure the happy couple will treasure this.

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    1. thank you so much SUE for stopping by. I'm glad you liked it.. Enjoy the rest of the day!

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  9. Really such a pretty pose! It is an awesome piece of work, Hilda. Will you give it as a gift?

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    1. thank you SHERRY for stopping by!! I will be giving it to them as part of their gift.. however, his mom loves it... so they'll have to fight over it. LOL Glad you liked it.!

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  10. Un momento molto dolce e tenero. Complimenti Hilda per la bellezza con cui hai saputo riprodurre questo bacio di due innamorati. Magnifico dipinto! Abbraccio.

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    1. thank you so much TITO! It "was" such a perfect pose that had to be painted. I'm so glad you like it...hugs.

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  11. It is always a sign of hope to see people in love. This is a beautiful portrait Hilda.

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

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  12. A painting full of promise! This will make a splendid wedding gift, won't it?

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    1. thank you HELEN for your lovely comment. yes, I will be sending it to them as part of their wedding gift.. I'm so happy you like it.

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  13. Beautiful, in so many ways, Hilda!
    You have some gorgeous skin tones in the portrait - soft, smooth, delicate - lovely. :)
    Kathryn XX

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    1. thank you KATHRYN! I'm glad you like them.. I only wish I can get those tones in an oil portrait...I won't not stop trying..LOL enjoy the rest of the day..

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  14. Aw... such a tender and beautiful image! Amazing Hilda :0)

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    1. thank you SO much SANDRA!!! Glad you stopped by to comment! I enjoyed painting them so much.

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  15. Precioso, delicado con un color de piel estupendo. Felicidades Hilda. Un beso

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    1. Muchisimas gracias, OLGA por tu comentario muy generoso. Me encanta tu ultimo retrato!!!!
      un abrazo.

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  16. this just fills my heart with warmth! what a lovely painting and gift! Beautifully done Hilda!!!

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    1. thank you SO much SUZANNE! I appreciate your lovely words.. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, my friend!!!

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  17. Hi Hilda. Nice capture.Beautiful work
    Hugs from Barcelona

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    1. thank you so much BLANCO for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it....hugs.

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  18. Mi felicitación, Hilda, porque a la calidad del retrato se le suma el "alma" de la escena.

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    1. Muchisimas gracias ANTONIO por tu palabras muy amable.. lo agradezco tu visita!! un abrazo

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  19. Mi felicitación, Hilda, porque a la calidad del retrato se le suma el "alma" de la escena.

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  20. I have missed so many lovely works here, Hilda. Just been browsing. Such clarity, light and emotion captured; you really are gifted you know

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    1. Hi greatgrandpapa!!! I'm so glad you like this portrait...I appreciate you stopping by to comment!

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  21. Awww, Hilda, you captured the tenderness beautifully! An exceptional composition too...

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    1. thank you so much MINNEMIE! Glad you stopped by to comment! have a wonderful day...

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  22. This painting would definitely make me cross the gallery space to take a closer look and find out who the artist is. I may have to do my own rendition of your subject, the kiss. Marvelous!

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    1. What a nice comment, LINDA! thank you for stopping by...enjoy the rest of the weekend...!

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  23. Beautiful emotion in this piece Hilda.

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    1. thank you LAURA! Glad you stopped by to comment...I appreciate it so much...

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  24. Una excelente obra pictórica llena de amor y de ternura. Felicitaciones Hilda. un abrazo!!!

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    1. Gracias MERCEDES por un comentario muy generoso...lo agradezco tu visita!!! un abrazo!

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  25. This painting is so lovely, Hilda. So soft and sweet. I love it!

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    1. thank you so much DARLA for such a nice comment....I appreciate your kind words...!!

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  26. What a wonderful moment, the passion and tenderness is all there. How did you do the beard so wonderfully? The skin tones are just awesome. Thanks much for leaving a comment on my GC picture, sure needed the encouragement as it's been a haul

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    1. thank you NELVIA for stopping over to comment ...I really appreciate your lovely words.! I still can't get over your painting of the Grand Canyon and look forward to your next post of it. Enjoy your day...

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  27. sooo beautiful! you captured love and tender feelings so well!

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    1. thank you so much MYRA for stopping over and for your nice comment. I appreciate your
      visit!!!

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  28. so tender! You did an absolutely perfect job of it! wow!

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    1. thank you so much CELESTE! I'm so glad you like this portrait ..!!! Enjoy your day!!

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  29. Hilda es maravilloso, pintas con una maestría increíble.
    Muy buen trabajo.

    Pasa feliz domingo

    Un abrazo

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    1. Muchisimas gracias, ROSA por un comentario muy generoso...lo agradezco tu visita!!! Un abrazo!!!

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  30. One of those poiganant moments in any couples' lives and this is truly magically captured well Hilda!

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    1. thank you PADMAJA!!! I was so happy that I was able to capture that special moment .. it was the perfect reference photo! have a wonderful day!!!

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  31. Such a wonderful moment to portray, Hilda, really beautiful!

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    1. thank you so much JUDY!!! You just made me smile! Glad you liked it...enjoy the rest of the weekend...

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  32. There is so much love from very nice hugs Danielle

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    1. thank you so much DANIELLE!!! I'm so glad you liked this painting!!! I appreciate you stopping by to comment...

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  33. Hi Hilda.
    Another winner my friend. A beautiful portrait of the two of them. All the best Hilda.
    Vic.

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    1. You're so kind, VIC! Glad you like this painting!!! enjoy your day!!!

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  34. Wow . . . you captured a beautiful tender moment so perfectly.

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    1. thank you LORRAINE for stopping by and for your very nice comment...I appreciate it!!!
      have a wonderful day!

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  35. What a sweet, special moment and you painted it beautifully! I love your portraits!

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    1. thank you so much THERESA for your very generous comment! you're so nice!!! enjoy this beautiful day!!!

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  36. Una escena llena de ternura que has sabido pintar con toda la intensidad emotiva. Es preciosa.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. muchisimas gracias, JOSH por tu visita y tu comentario muy generoso!!! lo agradezco!!
      un abrazo...

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  37. This is a beautiful pose and you've created a beautiful portrait from it.

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    1. thank you so much NANCY for stopping by and for your very generous comment! I really appreciate it.....enjoy the rest of the day!!

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  38. Hello My Art Friend Hilda!
    Now I am speechless! You are so good! Not only are you able to render the likeness of your subject matter you are so very able to create their essence. Which I think is the key to great art! You are a master Hilda! Anyone who has the privilege of having you paint their portrait should simply say "Ahhhhh!" And realize are so very fortunate they are! Your work is outstanding! You are so very kind and thoughtful to paint all these wonderful portraits and painting for all to enjoy. On behalf of our little blogging art world, thank you Hilda!
    Take care!
    Your lucky to be your art buddy,
    Michael

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    1. thank you SO much MICHAEL for stopping by and making my day with your comment... you are so nice to say such nice words...
      Enjoy the rest of the day!!!!

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  39. Ciao Hilda,
    i tuoi ritratti hanno sempre una dolcezza particolare, delicata e silenziosa e nello stesso tempo molto espressiva!
    Sempre belli!!
    Ciao, ciao, abbracci, Floriana

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  40. Ciao Hilda, (ho già scritto il commento ma devo aver sbagliato qualche cosa e non l'ho ritrovato)
    I tuoi ritratti hanno sempre una dolcezza delicata e silenziosa, ma nello stesso tempo grande espressività.
    Sempre belli!!!
    Ciao, ciao, abbracci, Floriana

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    1. Floriana...thank you so much for that lovely comment...I've been having problems with google lately!!! I'm glad you like this painting and appreciate you stopping by!

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  41. A tender moment captured beautifully in your painting. The skin just glows! What a treasure for them to keep forever.

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    1. thank you so much CAROL for stopping by! .
      I'm glad you liked this portrait and so happy that the future bride and groom liked it as well.
      Enjoy the rest of the evening..,

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  42. I am so sorry I missed your blog posts Hilda. You have been doing some outstanding work. Your portraits are beautiful!

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    1. I'm glad you stopped by to comment, COLETTE!! and thank you for such nice words...I appreciate it!!

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  43. What a great idea...and it's beautiful. I know they will be thrilled. Great job on those whiskers too. :)

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    1. thank you CAROL for your lovely comment...I appreciate you stopping by! LOVE to paint whiskers!! lol Enjoy the rest of the day...

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  44. Hilda, you are amazing, you have captured their love for one another. This will be a wonderful gift to the couple, they will cherish this always. Wonderful.

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    1. Thank you JOAN for your very generous comment. I will be sending it soon! I'm so glad you like it... Enjoy the rest of the day...

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  45. A lovely painting Hilda! You always capture special moments of people dear to you and your family. What a wonderful gift for your entire family to enjoy. Well done!

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    1. thank you so much CLAIRE! I'm glad you like this portrait...I really enjoyed painting it. Enjoy the rest of the day....

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  46. Wow Hilda! What a touching painting. Well done!

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  47. thank you so much CAROLE for your lovely comment!
    I appreciate you stopping by,..enjoy this beautiful day!!

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  48. You have such a unique talent, Hilda, and always capture the most arresting and tender of moments in your work. This is just breathtaking

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  49. What a nice comment...thank you SUSAN! You just made me smile...

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  50. Hi, Hilda, what a wonderful work! Yes, please make our world happy. Pass my best wishes to the lovely couple.
    Kind regards, Sadami

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    1. Glad you stopped by and I appreciate your lovely comment...thank you SADAMI!!

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  51. What a beautifully tender moment! Just love it!

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    1. thank you MARIA for such a nice comment..I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  52. You have captured an exquisite moment, Hilda!!!!

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    1. thank you so much DEAN for such a nice comment. I'm so glad you like this painting.
      Enjoy the rest of the day!!!

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  53. This did need to be painted and you did a wonderful job.

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    1. Thank you so much ANGELA for stopping by and for your comment!!! I enjoyed painting this very happy couple....and so glad you like them.

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  54. Such tenderness...I love the way you have painted this, Hilda. I bet the couple love it too!

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    1. thank you CLAIRE! The couple loves this painting and as you know that makes us so happy when they approve! Glad you stopped by to comment.!!

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  55. So beautifully and sensitively done - they will treasure this lovely painting forever!

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  56. Thank you for stopping by CONNIE! I appreciate it!
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!!

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  57. Hilda, this piece is a beauty and exudes love.

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  58. I'm glad you like it MARY! They look like such a happy couple and the reference picture was definitely a must. Thank you for stopping by !!

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  59. To get 2 likenesses in the same painting has to be so difficult, Hilda. Not only did you do it so well, but the composition is great! I love it!

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    1. thank you so much PAT! I do try to get the likeness..sometimes it doesn't work but this one was pretty easy since I had a clear reference picture.. Glad you stopped by!!!

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  60. Wow its so full of emotion...beautiful!

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    1. thank you ARTI for stopping by and commenting on this portrait. I really appreciate your comment!! Enjoy this lovely day!

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    1. Glad you stopped by KAREN! and I appreciate your comment! Have a wonderful day!

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  62. Dear Hilda:) This is so romantic and full of feelings. Your painting is gorgeous. Soft and realistic. What will that beard have been difficult, but you have done a great job. My compliments! A great day and a big hug:) xx

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    1. Thank you so much for your very generous comment. I'm glad you like this portrait, RENATE!! Have a wonderful day!! hugs!!

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  63. Bonjour,
    Je découvre ton blog, j'aime beaucoup ton travail! Des aventures et de très belles photos.
    Je suis artiste peintre, photographe amateur; je me suis inscrite pour suivre tes publications!
    Je t'invite à me rendre visite sur mes blogs et voir mon travail, merci beaucoup et bonne journée!

    HI, I discover your blog that I like very much! adventures and very beautiful photographs.
    I am french amateur photographer; I was registered to follow your publications
    Do not hesitate to visit my blogs and see my work, thank you, have a nice day! Cath.

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  64. This is wonderful! They are going to love it! A beautiful gesture by a loving aunt.

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    1. thank you so much LORI...such a nice comment.!! I'm glad that they liked it...it made me feel so happy. Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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    2. thank you so much for stopping by, DIANA!
      I appreciate your visit!! Have a wonderful weekend....

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  65. Sensitive and beautiful, I'll bet they love it!

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  66. I'm so glad you like this, MARY! I will be sending it to them soon. Thank you for stopping by!!

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  67. Nicely done Hilda. The love between them comes through in your painting!

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    1. Thank you so much ADRIANA for stopping by and commenting! I appreciate it!!!

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  68. Muy bonita obra, una imagen muy tierna y muy bien hecha.Feliz semana.Besitossss.

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    1. Muchisimas gracias, CARMEN por tu visita y tu comentario muy amable!!! Lo agradezco! un abrazo fuerte!!!!

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  69. What a glowing moment you captured here Hilda! It's so special!

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    1. thank you LISA for stopping by and for such a generous comment....I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

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  70. Maravilloso Hilda!! Que escena tan tierna...

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  71. Muchisimas gracias, MARI!!! Tu eres muy amable! Lo agradezco tu comentario..
    un abrazo...

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