Monday, November 25, 2013

Siblings

 This is a small oil painting of my two grandchildren, Bianca and Nikolas a few years back when they visited me.  They were having so much fun in the water that day.   I tried to paint this a bit looser than my "norm" and not painting in too many details.  Right now I'm working on a pastel portrait but with the Holiday's coming up its taking me a bit longer.  I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving !!!
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  1. Merce AresNovember 26, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Hola Hilda: Preciosa pintura y más un recuerdo de los nietos, esperamos ansiosos el nuevo retrato que seguro será de maravillas. Un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:13 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, MERCEDES por tu visita y tu comentario muy amable. Lo agradezco. Pronto termino el retrato Nuevo.. Un abrazo.

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  2. Cathy EngbergNovember 26, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful! Very playful and fun! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:16 PM

      thank you so much CATHY..It was definitely a lot of fun to do!! I enjoy painting with oil as well.

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  3. Tina MorianoNovember 26, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Las escenas cotidianas tienen mucho encanto, y has puesto mucho corazón en esta. Un abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:20 PM

      TINA, lo agradezco tu visita!! Tu comentario me hace muy contenta....Gracias...
      un abrazol.

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  4. Nancy GoldmanNovember 26, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Oh, this is wonderful. I love how you've captured the moment with little sister playing while big brother watches protectively. Have a happy Thanksgiving Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:23 PM

      I'm so glad you liked this painting, NANCY!
      Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  5. Joan TavolottNovember 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    You captured this so well. I love her stance with her arms up for balance. Great job on the shading on his shirt.

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:30 PM

      thank you so much JOAN! She was avoiding the seaweed !! LOL You made me very happy with your comment. Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  6. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comNovember 26, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Your timing could not be better. Seeing this takes me away from our cold weather and into happy memories of times at the beach this summer with our grandchildren.
    Great job setting up the atmosphere with movement in clothes and waves.
    I think it is great you are trying something a bit different but can't wait to see the new portrait.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you dear Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:37 PM

      Thank you so much JULIE for such a nice comment. I enjoyed using my oils to paint this piece. The kids are such a nice subject. And
      Happy Belated Birthday!

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  7. TitoNovember 26, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Really wonderful Hilda, you have captured the moment perfectly. Great painting. Ciao!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:39 PM

      Thank you so much TITO for making my day!
      I appreciate you stopping by....Ciao!!

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  8. UnknownNovember 26, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    It's wonderful! They are so precious, Hilda. I love the names Bianca and Nikolas too. I hope you get to spend lots of time with your family this week, and we get to see more paintings with family members as the subjects!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:41 PM

      Thank you KATHERINE for stopping by and commenting on this painting! I do like to paint family members...Enjoy your family this Thanksgiving as well.!!

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  9. martinealisonNovember 26, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Bonsoir chère amie,

    J'avais manqué votre dernière publication avec la vie de rêve !... Une fabuleuse oeuvre.
    Cette dernière avec vos deux petits-enfants est un moment important dans la vie d'une mamie !...
    Elle est vraiment très belle. Vous y avez mis tout votre amour.
    gros bisous à vous.

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      You just made my day with your comment, MARTINE!! Thank you for stopping by! Hugs!!

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  10. art by Michael PerchardNovember 26, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful!
    So very beautiful!
    Happy Thanksgiving Hilda!
    Michael

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:44 PM

      Glad you stopped by MICHAEL!! I'm so glad you like it!!! Enjoy Thanksgiving....

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  11. JaneNovember 26, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Children having fun at the sea is always a great inspiration, beautifully done Hilda, great movement in this painting !

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:46 PM

      I find children are such wonderful subjects..
      Thank you so much JANE for your very nice comment!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening..

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  12. Carol FlattNovember 26, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Hilda, the same to you! The body language of young children is so captivating and you have definitely expressed their youth so beautifully. What a wonderful way to express these memories!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:50 PM

      thank you CAROL for stopping by to comment. Memories are so precious to me.
      Enjoy the rest of the Evening....

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  13. Celia BlancoNovember 26, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    I love the light and colors Hilda! You have captured all the excitement of childhood, beautiful work! I look forward to seeing your commission piece too! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      Thank you CELIA ...I love painting my portraits but I enjoyed painting this of my grandchildren. Glad you stopped by and enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  14. renateNovember 26, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Dear Hilda:) This is a very spontaneous painting. Beautiful! I didn't know you also work with oil too. Well, now I know:) Beautiful art! Have a beautiful Thanksgiving. Hugs:)xx

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:58 PM

      thank you RENATE! I enjoy using my oils but my passion is my pastels!! Glad you stopped by to comment!!! Hugs!

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  15. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    thank you so much MYRA for stopping by and for leaving me such a nice comment....

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  16. padmajaNovember 26, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    So soft and sublime like a poem! Hilda Happy TG!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM

      Thank you PADMAJA for stopping by and making me smile. I appreciate your very generous comment.! Enjoy Thanksgiving.

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  17. Pat KoscienskiNovember 26, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    I really like this looser look, Hilda. You really captured children playing at the shore! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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    1. hmuxoNovember 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM

      thank you so much PAT for stopping by to comment. I normally don't paint loose but this painting was so much fun! Enjoy your day!

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  18. Linda PoppleNovember 27, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Such a sweet painting. I love the ruffles on your granddaughter's swim suit. I'm sure this brings sweet memories. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 27, 2013 at 11:51 AM

      thank you LINDA for your visit and for your very nice comment.! I loved her little bathing suit myself...and loved how she avoided the seaweed and little stones in the water...Have a wonderful day!

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  19. Autumn LeavesNovember 27, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Grandkids and the sea...it doesn't get much better than that. The piece is beautiful, Hilda!!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 27, 2013 at 11:53 AM

      Thank you SHERRY for your visit and for your lovely comment! I appreciate it!!! Enjoy your day tomorrow!!

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  20. Sandra BusbyNovember 27, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    What a gorgeous painting! A little taste of a summers day on this otherwise freezing winters one!! :0)

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    1. hmuxoNovember 27, 2013 at 11:55 AM

      thank you SANDRA! We did need some warm weather paintings, right? I'm so glad you like this painting!! Enjoy the rest of the day!

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  21. ArtiNovember 27, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    What a lovely painting,Hilda.I Love the way you painted Nikolas' shorts! I hope you are having fun in holiday season...

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    1. hmuxoNovember 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM

      Thank you so much ARTI for stopping by and commenting! You just made me smile...

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  22. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityNovember 28, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    So beautiful and lovely this painting of your grandchildren. Really beautiful art work Hilda.
    Lovely greet
    MARJA

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    1. hmuxoNovember 28, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      thank you MARJA for such a nice comment. I appreciate it so much!!!

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  23. JudyNovember 28, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Such a beautiful scene with your grandchildren, Hilda! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 28, 2013 at 9:47 PM

      thank you JUDY for stopping by to comment. Grandchildren are always such wonderful subjects..!

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  24. Danielle v/d HorstNovember 28, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Very nice you can taste the atmosphere of the beach and the sea hugs Danielle

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    1. hmuxoNovember 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM

      thank you DANIELLE for your lovely comment. I appreciate you stopping by!!!
      Enjoy the rest of the Evening..

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  25. jsicignano2.blogspot.comNovember 28, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Hilda, what a beautiful scene and wonderful memory. I have several photos of my grandchildren at the beach. Maybe when I go back home after my visit I will attempt a painting. But first and foremost I want to wish you and your family and wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving. All the best to you, Joan

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    1. hmuxoNovember 28, 2013 at 9:49 PM

      Thank you so much JOAN! I really look forward to seeing a painting of your grandchildren at the beach...I know it will be beautiful!!! Have a wonderful Evening...

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  26. Rita VaselliNovember 28, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving!!! Children give us so much...sweet painting and sweet memory of happy days!!!
    God bless you and your family,dear Hilda!!!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 28, 2013 at 9:52 PM

      Thank you SO much RITA for stopping by and for your generous comment!!! I love to see my grandchildren at play... and hope I always remember them having fun at the beach...hugs!

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  27. Victor ErringtonNovember 29, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Hi Hilda.
    Brilliant,Brilliant and Brilliant. This is truly a wonderful painting my friend. All the best to you Hilda.
    Vic.

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  28. hmuxoNovember 29, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    thank you so much VIC! You made me very happy with your comment! Enjoy this beautiful day!!

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  29. WatermarycolorsNovember 29, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Un hermoso óleo con un hermoso tema, tus nietos, happy thanksgiving!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, MARI por tu visita...Lo agradezco!!! un abrazo

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  30. HaddockNovember 29, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Wonderful painting. Like you said, not much details, but still appealing.
    Had a look at your earlier paintings too. Wonderful.

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    1. hmuxoNovember 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM

      thank you so much HADDOCK for stopping over to comment...I appreciate it....

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  31. Theresa PadenNovember 29, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Beautifully painted Hilda! Reminds me so much of my kids playing on the beach when they were little :)

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    1. hmuxoNovember 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM

      thank you so much THERESA for stopping by...I'm glad you liked it....Don't you just love those memories....? Enjoy the rest of the day.

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  32. Celeste BerginNovember 29, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Love these children...we get a great sense of their playfulness....well done!

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    1. hmuxoNovember 30, 2013 at 9:31 PM

      thank you CELESTE ...Glad you stopped by to comment!!! you're so kind!!! enjoy the rest of the Evening....

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  33. UnknownNovember 30, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Bonita pintura. ¿Hay algo mejor que ver a los nietos jugando en la playa?

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    1. hmuxoNovember 30, 2013 at 9:34 PM

      Lo agradezco tu visita JULIAN. Es verdad..no hay algo mas major de nietos jugando !!! Buen semana....

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  34. joshemariNovember 30, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Preciosa estampa y muy bien pintada. Mucho arte hay en esta composición. Me gusta mucho,Hilda! Te felicito

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    1. hmuxoNovember 30, 2013 at 9:37 PM

      Muchisimas gracias JOSH por un comentario muy amable...lo agradezco! un abrazo..

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  35. Barbara PaskNovember 30, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    This precious Hilda, soft edges and just the right amount of detail.

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    1. hmuxoNovember 30, 2013 at 9:40 PM

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

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  36. Karen BoeNovember 30, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Lovely moody scene - not sure why but has an antique feel - like the "good old days" or something. Anyway I like it! ♥

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    1. hmuxoNovember 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM

      thank you so much KAREN for that comment!
      I really like your comment...I never thought of it that way...Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  37. mary maxamNovember 30, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Carefree and light! You can feel the freedom of these two playing on a sunny day. Excellent Hilda and I hope your Thanksgiving and holidays are wonderful.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 1, 2013 at 10:43 PM

      Thank you MARY for that very generous comment...I appreciate it. My Thanksgiving was wonderful...It's always so nice getting together with family and friends. Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  38. Shirley FachillaNovember 30, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.
    I especially love the gesture you captured with your little granddaughter.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 1, 2013 at 10:45 PM

      Thank you SHIRLEY for stopping by and for your lovely comment.! Thanksgiving was wonderful and hoping yours was as well.!! I love your last painting..!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  39. Lorraine ShirkusDecember 2, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Love the body language of your little ones, the ruffles on the pink suit and all the raucous color on your grandson's. Beautiful captured memory!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 4, 2013 at 5:55 PM

      thank you LORRAINE for stopping by to comment. I smile when I see the paintings.. they've grown so much since this picture was taken of them... Enjoy the rest of the Evening..

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  41. Dean H.December 3, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    I love the softness of this. It fits the subjects so well!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 4, 2013 at 6:00 PM

      thank you so much DEAN!! ...I enjoyed painting this one...and glad you like it...have a wonderful evening...

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  42. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingDecember 3, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Such a special little painting. Like you, I am drawn to painting my grandchildren, too. Such nice memories as they grow older.

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    1. hmuxoDecember 4, 2013 at 6:01 PM

      Thank you so much CAROL.... Grandchildren are the perfect subjects...we have so many photos of them to "play" with! enjoy the rest of the night...

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  43. Aline OrdmanDecember 3, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Lovely painting!

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    1. hmuxoDecember 4, 2013 at 6:02 PM

      Thank you so much ALINE!! I appreciate your comment....Have a wonderful Evening.

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  44. Page Pearson RailsbackDecember 3, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    It is beautiful..like all of your work

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    1. hmuxoDecember 4, 2013 at 6:03 PM

      Thank you so much for such a generous comment, PAGE... I appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  45. Helen H TrachyDecember 4, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    A lovely and carefree scene. Nice work Hilda and I love the hazy background too. Hope you are being kept busy with the Holiday preparations! :)

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    1. hmuxoDecember 5, 2013 at 10:27 PM

      I really enjoyed painting this piece, HELEN!!
      Glad you liked it... The Holidays have been keeping me very busy...parties, luncheons and going to the malls have me exhausted already..LOL Have a wonderful Evening..

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  46. Angela SullivanJanuary 5, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Looks like such fun and beautifully painted.

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  47. LauraFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    Gorgeous emotional little scene Hilda.

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