Friday, January 10, 2014

DON

I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday.  I was able to visit my Aunt and she's doing so beautifully...when I looked  at her, it was so hard to believe she's 104...so healthy and so happy already planning her 105th birthday!!!
This is Don... Don is in my oil workshop that I go to on Wednesdays.  After we work on our paintings, we sit and enjoy each other's paintings by doing a critique.  Don had such a pensive expression on his face that was perfect for this pastel portrait.
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  1. AKJanuary 10, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    You have captured the expression beautifully. The texture of the clothes is awesome.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:10 PM

      thank you AK for your very generous comment.. I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  2. Danielle v/d HorstJanuary 10, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Geweldig wat is dat mooi geworden mijn compliment hugs Danielle

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:11 PM

      thank you DANIELLE for your very nice comment! Glad you stopped by....

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  3. Sue ClinkerJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Lovely portrait Hilda and such delicate work on the glasses. I bet Don is happy with this

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:14 PM

      thank you SUE for stopping by and commenting on Don!! Don is in Florida for a few months so he will see it then...I hope he likes it!

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  4. Merce AresJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Hola Hida: Una obra de maravillas, muy bien captado la sensación de lejania del Señor. Hermoso!! Un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:15 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, MERCEDES por tu comentario muy amable..Lo agradezco...un abrazo!

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  5. Darla McDowellJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Beautiful portrait, Hilda. There is such a wonderful play of light and shadow on his face, and you captured it beautifully. Great work!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:17 PM

      thank you so much DARLA .. I'm so glad you like this portrait....Enjoy the rest of the evening.

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  6. Celia BlancoJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Happy New year to you too Hilda! A beautiful portrait to welcome the year. Beautiful expression and I love his hat and glasses!
    It is hard to believe 104...amazing to reach that age so healthy and vibrant!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:18 PM

      thank you for stopping by and commenting.. I appreciate it so much...I enjoyed painting Don very much... yes, 104 years old is amazing!!!

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  7. Nancy GoldmanJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    I love the expression on his face Hilda. You've really captured the moment.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:19 PM

      thank you NANCY for your very generous comment... Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  8. JaneJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    This is really great Hilda, such a beautifully intense expression very well caught. Also the light on the cap is beautiful as well as his hands. Wish you a nice weekend. xx

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:20 PM

      thank you JANE!!! I'm so glad you like Don. I really enjoyed painting him!! Have a wonderful night...

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  9. Rita VaselliJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Nice to know that there are people who come to health to 104 years! Long live the aunt!
    You have painted a portrait so poetic, dear Hilda, the beauty of your portraits is always outstanding!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:23 PM

      thank you RITA for stopping by!! I'm glad you like him!! Your comment made me so happy. It is amazing to reach 104 years but even better when you feel good... Enjoy the rest of the night...

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  10. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Hilda, God Bless your aunt, how wonderful it must be for you to sit and listen to all the events in her life time. I love the painting you did of Don, you are truly a master at capturing expression.

    All the very best to you my friend
    Joan

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:30 PM

      thank you so much JOAN! I always enjoy listening to my aunt's stories..she always have some good ones..LOL and I'm glad you like Don...you made my day!

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  11. art by Michael PerchardJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Happy Birthday Auntie!
    Another great portrait Hilda! You are so very skilled!
    Your work is like eye candy! So well done! Works of art all of them! I wish I could adequately comment on your art Hilda! The best thing I think of saying is, "Your art speaks for itself. And your art says great things!"Bravo my art buddy!
    Michael Lover Of Hilda's Paintings!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:32 PM

      thank you MICHAEL!! Your comments always make me smile!!! Have a wonderful Evening!!!

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  12. padmajaJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Hilda, it is a masterpiece ! Right from his expression to the details of his clothing and hat everything is perfect! I can imagine his reaction to his portrait, too pleased I guess!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:41 AM

      thank you so much PADMAJA.. You're so kind. I will give it to Don when he returns from Florida. I really enjoyed painting him! Enjoy the rest of the day.

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  13. Celeste BerginJanuary 10, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    what a wonderful portrait...you really captured his "thinking"!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:44 AM

      thank you so much CELESTE! Don gets into critiquing that he didn't even know I was taking his picture!! lol....glad you're back and feeling well!!!

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  14. JanettMarieJanuary 10, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Happy New Year Hilda!
    Nice portrait, sounds like a great class.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:45 AM

      thank you so much JANETT for stopping by and for leaving me such a nice comment. I appreciate it! I really do enjoy this class.

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  15. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 11, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    I love hearing about your aunt. She is remarkable.
    And so is this painting. The way you handled the glasses with his gaze stll so clearly seen and yet set behind them, is wonderful. I love everything about this portrait.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:48 AM

      thank you JULIE! Your comments mean a lot to me...I appreciate it.!

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  16. Mª CarmenJanuary 11, 2014 at 3:50 AM

    Te ha quedado superbien, muy lograda su expresión Me ha encantado.Feliz 2014 amiga. Besitosss.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:50 AM

      Muchisimas gracias CARMEN por tu visita y tu comentario muy amable!!!! Lo agradezco
      un abrazo

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  17. NelviaJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Not only the portrait, but a hand in same frame, brave woman. You did a great job catching the look. Also really like the eye glass work. As always I love your complexion

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:51 AM

      Such a nice comment!! Thank you NELVIA for stopping by !!! Enjoy the rest of the day!!!

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  18. Helen H TrachyJanuary 11, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Hi Hilda! Did your friend see his portrait yet? It is really good, He reminds me of an actor but I can't remember his name. The cap gives him character also. Did you work from a photo?

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  19. hmuxoJanuary 11, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    thank you for your lovely comment and for stopping by, HELEN!! Don hasn't seen it yet but I can't wait to give it to him. Yes, I used a picture that I took of him to do this portrait. I enjoyed painting him...Enjoy your day!!

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  20. Barbara PaskJanuary 11, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Wonderful story about your aunt, you have great genes. Wonderful portrait, I bet Don loves it.

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  21. hmuxoJanuary 11, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Hi Barbara..it was wonderful visiting my Aunt..she reminds me so much of my Mom..making the visit even more special. glad you like my portrait of Don. Hopefully he will be pleased when he sees it..enjoy the rest of the day....

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  22. Antonio Sánchez SerranoJanuary 11, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Excelente retrato, Hilda. Una superación tras otra. Mi felicitación.

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  23. hmuxoJanuary 11, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Gracias Antonio por un comentario MUY generoso. Lo agradezco tu visita! Un abrazo

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  24. SusanJanuary 11, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    I love the pose and the gaze in his eyes - I wonder what he is thinking about so deeply! And those glasses! They are just perfect!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:20 PM

      thank you so much SUSAN for such a nice comment on Don.. I appreciate you stopping by!!!!

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  25. Dean H.January 12, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Congratulations to your wonderful aunt, Hilda!!
    The portrait captures a studious expression. Very well done. Love your style.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:23 PM

      thank you DEAN for stopping by. It was one of those perfect expressions we look for to paint.. right? I enjoyed my visit with my aunt.. I miss her already. We had such a nice time.. Enjoy the rest of the night..

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  26. Sandra BusbyJanuary 12, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    It is wonderful Hilda - and such a thoughtful gaze! 104??? Wow! What an achievement! Is it something in the water?? ;0)

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:26 PM

      thank you so much SANDRA. I'm glad you like him...and yes, its hard to believe she's 104... it must be her love for baseball. I look forward to your next post...

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  27. Stephanie BerryJanuary 12, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Happy New Year Hilda! Your portraits get better all the time. This one of Don has such an expressive pose. Wonderful!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:27 PM

      thank you so much STEPHANIE for stopping by. Such a nice comment! I appreciate it !!

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  28. Carol FlattJanuary 12, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    Wonderful, Hilda! He has such a thoughtful pose. Lots of character in his face. You did a beautiful job once again!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:29 PM

      thank you CAROL for your very generous comment! It's so much fun to take those sneaky photos for reference. Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  29. myra andersonJanuary 12, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    it's beautiful! congrats on her wonderful age!!!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:30 PM

      thank you so much MYRA for stopping by ..
      and commenting on Don and my Aunt.. She's a very special Lady...

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  30. mary maxamJanuary 12, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Such a calm demeanor and wonderful portrait of Don. 104!! Wow, hope you got those longevity genes!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:31 PM

      thank you so much MARY for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment on Don and I really hope I carry those genes..hmmm!!

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  31. minnemieJanuary 12, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Happy New Year, Hilda! Wow...heading for 105... what a woman! that is wonderful. Don has such a pensive and intriguing posture... the portrait draws me in and invites me to ask:"What does he see?"

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  32. hmuxoJanuary 12, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    Thank you, MINNEMIE!!! I'm glad you like this portrait of Don. He takes critiquing very seriously..lol and I was happy to catch him with my camera. yes, my aunt is quite the woman!! Enjoy the rest of the evening...

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  33. TitoJanuary 13, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    Ciao Hilda, i tuoi ritratti destano sempre la mia curiosità e la mia ammirazione. Come questo ritratto di Don, dove hai saputo catturare un'espressione così intensa. Un ritratto magistrale! Un abbraccio.

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  34. hmuxoJanuary 13, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    What a nice comment, TITO!!! It's always challenging for me to capture that "perfect" expression but its better when I get that perfect reference picture to go by. I'm glad you like Don!! hugs!!!

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  35. Diana Moses BotkinJanuary 13, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    I can see why you wanted to paint this gentleman, Hilda.

    Congrats to your aunt. Wow! One hundred and four years is quite an accomplishment.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 13, 2014 at 5:57 PM

      thank you so much DIANA for stopping by to comment! I appreciate it! I had a wonderful reference picture and his expression was so perfect ......
      And I'm very happy that I was able to spend the day with my aunt on her birthday..Thank
      God she's healthy and happy... Enjoy the rest of the Evening....

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  36. Studio at the FarmJanuary 13, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Hilda, you really are becoming quite the master with your pastel portraits! You have caught that lost-in-thought look perfectly. and I do like the blues against the gradated brown background.
    Kathryn XX

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 13, 2014 at 5:59 PM

      Hi Kathryn...I'm so glad you stopped by to comment on Don...He was such a pleasure to paint...he takes critiquing very seriously..lol
      Enjoy the rest of the Evening...!!

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  37. Joan TavolottJanuary 13, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Beautiful!!! He looks mesmerized by something. Your skin tones in the portraits are so nice. 104 years is quite an achievement...good for her.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 13, 2014 at 6:05 PM

      thank you SO much JOAN for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment.. And my aunt is already talking about watching her baseball games in the Spring...lol Enjoy the rest of the night....

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  38. claire christinelJanuary 13, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    This is a great painting of Don. It's true that his expression is perfect, but also his hat really adds to the character of the person and painting. Well done!
    And you have amazing longevity in your family Hilda!! Just think how many more decades you'll be able to blog! :-)

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 14, 2014 at 12:39 PM

      thank you so much CLAIRE for such a nice comment. I did enjoy painting his hat.. as for decades of blogging? only if I have all of you along with me.....

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  39. Karen BrusonJanuary 14, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Wonderful expression and composition.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 14, 2014 at 12:40 PM

      thank you so much KAREN!!! Glad you like him...enjoy the rest of the day..!

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  40. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJanuary 14, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    104 is amazing! And so is your portrait. You put so much personality in your portraits...I come away feeling that I know these people. Wonderful, as always, Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 14, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      thank you so much CAROL...you just made my day. 104 is amazing! and to see her, you wouldn't know! enjoy the rest of the day!!!

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  41. Page Pearson RailsbackJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    This is another great portrait.

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  42. hmuxoJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    You're so nice, PAGE! thank you for stopping by and commenting! Enjoy the rest of the day...

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  43. Pat KoscienskiJanuary 15, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    What a great portrait, Hilda. I thought you were going to say he was your model at the workshop. I just may try your approach since models are scarce or nonexistent. So glad your aunt is doing so well....very inspiring.

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  44. hmuxoJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    thank you so much PAT for your very generous comment. I have so much trouble painting from a live model, so that's why I only work with photos. I'm going to start a drawing class soon.. maybe this will help!! Have a wonderful day...

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  45. Olivier ViolinJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Une grande douceur dans ce portrait, et la lumière est magnifique...
    Bravo, Hilda! Bon week-end.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:20 PM

      Thank you OLIVIER for always being generous with your comments. I appreciate it.
      Enjoy the rest of the night...

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  46. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art January 19, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Genial Hilda, buena luz, buen trabajo.
    Un beso grande

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      Muchisimas gracias por tu visita OLGA! Lo agradezco tu comentario muy amable!
      un abrazo!!!!

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  47. WatermarycolorsJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    Un retrato magnifico!! las gafas estan hechas al detalle, parece que se pudieran tocar, me encanta! un abrazo!

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  48. hmuxoJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Muchisimas gracias, Mari !!

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  49. Lisa Graham January 28, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Such a crisp and sharp portrait...I bet he loves what you painted! Wow...104 (going on 105)! How amazing and how wonderful she is happy and wants to keep on living! So many elderly get sad and sort of give up, but it lifts the spirits to know there are those like your aunt who are feisty and want to "keep on truckin"! :)

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  50. hmuxoJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    thank you LISA for such a nice comment! I still can't believe my aunt is going on 105 !! and she has such a wonderful attitude...she absolutely loves life.

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  51. Theresa PadenJanuary 31, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    This is such a beautiful portrait, Hilda. You really captured his mood and expression. So glad to hear your aunt is doing so well! What an inspiration she is!

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  52. hmuxoFebruary 1, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    thank you THERESA!!! I appreciate your comment on Don and my aunt is still doing well and definitely an inspiration!!!!

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  53. joshemariFebruary 1, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Hilda,este retrato es maravilloso!! Has captado perfectamente esa expresión pensativa que tiene. Habrá quedado muy satisfecho al ver este retrato. Yo lo estaría...je,je!
    Un fuerte abrazo

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  54. hmuxoFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Muchisimas gracias, JOSH por tu visita y tu comentario muy amable. Estoy muy contenta que Don le gusto este retrato!!! un abrazo!!!

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  55. Angela SullivanFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    You are right no wonder you wanted to do a portrait of him. Beautifully done.

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  56. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    I'm glad you stopped by to comment , Angela! Thank you for such nice words.

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