Monday, February 17, 2014

At the market...

This pastel painting is of a woman doing some shopping at a local produce market in India.  Sue Clinker, a blogging buddy,  just got back from a trip to India and she was nice enough to give me permission to use the beautiful photo reference.  The market was mainly fruits and their local flowers.  I love how elegant she looks with her colorful and neatly pleated sari.  I think the traditional costumes are so beautiful.
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  1. Darla McDowellFebruary 17, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Wow, Hilda! This is a gorgeous portrait!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:07 PM

      thank you SO much DARLA! I'm so glad you like her .. I enjoyed painting this lady so much!

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  2. Jose SanchezFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Una maravillosa obra al pastel , tiene sentimiento.
    Felicidades,
    Un saludo

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:08 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, JOSE...Lo agradezco tu visita y tu comentario!!! Un abrazo...

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  3. carol morgan carmichaelFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Loved catching up with your blog. Lots of great posts and works since I have checked in. Love your portrait of Skye.
    Love the colors and intense look on the face of this last portrait.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:11 PM

      I appreciate your words so much, CAROL.. Thank you for stopping by. I really liked painting Skye...she is such a lovable girl!

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  4. Pat KoscienskiFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Beautifully done, Hilda. Hands are so difficult to do; your anatomy is spot on.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:13 PM

      Thank you PAT for such a generous comment. I always had problems with hands but I'm practicing more and find it a little bit easier... Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  5. Rita VaselliFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Lifelike portrait with your touch "beyond"...I love the magic mistery of your way of portray the soul of people,dear Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:15 PM

      thank you so much RITA... you always say such beautiful words... you're very kind! Have a nice Evening..

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  6. Diana MarshallFebruary 17, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    I think that your portraits shine out as your best work, this one is no exception! Lovely colours.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:16 PM

      Thank you DIANA for stopping by to comment.. You're so nice!!! I enjoyed painting this lady ...

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  7. Log Cabin StudioFebruary 17, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful,I love her skin tones and her hands.Just a lovely portrait.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:16 PM

      Thank you SO much for your visit... I appreciate it !! Have a wonderful Evening.

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  8. myra andersonFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    beautiful pastel painting! you captured everything so beautifully!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:19 PM

      Thank you MYRA for stopping by.. I'm so happy you liked this painting... Enjoy the rest of the night...

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  9. MargieFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Very powerful painting. Her eyes tell the story.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:21 PM

      Thank you MARGIE for stopping by to comment. I appreciate it so much!

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  10. JaneFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:32 AM

    Excellent expression , she seems to be pondering over what to buy , and the colors are amazing !

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:23 PM

      thank you JANE for your visit....I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  11. aurora cabezaFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    preciosa la mirada, muy bien captada.El tono de la piel impresionante. Toda ella magnífica.
    abrazos

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:24 PM

      Muchisimas gracias por tu visita y tu comentario... lo agradezco tu palabras.
      un abrazo....

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  12. TitoFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    Beautifully painted, Hilda. Incredible the expression you have captured on her eyes. Great portrait! A hug.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:25 PM

      thank you TITO for your very kind words... they mean so much to me!! hugs....

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  13. Antonio Sánchez SerranoFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Mi enhorabuena, Hilda, por el excelente retrato, dotado de un gran realismo. Me encanta la expresión de su rostro. Saludos cordiales.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:26 PM

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

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  14. Autumn LeavesFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, Hilda! I find myself wondering what she is thinking about; she has such a pensive countenance!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:28 PM

      thank you so much SHERRY for stopping by!!
      One does wonder what they're thinking about..
      Glad you liked her!

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  15. Sue ClinkerFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    You've made a beautiful job of her Hilda ... captured her thoughtful expression and I love the delicacy of her jewellery.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:30 PM

      Thank you so much SUE for stopping by to comment! and so happy that I got your permission to paint this lady! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  16. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    You are so skilled with portraits, Hilda. I am sure this lady would be thrilled to see what you have done....a very exciting piece.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:32 PM

      Thank you CAROL for such a nice comment. I appreciate you stopping by. Enjoy the rest of the Evening....

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  17. Joan TavolottFebruary 18, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Hilda, you did such a nice job on her and that gorgeous sari!!! It is very harmonious with the sari and the fruit behind her. Beautiful!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:33 PM

      Thank you JOAN...you made me very happy with your comment...I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  18. WatermarycolorsFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Es precioso Hilda, la escena es conmovedora, felicitaciones!! un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:34 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, MARI...lo agradezco tu visita y tu palabras muy generoso!!
      un abrazo

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  19. SusanFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    You have caught a moment of elegance and beauty! I can see why this woman and her pose inspired you.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:37 PM

      Thank you SUSAN for stopping by to comment. When I visited Sue and saw this amazing picture that she took when visiting India... I knew I wanted to paint her.. Glad you like it.

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  20. art by Michael PerchardFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Her costume is beautiful! As is the painting. Great us of color and so much more. Your work is always exquisite! You are so very talented and you use your talent extremely well! Another huge BRAVO!
    Michael

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:38 PM

      Thank you so much MICHAEL.!!! I appreciate your very kind words..you always make my day!!! hugs...

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  21. Merce AresFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Hola Hilda: Magnifico trabajo lleno de gran realidad y maestria en la ejecución. Muy bonito!!!! Un abrazo amiga!!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:40 PM

      Lo agradezco tu palabras muy amable, MERCEDES! Como siempre tu eres muy generoso con tu comentarios. Un abrazo!!

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  22. padmajaFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    Everything from her expression, her bangles, the details on the saree and of course the local script on the top is spot on,excellent, excellent!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:42 PM

      Thank you so much PADMAJA for stopping by and for your very generous comment. I enjoyed painting her saree with the beautiful colors....and hoped that the script on the bag was acceptable..lol Glad you liked her...

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  23. Cathy EngbergFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    She is beautiful, what a wonderful portrait! I really the traditional costumes also. You have captured this so well along with that great expression!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:43 PM

      thank you so much CATHY... I appreciate your kind words..I look forward to your next painting... Have a wonderful Evening...

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  24. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Wow - you really captured the bone structure of her head so well. Without that the nationality would not be so evident. The hand is what lifts this portrait above the norm. The light on it is wonderful. So talented Hilda, you are so talented.
    I loved the colors of India. The beautiful saris blew me away. I came home with fabrics for my still life paintings which are too gorgeous to use. Worried I will get paint on them.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:50 PM

      Thank you JULIE for such nice words.. a comment from you is so appreciated. I can only imagine how beautiful the fabics you brought back from India was. I would probably be afraid of getting paint on them as well! Enjoy the rest of the Evening..

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  25. Danielle v/d HorstFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Wat een uitstraling schitterend gedaan Hilda lieve groetjes Danielle

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:51 PM

      thank you DANIELLE ...you're always so kind. thank you for stopping by!!!!

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  26. doctoring in artsFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Wow.. amazing what you can paint with pastels.. love it.. You even painted the bag on her head with tamil letters ...

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:55 PM

      Thank you so much for stopping by to comment. I enjoyed painting this lady with her beautiful saree. I'm glad you liked her..

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  27. Dean H.February 19, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Love your attention to detail in the sari, Hilda!
    The face, the hand, the bracelets, all beautiful!!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 7:59 PM

      Thank you DEAN for such kind words..I really enjoyed putting all those wonderful details and colors in her sari. Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!!

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  28. NelviaFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Hilda, another winner, such detail and again you hit it perfectly in your lovel complexion. Great expression and use if the hand and fingers. Just sooooo well done

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:02 PM

      Thank you NELVIA ..you always make my day with your comments... I appreciate you stopping by!!! Have a wonderful Evening.

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  29. Helen H TrachyFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    It is beautifully done Hilda! I love the dress and the arm with the bracelet, nicely done. And the eyes...wow! :)

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  30. hmuxoFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    Thank you HELEN! I'm very happy you liked this painting...you're SO kind!

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  31. Celeste BerginFebruary 20, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    I love enlarging your photos ....your work looks great at all sizes...but when I enlarge it I always say ...wow! This one is so pretty, the beautiful skin, the bracelets, the fabric and the hand...best of all the eyes--just amazing!

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  32. hmuxoFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    You are so generous with your comments, CELESTE! You just made my day! It was such a nice subject so I really enjoyed painting her! Have a nice day!!

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  33. Barbara PaskFebruary 20, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Great work Hilda, love all the detail. I bet she has more wonderful images you can paint.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:55 PM

      thank you so much BARBARA!! i'm so glad you stopped by to comment. She definitely has so many photos but this one for some reason called me...Enjoy the rest of the Evening....

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  34. Sandra BusbyFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    What wonderful expression you have captured here! Absolutely beautiful :0)

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  35. hmuxoFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Thank you so much SANDRA!! I'm waiting patiently for your next painting.. Glad you stopped by to comment...

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  36. Angela SullivanFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:51 PM

    This is so nice. You are so good at capturing their essence.

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  37. hmuxoFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:22 AM

    Thank you so much Angela for stopping by to comment! I really appreciate your visit! Have a nice Evening!

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  38. suzanneberryFebruary 21, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    i really love this hilda!! beautifully done.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:13 PM

      Thank you SO much for visiting and for your lovely comment SUZANNE! I really appreciate it.!!!

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  39. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art February 21, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    Hola Hilda, me gusta mucho el color de la piel..
    Gracias por tus palabras amables sobre mi trabajo. Un beso

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:19 PM

      Muchisimas gracias OLGA... tu comentario es muy importante para mi...Estoy contenta que ha gustado este retrato!!! Siempre es un placer visitando tu trabajo!!! un abrazo..

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  40. mary maxamFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    A real gem with that expression and wonderful modeling! Love it Hilda

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:55 AM

      Thank you MARY for stopping by and for your very nice comment! I truly loved the challenge with this painting! Enjoy this beautiful day...

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  41. ashokFebruary 23, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    beautifully done Hilda...familiar face!

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  42. hmuxoFebruary 23, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Thank you ASH for stopping by to comment on this piece. I enjoyed painting her and glad you like her. Enjoy the rest of the day...!!

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  43. Tina MorianoFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Un bello retrato.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:42 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, TINA! Lo agradezco tu visita! Un abrazo!!

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  44. Pam HolnbackFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Another fun thing about blogging...the sharing of paintings, comments, and photos!

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  45. hmuxoFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    thank you so much PAM for stopping by to comment. You're so right... it was so nice of Sue to give me permission to paint this.. it was so appreciated since I would never get a reference photo like this.

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  46. jsicignano2.blogspot.comFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful portrait. Love everything about this one. The woman has such and interesting face and lovely clothing. Well done my friend.

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  47. hmuxoFebruary 26, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    I'm so glad you like this portrait .. I really enjoyed painting her and hope that I can find another beautiful reference picture like this one..! Hope you're well, Joan!!!

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  48. Linda RothFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    The composition is wonderful! And your colors are as festive as the market must have been. Beautiful portrait.

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:19 AM

      Thank you so much LINDA for such a nice comment! I appreciate you stopping by!
      Enjoy the rest of the day!!!

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  49. Celia BlancoFebruary 27, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Amazing work, the composition is exceptional! Her dark skin color is beautiful against the warm tones, you have outdone yourself with this portrait Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:20 AM

      thank you CELIA for making my day with your very generous comment! I appreciate it!!!

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  50. Connie ChadwellMarch 2, 2014 at 1:12 AM

    So real and so beautiful!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 7, 2014 at 8:53 PM

      thank you for such a nice comment Connie!!

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  51. Lisa Graham March 2, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    I love their clothing also. My husband brought me some lovely clothes a few years back when he went to India and they are so pretty. This is a beautiful portrait Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 7, 2014 at 9:18 PM

      thank you so much LISA...I can only imagine how beautiful the clothes are that your husband brought home for you...I'm glad you liked this portrait...!!

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  52. Lorraine ShirkusMarch 2, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Another beauty! I feel like there's a lot going on in this woman's life!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 7, 2014 at 9:19 PM

      thank you, LORRAINE...her face does show that!! I'm glad you stopped by to comment...

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  53. Carol FlattMarch 2, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Very striking! The colors and the traditional dress as well as her thoughtful pose really capture and keep the viewer's attention.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 7, 2014 at 9:20 PM

      thank you so much CAROL for stopping by to comment on this lady...she was a pleasure to paint!! Enjoy the rest of the evening...

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  54. Meera RaoMarch 6, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    Beautifully painted! I like the colors and the details! I enjoyed looking thru your blog as this is my first visit here :)

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    1. hmuxoMarch 7, 2014 at 9:22 PM

      thank you so much MEERA for stopping by...
      and I appreciate you looking through my blog..
      I will be visiting you soon to see your work as well!! Enjoy the rest of the evening...

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  55. ArtiMarch 13, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    I am sure I missed this painting! You did so well here, Hilda.Her saree and her bangles have all been done beautifully.

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  56. hmuxoMarch 13, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    I'm so happy you liked her. I really enjoyed painting her, especially her saree... you made my day, my friend.

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