Thursday, March 20, 2014

China Doll

Some little girls needs to be photographed.  This little girl was in the Bronx Zoo a few years ago looking at all the animals.  She didn't take her eyes off of them for one moment.. you wonder what they're thinking about!.  At that moment, I photographed her for a future pastel painting!!
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  1. Antonio Sánchez SerranoMarch 20, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Como en todos los retratos que pintas, destaca de manera particular la finura de la piel y la abundancia de matices de color, fruto de una gran maestría. Mi felicitación, Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:26 AM

      Tu eres siempre amable con tus palabras, ANTONIO... lo agradezco tu visita y tu comentario....un abrazo!!!

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  2. Danielle v/d HorstMarch 20, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Hoe krijg je het voor mekaar die gezichtsuitdrukking prachtig gedaan lieve groetjes Danielle

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:27 AM

      Thank you so much DANIELLE for stopping by to comment ...I really appreciate your lovely words...Enjoy your weekend!!!

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  3. Carol BlackburnMarch 20, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    She is adorable Hilda. She looks intent on figuring something out.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:29 AM

      Thank you so much CAROL for stopping by to comment! She was glued while looking at the gorillas and I was glued to her!!! Have a nice day!!

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  4. Barbara PaskMarch 20, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    She's precious Hilda, I see why you were drawn to her. Your skin tones are always so wonderful.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:30 AM

      thank you BARBARA!!! You're so kind.. I'm glad you liked her...Enjoy the day!!

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  5. Linda RothMarch 20, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Spectacular Hilda. Her skin tones are marvelous. She looks like a,little porcelain doll. Really nice.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      thank you so much LINDA for stopping by. She did look like a little porcelain doll... I'm glad you liked her...Have a wonderful weekend!!!

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  6. jsicignano2.blogspot.comMarch 20, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    She is adorable and you most certainly did do a spectacular job capturing her look. Wonderful.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      thank you so much JOAN! I really enjoyed painting this little girl....Enjoy this beautiful weekend (for a change..lol)

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  7. Joan TavolottMarch 20, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful! Great skin tones and highlights above her eyes. Your portraits are so good!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      thank you so much JOAN for your lovely comment...you just made my day!! Have a nice weekend....

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  8. padmajaMarch 20, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    It is amazing what goes on inside a child's mind and you captured that medley of thoughts through her sharp eyes and pursed up lips, brilliant Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:36 AM

      Hi PADMAJA. I'm so happy you stopped by to comment...I always wonder what they're thinking when they have such an intent look.
      I'm glad you liked her!!!

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  9. Jose SanchezMarch 20, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    enhorabuena Hilda, para mi las caras y sus expresiones son muy dificiles y tu las haces perfectamente bien, me alegra ver tus trabajos.
    un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:38 AM

      Muchisimas gracias, JOSE por un comentario muy amable...lo agradezco tu visita! Espero tu proximo trabajo!!! Un abrazo!!

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  10. Merce AresMarch 20, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    ¡¡¡que hermosa Hilda!!!, La delicadeza de su piel y esos ojitos hacen una pintura encantadora!! !Brava amiga!!!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:39 AM

      Hola MERCEDES..tu eres muy amable. Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado esta pintura!! Lo agradezco tu visita!! un abrazo!!

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  11. mary maxamMarch 21, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    what a sweetie- she looks like she is thinking important thoughts! very nice Hilda

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:41 AM

      Thank you so much MARY for stopping by to comment...you do wonder what she's thinking, right? I'm glad you liked her!!

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  12. JaneMarch 21, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    Oh yes, she definitely looks like a little doll, and you caught that undefinable look in her eyes , great portrait ! Have a nice portrait Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:42 AM

      thank you JANE for stopping by...you're so kind!!! I'm glad you liked her!!! have a nice weekend...

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  13. Autumn LeavesMarch 21, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Love that oh so serious countenance, Hilda. A great piece!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:43 AM

      Thank you SO much SHERRY for stopping by to comment...she was so adorable I really had to paint her. Glad you liked her...Enjoy your weekend!

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  14. Cathy EngbergMarch 21, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    She is so beautiful Hilda! Love that little dimple in her chin! Lovely

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:44 AM

      Thank you CATHY for stopping by and for your lovely comment...I appreciate your words. Enjoy!!

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  15. TitoMarch 21, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Un ritratto delizioso, Hilda. Mi incantano i colori e i toni della pelle. Sei una grande artista! Abbraccio.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:45 AM

      As always, your comments are so uplifting......thank you TITO for stopping by. I appreciate it!!! Enjoy your weekend...hugs!!

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  16. Studio at the FarmMarch 21, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Perfect, Hilda! You have caught her intense look, and the dark background has given your portrait even more of that intensity. Beautiful work, Hilda!!!
    Kathryn XOXO

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:47 AM

      thank you so much KATHRYN for stopping by to comment...Most of the time, I like to paint the background darker...it seems to make the portrait pop..Glad you liked her.

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  17. Nancy GoldmanMarch 21, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    You are so good at painting portraits Hilda. I'm about to try a portrait of my daughter in watercolor and I'm so scared! I know it's only a piece of paper....

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:49 AM

      You just made my day NANCY! I'm glad you liked her...I really look forward to seeing the portrait of your daughter in watercolor!!! To me, the most difficult medium... A lot of my blogger friends work with watercolors and I'm in awe!!! Enjoy your weekend...!

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  18. Tina MorianoMarch 21, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Precioso retrato!, le has puesto un nombre muy apropiado, su piel es suave como una muñeca de porcelana.
    Un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:51 AM

      Muchisimas gracias, TINA!! estoy muy contenta que ha gustado esta pintura.. Con mucha paciencia, pinto el piel ... un abrazo!!!

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  19. minnemieMarch 21, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Wow, Hilda, so much to enjoy since I've been gone. You are master of capturing expressions... and therefore stories... This one once again just stunning and captivating

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:53 AM

      thank you so much MINNEMIE for your very generous words...You're so kind!!! I'm glad you liked her.. Have a wonderful weekend...

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  20. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art March 21, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Estupendo retrato, muy suave el tono de la piel.Felicidades Hilda. Un beso

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:55 AM

      Muchisimas gracias, OLGA por tu visita y tu comentario muy amable!!! Espero con paciencia tu proximo trabajo...me encanta tu retratos... un abrazo!!!

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  21. Rita VaselliMarch 21, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Dear Hilda,wonderful portrait of a special moment in a precise time. A bit of mistery ...as always from your amazing art with pastel.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 8:57 AM

      thank you so much RITA...you're so kind and so generous with your comment! I appreciate it! Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  22. Sandra BusbyMarch 22, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    I love it! Her expression is so absorbing Hilda. What an adorable model!! 0)

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2014 at 9:00 AM

      thank you so much SANDRA for stopping by to comment...she was the perfect model!! I have to travel to the zoo more often..lol Have a nice day!

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  23. Helen H TrachyMarch 22, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    She's really focused, isn't she? This a delicious portrait Hilda. Ha, to be young and innocent! I like her little turned up nose , she's just perfect! :)

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 7:33 AM

      thank you SO much for your lovely comment, HELEN... I as well, loved her young and innocent look! I'm glad you liked her!!! Enjoy this wonderful day!!

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  24. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingMarch 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    I can feel that stare! Love the way your background works with the portrait.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 7:35 AM

      thank you so much CAROL for your visit and for taking the time out to comment!! I appreciate it! Have a wonderful day!!

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  25. SusanMarch 22, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Intensity and beauty all at once! Lovely portrait!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:20 AM

      thank you so much for such a nice comment. I really appreciate you stopping by!!! Enjoy the rest of the day!!!

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  26. art by Michael PerchardMarch 22, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Okay Hilda! First I am sorry I haven't been commenting on your latest posts! How I ever missed out on three of your wonderful paintings I will never know! So I love your last three paintings so much. As a matter of fact I will be doing a few "dog portraits" soon and you will be my inspiration. They are a surprise so can't post them until I give them to their new owners! Love China Doll! My new favorite of my many "Hilda Favorites!"
    Art on!
    Michael

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:22 AM

      thank you MICHAEL for such a generous comment...as always, you make my day! I look forward to your portraits!! Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!!

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  27. Claire Beadon CarnellMarch 22, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    This is so beautifully and sensitively done, Hilda. I haven't been able to be up on the blogs much lately, but I really enjoyed reading down yours and seeing all of your wonderful work!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:26 AM

      You are so kind, CLAIRE and I'm so glad you took the time to comment! I appreciate it!
      Have a wonderful day!

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  28. Pat KoscienskiMarch 22, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Hilda, your portraits are so beautifully done. I think the un-posed photo makes such great subjects. Here is the proof!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:27 AM

      thank you so much PAT...you always make my day...I'm glad you liked my China doll....
      Enjoy the rest of the weekend....

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  29. Celeste BerginMarch 23, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    she does look intent! You did a lovely job of capturing her deep concentration. Love everything about it!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:29 AM

      thank you so much CELESTE for such a generous comment...you're so kind! Have a wonderful day..

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  30. UnknownMarch 23, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    This is gorgeous! Will the little girl or her parents ever see this? I love to do that too... sneak pictures of people when they aren't expecting it. Those are the best subjects for artwork, I think! This expression you've captured is priceless and so beautifully painted.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      thank you so much KATHERINE... I took the photo of a few people as they were looking at the animals so I will never see this child again.. since I didn't get permission, I like to wait a few years to paint them. It's those "sneak" pictures that are priceless to me...glad you liked this portrait....Enjoy the day!!

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  31. NelviaMarch 23, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Ah you captured the intensity and concentration but left the innocence. As always just love the skin tones, your mastery is evident again. Also like how you have done her hair as well. Great things going on. I like to take the kids pictures too and am always afraid their parents are going to think I am, well not a nice person. But the kids are so genuine and expressive. Bet she is going to be a vet when she grows up, ya think?

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 9:34 AM

      thank you NELVIA for such a nice comment. Yes, you're right.. you do have to be careful..
      because some parents wouldn't approve..
      however, when its children, I try to wait awhile and by the time I paint them, they look different... hopefully that would be acceptable?
      It's just that I love the innocence in their expression. Enjoy this lovely day!!!

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  32. Dean H.March 23, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    She's definitely deep in thought here. Great job, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 23, 2014 at 10:46 PM

      thank you DEAN for stopping by! Glad you liked my China doll! I enjoyed painting her so much...enjoy the rest of the Evening....

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  33. Celia BlancoMarch 24, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    China doll is a beautiful and fitting title for this little girl.You capture expression so expertly! I wonder myself what she is thinking of...if she only knew she had inspired this gorgeous work, I can imagine her pensive face turn into a big grin.

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  34. hmuxoMarch 24, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    She looked so much like a china doll to me when I was thinking of a title, CELIA.! I'm so happy that you like this portrait. Thank you for your comment!

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  35. martinealisonMarch 24, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Bonsoir ma chère amie,

    Ce portrait au pastel est d'une grande fraîcheur. J'aime le teint du visage de cette douce enfant.
    Son regard est rempli de douceur et d'innocence.
    Merveilleux travail, bravo !
    Gros bisous

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  36. hmuxoMarch 24, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    You're always so kind, MARTINE!!! Thank you for stopping by to comment..Have a wonderful Evening, my friend!!! hugs..

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  37. Diana MarshallMarch 25, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    I think you have a special talent for portraits, this one is perfect!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 26, 2014 at 8:25 AM

      Thank you DIANA for stopping by!!!! You're SO kind!!!! Enjoy your day!!!

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  38. Carol FlattMarch 30, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    You are the most resourceful person in finding your painting subjects. Always a wonderful expression or some attribute to make them intriguing. Well done, Hilda. As always!

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  39. hmuxoMarch 31, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    You always make me feel so good, CAROL...thank you for stopping by to comment on this little China Doll...

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  40. Bianca BotesApril 18, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Ho ammirato con grande piacere i tuoi pastelli , sono bellissimi !
    Un saluto dalla Svizzera!
    Ciao Bianca

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  41. hmuxoApril 18, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Thank you BIANCA for stopping by to comment.. you're very kind ..I'm glad you liked this portrait!!!

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