Thursday, March 13, 2014

Yosemite - once again

I painted this awhile ago but I wanted to paint it again.. not only because it was a beautiful place that I visited many times, but last time I used canson paper... this time I used sanded paper... putting all my values down first with pastels and then I applied an alcohol wash.. it came out looking like an oil painting.  After it dried, I used my pastels finishing my painting as I always do.  I enjoyed using the sand paper however, it eats up all my pastels.. lol
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  1. Olivier ViolinMarch 13, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Merveilleusement beau et apaisant...
    Félicitations, Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 13, 2014 at 9:12 PM

      thank you so much, OLIVIER... you're so kind. I appreciate you stopping by to comment. Have a wonderful Evening.

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  2. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art March 13, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    No conozco esta técnica que comentas, Hilda, el resultado es una maravilla, las piedras y el agua son muy reales, me encanta. Felcidades. Un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoMarch 13, 2014 at 9:09 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, OLGA. Lo agradezco tu comentario muy generoso. Es una tecnica muy interesante pero no se puede usar esta tecnica con un retrato porque el papel es muy aspero cuando pintas el piel... Un abrazo!!

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  3. NelviaMarch 13, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    So you liked the base done with alcohol? Haven't tried it, and guess it could only be on sand paper due to wrinkling. It is georgous, but right now probably under feet of snow? Now sure which is my favorite, all the rock colors or the water, both are so well done. Bravo Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 13, 2014 at 9:17 PM

      Thank you NELVIA for stopping by to comment. Yes, as long as you use sanded paper, you apply the alcohol after you put your pastels on the paper ...brush it on like you were painting. Very cold here in NY !!
      Maybe 18degrees....no snow YET!!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!

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  4. Cathy EngbergMarch 13, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful Hilda! I just love all the color in your rocks and water. Wow! it's just perfect!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 13, 2014 at 9:18 PM

      thank you so much CATHY...I'm so glad you like this painting.. it was different for me and I really enjoyed painting it!!

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  5. padmajaMarch 13, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Fabulous closeup composition Hilda! So alcohol doesnt dissolve pastels? It does looks like an oil finish.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 13, 2014 at 9:23 PM

      Hi PADMAJA! I'm so glad you liked this painting... actually it does dissolve the pastels. It becomes liquid with the alcohol but the color stays on and you add the pastels again and it adds extra texture to the painting. It's a nice technique but I wouldn't do a portrait with it since you want the skin to be smooth. The paper is too rough.

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  6. Merce AresMarch 13, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Hola Hilda: Hermoso rincón y los efectos del agua muy bien logrados. Precioso trabajo. Un abrazo!!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 13, 2014 at 9:25 PM

      Hola MERCEDES.. Gracias por tu visita y tu comentario muy amable. Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado esta pintura.!! un abrazo..

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  7. Darla McDowellMarch 13, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    It is so interesting to read about your process, Hilda. This painting turned out so beautifully. I can almost hear the water rushing against the rocks! Great work!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 9:14 AM

      thank you so much for such a nice comment, DARLA...I would love to do another one soon.. Glad you stopped by!!

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  8. Autumn LeavesMarch 14, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    I think this is just gorgeous, Hilda! I too enjoyed learning of your process for this particular piece. I've only used oil pastels once and I felt like it had a crayon appearance, flecks of wax and all.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 9:21 AM

      Thank you SHERRY for stopping by to comment. I've never worked with oil pastels..
      I understand it's very difficult to blend because of the "waxy" feel to it but I guess with any medium we use, once you get used to it ..it might be a good thing? I love regular pastels...messy but wonderful...

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  9. jsicignano2.blogspot.comMarch 14, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Hilda, I agree with Sherry " Just Gorgeous", thank you for sharing your process. You have captured the atmospheric beauty of this scene. Yes, like Darla mentioned you can almost hear the water crashing on the rocks. Well done my friend.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 9:23 AM

      Thank you so much JOAN for your lovely comment.! I value your opinion...Have a wonderful day... temps are going up to 49degrees!!! Life is good!!!

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  10. Celia BlancoMarch 14, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    It's magical and I can understand why you would want to paint this spot again. I love the color combinations and effects on the water. I find your process interesting, it is a beautiful medium and you use it with ease!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 9:25 AM

      thank you SO much CELIA... your comment made me smile...I appreciate you stopping by!
      Have a wonderful day!

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  11. Joan TavolottMarch 14, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Some spots deserve to be painted again. This is really lovely. You captured the highlights of the moving water and the light on the rocks so well.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 9:28 AM

      thank you so much JOAN! It was such a perfect spot ...We were hiking and stopped suddenly when we seen this amazing place.
      I don't think we would be able to find this spot again, so I'm glad I got a lot of reference shots.... Enjoy the day!!!

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  12. Sandra BusbyMarch 14, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Wow! The textures and colours on those rocks is amazing! What a gorgeous scene... I would like to be sitting on one of those rocks with my sketchbook... Bliss! :0)

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 1:43 PM

      thank you SO much SANDRA... The paper was wonderful for the textures that you need when painting the rocks.. I enjoyed painting this. Glad you liked it ...you would have done beautifully sitting on the rocks drawing this scene!!

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  13. Studio at the FarmMarch 14, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    The textures in this painting are fabulous, Hilda! it may have eaten your pastels at a furious rate, but it was worth it - beautiful!!!
    Kathryn XX

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 1:44 PM

      thank you KATHRYN!!! what a nice comment!! I'm glad you stopped by to comment!!!

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  14. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingMarch 14, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    This is wonderful, Hilda. I love the color you have brought to it and the rocks are so believable. Great job!

    I loved using sand paper when I was painting in pastels...the finished piece seemed so much less flimsy.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 1:46 PM

      thank you so much CAROL for stopping by to comment.. You just made my day with those words...enjoy the rest of the day!!

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  15. JaneMarch 14, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Fantastic colors and textures and really interesting how you obtained the result ! These rocks really rock ! Wish you a great weekend xx .

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 8:29 PM

      thank you SO much for your visit, JANE and for such a nice comment! I appreciate it!!
      Enjoy your weekend!!!

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  16. Pat KoscienskiMarch 14, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful colors in those rocks, Hilda, along with a great composition that draws us into the painting. Use your harder pastels (Nu pastels) to do your basics and top off with your softer pastels (Rembrandt, Sennelier, Unison). It helps preserve the softer pastels and doesn't fill up the grit as fast.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 14, 2014 at 8:32 PM

      thank you so much PAT!!! you're right!! I used my Rembrandt's soft pastels..I should have known better!! I would like to do another landscape and I'll remember to use my nu pastels....Thank youll!! Enjoy your weekend...

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  17. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comMarch 14, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    What a beautiful scene, I love the colors of all the rocks - you did a great job of capturing the glow of the light. I wish I could go and sit there listening to the gurgle of the water and the bird singing. Heaven capatured on paper.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:13 PM

      thank you so much JULIE for your very nice comment.. I must say it was so wonderful when I saw this place after hiking... I had that moment where I sat and enjoyed the water. Thank you again for stopping by!!

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  18. Danielle v/d HorstMarch 15, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Maar je hebt wel een mooi eind resultaat toch het is ook zo bij velours papier maar wel heel mooi lieve groetjes Danielle

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    1. hmuxoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:15 PM

      Thank you so much DANIELLE for such a nice comment. I appreciate you stopping by!!
      Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  19. Isabel P. LimaMarch 15, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    A lovely work,great freshness and expressiveness in this painting.
    Congrats, Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:16 PM

      Thank you SO much ISABEL for stopping by and for your nice comment!!! Lo agradezco!
      un abrazo....

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  20. SusanMarch 15, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    I am in awe! This is so beautiful - the form and color in those rocks in just wonderful.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:17 PM

      thank you SO much SUSAN! You just made me smile...I'm glad you stopped by to comment... Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  21. Barbara PaskMarch 15, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    Gorgeous Hilda! Love all the warms and cools I see.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      Thank you SO much BARBARA!!! You're so nice...glad you liked this...Enjoy the rest of the night....

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  22. joshemariMarch 16, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    No entiendo muy bien todo el experimento que has hecho pero sí entiendo sobre el resultado. ES PRECIOSA!
    Te felicito!
    Un abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:47 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, JOSH. Lo agradezco tu visita.. y tu comentario.. El pastel se mezla con el alcohol y se parece como un oleo. Un experimento interesante. Estoy muy contenta que te ha gustado. un abrazo

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  23. mary maxamMarch 16, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    It turned out wonderfully Hilda and thanks for the information on your process. I have worked a little bit this way in this way long ago and it is fun!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 17, 2014 at 9:20 AM

      thank you so much, MARY! Glad you worked this process...because it was wonderful and I'm glad you liked it..Enjoy this beautiful day!

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  24. RosemaryMarch 17, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, Hilda! I can feel the sunshine on those rocks - love your color choices!

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  25. hmuxoMarch 17, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    thank you so much, ROSEMARY!!! You're very kind..
    I never realized how much color rocks have until you start applying those beautiful colors on paper... I'm glad you liked this! Enjoy the rest of the Evening..

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  26. Lisa Graham March 18, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Oh wow Hilda, this is amazing. It does look like an oil painting and the way you finished with pastel is beautiful...those tiny little delicate marks int he water and in the grass. Gorgeous!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 18, 2014 at 3:04 PM

      Thank you so much LISA for your kind comment.. I'm glad you like it. It was a nice experiment that I will probably do again!! Enjoy the rest of the day....

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  27. Tina MorianoMarch 18, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Pues los resultados son magnificos, tambien es verdad que tu dominas el pastel! Tengo que probar un día una composicion con piedras y agua, es un tema bonito.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 18, 2014 at 3:16 PM

      Gracias, TIA por tu visita y tu comentario... tu eres muy amable! Me gustaria ver tu pintura con piedras y agua..!!! Un abrazo..

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  28. WatermarycolorsMarch 18, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Hola Hilda, no me canso de ver tus pinturas de Yosemite, ese parque es maravilloso.. en mi blog he puesto fotos de un parque de España que también es precioso.. la naturaleza es una maravilla. Besos

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  29. hmuxoMarch 18, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Tu eres muy amable MARI.. Muchisimas gracias por tu visita.!! Es verdad que Yosemite es un parque precioso... Pronto visito tu blog...me gustaria ver los fotos!!
    un abrazo!!

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  30. PrabalMarch 19, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    This is so good. The colors are very juicy and there is a great feel to it. Btw what is sanded paper??

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  31. hmuxoMarch 19, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Hi Prabal, Thank you so much for stopping by to comment.! I never realized how many colors goes into rocks...Sanded paper has lots of tooth so I can apply a lot of pastels. In my case, I applied pastels (all different colors to the rock) then when I applied the alcohol all the colors blended in, holding the colors together... then you apply more pastels as always to finish your painting...it was very nice but I think I prefer regular canson paper to do my paintings...I'm glad you liked this painting!!

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  32. Carol FlattMarch 30, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful, Hilda! I find with sanded paper I can add many layers and do a lot of scumbling which adds a glorious texture. Perfect subject matter for this technique!

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  33. hmuxoMarch 31, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    thank you CAROL...I did enjoy this technique with the alcohol and would love to try again...of course, on another landscape....rocks/boulders are always a good choice! Enjoy your day...

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  34. Carol DeMumbrumApril 5, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    This is beautiful Hilda! I love how your eye travels through the painting. A very soothing painting and well done. Love your latest portraits also!

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  35. hmuxoApril 5, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Thank you CAROL...as you know, I do more portraits than landscape but I'm trying to do different kinds of paintings...and I really enjoyed this one...putting all the different colors in rocks was so amazing to me..
    I never realized how much color goes into one rock...lol !! I'm glad you liked this one... !!!

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