Friday, July 25, 2014

A perfect day at the zoo

I did this pastel portrait of this little girl  enjoying the animals in the zoo the same day that I took the reference picture for my "China Doll" (back in March).... She was in a stroller next to her... so maybe they were sisters?.  I loved her face and her pretty pink angora sweater.  I enjoy  watching children enjoying the day!!    Their faces are always full of amazement.  Priceless in my eyes!!

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  1. Linda RothJuly 25, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Hilda, your portraits are so elegant--you really know how to make skin tones glow. I am in awe. Your paintings have a very serene air to them. Lovely.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 8:48 PM

      thank you so much LINDA! You're very kind..
      and it's funny but I love your portraits...very artsy.. something I've tried but always lands up tight! but that's the wonderful thing about all the bloggers here..we all paint differently from one another...and I enjoy it all!!! Glad you stopped by!!

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  2. Rita VaselliJuly 25, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    The eyes of the little girl charmed by animals are so tender ... a mirror of all the emotions that children give to those who observe and receive their vitality, as a precious gift. A Japanese proverb says that when we look at the children we look at our future. I look at a beautiful future, admiring your wonderful portrait.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 8:53 PM

      thank you so much RITA! Such a nice comment.. I appreciate it!! I do love painting children...I especially enjoy looking at their faces when they visit the zoo . I always wonder what they're thinking when they see these animals.

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  3. padmajaJuly 25, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I feel the curiosity, amuse in her eyes that is definitely priceless, yes, I would have watched her and enjoyed what was going on in her little mind than the animal. Lovely work Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 8:55 PM

      thank you so much PADMAJA for stopping by to comment...you're very kind! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  4. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJuly 25, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Oh Hilda, she is a little doll, you captured that beautiful look children have when seeing something for the very first time. Just love this one, love them all, but this one speaks volumes out of the eyes of children. Well done Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 8:57 PM

      Hi JOAN...I appreciate you stopping by to comment. I enjoyed painting her and glad you liked her!! Have a wonderful Evening, my friend...

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  5. Joan TavolottJuly 25, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Hilda, this is lovely! You captured her rapt attention so well. Great skin tones, and I love the fuzziness of her sweater!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 8:58 PM

      thank you so much JOAN. I loved painting the fuzziness in her sweater... she looked so cozy with it on.. Glad you liked this portrait!!

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  6. Antonio Sánchez SerranoJuly 26, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    Mi felicitación, Hilda, por esa nueva lección de maestría en el retrato. Saludos.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 8:59 PM

      Tu eres muy amable ANTONIO!! lo agradezco tu palabras! Saludos!

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  7. Autumn LeavesJuly 26, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    Hilda, she is gorgeous! I love her sweater (and however did you manage angora so beautifully?) and her hair!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:04 PM

      thank you so much SHERRY! I really enjoyed painting this little girl!! and her sweater was a plus...I loved painting that fuzzy sweater! Glad you liked it!!

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  8. Carol BlackburnJuly 26, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Very sweet, Hilda. Kids are wonderful subjects. My grandson Jacob went to camp for the week and came home with an Australian accent. Go figure!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:11 PM

      thank you CAROL!!! Kids are a great subject..
      and I enjoy trying to capture their youth.. of course, sometimes it isn't that easy..lol
      I would have loved hearing Jacob's accent.
      I have a journal that I kept on my five grandkids... Sometimes the things they say has to be put down on paper ...you have to jot it down before you forget!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  9. Studio at the FarmJuly 26, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful, Hilda!!! Her skin tones are exquisite, and the pink angora id so very well rendered. You improve with every portrait!!! :)
    Kathryn XX

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:13 PM

      What a nice thing to say KATHRYN !! I'm so glad you liked this portrait. !!!

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  10. BreathtakingJuly 26, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Beautifully executed Pastel with such a light touch. Eyes and sweater perfectly painted and ofcourse the youthful bloom on the skin also.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:17 PM

      I appreciate you stopping by to comment!! You're very kind... When you have a beautiful model it makes it so easy to paint!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!!

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  11. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJuly 26, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    How do you do it? I feel her presence because of the questioning look in her eyes and I should answer what she asked me. She is real!
    I agree with Linda... You do skin tones so amazingly well. The youthful smoothness with a glow to her cheeks. Sigh. Perfection!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:19 PM

      I value your comment JULIE !! Sometimes I have problems with the "youthful" look but for some reason I enjoyed painting this little girl.
      I'm glad you liked this portrait!!!

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  12. Carol FlattJuly 26, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    She's precious, Hilda! I agree with you about children's faces exhibiting such joy. The world is full of wonder to them. You did an amazing job! The light on her face is glorious!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:20 PM

      Thank you so much CAROL for stopping by and for your very generous comment! I appreciate it! Enjoy the rest of this beautiful Evening!!

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  13. Tina MorianoJuly 26, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Precioso Hilda, sabes poner vida en esos preciosos rostros de niños. Un abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:22 PM

      Muchisimas gracias TINA por un comentario muy generoso ... lo agradezco!!
      un abrazo fuerte..

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  14. myra andersonJuly 26, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    wow! beautiful! you captured her beauty and the various textures of her hair and sweater so well!!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:23 PM

      thank you SO much MYRA for stopping by to comment! You're very kind and glad you liked her!!!

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  15. JudyJuly 27, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    Hilda, she is beautiful! The texture of the angora sweater is amazing!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:24 PM

      Thank you SO much JUDY! I really enjoyed painting her sweater...and I'm glad you liked it.
      Have a wonderful evening...

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  16. Helen H TrachyJuly 27, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Priceless is the word Hilda! She's quite hypnotised by what she sees and she looks adorable with her fluffy sweater. Hope you're having a lovely summer Hilda! :)

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:26 PM

      Hi HELEN...thank you for your very kind words... she did have a beautiful expression on her face as she was looking at the animals.
      Enjoy your Evening, my friend!

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  17. joshemariJuly 27, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Perfecta pintura de esa niña oriental tan bonita. Su mirada está muy bien reflejada en esta pintura y ese suéter de angora rosa es fabuloso.
    Fantástico!!
    Un abrazo Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:28 PM

      Hola JOSH! Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado este retrato de esta nina...lo agradezco tu palabras.. Un abrazo fuerte...

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  18. Merce AresJuly 27, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Hola Hilda: Un retrato captado al máximo tanto en colorido, e interpretación de la mirada e inocencia de esta niña. Bellisimo!!!! Un abrazo!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:29 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, MERCEDES por tu palabras muy generoso...lo agradezco!!!
      un abrazo!!!!

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  19. Carol DeMumbrumJuly 27, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    Beautiful! You really captured how this little girl was looking at the animals in amazement.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:30 PM

      Thank you so much CAROL... you're very kind and I'm glad you liked this little girl.. she was a pleasure to paint!

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  20. Barbara PaskJuly 27, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    I always love your skin tones. How long does something like this take Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:34 PM

      thank you so much BARBARA!! I'm glad you stopped by and so happy you liked this portrait. Once I sketch her on paper it usually takes about 2 days to finish... Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  21. Celia BlancoJuly 28, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    I love to see the amazement in a child's face and you have captured that youthfulness so beautifully, Hilda! Your skin tones...what is your secret with skin tones?! I love the soft texture on her sweater and the hair looks so real too! Great work!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:38 PM

      I'm so glad you liked this little girl, CELIA!!
      My secret with skin tones is that I do what I'm not supposed to do and that's blending with my fingers..lol....but I always say my fingers are the tools that God gave me... Enjoy the rest of the Evening.

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  22. Celeste BerginJuly 28, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    very beautiful! I love how you always get such lovely soft fleshtones. Perfect!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:39 PM

      thank you so much CELESTE!! Glad you stopped by to comment...I really appreciate it!!
      Enjoy!!

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  23. Debbie NolanJuly 28, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Hilda - this is amazing...you have such a way with portraits. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely week.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:40 PM

      thank you so much DEBBIE!! you're very kind and glad you stopped by to comment!
      Enjoy your week away!

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  24. Diana MarshallJuly 28, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    She has such beautiful cheeks so pink and soft and velvety looking. Children's complexions are so wonderful.
    Lovely portrait Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:42 PM

      thank you so much DIANA! I value your comment... you're such a wonderful artist!!
      Enjoy the rest of the week, my friend!!

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  25. SusanJuly 28, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Oh, my new favorite! What a beautiful portrait! Bravo, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 28, 2014 at 9:50 PM

      thank you so much SUSAN! You just made my day. I'm glad you liked this portrait...!!
      Enjoy the rest of the week...

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  26. mary maxamJuly 28, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    What a doll ! She does have the most lovely complexion and sweetness.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2014 at 10:02 PM

      thank you so much MARY!!! I'm so glad you liked her..I really enjoyed painting her...

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  27. Lisa Graham July 29, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    Sweetest little nose and deep eyes. Nicely and gently done Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2014 at 10:02 PM

      thank you so much LISA! you're very kind.. I'm glad you liked this portrait!!!

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  28. Sandra BusbyJuly 30, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    She is so sweet! And you have captured such a thoughtful gaze... Gorgeous! :0)

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2014 at 9:28 PM

      thank you so much SANDRA!!! Your comment just made me very happy! Glad you stopped by!

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  29. Danielle v/d HorstJuly 30, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Weer zo'n prachtig schilderij erg mooi gemaakt lieve groetjes Danielle

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2014 at 9:28 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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  30. Connie ChadwellJuly 31, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    She is just beautiful, Hilda - I marvel at the way you paint skin - you captured such a moment with this little girl - the textures of her jacket, her expression - wonderful! You have such a talent - thanks for sharing your work with us!

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  31. hmuxoJuly 31, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    thank you so much CONNIE... I'm glad you like her..you're very kind. Sometimes we see that perfect subject that we have to paint.. this little girl was perfect for a portrait. Enjoy this beautiful day!!

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  32. Victor ErringtonAugust 1, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    You can see why you like seeing children playing my friend, it shows in your child paintings. Lovely portrait Hilda. All the best.
    Vic.

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  33. hmuxoAugust 1, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    I appreciate you stopping by VIC! Thank you for commenting on this little girl...she was a joy to paint.
    I hope you have a wonderful day!!

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  34. suzanneberryAugust 1, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    hi hilda! WOW!! i love this portrait!! it's so light and ethereal and perfectly done!! and i've miss so much incredible work! what a joy to stroll through your blog.

    and thank you so much for your kind words and comments. it is nice to be back and i'm so grateful the desire to paint has returned. thank you my friend!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 2, 2014 at 8:48 PM

      It's so nice of you to stop by SUZANNE! and glad you liked this portrait. I'm really looking forward to your next painting!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!

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  35. Olivier ViolinAugust 1, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Quelle adorable petite fille.
    Merveilleux portrait !
    Félicitations Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 2, 2014 at 8:50 PM

      You're so kind, OLIVIER!!! I'm glad you like her...she was such a pleasure to paint....Have a wonderful Evening!!

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  36. Diana Moses BotkinAugust 1, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Looks like you had fun with this one, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 2, 2014 at 8:51 PM

      I really appreciate your comment DIANA... I'm glad you stopped by. I did enjoy painting her.. that perfect expression!! Have a wonderful Evening...

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  37. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art August 1, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    Muy dulce, bonito trabajo, Felicidades Hilda

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    1. hmuxoAugust 2, 2014 at 8:54 PM

      Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado este retrato OLGA!!! Era un placer pintando esta nina. un abrazo!!

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  38. NelviaAugust 3, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Oh Hilda there are so many things about this picture that are so right. As always I am in awe of the expression, complexion and now the fuzzy sweater. Excellent

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    1. hmuxoAugust 4, 2014 at 7:11 PM

      thank you NELVIA for stopping by to comment. I did like her fuzzy sweater .. it was nice painting the texture on it. Glad you liked it! Have a wonderful week!!

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  39. Dean H.August 3, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    This is a wonderfully appealing portrait, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 4, 2014 at 7:12 PM

      thank you DEAN for your very generous comment on this little girl. I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  40. Dean H.August 3, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    This is a wonderfully appealing portrait, Hilda!

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  41. Claire Beadon CarnellAugust 3, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    I haven't been up on Blogger much lately, so it was with great pleasure that I just wandered through your blog to see all of the beautiful work you have been doing, Hilda. Your portraits are especially amazing - I know how much I treasure the one you did of my mom <3.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 4, 2014 at 7:15 PM

      I really appreciate you stopping by and seeing my work, CLAIRE!! You're so kind!! I enjoyed painting your Mom...it was such a great reference picture of her for me to copy.... Enjoy the rest of the Evening, my friend!!!

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  42. UnknownAugust 7, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Aww, she is a sweetie! You did a beautiful job on this one, capturing the awe and wonder of a child. I would love to see your portraits all on display some time. That would be an amazing collection of expressions and personalities all with your special gentle style.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 8, 2014 at 3:59 PM

      Thank you so much KATHERINE for such a nice comment and so glad you liked this portrait. I love the "innocence" in a child's face.!!!

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  43. WatermarycolorsAugust 7, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Es fantástico, has captado la expresión de inocencia en su cara, un abrazo Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 8, 2014 at 4:33 PM

      Muchisimas gracias MARI por tu comentario !! Tu eres muy amable!! un abrazo!!

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  44. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingAugust 8, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    Your portraits always speak to me Hilda, especially the children.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 8, 2014 at 4:40 PM

      thank you SO much, CAROL! I do enjoy painting children. I always love their expressions... Have a wonderful day!

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  45. GiancarloAugust 10, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Buone vacanze...ciao.

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  46. hmuxoAugust 11, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    thank you GIANCARLO for stopping by!

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  47. Page Pearson RailsbackAugust 13, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    This child is serene and beautiful..You always do such a wonderful job capturing the essence of people

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    1. hmuxoAugust 13, 2014 at 10:07 PM

      thank you PAGE for visiting and for your very nice comment..I really appreciate it!!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening..

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  48. John (JWJarts)August 13, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Stunning !!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 13, 2014 at 10:09 PM

      Thank you so much JOHN for stopping by and commenting on this portrait...you're so nice! Have a wonderful Evening!

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  49. art by Michael PerchardSeptember 5, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    Hello Hilda!
    I am speechless!
    I am always amazed on how skillful you are!
    Your portraits are always such a thrill! Beautiful!!
    Again, and again, and again a huge BRAVO buddy!
    Take care Hilda!
    Michael

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  50. hmuxoSeptember 21, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Thank you so much MICHAEL...! you know how to make a person feel good! I appreciate your very generous comment!!!!

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