Thursday, September 25, 2014

MEMORIES

Since I'm still working on a painting, I thought I would post this one that I did awhile ago but never posted..an oil painting of my two daughter's first shoes.  When the shoes didn't fit any longer, I threw them out.  Years later I went to my husband's workshop.  When I looked up, there they stood!!!  I couldn't believe he was the sentimental Dad.. Honestly, now I'm glad he took them out of the trash because I always regretted throwing them out.  These shoes that were once white was pretty worn out so I couldn't paint them white, like I wanted. LOL
When I see this painting, I immediately think back when they were babies taking those first steps toward me...stumbling at first, but I was always there with open arms ready to catch them!!

Also, I wanted to share Colette Theriault's blog with all of you who are not familiar with her.  She does mostly pastel portraits of pets that are so incredible and she's having a "pet portrait giveaway" that you don't want to miss out on.
Her link is http://petportraitsbycolette.blogspot.ca/2014/09/custom-pet-portrait-giveaway.html
You will love her work...
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  1. Trudy R. GomezSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    I love viewing baby shoes...these show their "mileage"! You are correct in your assessment of Colette Theriault's work. It is impressive. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:18 AM

      Thank you so much TRUDY for stopping by to comment and glad you visited Colette's work!!

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  2. Olivier ViolinSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Bravo pour cette peinture très jolie et touchante, chère Hilda !

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:20 AM

      thank you so much OLIVIER for your comment. I appreciate it!!

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  3. joshemariSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Qué emoción encontrarte, gracias a tu marido, esos zapatos que tantos y hermosos recuerdos deben traerte. La pintura eres genial!!! Si algún día pierdes los zapatos tendrás una hermosa pintura para recordarlos.
    Un fuerte abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:22 AM

      Es verdad, JOSH ...si se pierdes los zapatos, siempre tengo esta pintura. Lo agradezco tu visita! un abrazo!!

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  4. Mary Sheehan WinnSeptember 25, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    SO GLAD he saved them! I just found baby shoes while cleaning out my mama's house.
    Love the painting.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:25 AM

      Thank you MARY for stopping by to comment.
      I'm glad he retrieved the shoes from the trash as well and glad you found your baby shoes!!!

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  5. JaneSeptember 25, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    I love the story to this painting , so sweet ! Incredible how much memory a piece of cloth or shoes can hold from our children's babyhood . Great painting Hilda !

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:28 AM

      thank you JANE...so true! When I saw the shoes I was so glad he found them and put them in his workshop...they are now on my shelf in the art room...

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  6. Danielle v/d HorstSeptember 25, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Prachtig geworden zo lief lieve groetjes Danielle

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:29 AM

      thank you so much DANIELLE for stopping by to comment! I appreciate your words!!

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  7. jsicignano2.blogspot.comSeptember 25, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Oh Hilda, how wonderful your husband saved them. If only I had saved not only my children shoes, but my grandchildren. Love the way you arranged them in your composition.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      thank you JOAN for stopping by to comment!
      I'm glad he saved them as well! I never asked my daughters but I'm sure they threw their children's shoes out...they're like Mom!!! lol

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  8. Nancy GoldmanSeptember 25, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    I'm so glad your husband saved these shoes. What a beautiful, sentimental painting.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      thank you so much NANCY! I'm so glad you liked this painting!! (I'm glad he saved them as well!)

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  9. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 25, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Love the little pattern holes and how did you manage to capture the "worn" look without making them look too badly worn?
    iI doesn't suprise me your hubby is sentimental. Someone with a heart as big as yours knows a kindred spirit when they see one.
    Now I am off to see your recommendation - Colette's blog.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      Your comment made me smile, JULIE! You're very kind and glad you liked it.. thank you for visiting Colette's blog....she's really a wonderful artist.

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  10. Log Cabin StudioSeptember 25, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    What a great story and a lovely painting.
    Adorable!!!

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:37 AM

      Thank you so much CAROLINE for your visit and for commenting...have a wonderful day!!

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  11. Carol BlackburnSeptember 25, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Hi Hilda, the baby shoes painting is wonderful. Something about those little shoes is just so precious.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:38 AM

      thank you CAROL for stopping by to comment! I appreciate it so much!!! Enjoy your day!

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  12. padmajaSeptember 26, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    This post and the lovely pairs made me very emotional, no words to describe the beauty of what you created Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:40 AM

      thank you PADMAJA for such a nice comment. All I have to do is look at the shoes and I start to think of the girls wearing them...wonderful memories!

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  13. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativitySeptember 26, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Hi, your shoe painting is very beautiful . Love it.
    lovely greet

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:41 AM

      thank you MARJA for stopping by!! I appreciate you visit!!

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  14. Autumn LeavesSeptember 26, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    Awww...I love hearing that your husband pulled these shoes out of the trash. I love when a guy has a sentimental side.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:42 AM

      thank you SHERRY for your visit and comment. I appreciate it!! I guess he's more sentimental than I was!! lol but happy that he saved them!

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  15. Linda RothSeptember 26, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    This is a keepsake painting of some very precious memories. I am so glad you didn't clean the shoes; the scuffed up look expands the meaning of the picture. All parents look at these and see their own toddlers running about. Sensational symbols,of good times past. Good for your husband! And endearing too.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:44 AM

      thank you LINDA for stopping by to comment.
      Now if I lost the shoes, I have this painting...
      yes, the memories come back every time we look at these shoes! Have a wonderful day!!

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  16. Lisa Graham September 26, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Oh Hilda, the vision of your husband pulling those tiny shoes from the trash is just precious...just like your painting of them. You have shown your sentiment as well here with your beautiful work!

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:47 AM

      thank you so much LISA! Years passed by before I noticed he saved the shoes...but so glad he did! They sit on the shelf in my art room. Enjoy your day!

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  17. Studio at the FarmSeptember 26, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    What a lovely memento of your daughter's early years!
    Kathryn XX

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:49 AM

      thank you so much KATHRYN for stopping by to comment! I appreciate it!

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  18. Debbie NolanSeptember 26, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Ah Hilda - what a lovely painting. Makes me tear up thinking about your hubby rescuing those shoes from the trash. So glad he did and so glad you got to paint these special memories. Will go visit your friend before I leave. Hugs!

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:50 AM

      thank you DEBBIE for stopping by and for such lovely words...I appreciate them!!! Glad you're going to visit Colette....

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  19. Darla McDowellSeptember 26, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    I'm glad he saved them, too. Your painting conjures up memories for us all, I think. So sweet! :)

    Thanks for the blog recommendation, too. I will be sure to visit her blog! :)

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:51 AM

      thank you DARLA for your visit! Glad it brought back memories for you as well. I look at the shoes and smile to myself!! You'll love Colette's work!

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  20. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art September 26, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Me imagino tu alegría al ver los zapatos, yo conservo mi cuna de madera, son buenos recuerdos y un tema bonito para pintar.
    U n beso

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:56 AM

      Muchisimas gracias OLGA por tu comentario!
      Es verdad que son Buenos recuerdos... estoy contenta que tu todavia tiene tu cuna de madera... un abrazo

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  21. Eva September 26, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Querida Hilda, con esta hermosa pintura tendrás siempre tus recuerdos inmortalizados. Besos

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:57 AM

      Muchisimas gracias, EVA por un comentario muy amable...lo agradezco!! Recuerdos Buenos!! Un abrazo!

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  22. Rita VaselliSeptember 26, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    So beautiful painting full of sweet memories and love !!! You have a very good husband!!!

    I held the little things that I had done for my daughter and recently have been the first dress, on my granddaughters. The funny thing is that nurses, in Italy, they did not wear those sweaters cotton homemade on my daughter .... but the nurses French (the girls were born in France) ... they did not make any objection, thirty years later.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:00 AM

      thank you so much RITA for stopping by to comment! Those memories make us smile, don't they? and thank God I do have a wonderful husband. Enjoy your day!!

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  23. Diana Moses BotkinSeptember 26, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Sweet thoughts, Hilda, and sweet work.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:01 AM

      thank you so much DIANA for your very kind words... I appreciate you stopping by!

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  24. Helen H TrachySeptember 27, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Hi Hilda! Such great memories seing these sweet little booties. Beautifully painted! Have a lovely weekend , and your husband too! :) Hugs

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:02 AM

      thank you so much HELEN for such a nice comment! Glad you stopped by! Enjoy your day!! hugs!!

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  25. Theresa PadenSeptember 27, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    I'm so glad your husband pulled them out of the trash! I'm sentimental, too, saved all three of our kids' baby shoes! What a great idea to immortalize them with your painting, and you did such a wonderful job!!

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:29 AM

      Thank you for stopping by to comment, THERESA! Maybe someday, we'll see a painting of your three pairs of shoes? Glad you saved them!!! Have a wonderful day!

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  26. Sue ClinkerSeptember 27, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    What a lovely painting/keepsake Hilda - well done to your husband for saving the shoes

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:16 AM

      thank you SUE for stopping by to comment!
      I'm glad he saved the shoes as well!!!
      Have a wonderful day!!!

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  27. Merce AresSeptember 28, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    hola Hilda: Que obra tan tierna y emotiva. Felicitaciones!!!Un abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:17 AM

      Muchisimas gracias, MERCEDES por tu comentario. Tu eres muy amable!
      Un abrazo!!!

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  28. Diana MarshallSeptember 29, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    Husbands do surprise us sometimes! Perfect subject for a still life which is so personal to you and will bring back memories every time you look at it.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      thank you DIANA for stopping by to comment!
      I appreciate it! He does surprise me sometimes and glad he saved the shoes!!!
      Enjoy your day!!

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  29. Sandra BusbySeptember 29, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    What a lovely subject Hilda... and so sensitively painted! I still have those memories too... Precious! :0)

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:21 AM

      thank you SANDRA for your very nice comment! Glad you have those memories as well! What ever happened to those years?

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  30. jsicignano2.blogspot.comSeptember 29, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Hilda, are you interested in showing at the Conklin House, the deadline is October 6th. I still have to send in my entry form. If you are interested let me know, my e-mail address is jsicig@gmail.com. I can call Larry Nye. Let me know.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:30 AM

      thank you for thinking of me....I will e-mail you.

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  31. martinealisonSeptember 29, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Bonjour ma chère Hilda,

    Elles sont très mignons ces petites chaussures et je suis certaine que tu as eu beaucoup d'émotions en
    les peignant.
    Tout comme ton époux j'ai conservé les premières de mes enfants. Lorsque j'ouvre les boîtes où elles se trouvent c'est comme si je revenais des années en arrière. Il a très bien fait d'avoir sauvegardé ces liens précieux qui nous relient à de bons souvenirs.
    Cette peinture est tout aussi inestimable et pleine de douceur.
    Je m'en vais visiter l'univers de Colette...

    Gros bisous ♡

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:24 AM

      I'm glad you saved your children's shoes as well, MARTINE....those memories are so precious! Thank you for such a beautiful comment and enjoy your day!!

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  32. Celia BlancoSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    Hi Hilda, I love the painting and the story! Their is something about their baby shoes that brings back great memories.

    I will follow the link and see your friends work.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:27 AM

      thank you CELIA for stopping by to comment!
      The shoes now stand on a shelf in my art room...I don't understand why I threw them out but glad my husband pulled them out of the trash! lol Enjoy your day! I'm glad you're going to visit Colette.

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  33. Dean H.September 30, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    There's an overflow of love and precious memories within this great painting, Hilda!

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  34. Tina MorianoSeptember 30, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Imagino tu emocion al redescubrir los zapatos, una historia preciosa y un magnifico cuadro.

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    1. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 3:18 PM

      Muchisimas gracias TINA por tu comentario.
      Estaba muy contenta al redescubrir estos zapatos!!! Un abrazo!!!

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  35. hmuxoSeptember 30, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    thank you so much DEAN! I really appreciate your comment!!! Definitely so many memories with this painting!!

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  36. Floriana QuainiOctober 1, 2014 at 2:44 AM

    Ciao Hilda,
    la nostalgia è sempre in agguato per tutti, ma è anche quella che mescolata con il presente, ti spinge verso il futuro e quindi è molto importante per tutti.
    Mi piace molto il dipinto "sabato notte", colori e atmosfera bellissimi!!
    Ciao, abbracci, Floriana

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    1. hmuxoOctober 1, 2014 at 8:07 AM

      thank you so much FLORIANA for your lovely comment.. it does bring back memories.. and glad you liked it as well as my "Saturday night". Enjoy your day!

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  37. aurora cabezaOctober 1, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    preciosos recuerdos reflejados en esas zapatillas
    saludos

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  38. hmuxoOctober 1, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado esta pintura de los zapatos....tu eres muy amable!
    un abrazo!

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  39. Shirley FachillaOctober 3, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    I like them better all scuffed rather than pristine. It gives them character!

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  40. hmuxoOctober 3, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    thank you so much SHIRLEY!! I think I do as well!!
    I'm so glad you stopped by to comment..I appreciate it.
    Enjoy the rest of the evening...

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  41. mary maxamOctober 4, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    You always manage to catch a little memory for the rest of us. these are so sweet and speak volumes!

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  42. hmuxoOctober 5, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Thank you SO much MARY!! I'm so glad you like it!
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!

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  43. LindaOctober 5, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful and nostalgic!

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    1. hmuxoOctober 6, 2014 at 8:12 AM

      thank you SO much LINDA! a little painting that might mean something to all of us. Glad you like it! Enjoy your day!!

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  44. Celeste BerginOctober 5, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    How dear that your husband salvaged them and you painted them. So heartwarming!

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    1. hmuxoOctober 6, 2014 at 8:14 AM

      I'm so glad he saved them as well, CELESTE!! thank you for stopping by to comment and happy you liked it! Enjoy your day!!

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  45. ArtiOctober 6, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Beautiful painting of cute little shoes! My son is now 15 and I had also saved his first pair of shoes..sadly I had to throw them out this time as we sold the house in India and there was no space anymore for them ..made me sad but one has got to do stuff like this sometimes :)

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  46. hmuxoOctober 7, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    thank you ARTI for stopping by to comment! Unfortunately, we just can't hold on to everything we want. I had a drawer full of my daughter's "memories" but since I needed the space I couldn't hold on to it... I asked them first before I threw it out and they didn't want it because they didn't have room...hmmmm!!

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  47. Joan TavolottOctober 8, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    I love the little shoes, and I'm sure each scuff mark is a story or a memory...how great to do a painting of it and how sweet that your husband saved the shoes.

    I am finally home and am staying up checking blogs even though it is 3:15 am Italian time. Maybe if I can stay up until bedtime in NY I can adjust quicker. lol I have also started posting about my trip so come and visit.

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    1. hmuxoOctober 8, 2014 at 11:29 PM

      Glad you're back home safely Joan! Thank you for stopping by to comment ...I appreciate it so much.
      You must be so exhausted!

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  48. UnknownOctober 9, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    I have a special place in my heart for shoes too. They say so much about the person who wore them, don't they? These are so sweet, the way you've composed the piece and the subtle colors, give it a nostalgic feeling and sweet memory.

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  49. hmuxoOctober 9, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    thank you KATHERINE for such a nice comment.
    Memories come to me as soon as I see those little shoes....glad you liked them!

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  50. Bruce ShermanOctober 10, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    Good morning Hilda!... The painting is grand... but the grandest part was the thought you offered that "those shoes first walk to you... and then away".How true that is.

    I can identify with your husband and his actions. Men often aren't recognized for their sensitive sides... but most have them!

    A gem Hilda!

    Good Pastel-ing!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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    1. hmuxoOctober 11, 2014 at 9:12 AM

      thank you BRUCE for such a nice comment!
      I agree that a lot of men aren't recognized for their "sensitive" side and know that they have them...Now I'm wondering what else he has down there! lol Enjoy your day!

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  51. suzanneberryOctober 10, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    so lovely! i'm glad your husband saved them as well!

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    1. hmuxoOctober 11, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      thank you so much SUZANNE for stopping by to comment...I really appreciate it. I'm glad he saved them as well.... Enjoy your day!

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  52. Connie ChadwellOctober 11, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    So sweet, Hilda and thanks to your husband for saving these little shoes!

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    1. hmuxoOctober 11, 2014 at 9:23 AM

      Thank you CONNIE for stopping by and taking time out to comment! Looking up at the shelf and seeing these little old shoes brought back many memories! Glad you liked them.

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  53. Carol FlattOctober 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    These little shoes are very endearing, Hilda. I'm glad you painted them as they are with scuffs and all. It makes them all the more real and personal. What a wonderful idea for subject matter!

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    1. hmuxoOctober 13, 2014 at 12:04 PM

      thank you so much CAROL for such a nice comment ...I really appreciate you stopping by. The scuffs says it all..doesn't it? Glad you liked it!

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  54. Barbara PaskOctober 12, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    I love your shoe painting! As you know I have a thing for little shoes , nothing more precious to paint.

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    1. hmuxoOctober 13, 2014 at 12:05 PM

      thank you so much BARBARA! Glad you liked it...I remember so well that you painted the three pairs of shoes....loved them!!!!
      Enjoy your day!

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  55. art by Michael PerchardOctober 13, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Hello Hilda!

    I love so very love your baby shoes painting! So well done! Great emotion and so much love! Fantastic memories and probably so very hard to believe little feet filled them up one time! Take care. I am glad you posted this "oldie but goodie!"
    Michael

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    1. hmuxoOctober 13, 2014 at 12:07 PM

      thank you so much MICHAEL!!! I love these oldie but goodies paintings.. sometimes I dwell too much in the past...there's something about "yesteryear" that I can't get enough of!
      Enjoy this beautiful day!

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  56. claire christinelOctober 17, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Love this one Hilda! I have a sentimental husband too. My sons tiny Nikes are hanging in his workshop. Gotta love those men!

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  57. hmuxoOctober 19, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    thank you CLAIRE for stopping by to see these little shoes!!! Glad your husband is sentimental as well. !
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend...

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  58. JudyMarch 3, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    This is a wonderful painting, Hilda, and I love the story of the little shoes!

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