Monday, November 17, 2014

Lucas

This is Lucas..... almost 4 years old and already has such an amazing personality!  I recently had an exhibit in Lynbrook Library and he was with his Grandma.   He looked like a little man admiring all the paintings on the wall.  With Grandma's permission, I took his photo.  Lately I enjoy painting children.   They have such an innocence about them that I love to capture in a  painting.

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  1. soooo beautiful, vibrant and full of life!

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

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  2. Hilda, this is SUPERB!!!!! What an expression you have captured! Words fail me - you're GOOD! :)
    Kathryn XX

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    1. thank you KATHRYN for stopping by to comment. I'm SO glad you like him!!!

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  3. Una maravilla Hilda,
    enhorabuena.

    Que gran retrato. Enhorabuena de nuevo.

    un saludo

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    1. Muchisimas gracias JOSE... lo agradezco tu visita y tu comentario!!! un saludo...

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  4. You've caught far more than his image, Hilda

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    1. thank you JOHN...you're so kind...and I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  5. Complimenti per i tuoi meravigliosi ritraltti ,e ti ringrazio perla tua gentile visita nel mio blog ... Cari cari saluti ....

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    1. thank you BIANCA for stopping by to comment...I appreciate it very much!!

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  6. awww what a sweetie! You have captured his personality! What a great age! Love your painting!

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    1. thank you CATHY for your comment. He is a very sweet little boy and glad you liked this painting!!!

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  7. Hilda, this is masterful - you have captured this little fellow's personality in your painting - beautifully done!

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    1. thank you CONNIE... I appreciate your VERY generous comment!!

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  8. He is such a handsome little guy! And I agree with the others, Hilda. You captured him so beautifully!

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    1. thank you so much DARLA... I really enjoyed painting this little guy! He was all smiles...

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  9. Hilda, he is darling. How very special. Again the skin tones stand out. You transition from one tone to others so smoothly. You captured an adoring, loving expression!

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    1. You're so kind CAROL... I'm so glad you liked Lucas....thank you for stopping by! Your last painting was amazing!

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    1. thank you so much ALINE for stopping by to comment and glad you liked him... Have a nice Evening...

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    1. thank you so much CAROLINE for stopping by to comment...I appreciate it!!!

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  12. This is stunning, the skin color is so perfect and glowing...and that cute expression , love it !

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    1. thank you JANE ...you just made my day with your comment.. I appreciate you stopping by!

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  13. Beautiful expressin caught beautifully Hilda. --yes, Carol Flatt is right. Your transitions are excellent.

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    1. thank you so much LINDA! He was such a handsome little guy and it was such a pleasure to paint him!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening..

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  14. This is so sweet Hilda! I guess I could enroll for a course with you, I would learn a lot. Really a beautiful job! :)

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    1. Such a nice compliment, HELEN... I appreciate you stopping by. I'm glad you liked the portrait.

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    1. thank you CAROL!! I'm so glad you liked him!! Have a nice Evening..

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  16. Is this really pastel !!! Absolutely not a grain of color off place. Fabulous.

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    1. thank you AK!! You just made my day with your comment! I feel the same way when I visit your work!

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  17. Love, love him! It is amazing to see such an young child already developing his personality, the tilt of his head says a lot!

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    1. thank you PADMAJA for stopping by to comment. He IS such a sweet boy and luckily I was able to capture his expression with the photo. Enjoy the rest of the Evening.

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  18. Du grand art, chère Hilda.
    Félicitations pour ce merveilleux portrait.
    Passe une bonne semaine :)

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    1. thank you so much OLIVIER for such a nice comment...I'm glad you liked him... hugs....

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  19. que encantadora mirada de complicidad. Maravilloso
    felicidades Hilda

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    1. Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado este retrato AURORA... lo agradezco tu visita.
      un abrazo..

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  20. Look at the glint in his eyes!! He is adorable!

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    1. thank you SO much SHERRY for stopping by and for such a nice comment... I appreciate it.
      Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  21. This is so sweet! Makes me smile just looking at it :0)

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    1. thank you so much SANDRA... I'm so glad you liked this portrait...I'm waiting patiently for your next piece!!

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  22. Heel knap gedaan ik vind het heel moeilijk om precies dat te vangen wat de juiste manier is ik ben zelf ook bezig met een portret van mijn overleden neef maar dat is knap lastigmaar jij hebt het heel goed gedaan lieve groetjes Daniëlle

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    1. thank you DANIELLE for stopping by....Take your time with your portrait..its going to be beautiful ...I look forward to seeing it! Have a wonderful Evening..

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  23. Estupendo Hilda, el color de la piel es muy natural. Un besito

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    1. Muchisimas gracias, OLGA por tu visita y tu comentario muy amable.. lo agradezco!
      un abrazo fuerte...

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  24. Such a sweet image, Hilda. His personality just shines through. Love, love!

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    1. You're so nice, CAROL! I appreciate your very generous comment!!

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  25. My Hilda - what a wonderful portrait. He just sparkles with mischief and joy. Your portrayal of him shows how much you love him - just fabulous friend. Thank you for sharing. Hope you are having a wonderful day.

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    1. thank you DEBBIE...you're so kind. He does look a bit mischievous doesn't he? lol I'm so glad you liked him...Enjoy your Evening..

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  26. Great photo and aren't you glad to take advantage of the moment. He just looks full of life, bursting at the seams. As always love your complexions. Hear and shirt work really good too. Sigh, can I be you when I grow up?

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    1. You're so funny, NELVIA! thank you so much for your visit...I look forward to your finished painting.. Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  27. Great pastel of Lucas! He is so cute. Your skin tones are always so great. Too bad I didn't know you were having a show. I would have stopped in.

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    1. thank you so much for stopping by JOAN!!
      I'm glad you liked Lucas.. I didn't tell you about the show since I know it's not that close to you...but next time I will share since I want to finally meet you!!!

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  28. Great portrait with true expression of Lucas! You have the gift of portraying people in the soul.
    Lucas is four years old, the same age as my granddaughter Beatrice.
    What a wonderful age, the personality of children shines thoughts and words that come from their hearts and their minds, leaving us adults surprised ... so much depth in a life of a few years.

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    1. thank you so much RITA for such a nice comment. It is such a nice age and they grow up too fast! You want to stop the clock so we can enjoy them just a little bit longer.!
      I can't believe Beatrice is already 4 !!!

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  29. Una obra maravillosa y llena de encanto con esa carita de picardia. Felicitaciones Hilda y un abrazo!

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    1. Muchisimas gracias por un comentario muy generoso, MERCEDES!!! Lo agradezco tu visita!
      un abrazo !

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  30. This is wonderful!!! I can see the personality in his eyes. Lovely portrait! :)

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  31. thank you so much LINDA for stopping by to comment on Lucas. I appreciate it !! Enjoy the rest of the Evening.!

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  32. Amazing. Do you know what part has me absolutely over the moon. His white tShirt. It is totally amazing.
    Do you recognize how special that area is?

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  33. thank you so much JULIE!! My friend noticed and remarked on the top of the white undershirt... she loved it as well. I'm so glad you liked this painting. I value your comments. Enjoy this glorious day!!

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  34. Hello Hilda! I can just see this little guy browsing at art high above him on the wall. What a precious picture in my mind and wow, this painting is stunning. There is a soft glow you have painted in the whole piece. Perhaps it tells of the warmth you feel for these sweet children you are painting. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

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    1. thank you for such a nice comment, LISA. I appreciate you stopping by... I really do love children and love to paint them....glad you liked him..

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  35. Que dulce y delicado, me gusta mucho. Un abrazo

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    1. Tu eres muy amable, TINA!!! Lo agradezco tu comentario...
      un abraza!!!

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  36. ¡Que preciosidad y que limpieza, Hilda! Como a Tina, también a mi me gusta mucho.

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    1. Muchisimas gracias, ANTONIO por tu visita y tu comentario....lo agradezco..
      un saludo...

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  37. Children have such lovey peachy skin which you have captured here, plus that expression!

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    1. Thank you so much DIANA for stopping by to comment on Lucas...children do have such beautiful skin ....Love painting them.! I'm glad you liked him!

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  38. Hilda my friend, this portrait if Lucas is fantastic, as of Skye as well. They are unbelievably brilliant. So perfect that they look like they are photos but you can just see that they are paintings. All the best Hilda.
    Vic.

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    1. thank you VIC! You just made my day with your comment! I'm so glad you stopped by !!
      Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  39. Really beautiful portrait, Hilda!

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    1. Thank you SO much JUDY! You're very kind!
      I'm glad you stopped by to comment. !!

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  40. I so agree with Vic, your work is truly brilliant. Painting children is so very difficult, but you have a talent for capturing their innocents and youthfulness. Well done my friend.
    All the best to you and your family,
    Joan

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    1. Thank you JOAN for stopping by! I appreciate your VERY generous comment on Lucas. I enjoyed painting this little boy! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!!!

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  41. Beautiful portraits! They are all so enjoyable and well painted

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    1. Thank you so much RON for your visit! I appreciate you stopping by to comment!!

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  42. A fantastic portrait, very soft and sweet!

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    1. Thank you for such a kind comment, ARTI.
      I value your words...!!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  43. And you have captured that innocence (and more) in such a sweet and tender way. I see a little boy with so much potential for the man he will become. Glorious work, Hilda! And congratulations on your exhibit - how I would have loved to see it!

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    1. thank you so much SUSAN for such a nice comment. The exhibit was wonderful and I as well, wish you could have come.!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  44. What an elf! You've really caught a lively and sweet personality here- Congrats on another gem!

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    1. thank you so much MARY for your visit and for your very generous comment.!!! I appreciate it.!

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  45. Wow, so beautiful..the eyes are magical and shining from within! you are o very talented my friend, you astound me each time I visit your works! What a sweet soul!Gorgeous fleshtones and colors!
    Wishing you a fantastic day!
    Victoria

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    1. You're so kind VICTORIA! I'm so glad you liked this little guy! He was such a pleasure to paint. !!!

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  46. Bonjour chère amie,

    Tu es extraordinaire ! Tu as le don de restituer la douceur, la délicatesse et cette innocence qu'ont les enfants.
    Ce dernier pastel est fabuleux. Tu es une sorte de fée et tes oeuvres nous enchantent.
    Le regard de cet enfant est d'une sublime limpidité.
    Bravo !
    Gros bisous ☼

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    1. You're so nice MARTINE and you just made my day with your comment!!! Thank you !!!
      Enjoy the rest of the weekend....hugs!!!

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  47. You did capture that youthful quality! I think that is a real challenge. Many artists (myself included) have painted children who look 35 years old! lol! You absolutely know how to get that delicate look. Beautifully done!

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  48. Nice job, dear Hilda. Keep up the good work!

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    1. thank you so much DIANA for stopping by to comment! I value your words...!!!

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  49. thank you so much CELESTE...you just made me laugh...but I still struggle to get the youthful look in a child....I feel that I'm getting better but I still need to practice. I'm glad you like Lucas.....enjoy the rest of the weekend...

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  50. Hola Hilda, sin duda si Lucas miraba tan atentamente es porque le gustaban tus pinturas.
    A mi también, aunque yo soy algo más mayor.
    Un casto abrazo al estilo USA.

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  51. Muchisimas gracias JULIAN por un comentario muy amable...lo agradezco!! un abrazo!!!

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  52. Innocence, yes, in that children always wear their hearts on their sleeve. But... this little guy has a mischievous little twinkle in his eyes... You captured such a great expression. Congratulations!

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    1. thank you so much KATHERINE for stopping by and for your lovely comment!! I appreciate it! He's a very sweet boy and you're right..
      he does have that twinkle in his eyes..lol

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  53. What a cutie! You can see his personality in this.

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    1. I'm so glad you liked this portrait, BARBARA!
      I enjoyed painting this little boy!!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  54. His smile is contagious!You brought out the best qualities of this adorable little boy but then again you always do! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Hilda!

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  55. thank you so much CELIA for stopping by to comment on Lucas...I really appreciate your very kind words.
    Enjoy your Thanksgiving!!

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  56. Hello Hilda!
    Love! Love! Love "Lucas!"
    Also love having you for an art buddy!
    Your portraits are outstanding!
    I love your work and I so love the stories behind each painting! You certainly captured our little friend's wonderful personality! I love the way you expertly use the medium! Bravo buddy! Great skill and great art! Have the best holiday season!
    Michael

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  57. Your comments always make me smile, MICHAEL!!!
    thank you so much for stopping by ..I appreciate your kind words!!! Have a wonderful day tomorrow!!!

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  58. Cara Hilda, come si fa a non rimanere incantati davanti alle tue opere. I tuoi ritratti, non importa se di bambini o vecchi, di uomini o donne, o quant'altro......sono sempre una gioia per gli occhi e arrivano sempre al cuore. Un abbraccio.

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  59. You are always so nice, TITO. Thank you so much for stopping by to comment on Lucas. You just made my day!! hugs.....

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  60. You have an amazing gift for painting portraits! What a beautiful piece!!

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  61. thank you so much CHRIS for stopping by to comment. I appreciate your kind words... it was such a pleasure visiting your beautiful work and I look forward to more. Enjoy the rest of the weekend....

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  62. You are so talented Hilda! This is such a charming painting - you have captured the most wonderful expression and also a gorgeous glow to Lucas' face.

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    1. Thank you so much JERRY for stopping by to comment. You're very kind. I'm glad you liked Lucas' portrait....Enjoy the rest of the day!!

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  63. Beautiful work, Hilda! You did a wonderful job of capturing his personality. Love the glow of the light on his face!

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    1. thank you so much CAROL.. I'm glad you stopped by to comment. I really enjoyed painting Lucas...he was such a perfect subject. Enjoy the rest of the Evening!

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  64. I've been right through the comments, Hilda, and can't find one from me!! I can remember writing one to say how much I loved this darling painting. I think that (in my old age) I keep hitting the Sign Out button and not the Publish one

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    1. Hi John...I'm so glad you stopped by to comment on the little guy! I sometimes have problems with commenting as well...I think it's google !!! Have a wonderful Evening.

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  65. Awe, I've been away from viewing posts...see I have missed two of your beautiful pastels. I found a great set of pastels on the clearance rack and purchased them while thinking of you. Haven't tried them yet...wish you were near. I would like to hear your process sometime. Paper you prefer, tinted? how you begin, etc...free lessons on line :0)

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    1. So nice to hear from you TRUDY! I hope you and your family are well.. I as well wish we lived closer... I will e-mail you with all the info..
      Enjoy the rest of the Evening !!

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  66. What wonderful attitude and personality you paint into your portraits! I love your children's first shoes too! Wish I had thought to save my boys.

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  67. Thank you so much CAROL for your very gracious comment. I'm so glad you like Lucas..and thank you for your words on my girls first shoes..I was so happy that my husband saved them. They sit on my shelf now where they belong...

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  68. thank you so much for your visited and comment!!!
    I appreciate it!! Enjoy your day!

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  69. You capture so much in your portraits! This one is stunning!

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  70. Thank you so much LORRAINE. You just made my day...I appreciate your visit... I hope you have a wonderful day!

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  71. WOW , your portraits are really really great. Love them. Thanks for your visits at my blog!

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  72. Thank you so much MARJA for your visit.. I appreciate it.....Enjoy the rest of the Evening!

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  73. Querida Hilda,
    Has reflejado muy bien la inocencia en su cara. Sus ojos irradian luz y ternura. Felicidades por tu buen trabajo!!

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  74. Tu eres muy amable, EVA. Lo agradezco tu comentario!!! Un abrazo!

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  75. Hilda, love the "look" you captured! You do so well with painting children and keeping their child-like features.

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  76. Thank you so much PAT for such a nice comment.. I always had a problem capturing the child like features but I kept working on it...glad you like him! Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

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  77. Ciao Hilda,
    i ritratti devono "catturare" , almeno un po', l'anima e quelli dei bambini sono sicuramente più difficili... ma quando ci si riesce emerge sempre qualcosa di commovente...come nei tuoi ritratti di bimbi.
    Devo dire anche che il quadro dei cani mi è piaciuto moltissimo!!!
    Ciao, a presto, Floriana

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  78. thank you FLORIANA for stopping by to comment.. I really appreciate it. Lately I enjoy painting young children. I love the challenge of painting them.... and I'm so glad you liked the painting of the dogs... enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  79. Bonjour ma chère amie,


    Je te souhaite de très joyeuses fêtes à toi et à tous ceux que tu aimes...
    Avec plein de gros bisous ❄︎ ♡ ❄︎ ☃ ❄︎ ♡ ❄︎ un petit coucou !

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  80. Thank you MARTINE for stopping by....Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New year!!!!!

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  81. Muchisimas gracias, OLGA!!! Felices Fiestas para ti y tu familia!!!!
    un abrazo

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  82. He's wonderful! Lovely expression and I like how you handled the shirt.
    Happy Painting!

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  83. Thank you NORA for such a nice comment. I really enjoyed painting hiim. Have a wonderful evening....

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  84. He is quite the little man! You are so good at capturing skin tones! I hope your exhibit went well, would love to see some photos of your paintings all on the walls!

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  85. Thank you so much THERESA for such a nice comment.
    The exhibit was wonderful... I only displayed two of my paintings but we had a lot of people visiting. Enjoy your day...

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