When I was in Manhattan in front of the Whitney Museum, I saw a street vendor with an incredible amount of hats for sale! I thought it would be interesting to paint...As I got into it I realized it wasn't an easy piece ...however, I really enjoyed painting this. Every hat seemed to have a different color and just the right amount of light hitting them. Again, a little different?
Love your shading on the tops and brims. Good lights and darks too. Different is fun too!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joan! Different was definitely fun! I'm glad you liked this painting.
DeleteWow! What a great subject hats are. This is a stunner for sure.
ReplyDeleteI know it could not have been easy...all those ellipses with brims! The light is wonderful.
thank you Julie for such a nice comment. When I was in the City and saw all those hats!!! What a nice change.!!
DeleteLovely composition painting. Very well done, Hilda !!!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for your lovely comment... I appreciate it!
DeleteWow, what a great painting! I have a reference photo of hats in my archives as well, for painting one day. I love the subject!
ReplyDeleteI hope to see your painting of hats!! I can only imagine how beautiful it will be!!
DeleteOM goodness, I just realized your photo is of your painting. Wonderful job on this not easy painting to do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice comment Carol! I appreciate it so much! Enjoy your day!
DeleteWow, you did such an amazing job with this! I can see how challenging it must have been.
ReplyDeletethank you Stephanie for stopping by and for such a generous comment! I appreciate it!
DeleteA "community" of hats makes a stunning composition, Hilda! Each hat is painted so well, but as a whole these hats make a wonderful design with the brims and hat bands! Kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteAwww! thank you so much Carol. I appreciate you stopping by to comment!!
DeleteI think someone is feeling much better and we are so glad. What a terrific subject. Isn't it odd how some of the more simple subjects are actually the most difficult. Love all the overlaps and the colors and values in this piece. You handled it so well. Nice work Hilda.
ReplyDeletethank you so much Nelvia. I'm feeling so much better and will be painting another piece soon! I'm glad you liked this one...
DeleteI am glad you thought of painting the hats! Beautiful and so different! Always a pleasure to check out your wonderful art blog Hilda!
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This is an awesome painting, Hilda! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Linda! I appreciate you stopping by to comment!!
DeleteHi Hilda...beautiful and brilliant..what a stunning piece! I love hats..and would love to try those all on! such fun! Gorgeous art as always..so lovely to visit your world again!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a magical and creative day!
Victoria
Bonjour chère amie,
ReplyDeleteTu as eu une riche idée que de peindre l'ensemble de ces beaux chapeaux !... Je ne sais pas si c'est le fait que lorsqu'on aperçoit un chapeau, la tête du personnage est masquée ?... Cela apporte une forme de vie à cette peinture, comme si de nombreux personnages se trouvaient camouflés sous les chapeaux. J'aime beaucoup ! J'aime beaucoup toutes ces couleurs qui jouent ensemble.
Je te félicite et pour ton choix et pour ton travail merveilleux.
gros bisous
Thank you SO much Martine for your lovely comment!! I appreciate it !! Enjoy your day!
DeleteI love this! You really got the 3-d feel of each hat!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam! I was trying to get that feel by adding the lights and darks...I appreciate your comment!
DeleteZo knap gedaan ja dat valt niet mee maar een groot succes lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeletethank you SO much Danielle for such a nice comment...I'm glad you liked the hats.....
DeleteA real challenge, I'm sure! Very well done Hilda! Hope you found one that fits...:) Have a lovely weekend, Hugs.
ReplyDeletethank you Helen for your lovely comment! I wish I looked good with a hat on...SO many choices..lol
DeleteLove these hats!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Aline! A comment from a Master just made my day!!
DeleteTe ha quedado fantástico, me encanta, muy origina. Besitosss.
ReplyDeleteMuchisimas gracias Carmen por un comentario muy amable! Lo agradezco!! Un abrazo
DeleteWhat an interesting and unique subject - I always find it fascinating to discover what inspires other artists. Hats off to you, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice comment Susan. I appreciate it so much. We always try to find that perfect reference shot! I thought this one was definitely different.
DeleteHilda, me parece interesante y muy original! Me gusta ver pinturas que no sean las tradicionales!
ReplyDeleteMuy buena pintura al pastel!! Te felicito!
Un abrazo.
Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado este retrato Josh. Lo agradezco tu comentario muy amable!! un abrazo
Deleteomg' Hilda, I thought this was a photo. You are an amazing artist my friend. I almost missed this beauty. Great work Hilda.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO glad you liked this Joan!
DeleteI value your comment! It was the perfect reference photo I took in the City!
I can imagine the challenge, you pulled it off beautifully. I love the repetition of the hats, creates a wonderful composition. You are so versatile Hilda!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Celia! You just made my day with your comment!!!
DeleteOh, this is a great piece, Hilda! Very unique, very interesting, and very well done!!
ReplyDeleteI love this pastel with hats...nice relationship with head that wear hat...Hat ever suggest something to my heart,BRAVO,Hilda!!!
ReplyDeletethank you Rita for stopping by to comment! You are SO kind!!
DeleteEnjoy the rest of the Evening..
Un cuadro muy original, Hilda. Me gusta la composición. Saludos.
ReplyDeleteMuchisimas gracias Antonio por un comentario muy amable.. Lo agradezco.. un saludo
DeleteWhat a nifty subject to paint! And a great composition. I love it! :0)
ReplyDeletethank you SO much Sandra... I appreciate your comment.. Enjoy the rest of the evening...I look forward to your finished painting...
DeleteDear Hilda I like different. What an amazing piece. Love the red one you tucked in behind- just super. Hope you are having a blessed day."
ReplyDeleteDear Hilda I like different. What an amazing piece. Love the red one you tucked in behind- just super. Hope you are having a blessed day."
ReplyDeleteDear Hilda nothing better than a sour cherry pie. Actually even though mine is sweet the cherries are on the sour side. Thanks for taking time to visit. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDear Hilda nothing better than a sour cherry pie. Actually even though mine is sweet the cherries are on the sour side. Thanks for taking time to visit. Hugs!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for stopping by Debbie...I appreciate it. I can't imagine eating a sour cherry pie...but I'll try it. lol Enjoy the rest of the evening... hugs
DeleteBrilliant piece, Hilda. At first glance I thought it was the reference picture!You captured the natural light beautifully,and the details are awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice comment Arti.. I appreciate it! Its so nice to have you back again and look forward to your next painting!
DeleteHola Hilda: Como siempre una pintura impecable, ya muy característica, esta muy original por la temática y el colorido. Bravo Hilda!!
ReplyDeleteTu eres muy amable...lo agradezco tu comentario Mercedes. un abrazo fuerte
DeleteI love all the different colors! This looks like fun but challenging subject to paint! Great joy, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed painting all the different colors as well Carol.
DeleteChange is good! So glad you stopped to comment!!
Very different, but fun and you handled to subject well. I love your portraits, but it is great seeing the other subject matter you have been attacking recently.
ReplyDeletethank you so much Carol. I do love portraits but painting this was wonderful for a change! Glad you stopped by to comment...
DeleteI love the colors and the repetition of shapes ~ wonderful painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Meera for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment! I appreciate it!!
DeleteWhat a great subject and so many good shapes and colors!
ReplyDeletethank you Nancy for stopping by and for such a nice comment..
DeleteI thought it was the perfect reference shot with all the different colors....
Such a fun, unique and masterful piece! Wonderful Hilda!
ReplyDeletethank you Carol... you're so nice and I appreciate your comment.
DeleteHello Hilda!:) Just hats could have been boring, but you have turned this subject into a true work of art. I can imagine you having fun painting this very different kind of theme. It's a wonderful composition Hilda, and I love the colour combinations. A well met challenge, and a splendid painting. Well done!:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment! I enjoyed painting all those colors in the hats...so much fun!!
DeleteYou must have had fun painting this one and probably realized half way through what a challenge you had set yourself! Well done to you for tackling such a complex subject, beautifully painted.
ReplyDeleteI did have fun painting this Diana and I value your comment so much! I'm glad you liked this...enjoy this beautiful day !!!
ReplyDeleteHi Hilda! Has been a long time , but very happy to find your posting.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Susan!!! It has been way too long since you've posted...I need to visit you soon! Hope you're well...
DeleteHi my friend.
ReplyDeleteI have just
noticed this painting of your Hats, it`s Fantastic. only you could paint something like that. And your Rooster is also fantastic, Well done Hilda. All the best my friend.
Vic.
Thank you SO much Vic for stopping by to comment!!! I'm so glad you liked this painting!!! And my rooster! I need to paint another one like him...
DeleteWow Hilda! I would never have the nerve, but you carried it off without a hitch! Beautifully done - another winner!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww! Thank you so much Connie! You just made my day!
DeleteI love this painting Hilda! The subject is so unique and fun and it's beautifully painted! I would imagine that all the hats started to be abstract shapes, which is probably why it turned out well. Congratualtions!
ReplyDeleteI love this painting Hilda! The subject is so unique and fun and it's beautifully painted! I would imagine that all the hats started to be abstract shapes, which is probably why it turned out well. Congratualtions!
ReplyDeleteI really like this. Makes me smile! Well done.
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