Ling in Chinese means "Spiritual Being"... I thought this would be a good name for this lovely Lady. I took the reference picture of "Ling" when I was at Hick's Nursery...a Garden Center in Westbury, NY. She had such a kind face and even smiled when she knew I was taking pictures... and yes, I really needed to paint her...lol
beautiful lady and pastel portrait... lovely.
ReplyDeletethank you SO much for your comment...so appreciated!
DeleteI'm mesmerized by hair... its perfect imperfection... Wonderful job! This is beautiful.
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thank you so much Helen! I enjoyed painting her ..She's what I look for when I want to paint a portrait....
DeleteAnother wonderful portrait - you are amazing, Hilda! Her skin has such a translucent quality that can't be easy to capture, but you've done it!
ReplyDeleteYou're so nice Connie! I'm so glad you liked her...Enjoy the rest of the Evening!
DeleteShe is beautiful!Truly special work Hilda!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we're lucky to get the perfect model...and I loved painting her. So much personality...Thank you Celia for stopping by..
DeleteVery beautiful portrait, congrats Hilda !!!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much! I'm glad you stopped by to comment..
DeleteWhat a beautiful lady and a beautiful portrait, Hilda!
ReplyDeletethank you Judy! you're so kind. I enjoyed painting this lady and was happy that she was in the Nursery that day!
DeleteLots of wisdom in this beautiful lady's portrait! Very nice work Hilda!
ReplyDeletethank you Helen. She was the perfect model and left me with so many great reference photos.
DeleteGlad you liked her...
Super Hilda, you captured her stately elegance. And if she likes flowers, well ... As always beautifully adjusted skin tones. Lovely work and so glad you are back!!
ReplyDeletethank you Nelvia. I'm glad you stopped by to comment on her. She was a joy to paint.. Love when we're able to get the perfect reference photo.!
DeleteWonderful portrait, Hilda. Such an expressive face. From her furrowed brow and sad eyes to her expression of being resigned to a now quiet life after years of toil. That's how I see her. Her hair is beautiful and is her crown of glory.
ReplyDeleteYou always leave me such a nice comment, Carol. thank you! She did have such a nice expression!
DeleteYou have amazing control over the medium Hilda. Everything about this work is super!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you AK for taking the time out to comment. I appreciate it so much! I love my pastels...I wish I can work with watercolors like you...such a difficult medium for me..
DeleteCharming piece Hilda. I have an urge to reach out and touch her hair.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol. I loved painting her hair...beautiful greys!
DeleteShe does have a charming face... and you've caught her expression beautifully :0)
ReplyDeletethank you Sandra! I appreciate your lovely comment! Enjoy the rest of the Evening....
DeleteBonjour ma chère amie,
ReplyDeleteJe viens prendre énormément de plaisir à admirer ce dernier portrait ainsi que celui de Lexi.
Je suis complètement émerveillée par ta manière de travailler la chevelure...
Ton travail au pastel est fantastique.
Tu sais capturer leur âme et la restituer dans chacun de tes portraits. franchement bravo !
Gros bisous ♡
thank you for your lovely comment and for Lexi's.. I appreciate it so much! I hope your exhibit went perfectly! :)
DeleteBeautiful!!! You did a wonderful job on her expression, her wrinkled brow and her hair. Love it!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Joan. You just made me so happy with your comment...
DeleteLo has pintado con toda su espiritualidad, como el nombre de esta hermosa dama. Te felicito. Un retrato magnífico. Desde que estuviste convaleciente y no tenías fuerzas para pintar, encuentro que ahora, estás en plenas facultades y pintas mejor que nunca. Con mucha fuerza. Me alegro mucho.
ReplyDeleteUn fuerte abrazo.
Como siempre tu eres muy amable, Josh...Lo agradezco tu comentario!! un abrazo fuerte!
DeleteAh Hilda - you did need to paint her and you did it so well. She is beautiful and has a presence about her that speaks of wisdom. Thank you for sharing. Have a super weekend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Debbie! You're so kind and I appreciate your words...hugs...
DeleteBeautiful portrait Hilda.Such a lovely model:). Her hair, wrinkles on forehead, expressions, her grace and...her scraf you have captured it so amazingly!. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeletethank you Lata for stopping by to comment on Ling! You are SO kind!
DeleteThe smooth skin of Chinese people has been portrayed very well here:) old faces are always a joy to draw and paint aren't they?
ReplyDeleteI LOVE drawing older faces...they have so much to say. She was a joy and hope I can find another perfect reference photo...I look forward to seeing your next piece!
DeleteI could feel her character through those tiny eyes, brilliant!
ReplyDeletethank you Padmaja for stopping by to comment...You're SO nice, my friend! Thinking of you!
DeleteSuperb, Hilda! So realistic, and one definitely can see character and personality in her face! You have such a knack for finding faces with interest and a "story" to tell!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Carol. She did have a beautiful face that any artist would have loved to paint! I'm so happy you liked her. Have a wonderful evening..
DeleteLovely portrait my friend. She has got a kind face. All the best Hilda.
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thank you Vic for such a nice comment. When I saw her face... I took my camera out! haha...She had "that" perfect face.
DeleteYou keep getting better and better. I can't get over how far you've come with facial tomes! Brilliant portraiture, both young and old.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice comment Linda! You just made my day, my friend!!
DeleteI hope you're feeling stronger every day....
Lovely! You really captured her spirit!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Theresa!!!! Glad you stopped by!!!!
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I love how you captures her features and the scarf, too! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda!!!!! You're SO kind!!! 💕
DeleteHello Hilda!:)Thank you for your nice comments about Mel,:) she is our little princess, and has an adorable nature.
ReplyDeleteWhen a stranger smiles at you, you know instinctively that they too have a giving and kind nature. That is what I see in your painting. She looks so beautiful and serene. It's lovely Hilda.x
You're so kind Sonjia! Glad you stopped by to comment!!!! I appreciate it!!! 💕
DeleteThere is a massive hole in blogland without you and your painting, Hilda!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much John for your very kind words!!!
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