I'm reposting this portrait of my dear Aunt Esperanza that I did a few years back..... Last year she told everyone she would be celebrating her 107th birthday SO let the party begin.!!
Happy, Happy Birthday to an amazing "Lady"! Love you!!
Hilda, what a lovely, kind-looking lady! It's an amazing portrait! She looks so life-like. Her face has wisdom and love, and her hair shines where the curl rolls back. So very real! You are a master artist!
Thank you so much Carol for your comment on my Aunt. She really is such a lovely lady who is SO full of life. I must admit.. she has better hair than I do..lol
I am happy to see your beautiful aunt again Hilda. What a lovely work of art to live on through the generations to come. Hard to imagine 107. Please take a photo of the celebration and share with us all. It would be so special.
thank you Julie! I hope to have new photos of her soon. It's hard to believe she reached 107 !! she does have good days and bad days...but looks forward to 108 !!
Qué buen aspecto tiene, en esta pintura al pastel. Pintas muy bien en esta especialidad. Eres una gran retratista. Supongo, tras juzgar anteriores retratos tuyos, que debe ser muy hermosa, tal y como la vemos en el retrato. Felicidades a ti por tu pintura y felicidades a ella en su 108 aniversario. Un fuerte abrazo y felices Navidades y un año 2017 maravilloso!
Wow Hilda amazing. What this wonderful woman has known and seen in hundred and seven years. She looks like she would be so wise. Beautiful portrait friend. Hope your Christmas is the merriest. Looking forward to visiting you in the coming year. May it be a blessed one. Xo xo!
thank you Debbie! We are always asking her questions about family ..especially her sister (my Mom) She still has a wonderful memory so we take advantage! lol Happy New Year!
I remember her well your beautiful aunt! You are great at capturing the human spirit, she looks like an amazing person! I wish you and yours a very happy Christmas season!!
Amazing lady yes! Amazing artist yes! Not only do you render the subject so very well you also capture his or her soul! Love your work Hilda! Happy Holidays! Michael
Oh what a life and what she has seen over the years, just think of all the changes. Looks like you are in for a long and happy life full of painting!!! Hope you are enjoying the holiday with family and friends and think you have had and will some snow for a white Christmas. So enjoy you and your work! Merry Christmas Hilda.
thank you so much Nelvia for your comment.! She had a wonderful life and still going strong! they love her in the nursing home! I just wish I lived a bit closer to her so I can visit more often! Happy Holidays!!!
Oh my gosh!! Happy (belated) Birthday, Aunt Esperanza! And what a beautiful portrait! Well done, Hilda. Looking forward to seeing more work from your lovely hands in 2017. Happy New Year!
C'est toujours un plaisir que d'admirer ce merveilleux portrait ! Que cette année soit à la hauteur de tes espérances. Pleine de petits et grands bonheurs à savourer chaque jour de l’année.
My name is Hilda Muxo Klinger. My passion for art came early.I have always said that I was born with a pencil in one hand and a box of crayons in the other.I am a Bronx born New Yorker who can remember sitting at the kitchen table copying faces that appeared in the newspapers and magazines as a girl.
I am married 53 years and have two daughters and five amazing grandchildren.While I worked and raised my family in East Rockaway, I used art as a form of relaxation, painting here and there. I dabbled with several artistic mediums through the years—everything from pencil to charcoal to oil and it was only after I joined The Parish Social Ministry Art Club in East Rockaway in 2006 that I realized my true passion of pastels.
I studied under Dan Slapo and I don't think I've ever enjoyed a class more than I did with him. He taught me many different techniques in painting a portrait. Working with a live model was so different for me and I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to work with this Master of Pastels...He encouraged me to join the Pastel Society and I am now an Associate Member . I am thrilled to say that I have displayed my paintings in Rockville Center Village Art Club and have received several ribbons for my work. Thank you for visiting my blog. I will continue to add my painting in the future and hope you enjoy them as I have enjoyed painting them.
Hilda, what a lovely, kind-looking lady! It's an amazing portrait! She looks so life-like. Her face has wisdom and love, and her hair shines where the curl rolls back. So very real! You are a master artist!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol for your comment on my Aunt. She really is such a lovely lady who is SO full of life. I must admit.. she has better hair than I do..lol
DeleteHappy Birthday to your aunt , you do such amazing portraits.
ReplyDeletethank you SO much! I appreciate you stopping by to comment!!
DeleteWhat a beautiful portrait and an incredible young lady! Happy birthday! So well done! 🤗🎉
ReplyDeletethank you Helen! You're so kind..I appreciate your comment.
DeleteA lovely looking lady and a lovely portrait.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas and Peaceful New Year, Hilda. Stay warm!
thank you so much John. I'm glad you stopped by to comment on my Aunt.
DeleteCongratulations from me too, she looks like a very sweet lady, great portrait.
ReplyDeletethank you Jane.. she's SO sweet and always looks for company.. she doesn't like to be alone!!
DeleteBonjour chère amie,
ReplyDeleteTa tante est si belle ! Quel bel hommage...
Mille bisous ❄︎ ❄︎ ❄︎
thank you Martine! I'm glad you stopped by to comment. I appreciate it so much.
DeleteHello Hilda!:) What an amazing age to reach and your aunt looks years younger. Your portrait of her is lovely Hilda.
ReplyDeleteI came over to wish you a very Happy Christmas, and a New Year full of good health and Happiness. Take care!:)
thank you Sonjia for your nice comment. Happy Holidays!!!
DeleteI am happy to see your beautiful aunt again Hilda. What a lovely work of art to live on through the generations to come.
ReplyDeleteHard to imagine 107. Please take a photo of the celebration and share with us all. It would be so special.
thank you Julie! I hope to have new photos of her soon. It's hard to believe she reached 107 !! she does have good days and bad days...but looks forward to 108 !!
DeleteI remember this beautiful portrait of your aunt, Hilda. Happy birthday to a wonderful lady!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Judy... I was going to paint a more recent portrait of her but I thought this one is better since she IS getting older..lol
DeleteGrandísimo retrato, Hilda. lleno de vida.. me encanta.
ReplyDeleteFelices fiestas.
Un abrazo
muchisimas gracias Olga por tu comentario.. lo agradezco tu visita... un abrazo..
DeleteSuch a beautiful portrait - I can see kindness and wisdom in her face. You are so very talented, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your very kind comment Susan! It is SO nice to see you posting again. I'm glad you stopped by!
DeleteVery wonderful portrait !!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year 2017 !!!
thank you SO much! I appreciate your comment.
DeleteQué buen aspecto tiene, en esta pintura al pastel. Pintas muy bien en esta especialidad. Eres una gran retratista.
ReplyDeleteSupongo, tras juzgar anteriores retratos tuyos, que debe ser muy hermosa, tal y como la vemos en el retrato. Felicidades a ti por tu pintura y felicidades a ella en su 108 aniversario.
Un fuerte abrazo y felices Navidades y un año 2017 maravilloso!
Tu eres muy generoso con tu comentario Josh. Lo agradezco tu visita! Feliz ano nuevo para ti y tu familia! un abrazo fuerte
DeleteWow Hilda amazing. What this wonderful woman has known and seen in hundred and seven years. She looks like she would be so wise. Beautiful portrait friend. Hope your Christmas is the merriest. Looking forward to visiting you in the coming year. May it be a blessed one. Xo xo!
ReplyDeletethank you Debbie! We are always asking her questions about family ..especially her sister (my Mom) She still has a wonderful memory so we take advantage! lol Happy New Year!
DeleteI remember her well your beautiful aunt! You are great at capturing the human spirit, she looks like an amazing person! I wish you and yours a very happy Christmas season!!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Celia. I appreciate your generous words and wish you a very Happy New Year!!
DeleteI can just imagine all the stories she can tell and the wisdom that goes with them. This is a beautiful portrait!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joan! We cherish every word she tells us because her memory is better than ours..lol Happy and Healthy New Year!!
DeleteAmazing lady yes! Amazing artist yes! Not only do you render the subject so very well you also capture his or her soul! Love your work Hilda! Happy Holidays! Michael
ReplyDeleteYou're SO kind Michael! I appreciate your kind words ...
DeleteHappy Holidays to you and your family.
Very nice portrait Hilda! I'm sure she loves it. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Stephanie. I hope you're well. Happy Holidays!!!
DeleteWhat a beautiful portrait and lady. Good genes! Merry Christmas and thanks for your support all year long. Hope 2017 brings you wonderful things!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Carol! Happy New Year to you and your family. I look forward to seeing your beautiful work in 2017!!!
DeleteSuch a beautiful portrait of your aunt - you are so gifted. Merry Christmas, Hilda, and may the year ahead be a joyful one for you!
ReplyDeletethank you Connie for stopping by to comment. I wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year! and look forward to seeing your new works....
DeletePrecioso retrato. Felices fiestas amiga. Besos.
ReplyDeleteMuchisimas gracias Carmen. Lo agradezco tu comentario y visita! Felices fiestas para ti y tu familia...
DeleteOh what a life and what she has seen over the years, just think of all the changes. Looks like you are in for a long and happy life full of painting!!! Hope you are enjoying the holiday with family and friends and think you have had and will some snow for a white Christmas. So enjoy you and your work! Merry Christmas Hilda.
ReplyDeletethank you so much Nelvia for your comment.! She had a wonderful life and still going strong! they love her in the nursing home! I just wish I lived a bit closer to her so I can visit more often! Happy Holidays!!!
DeleteWhat a lovely pastel work as always! Keep up wonderful work, Hilda. Best wishes, Sadami
ReplyDeletethank you so much Sadami for stopping by to visit. You're so kind. Happy Holidays!!!
DeleteLovely portrait my friend. So lifelike. You are a briilliant artist Hilda. All the best .
ReplyDeleteVic.
Thank you so much Vic! You are SO kind. I appreciate you stopping by to comment!!!
DeleteHilda, this is very nicely done! Your aunt is beautiful! Please wish her a happy birthday for me!
ReplyDeleteThank you Candy!!! I will definitely give my aunt your birthday wishes!!!! So glad you stopped by!
Deletelovely portrait...happy birthday to the graceful lady
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ash! Happy Holidays!
DeleteOh my gosh!! Happy (belated) Birthday, Aunt Esperanza! And what a beautiful portrait! Well done, Hilda. Looking forward to seeing more work from your lovely hands in 2017. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Chris! You're so kind... Happy New Year to you and your family!!!
DeleteWow.... 107.... this is great.
ReplyDeleteYes let the part begin.
Happy New Year to you.
On her way to 108 Haddock! I can't even imagine! She's talking about on line dating!!lol
DeleteHappy New Year dear Hilda. Lovely lady portrait,masterpiece!Best wishes for all your lovely family...health,peace and joy!!! Hughs and kisses, Rita
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your beautiful family as well Rita! I'm so glad you stopped by!!
DeleteWhat a beautiful lady, Hilda!!! I love your art. Thank you so much for sharing, and Happy New Year to you. :)
ReplyDeletethank you Linda for stopping by to comment..you are so kind. Happy and Healthy New Year too you and your family.
DeleteUn felice 2017 per te.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Giancarlo!!! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteA beautiful painting and a remarkable story! 107...good for her!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol. She's an amazing lady!!. Loves every moment of her life!
ReplyDeleteBonjour chère amie,
ReplyDeleteC'est toujours un plaisir que d'admirer ce merveilleux portrait !
Que cette année soit à la hauteur de tes espérances. Pleine de petits et grands bonheurs à savourer chaque jour de l’année.
Toute mon amitié.
Thank you SO much Martine for your visit and for your very generous comment!!! Hugs!
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