Thursday, January 19, 2017

Pointe slippers

I went to see "The Nutcracker" November 2016.  It was so magical.   To see these Ballerinas dancing on their toes was amazing!!  I can only imagine the incredible strength that they have to withstand their own weight on their toes... OUCH!! 
The Nutcracker is a must see...  I wanted to practice "color" so I painted this in oils... 
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  1. ArtvanDaniellevanderhorst.blogspot.comJanuary 19, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    Wow zo mooi Hilda super gedaan lieve groetjes Daniëlle

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:33 PM

      Thank you so much Danielle! I'm so happy that you stopped by to comment!

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  2. Chris LallyJanuary 19, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    Hilda, this is just amazing! So beautifully done!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:34 PM

      thank you so much Chris!!! I appreciate such a nice comment!!

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  3. Gatepost productionsJanuary 20, 2017 at 3:01 AM

    I love 'Nutcracker' and I think it is an ideal performance with which to introduce children to the ballet. Similarly, I could see prints of your painting on the walls of 1000s of fans. So graceful, beautifully painted and symbolic.

    Well done, Hilda, oil painting taken in your stride!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:36 PM

      That's such a generous comment John...I was thinking of making prints...always an idea for a little girls room..I'm starting to enjoy the oils.

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  4. JaneJanuary 20, 2017 at 1:58 PM

    An amazing piece, love the subject and execution is perfect !

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:41 PM

      thank you so much Jane. It "was" a beautiful subject. I have many more of the ballet.. The girls are so beautiful with their costumes.

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  5. bailiJanuary 21, 2017 at 1:45 AM

    you are AMAZING artist and i loved watching your previous posts friend!

    i saw such dancing only on T.v and it seemed like a spiritual experience .

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:43 PM

      thank you so much for visiting my blog. I appreciate your very nice comment!! When you see the Ballerina's performing it was definitely magical...

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  6. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJanuary 21, 2017 at 7:25 AM

    Charming and beautifully painted!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:45 PM

      thank you SO much Carol! I enjoyed painting these slippers.

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  7. RosemaryJanuary 21, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    This is lovely - so delicately handled! What fun to see you working in oils! Glad you saw "The Nutcracker" and now after the success with POINTE SLIPPERS, bet there will be more oils in your future. How nice that you can go back and forth with pastels and oil!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:47 PM

      I did enjoy painting these slippers Rosemary.. it took awhile to match the colors of the slippers but I'm enjoying the oils more and more..The Nutcracker was absolutely wonderful!!

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  8. NelviaJanuary 21, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    I think I am a suppressed ballerina as I always wanted to dance, but you know it requires coordination. I forgot to get in that line. These are lovely and the tension between delicate and strength is strongly told in this picture.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:50 PM

      I think we all wanted to be the ballerina's wearing the pretty costumes...I never took dance but I think I would have loved it! I'm absolutely positive that I wouldn't have had the strength to do pointe dancing..lol

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  9. Helen H TrachyJanuary 21, 2017 at 12:18 PM

    Great work Hilda, this is so simple yet touching!.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:51 PM

      thank you so much Helen...a lovely comment! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  10. Tina MorianoJanuary 21, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    Precioso trabajo, veo la seda de las zapatillas en su brillo y la delicadeza de la bailarina en su pose. Muy bonito.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:55 PM

      Muchisimas gracias Tina! Lo agradezco tu visita y tu comentario muy agradable!!
      un abrazo.

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  11. Darla McDowellJanuary 21, 2017 at 4:11 PM

    You really captured the silken shine of these ballet slippers, Hilda. I feel like I can reach out and touch them. Beautiful work!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:57 PM

      Aww! thank you so much Darla. I appreciate your very kind words. This was a bit different for me but I enjoyed it.

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  12. Joan TavolottJanuary 21, 2017 at 11:17 PM

    Beautiful!!! I agree with Darla...you captured the shine on the ballet slippers so well!!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:58 PM

      thank you so much Joan for stopping by and for leaving me such a nice comment....

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  13. Jo CastilloJanuary 22, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    Wow, a repeat of all the compliments above. Gorgeous!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:59 PM

      Thank you SO much Jo!! You're so kind!! Enjoy your evening...

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  14. joshemariJanuary 22, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    Oh, qué preciosidad. Cuanta sensibilidad en esta pose de ballet! Me encanta Hilda!
    Una excelente pintura.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 9:05 PM

      Aprecio sus amables palabras Josh. Estoy disfrutando de pintura con aceites y la pintura de las zapatillas de ballet fue una delicia para un cambio. Un abrazo fuerte...

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  15. SusanJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    As beautiful and delicately painted as your wonderful portraits! Bravo!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 9:09 PM

      Thank you so much Susan! Such a generous comment which is SO appreciated. I value your words. Have a wonderful evening.

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  16. LindaJanuary 22, 2017 at 10:33 PM

    What gorgeous slippers, Hilda!!!

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  17. hmuxoJanuary 22, 2017 at 10:55 PM

    thank you so much my friend for stopping by to comment! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  18. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJanuary 23, 2017 at 12:47 PM

    Hi Hilda - love to see you working in oils and just look at the wonderful results - the slippers are AMAZING!
    You have captured the sheen of the ribbon in the light so perfectly. Good for you. You must be enjoying using oils to get such beautiful results.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 23, 2017 at 6:10 PM

      Thank you so much Julie for your visit and beautiful comment. I truly enjoyed painting these slippers...actually, mixing the colors to get the perfect pink was so different than my pastels but finally got that perfect shade...just don't ask the colors I used...lol. I'm definitely enjoying my oils!!!

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  19. Celia BlancoJanuary 23, 2017 at 4:41 PM

    You have captured the delicate strength of a ballerina, beautiful work Hilda!!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 23, 2017 at 6:12 PM

      Thank you so much Celia!! I'm so glad you liked this painting! You just made my day!!!

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  20. Debbie NolanJanuary 24, 2017 at 1:01 PM

    Hilda - this is just wonderful . I was not only drawn to the colors but love the composition. The reflection just adds to this perfect painting. So glad too that you got to enjoy the performance of the Nutcracker. I am certain that was a joy. Have a great week.

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 24, 2017 at 10:36 PM

      Thank you so much Debbie! You just made my day with your comment! And I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see the Nutcracker.. It was a beautiful show! Have a wonderful Evening..

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  21. Connie ChadwellJanuary 25, 2017 at 2:07 AM

    Hilda - this is lovely - you captured the satin of the shoes beautifully and that's not easy! And the position of the shoes is perfect!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:21 AM

      Thank you so much Connie...I appreciate your very generous comment. I'm so happy you liked this painting!!!

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  22. ashokJanuary 25, 2017 at 5:49 AM

    Love this Hilda...well composed

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:22 AM

      Thank you so much Ash!!! Your comment means so much to me!!!

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  23. Carol FlattJanuary 27, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    Incredible shapes in this painting. Very elegant. Love the glow of the satin ribbons and the reflections of the shoes on the stage floor. Masterful, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoJanuary 28, 2017 at 9:03 AM

      Thank you so much Carol for stopping by to comment on my slippers. I really had fun with this one!!!! I have been thinking of you and hope you're recooperating nicely!!! Lots of hugs going your way!!!

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  24. Merce AresJanuary 30, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    Hola Hilda, me encanta tu obra llena de realismo y originalidad. Felicitaciones!!!

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  25. hmuxoJanuary 30, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado mi pintura !! Muchisimas gracias por tu visita Mercedes. Lo agradezco!!!
    Un abrazo!!

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  26. padmajaJanuary 31, 2017 at 12:13 AM

    A lovely focus on just the shoes says a lot about the dancer,feels like a video clip! Love the sheen on her shoes and lace, beautiful work Hilda!

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  27. hmuxoJanuary 31, 2017 at 10:36 PM

    Thank you SO much Padmaja for stopping by to comment! So appreciated. The shoes definitely caught my attention...I really like zooming on my subjects and cropping it...before painting them. Have a wonderful evening!!!

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  28. Sandra BusbyFebruary 2, 2017 at 3:38 AM

    Hilda I LOVE this! It's a subject close to my heart as I used to be a dancer. These point shoes were very uncomfortable to wear though! My toes used to go numb!

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  29. hmuxoFebruary 2, 2017 at 10:05 AM

    Thank you so much Sandra for such a nice comment..SO appreciated!! My granddaughter wanted to do pointe but she wasn't strong enough....I absolutely loved the way these girls danced..I can watch them over and over...lol

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  30. Sue ClinkerFebruary 4, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful painting Hilda. I remember reading an article about ballerinas' feet - they end up ugly with bunions, black nails, broken toes etc., in such stark contrast with the beauty they present on the outside! They really do suffer for their art.

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  31. hmuxoFebruary 4, 2017 at 8:59 PM

    In that case. I'm glad I was never a ballerina!!! Lol
    I can definitely see these problems with these dancers... And I'm happy that my granddaughters feet are weak. However, they look so beautiful dancing...sigh!!! Thank you for stopping now by to comment...I appreciate it Sue!

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  32. Colette TheriaultFebruary 13, 2017 at 1:18 PM

    splendid painting Hilda! love it

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  33. hmuxoFebruary 14, 2017 at 9:18 PM

    Thank you so much Colette. I value your comment and happy that you stopped by!!!

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  34. Anudeepa KadiresanFebruary 28, 2017 at 4:26 PM

    Beautiful oil Hilda,intially i thought its a pastel

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  35. hmuxoMarch 6, 2017 at 1:03 PM

    Thank you Anu!!! I was going to paint it in pastel but then I thought I would try it in oils...I really enjoyed the change. Glad you stopped by to comment.

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  36. Nancy GoldmanJune 27, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    I'm not a ballet fan, but have always loved paintings of ballet shoes. You've rendered the satin beautifully.

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