Vera is a lovely lady who goes to my art class on Tuesdays. I painted this with Terry Ludwig pastels, because of the vibrancy in the colors.. Also, I wanted to tell you that I'm having surgery on my right shoulder tomorrow morning....last year it was my left shoulder!! I won't be able to type or paint for a few months but I will be visiting your blogs and enjoying everyone's beautiful work. Hopefully I will see you very soon!!!
This is a fabulous portrait Hilda. And get well soon. Lets see you up and painting as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteSuperbe portrait ! Bravo chère Hilda.
ReplyDeleteUn retrato muy delicado, Hilda. Te felicito.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portrait work, Hilda! She feels like a very warm person.
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best with your surgery, and a speedy recovery!!
Beautiful portrait, Hilda! All the best wishes for your surgery!
ReplyDeleteShe is lovely, Hilda! Good luck with the surgery, and I wish you a speedy recovery. My hubby had rotator cuff surgery last summer and was in recovery 12 weeks. The doctor said that was fast recovery. He was doing little things using that arm in 4 weeks, so hopefully you'll be a fast healer too. Good thoughts and prayers coming your way.
ReplyDeleteYou will be in my prayers, Hilda, for a smooth surgery and a very speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteAnd your portrait is stunning - just stunning. I will miss your beautiful artwork, but am looking forward to visiting your blog soon.
Oh this is simply terrific work, Hilda. You are so good at the detail - just look at the hair and eyes for example. The dress detail is such a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteLook, get yourself fixed and painting again as soon as you can, you're needed on here!
Beautiful! Lovely combination of colors. Take care of yourself and see you back ASAP. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful portrait Hilda. Terry Ludwig pastels only recently became available in the the UK but they are horribly expensive (around 10 x the price of the ones I usually use) but I've read wonderful reports about how buttery they are ... and certainly the vibrancy in your portrait is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery and return to the easel. Suex
This is really lovely. The hair, skin and eyes... beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a speedy recovery after your surgery.
Wow this turned out so well. Love the skin tones, as always, and you did a wonderful job on the hair. I haven't had the pleasure of treating myself to Terry Ludwigs, but think I am going to. Will send you some cheer ups and hope the surgery goes well with great results. Two good shoulders and who knows what you will do!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an beautiful portrait, Hilda! Vera is just exquisite, and the care and exactness you used to show her beauty is so skillful! I love the curls in her hair and the pattern in her dress! And, as always, those amazing skin tones you always demonstrate.
ReplyDeleteTake care and heal well, my friend. I look forward to your return!
Oh my I am really sorry for you and wishing you all the best !! The portrait of this lady is gorgeous, wonderful colors and expression. Take care, will miss you !
ReplyDeleteHilda, this is a beautiful portrait of Vera. She glows with life and vibrancy! I'm glad you were able to finish this portrait before your surgery. :) Please keep in touch and let us know how you are recovering. Much love to you, sweet friend. Xoxo!
ReplyDeleteHi Hilda, I can understand you for wanting to paint this beautiful lady, she's so lively. You did a tremendous job and I just love her curly hair.Wow! Good luck to you with your operation and your recovery. A big hug
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! She's radiant! I hope your surgery went well on Friday and that you have a good recovery!
ReplyDeleteHilda, otro de tus magníficos retratos. Te felicito. Los pintas muy... pero que muy bien. Parecen fotografía, pero son aún mejores que las fotos.
ReplyDeleteTe deseo mucho éxito con tu nueva cirugía. Tal y como fue la anterior Y que en breve plazo, podamos ver tus magníficos pasteles en este blog.
Suerte!!! y un fuerte abrazo.
Hilda, I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. I will be waiting to see you return to your easel and will miss your work greatly until then. What a beautifully painted portrait - you have an exquisite sensitivity to the character of your subjects. This portrait is a pure delight to view. Many hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I wish you a very speedy recovery! And what an amazing painting you leave us with!
ReplyDeleteHilda ik wens je heel veel sterkte doe het rustig aan dat doe ik ook valt niet mee maar het moet het is prachtig geworden een super uitsraling lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeleteFantastic Hilda! Best wishes for your surgery and get well soon! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing, Hilda - as always, a gorgeous painting! I hope you are recovering well and am thinking of you - will miss your inspiring work and will be so glad when you are fully recovered! Take care!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the surgery hope it went well. Beautiful portrait, she really looks like a lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteWonderful portrait of Vera--sweet face! I pray all goes well with your surgery and you'll be able to get back to your art soon.
ReplyDeleteEstupendo retrato, Hilda. me gusta su expresión de serenidad.
ReplyDeleteBesos
This portrait grabbed me as soon as it appeared on my screen. Love the hair, the expression, the skin....just super! I hope you have recovered well from your surgery.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteHilda this painting is so beautiful and sensitively painted. There is such a soft and serene quality to this image. Everything about it is so well executed. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou've really captured a beautiful sense of her sweetness. She looks like someone I would like.
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