Sunday, October 8, 2017

Gerry

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I painted Gerry on Friday at my Long Island Portrait group ....A wonderful model with strong features.  He told us that if someone had told him that he was going to model...he wouldn't have believed them....lol.   I used mostly Rembrandt pastels for this portrait....

45 comments:

  1. Hilda, your paintings are wonderful, and this one is amazing!

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    1. thank you so much Linda..you're very kind!!

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  2. Another lovely painting , the skin tones are wonderful.

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    1. thank you so much for your comment...SO appreciated!!

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  3. What a wonderful fa , especially the mustache. Again you have such a beautiful complexion., awesome work Hilda

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    1. thank you Nelvia!! I always have fun with mustaches..lol Glad you stopped by to comment..

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  4. A delightful painting, thanks for sharing and greetings!

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    1. I appreciate you stopping by to comment..thank you!!

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  5. Wonderful portrait and kudos to Gerry for being such a good sport about it. Have a beautiful day!

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    1. thank you so much Carol... lol..he was definitely a nice person who doesn't understand how or why he was modeling for us.. however, I'm glad he did!!

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  6. That is quite a mustache he has! Great job, as always, Hilda.

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    1. thank you so much Carol! He had a very interesting face and the mustache was wonderful...

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  7. Your skin tones are always spot on, love this portrait . Great work on the mustache too .

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    1. thank you so much Jane for such a generous comment! I appreciate it....

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  8. Gerry is a good model. Beautiful portrait.

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    1. thank you Jo for stopping by to comment...Gerry was a wonderful model...hope he comes back again.

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  9. Such a distinguished looking man. Your portrait brings out his strength and stunning eyes. Love the changes in values. Well done, Hilda!

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    1. thank you so much Carol. He gives the impression of being a "tough" guy...but he's a pussycat...lol and I just found out that my daughter went to school with his son...

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  10. I'm betting he loved this! You've created a wonderful portrait of strong character

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    1. He did like this portrait, Mary...which of course, makes us happy! Glad you stopped by to comment...

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  11. He has a very dignified look to him but in a humble way. Your portraits always have a story to them which is what I enjoy the most,it goes beyond the expertly rendered features.

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    1. Awwww...thank you Celia. I'm glad you liked this portrait of Gerry. Your comment means a lot to me.

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  12. Hilda superb portrait. Noticed on his shoulder the American Flag - was he a veteran? Has the look of a special man who displays great character. You certainly captured him well. Hugs!

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    1. thank you Debbie for stopping by to comment. He WAS a veteran and a very proud one. I'm glad you stopped by to comment...

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  13. You are so good with portrait and pastel my sweet Hilda!
    Bravo, it’s a beautiful painting!

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    1. thank you so much Helen for such a nice comment. I appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of the evening...

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  14. Hi Hilda, always a treat visiting your creative world! He is beautiful, his eyes so soulful and pensive, yet very peaceful too. Fabulous work! Wishing you a beautiful day!
    Victoria

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    1. thank you Victoria for stopping by to comment. He was a great model and a very nice man...we really hope he returns again.

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    1. thank you so much Judy for stopping by to comment. Your new blog is wonderful. I wish you luck with it!!!

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  16. This is really great! You did his mustache so well I can almost feel how bristly it is.

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  17. Thank you so much Joan!! I was so happy when he walked in and I saw that mustache!!!! Lol. Glad you liked him!

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  18. Bonsoir chère amie,

    Quel magnifique portrait ! Peindre un visage masculin me paraît être pour moi un acte difficile
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    Je te félicite. Il peut être fier de toi.
    Gros bisous 🌸

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    1. Thank you SO much Martine! A very rugged man!!! And a wonderful personality! Thank you for visiting and leaving me such a nice comment!

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  19. You do such a wonderful job with portraits. Beautiful skin tones and love those subtle shifts in value, nice.

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    1. Thank you so much Barbara!! Your comment means so much to me!!! Glad you stopped by!!

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  20. Great models do enhance the result, this is a wonderful work Hilda!

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  21. He was definitely a wonderful model... And I enjoyed painting him so much. I think he was afraid to move..lol
    Thank you so much for your generous comment!!!!

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  22. Gerry really is a wonderful model. Beautiful work, Hilda :)

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  23. Thank you for your visit Summer!!! I appreciate your lovely comment!!!!

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  24. Another beautifully done portrait, Hilda - I love seeing your work - it's so inspiring!

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    1. You're SO kind Connie!!! Thank you for that comment!!!!

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