After taking many reference photos of my granddaughter, she was getting so silly and she started to laugh... I guess at me!! ha.ha. but I kept clicking away and I took this shot which was perfect. Although I don't like painting teeth, I took my time and happy with the results.
Great title! And you captured the very essence of her joy. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Helen. She was laughing so much that I had so much fun taking the photos. She didn't know that I was clicking away!! Lol I'm glad you liked this portrait!!!
DeleteI love it! And you won a prize, I saw on facebook! Congratulations, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Judy!! Yes, it was such a nice surprise to receive the Blue ribbon.. Always a nice feeling. My daughter posted it..(another surprise!)
DeleteGlad you stopped by to comment!
Oh my, this is so wonderful in every way. The teeth are super. You rock girl! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jo!!! You just made my day!!!
DeleteVery well done ! Teeth are so difficult and so is the position of her head ( at least for me ), but you did an amazing work ! Love the spontaneity of the pose :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Jane!! Yes, the teeth is always a challenge...this is why I prefer no smile but she was so happy....I took my time to do it!!!
DeleteSo happy you stopped by!!!
Oh my Hilda - the joy, the smile, the whole feeling of this painting is just fabulous. I love it friend. What a wonderful work of art. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Debbie!!!! I appreciate your very gracious comment!! She does have a beautiful smile...she's a joy to paint... Hugs...
DeleteSo beautiful, Hilda. She just radiates happiness and you did that beautiful smile just right I am sure.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol. I have to admit most of the time she is smiling...a very happy girl and perfect model.
DeleteWhat a beautiful young woman! She makes an incredible model, doesn't she? She just radiates joy and happiness. This will be a treasure for her all her life! Incredible painting! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol. I enjoyed painting her. She's always been the perfect model who never gave me a problem posing. With this pose... She started to laugh and it became my favorite reference photo. I'm glad you stopped by to comment...
DeleteWonderful!!! I love this because it shows her sense of fun and joy in life. You captured that well!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joan!!!! I was so happy to get that perfect reference photo for this portrait... She was wonderful....
DeleteOutSTANDing! A beautiful portrait in every way beginning with the model :}
ReplyDeleteAwwwww! Thank you SO much Chris. You made my day with your comment. Sending hugs...
DeleteI love this painting, Hilda. Your granddaughter is so adorable and I feel I am sitting next to her listening to her laughter. So real! Although I love all of your artwork, this may be my favorite, along with your wedding painting. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOH, thank you so much for your words, Connie!!! She is not only pretty but she has a beautiful personality. AND a great model ....I'm so glad you stopped by to comment. ❤️
DeleteThis is so special. I love that she is laughing and can't believe how beautifully you captured this fun moment. Crazy good!! Love your selfie too. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou just made my day Carol! Thank you so much for such a nice comment!!!! As far as my selfie, I enjoyed doing it...a bit of a challenge! Lol
DeleteBonjour ma chère amie,
ReplyDeleteC'est un émerveillement à chaque fois !
Je suis subjuguée par ce joli portrait de ta petite-fille qui est très belle entre autre !
Un délicieux moment de partage entre toi et elle qui se ressens dans ton interprétation.
Côté technique évidemment une immense technique et que tu rends vivante.
Tout comme toi, je n'aime pas particulièrement travailler la dentition. Tu l'as réalisée avec éloquence. J'aime la petite brillance des gencives.
Je ne vais pas détailler les cheveux, la peau, son regard, et son expression etc... ADMIRABLE !
Je te fais de gros bisous
Thank you SO much Martine for such a nice comment!!! You always make my day!!!!!
DeleteHugs.....
Hilda, this is fabulous (and a Blue Ribbon say's my opinion is spot on)!! No one can look at this painting without returning her smile...gorgeous girl - beautiful painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary!!!! I was so happy to have received the Blue Ribbon. I loved painting her. She's been my model since she was a little girl!!!!
DeleteWOW! WOW! WOW! this is amazing. Yes, I hate to do teeth but these are perfect and look so moist and real. I will be smiling for a while because her joyful laugh is contagious through your magic hand.
ReplyDeleteAwwww! Thank you SO much Julie for such a generous comment! So appreciated! She was laughing so hard when I took her picture... She was on a roll and couldn't stop.. I had amazing reference photos... Her Mother spent a lot of money for that smile!!! Lol
DeleteThis portrait is a stunner, full of joy and exuberance! Brought a smile on my face!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Padmaja for stopping by to comment!!! I'm glad you liked this portrait... Hope to see your paintings soon!!! You're so talented. Stay well.
DeleteBeautiful portrait, is a subject that I have to learn, have to practice and practice.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
Best regards.
thank you so much for your nice comment. I appreciate you stopping by. I stopped by your blog and was very impressed with your work...
DeleteThis is glorious in every aspect, Hilda! You should indeed be proud of how beautifully you handled that stunning smile -- not only the teeth, but also the lips -- have been expertly rendered!! All the lovely soft tonal transitions of the fleshtones are perfection as well, and the over-riding triumph is that captivating candid pose. Bravo, Hilda!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you know how much your comment means to me.. Thank you so much, Helene. She has always been a good model but this is the first time she posed so freely... A natural pose that I couldn't resist.
ReplyDeleteWow, Hilda! This is fabulous. Maybe my favorite, of all your work. She is so joyful.
ReplyDeleteAwww! What a nice comment Carol! Thank you so much.
DeleteWhat a smile and I agree about teeth, but you did I a great job of it. Your granddaughter is a beauty, very well rendered Hilda! A big hug😊
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Helen... Your words are so appreciated! You made me smile!!!!!
DeleteWow what a beautiful portrait, much better than a conventional pose, one to treasure!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Diana. I think that's why I used the reference photo. It was different from the ones I usually use. I appreciate you stopping by to comment!!!!
DeleteBeautiful Hilda!!! un abrazo!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mari!!!! Your comment is so appreciated!!!!
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo!!!!
Wat een geweldig plaatje is dit zeg het plezier spat ervan af super gedaan Hilda
ReplyDeleteLieve groetjes Daniëlle
Thank you SO much Danielle!!!! You're always so kind!!!! Sending hugs!!
Deleteso cheerful! lovely work
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ash!!! SO appreciated!!!
DeleteThe teeth has turned out perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Haddock for stopping by to comment. So appreciated!!!!
ReplyDeleteHilda, I love this self portrait. You did a remarkable job achieving a likeness it is you. That is so difficult to do. I noticed you haven't posted anything new. Take care.
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