The reference photo was of my Nieces granddaughter Rae. I fell in love with the photo when I saw it on Facebook because she looked like an old fashioned little girl from the 30's. I knew I had to paint her and I'm happy that "Grandma" loved the portrait.
This is 11 x 14 pastel
So very precious. Perfectly done. You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a nice comment, Jo.! I appreciate it.
DeleteLove that beautiful blonde hair!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Helen. She has beautiful blonde streaks that was glowing in the reference photo.
DeleteShe is perfect! Like a little angel!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Judy. You're always so kind!! sending hugs.
DeleteOh Hilda - wow - she is so lovely. The pose makes me think of old pictures from the past. I am sure grandma did love it! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie! The first time I looked at the reference photo, it took me back to the old days when my Mom fixed my hair like that. She has that beautiful vintage look!!!
DeleteVery sweet, Hilda. Ghe fleshtones are luminous, and she does indeed conjure up an old-fashioned feeling.
ReplyDeletethank you so much Helene. You're very kind...so glad you liked her. That old fashioned feeling is why I "had" to paint her...
DeleteAnother simply wonderful portrait - the pose is just adorable and her childish whimsy shines through. You are amazing, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan for your very nice comment. Her pose is what pulled me in!! lol Enjoy this beautiful day!!
DeleteIndeed she looks like a little Shirley Temple so pretty and angelic , beautiful work !
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jane for your generous comment. It was the perfect photo of a lovely little girl....so glad you liked her!! hugs
DeleteBeautiful work, grandchildren change our lives, you see through it the love that you have.
ReplyDeleteYou have to be a grandparent or grandparent to be able to feel and enjoy that stage of life.
Congratulations.
Greetings.
thank you so much Jose'...as a grandparent we do enjoy every stage of life. I'm glad you stopped by to comment...so appreciated.
DeleteBonsoir chère amie,
ReplyDeleteUn portrait incroyable ! Comme tu le dit si bien j'aime son petit côté années 30.
Elle a un petit air espiègle avec son petit doigt qui la rend tellement craquante. J'aime beaucoup.
Magnifique travail ! Talentueuse portraitiste tu es !
J'avais manqué le joli paysage de ta précédente publication. Absolument merveilleux !
Gros bisous
Tu es toujours si favorable, Martine. Merci pour un si gentil commentaire. C'était un plaisir de peindre. J'ai particulièrement aimé son petit doigt aussi. Je suis content que tu sois passé, mon ami !!
DeleteSo charming and such a beautiful little girl! You're right - she does look like a child from the 30's. This painting is an absolute treasure - beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Connie! I appreciate your comment. She was such a joy to paint. I loved the pose and the best part is when her grandmother approves...that always makes me smile. It will be going to California soon.
DeleteI just love her pose which does remind me of a throwback to the 30s. Lovely!!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Joan. Definitely a throwback to the 30's. I really enjoyed painting her and hopefully when she gets a little older I'll be able to paint her again.
DeleteWhat a beautiful young lady! She does look like the poses of young children in that time period. Her eyes look full of wonder and her body language says a lot as well. You are a master of skin tones and of smoothness of the skin. What a treasure for"Grandma."
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol. She was such a pleasure to paint and its even better when the grandma likes the portrait. It will be going to California tomorrow.... and thank you Carol for such a generous comment... its so appreciated.!
ReplyDeleteCierto, Hilda, recuerda una imagen de los años 30, no es fácil conseguirlo. Preciosa niña. Enhorabuena.
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Muchisimas gracias!!! Tu eres muy amable Olga. Lo agradezco tu palabras.
DeleteUn abrazo
her expression so cute...
ReplyDeletesuch an excellent painting...love it
Tanza...you are SO kind. thank you for such a nice comment.. So Appreciated. hugs....
Deletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Ash...you're SO kind....
DeleteLoved catching up with all of your beautiful paintings. Made my day! Thank you for always taking the time to comment on my work! We are all so busy!
ReplyDeletethank you Carol for your visit and lovely comment. Your paintings are always so wonderful and I love visiting to see your recent works. Yes, we're all so busy...that's a good thing.lol
DeleteWow - her hair is amazing. How do you do that? Her skin is perfect as usual...but oh, that hair!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Hilda .
I was so surprised to not see my comment done earlier I am finding it I do it on my phone then it doesn't always go through.
Hi Julie.... thank you so much for stopping by. I really appreciate your comment. I as well am working on my computer because my Ipad and IPhone gives me problems commenting. Very upsetting since the phone is so convenient to post. Enjoy the rest of the day...
DeleteHilda, this painting is adorable. You have captured the personality of this little girl. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joan!! She's such a happy little girl... and I enjoyed painting her... I'm glad you stopped by to comment. Hugs..
DeleteHi Hilda, she is simply so beautiful and enchanting! Gorgeous work, so real...her eyes are so striking and gentle. I always love seeing your creative world, such inspiration! Wishing you a beautiful Summer!
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Thank you so much Victoria for stopping by to comment. I appreciate your visit. You're very kind...and I as well enjoy visiting your magical world.. Sending hugs.
DeleteHoi Hilda het is weer goed gelukt prachtig Lieve groetjes Daniëlle
ReplyDeleteHallo Danielle, bedankt voor je reactie. Ik waardeer het dat je langskomen. Geniet van deze mooie dag. het verzenden van knuffels
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