tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66792565724109070042024-03-14T03:11:26.503-04:00Pastels by H. MuxoDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11115365035662634135noreply@blogger.comBlogger273125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-22721957795750517752021-03-08T18:12:00.002-05:002021-03-08T18:12:37.135-05:00DON<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gdi_1AP1q9M/YEathUbyj7I/AAAAAAAABuE/S7JiUlmOplwca_LXAbcXWji-a-qtN2FbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Klinger_H_TimePassesBy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gdi_1AP1q9M/YEathUbyj7I/AAAAAAAABuE/S7JiUlmOplwca_LXAbcXWji-a-qtN2FbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Klinger_H_TimePassesBy.jpg" /></a></div><br />I took this photo of Don last year at my Wednesday workshop. It feels like so long ago... I miss going and hope we can all go back so we can all paint together again. He was such a great model. I used my Rembrandt and unison pastels for this portrait. I hope you like him.<p></p>hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-30297811943480445722021-01-07T14:37:00.002-05:002021-01-07T14:37:39.977-05:00Captivated<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1o507j32tI8/X_dhRVTm3DI/AAAAAAAABso/B7VvK2k2QMAT403cAKkwoFiEG2gAzTDgACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/Captivated.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1o507j32tI8/X_dhRVTm3DI/AAAAAAAABso/B7VvK2k2QMAT403cAKkwoFiEG2gAzTDgACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Captivated.JPG" /></a></div>I have painted her many times but when your model is home from College because of Covid... well, we have to take advantage. I took the photo in front of the window so the lighting wasn't exactly how I wanted but next time. lol This portrait is 11 x 14 painted on Canson mi-tientes paper which is wonderful for portraits. I paint on the smooth side rather than the textured side... <br /> <p></p>hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-22848269855254269912020-12-10T08:29:00.000-05:002020-12-10T08:29:03.604-05:00NEW BABY<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vGWC57s3C3g/X9Ihb-aZtDI/AAAAAAAABrY/I5BUJEKvDt8L0ONyOX2J-iRMCBUTf26cwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Bambi%2BOrnament.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vGWC57s3C3g/X9Ihb-aZtDI/AAAAAAAABrY/I5BUJEKvDt8L0ONyOX2J-iRMCBUTf26cwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Bambi%2BOrnament.jpg" /></a></div><br /> Rescued from a Texas Shelter early this year... this 9 lb. Chiweenie stole my heart. She came to NY with heartworm so I wasn't able to adopt her until she was heartworm free. Introducing BAMBI. I painted the ornament with acrylics. Merry Christmas to all my friends here and a Happy and Healthy New Year.<p></p>hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-9036862893671639662020-10-05T11:22:00.000-04:002020-10-05T11:22:37.046-04:00Last pin for the day<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dgY-idllVMk/X3s3gWvmK1I/AAAAAAAABqw/zyXvBwJVX2MwrPEZ6CHQDtAJ3pLy5JzWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/Klinger_H_LastPinForTheDay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dgY-idllVMk/X3s3gWvmK1I/AAAAAAAABqw/zyXvBwJVX2MwrPEZ6CHQDtAJ3pLy5JzWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Klinger_H_LastPinForTheDay.jpg" /></a></div>When I went to Bethpage Restoration in Bethpage, LI,NY, I went at the perfect time when this hatter was engrossed in forming some hats. It was very interesting to see him in action. He was finishing this black hat for the day....hence the title. I hope you like him. Painted with Rembrandt pastels and pencils for details.<p></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-68651741538288387552020-07-18T11:36:00.000-04:002020-07-18T11:36:48.164-04:00LITTLE ITALY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Even though this painting looks like Chinatown, it is Little Italy in New York City. I was there about a year ago and I feel like there's less of Little Italy as usual. But the restaurants are amazing and would recommend going there just NOT NOW. Lots of angry people in NYC right now and they recommend not going ... very sad.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-39137449240595412002020-07-08T15:19:00.000-04:002020-07-08T15:19:51.779-04:00RIALTO BRIDGE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Cousin Al visited this Bridge in Venice and told me how beautiful it was. I of course, agreed, and decided to paint it on a canvas. I didn't want to hide it with a mat and glass since it would hide the full beauty of this bridge.... I painted it in acrylics which I really enjoyed for a change. I understand they have restaurants with delicious food as well as amazing views. I hope you like this.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-56661216122946847882020-06-08T10:12:00.000-04:002020-06-08T10:12:27.841-04:00LEILA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought I posted this portrait of Leila. She was a model from my Friday Portrait group some months back. She was beautiful and classy and the perfect model we love to paint. I hope that she comes back some day to model again.<br />
This was painted on Canson mi-tientes paper using Rembrandt pastels as well as Terry Ludwig soft pastels. I hope you like her.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-66003553925575991152020-04-27T19:35:00.000-04:002020-04-27T19:35:58.626-04:00View from window<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was a Christmas commission that I never posted. A sweet little cat looking out of her window... I enjoyed painting this … I thought the sun catcher was fun to paint.<br />
I hope you are all doing well in this nightmare that we're living in. At first, I kept myself very busy with painting, cleaning but now I have become a couch potato .. something I never wanted to be. lol<br />
In February, I lost my dog, Cali. She died in her sleep and it left me heartbroken. She was only 8 and healthy so it was a total shock when she died right in front of me. I have never been without a pet so I'm fostering a chihuahua/dachshund who I named Bambi. She's 9 lbs. The shelters are full so I helped with one! lol. She keeps me busy now and happy. Yes, I will be adopting her soon.<br />
STAY WELL, MY FRIENDS<br />
<br />hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-29577527171838451162020-02-22T21:21:00.000-05:002020-02-22T21:21:51.723-05:00Tennessee Beauty- 2nd Try<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thank God my eye surgery last Friday was successful. Appointment for my left eye will be March 11th. The worst thing is putting so many drops in the eye but I'm getting used to it.<br />
I painted this horse AGAIN and very happy with it now. I painted with goggles on to protect my eye from the pastels. I guess I'm a little obsessed and had to do it. I hope you like it.<br />
I will rest my eyes now.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-65086767581971575062020-02-13T09:37:00.000-05:002020-02-13T09:37:51.551-05:00Niagara Falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It seems like just yesterday I visited Niagara Falls, but its been 6 years already... so time to re-visit. It's such a beautiful place with breathtaking views wherever you look. I painted this awhile ago and never posted it.. Tomorrow I go for eye surgery (cataracts...) so I'm not sure when I'll post again or when I'll paint since with pastels you have to be careful. But as soon as I can I WILL be back. Meanwhile, I will be enjoying your beautiful work. Thank you all for being there for me...You are the best!!hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-74003852403890290792020-01-20T21:30:00.001-05:002020-01-20T21:30:52.544-05:00Tennessee Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did you ever do something and regretted it? I painted this portrait and destroyed it before putting it aside and looking at it with fresh eyes. Well, it's too late for this one but I would like to paint it again someday. I used my soft Rembrandt pastels as well as my pastel pencils.... and I really liked cropping him.<br />
My advice....don't be impulsive like me... lolhmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-49699695488692691332019-10-19T09:55:00.001-04:002019-10-19T09:55:49.578-04:00Skye <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I must have painted Skye hundreds of times but she's always there for me when I need a model. When she came home from College, I grabbed her for a photo shoot. lol<br />
This was painted with my Rembrandt pastels and lots and lots of layers for her hair. She was a joy to paint and hope you like her.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-11715464473705348742019-10-02T17:03:00.000-04:002019-10-02T17:03:32.179-04:00Whitney Museum vendor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This very kind man was selling African Art in front of the Whitney Museum in Manhattan. He had such a nice pose so I took his photo. He knew I was taking his picture so he smiled then I took it again when he wasn't.. lol<br />
Maybe some of you have seen him! hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-6302461289082128812019-09-10T11:29:00.001-04:002019-09-10T11:29:57.507-04:00FRANK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is Frank. Frank belongs to my granddaughters friend. When I saw the reference photo, I fell in love with him and took my pastels out!! lol. My biggest joy was when she saw it and loved it! We love that, right? I forgot to ask her what breed of dog he is...maybe someone here will know!hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-30470481364421710352019-08-13T10:42:00.000-04:002019-08-13T10:42:11.622-04:00Drama Queen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I loved her expression here and really needed to paint her. It's always fun looking into the family albums for that perfect reference photo. I remember taking this like it was yesterday.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-72435047814466406422019-07-19T17:39:00.000-04:002019-07-19T17:39:20.084-04:00Lavender in bloom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In East Marion, N.Y. we have an amazing Lavender Farm. I took the reference photo of a worker gathering some lavenders to be sold. Of course, I bought some... I took it home and dried some, hanging them upside down. The smell is wonderful....pinching them brings out the fragrance even more!!!hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-16756720809804200772019-07-09T19:14:00.002-04:002019-07-10T22:48:58.513-04:00Italian Courtyard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My daughter gave me a photo that her girlfriend gave her from when she went to Italy. She thought it was so beautiful and asked me if I would paint it for her. I don't do too many paintings in oil but I enjoyed painting this. She loved it and its hanging in her living room wall. I added that this is a pastel portrait by mistake and cannot figure out how to fix it..lol.... but its an 18 x 24 oil painting.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-45224731018903077422019-05-19T21:57:00.002-04:002019-05-19T21:57:49.734-04:00A Rae of Sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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.<br />
This is 11 x 14 pastel hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-54663111933821402572019-05-11T09:23:00.000-04:002019-05-11T09:23:23.860-04:00Sunset in North Carolina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Nephew who lives in beautiful North Carolina took this reference shot and asked me if I can paint it. I just loved all the beautiful colors in the sky that I took my oils out quickly. Someday, I would love to do a sunset in pastels as well. . hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-8615864857916807312019-04-26T20:08:00.000-04:002019-04-26T20:08:33.698-04:00ROUTE 66<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love traveling on this Route through Arizona. You get to see plenty of Antique shops and General stores along the way that take you back to those happy memories.<br />
And best of all... those barns that scream with stories..that we only wish we can hear.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-54910247321114413122019-03-18T09:14:00.000-04:002019-03-18T09:14:39.062-04:00Binta<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My favorite day of the week is Friday when I go to my Long Island Portrait Group. The lighting is always perfect as well as the chosen model. I must admit this model was a favorite. I think her name was Binta.... she stood proudly and was a natural beauty. She needed a little color so I added her earrings and necklace....Hey! we can!!! lol I hope you like her.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-70520938927034895772019-02-23T15:16:00.000-05:002019-02-23T15:16:48.893-05:00Crowning Glory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I decided to paint a portrait in oils..I had a hard time with the flowers but it seemed to get easier as I started painting! I enjoyed painting in oils and such a nice change from my pastels. This is Sierra.. my model since three! Yesterday, my friends and I went to The Frick Museum in Manhattan. To me, it was a smaller version of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.. full of incredible inspiration which we all took home with us...hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-43565383395007913732019-02-03T21:53:00.000-05:002019-02-03T21:53:21.551-05:00JULIANA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I painted this portrait a few months back and realized that I never posted it. This sweet little girl's name is Juliana and she's my friend's granddaughter.<br />
Since my fall, I took time to rest and enjoy everyone's Art work! You guys are SO talented!! Then I got the flu so more time to rest! Sigh!! But it's February and I feel wonderful!<br />
I hope to post soon again.<br />
Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my last post... you're all SO special to me.hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-66023405174832710602018-12-21T19:19:00.000-05:002018-12-21T19:19:28.315-05:00Cat with Attitude<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #0066cc;">This is my friends cat Beau. I painted him on velvet paper which is wonderful, however, if you make a mistake its almost impossible to erase.</span><br />
<span style="color: #0066cc;">I wanted to wish all my friends here a Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0066cc;">Also, I won't be posting for awhile... I took a good fall after shopping last Friday which left me with a concussion. I've had a headache everyday as well as an achy neck...so no painting for a few weeks. After leaving the hospital the doctors told me to rest... no driving... so I'm glad I basically finished all my shopping.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0066cc;">It's been an incredible year and I look forward to seeing all of your work in the New Year. Hugs to all....</span>hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679256572410907004.post-1667818224420313612018-12-02T13:29:00.000-05:002018-12-02T13:29:12.729-05:00Bethpage Horse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In October, I went to Old Bethpage Village Restoration with my family and took some photos of this beautiful horse which I decided to crop. 209 acres of land recreating a living museum with so many historic structures. They have costumed actors that provide demonstrations of 19th Century life... SO interesting. This is a pastel portrait...hmuxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.com47