My name is Hilda Muxo Klinger. My passion for art came early.I have always said that I was born with a pencil in one hand and a box of crayons in the other.I am a Bronx born New Yorker who can remember sitting at the kitchen table copying faces that appeared in the newspapers and magazines as a girl.
I am married 53 years and have two daughters and five amazing grandchildren.While I worked and raised my family in East Rockaway, I used art as a form of relaxation, painting here and there. I dabbled with several artistic mediums through the years—everything from pencil to charcoal to oil and it was only after I joined The Parish Social Ministry Art Club in East Rockaway in 2006 that I realized my true passion of pastels.
I studied under Dan Slapo and I don't think I've ever enjoyed a class more than I did with him. He taught me many different techniques in painting a portrait. Working with a live model was so different for me and I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to work with this Master of Pastels...He encouraged me to join the Pastel Society and I am now an Associate Member . I am thrilled to say that I have displayed my paintings in Rockville Center Village Art Club and have received several ribbons for my work. Thank you for visiting my blog. I will continue to add my painting in the future and hope you enjoy them as I have enjoyed painting them.
I see you finished it - it look's real good.
ReplyDeleteHilda, your portraits are very nice! They have a lot of expression. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteyou do very beautiful, very excellent work! looking forward to being inspired by your pastels!
ReplyDeleteVery nice piece!
ReplyDeleteLove the expression on this young girl's face. Really excellent work!
ReplyDeleteThank you all, for the wonderful compliments. I'm happy that you stopped by to see my blog.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portrait! I love the contrast of the colors around her and her lovely expression.
ReplyDeleteYour comment is so appreciated. Thank you Adriana.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. I must say, yours is great. This one is my favorite. You've captured a look in her eyes which is dreamlike...
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane....I appreciate your comments.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I will be trying that Blueberry Kuchen soon!! Sounds great!
Hilda, this is my favorite of your paintings. Enjoyed looking, nice work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Camille for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment!
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