Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Dwight

While I was at a barbecue recently, I saw a man who I just knew I had to paint. I finally mustered up the courage to ask this stranger if I could take a photo of him..and thankfully he obliged. I am really glad that I asked him and I am happy with the results.
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37 comments:

  1. Crystal CookOctober 26, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    It's simply stunning Hilda! Such character and expression! And the reflections in his glasses are too cool. Beautiful work. :)

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  2. Luisa NavarreteOctober 27, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    That's brilliant Hilda!!! congratulations!

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  3. Trudy R. GomezOctober 27, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Stunning is the description for this Hilda! I expect him to speak to me momentarily. Your skill level is amazing.

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  4. Carrie Waller WatercolorsOctober 27, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Great subject. You have done a terrific job, I be the beard got hairy, ha! It is so dramatic and really catches your eye the moment you see it. Terrific! And being a military wife I love the inclusion of the Army seal on his hat, adds to his story:)

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  5. Gwen BellOctober 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    WOW! Great work, Hilda! Wonderfully realistic, particularly the eyes. Amazing job on the beard too.

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  6. hmuxoOctober 27, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Thank you Crystal for your comment. Your WIP is coming out great. looking forward to the finished painting..

    Thank you Luisa for your very appreciated comment.

    Thank you Trudy. I love to paint portraits. I'm doing another "Tuscan" that hopefully will be finished next week sometime.

    Thank you Carrie. As a military wife, you have the opportunity to collect a lot of wonderful pictures for your future paintings!

    I value the opinions as the artist you all are.

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  7. hmuxoOctober 27, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Thank you Gwen for that wonderful comment. He did have a lot of expression in his eyes. Again, love "Hide-N-Seek !

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  8. Diana Moses BotkinOctober 27, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Very strong work, Hilda. I think you chose the right lighting and angle to work from in your reference photo. You've done a lovely job with all the features and details without overdoing it. Of all your recent paintings, this is my favorite.

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  9. hmuxoOctober 27, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Thank you so much Diana for that great comment. I really enjoyed painting him..he had that great beard that I don't do very often!

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  10. claire christinelOctober 28, 2010 at 2:19 AM

    Hilda this is a truly beautiful painting. His right eye, the reflections on his glasses and his beard are full of life. Very powerful!

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  11. hmuxoOctober 28, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Hi Claire,
    Thank you for stopping by and writing such a nice comment.

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  12. Colette TheriaultOctober 28, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Hilda! Thank you for commenting on my blog. I'm happy to have found your blog and really enjoyed looking through your portraits. You do wonderful portraiture! Cheers, Colette

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  13. hmuxoOctober 29, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    thank you colette for visiting my blog. I'm still amazed that you use pastel pencils on sanded paper for some of your paintings! you're amazing.

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  14. Dean H.October 30, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Very well done, Hilda! The smoothness of the skin transitions is excellent! He's a great subject.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 30, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Hilda, what a masculine portrait. Smooth transitions too! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm always humbled by your use of pastel in portriat work.

    Blessings!!

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  16. hmuxoOctober 30, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Thank you Dean. I appreciate your comment. I used the wrong side of Canson Mi-Teintes paper which is the smoother side..it really gives you wonderful smooth skin.


    Thank you Joe for stopping by and for your kind comment. He had a great face to paint.

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  17. artbyakikoOctober 31, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    What a wonderful work, Hilda! I love the smooth skin and details in beard. Well done!!

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  18. hmuxoOctober 31, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    thank you Akiko. You made my day with your comment.

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  19. Maria Kovalenko LeysensNovember 2, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Glad you got the courage to photograph him. Really a nice job on the portrait. Glasses- great, the beard -nicely done... his intent gaze is strong. When you see something that speaks to you, it is a pleasure to paint. I can tell.

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  20. hmuxoNovember 2, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    What a nice comment...thank you Maria. He did have the face that I enjoyed painting.

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  21. sue grecoNovember 3, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Hi Hilda,

    I can see why you wanted to do this portrait. What an interesting face! Your work is beautiful: the glasses, the beard, the expression, so well done.

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  22. hmuxoNovember 3, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    thank you for visiting my blog Sue. You made me so happy with your comment.

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  23. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    It's impossible to improve this portrait, Hilda. Your paintings are every time better and this one I like a lot. Some day I'll try painting on pastel.

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  24. RalphNovember 4, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    Just an amazing picture you have captured the inner being of this person

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  25. hmuxoNovember 4, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    thank you Julian and Ralph! You both made my day with that comment!

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  26. Mary PaquetNovember 4, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Hilda, thanks for visiting my blog and helping me find yours. I have not done many pastel portaits -- you achieve a beautiful likeness!!

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  27. hmuxoNovember 4, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    thank you Mary for stopping by and for that nice comment.

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  28. jsicignano2.blogspot.comNovember 6, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Hi Hilda,

    Like I said on my blog, yes you are extremely talented. I thank you for your visit and comments. All the best to you.

    Joan

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  29. hmuxoNovember 6, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    thank you Joan. . I value your opinion.

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  30. Anudeepa KadiresanNovember 11, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Wow... his beard,hat,glass looks awesome and the higlites are the beauty,this is great hmuxo.

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  31. hmuxoNovember 11, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    thank you Anu for that kind comment.

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  32. Victor ErringtonNovember 18, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Hilda, your portraits are fantastic, especially this latest one. It`s brilliant. Well done again Hilda and all the best.
    Vic.

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  33. hmuxoNovember 18, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Thank you Victor for stopping by and for that wonderful comment...you made my day.

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  34. Ruth AndreNovember 19, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    You have done a great job on this complicated portrait. Very nice.

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  35. hmuxoNovember 19, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Thank you Ruth for stopping by and for that wonderful comment. He was definitely an interesting subject.

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  36. TeresaJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Wow... what a wonderful portrait! A great subject too :-)

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  37. hmuxoJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Thank you Teresa! You made my day..

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