Wednesday, January 26, 2011

HYPNOTIC ENCHANTRESS

Recently at an Upstate N.Y. Church Wedding,
I heard the beautiful sound of the cello. The
sound from this instrument was almost hypnotic
and as beautiful as the girl that was playing it.
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34 comments:

  1. Carol BlackburnJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Beautifully done, Hilda. She looks like she is lost in the music.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Great portrait, I can see the concentration of musician and her sentiment.

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  3. hmuxoJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Thank you Carol and Julian! She was such a wonderful subject.

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  4. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Outstanding. Hilda your work is beautiful. You are a very talented lady. Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration.

    All the best to you
    Joan

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  5. padmajaJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    She seems like completely immersed in her music, it is a joy to watch her expression and feel her music through this lovely work Hilda!

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  6. hmuxoJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Thank you Joan and Padmaja for your amazing comments. I truly appreciate it! I enjoyed painting this piece and her music was wonderful.

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  7. SadamiJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Dear Hilda,
    Wow...very lovely work. Especially, your sensitive handling lights catches my eyes. Well-unified used colors... impressive. As if music were coming out from this painting. Thank you:).
    Kind regards,Sadami

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  8. Theresa PadenJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Beautiful painting! I love the way she is absorbed in her music. Really lovely composition and so much feeling!

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  9. PrabalJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful painting. The lady seems to be lost in the music. The modd is just great.

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  10. hmuxoJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Sadami...thank you for that wonderful comment. The light was hitting her in a perfect way..and since it was a dark painting, it worked out well.

    Theresa...thank you for stopping by and for that kind comment.

    Prabal....thank you so much. Her love for her music does show in her face.

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  11. Kim VanlandinghamJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love the cello! Actually all of the string instruments...just love them at weddings. You really captured her in the moment.

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  12. claire christinelJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Beautiful piece Hilda! I really love the composition. Cropping it that way gives an intimate performance and heightened feeling of sensitivity, like the music is emotionally moving for both the performer and the audience. Love it! (a much better compositional choice than mine :-)

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  13. TeresaJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    This is beautiful! She looks so in-tune with the music she's producing.

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  14. hmuxoJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Thank you Kimberly, Claire and Teresa for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment. You all made my day.

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  15. Dean H.January 29, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Wonderfully done, Hilda...this is a painting I can almost hear!
    Love how you8 handled the wood grain on the instrument.

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  16. myra andersonJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    very beautiful!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Beautiful work Hilda.

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  18. hmuxoJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Thank you Dean, Myra and Doreen for stopping by. Your comments are truly appreciated.

    Dean..When I started on the Cello, I put black pastel first, then I added the brown/reds. It started to look like wood grain, I added the white for the sheen ..I really enjoyed painting the instrument.

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  19. Becky JoyJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Nice job. Not an easy angle to draw from, but you did it well.

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  20. hmuxoJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Thank you Becky! Her hand did give me a bit of trouble because of the angle.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Cool, she looks deep in thought)

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  22. hmuxoJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Thank you Sam! I don't think she even realized people was taking her picture..she was really concentrating on her music.

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  23. Wendy Mould AFCAFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Nice picture. You have really captured the oneness that exists between the musician and their instrument.

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  24. hmuxoFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    thank you Wendy for stopping by and for your appreciated comment.

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  25. Diane HutchinsonFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Yes, her expression is exquisite. You are quite the artist!!

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  26. hmuxoFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Such a nice thing to say. thank you Diane.!

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  27. Mary PaquetFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Hilda, this is a very lovely piece. Your design is superb with the closely cropped figure and the obligue line of the instrument. Wonderful!

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  28. hmuxoFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Thank you so much Mary...so kind of you to comment.

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  29. Lori BonanniFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Beautiful job on this! Her music must have been so inspirational as you did a wonderful job on capturing the essence of her!

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  30. hmuxoFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Thank you so much Lori for that nice comment. I love the cello and hearing it in a Church was just so beautiful.. and a bit emotional.

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  31. Gary KeimigFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    great job Hilda. You have really succeded in capturing the feel in this. NIce compostion too.
    Thanks so much for the comment on my blog

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  32. hmuxoFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Thank you so much Gary for that nice comment. I'm looking forward to your bird painting!

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  33. Shelley Whiting's artMay 10, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I do feel like the girl is playing music in this picture. You captured her soul and personality beautifully.

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  34. hmuxoMay 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Thank you Shelley! I truly appreciate your comment.

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