Thursday, July 14, 2011

Nostalgic Moment

Don't you just love the old vintage
photos that we find, and have a need
to paint? I found a photo of my cousin
Millie when she was a little girl. In the
1940's and early 50's wearing these
Navy outfits was often seen on young
girls and boys. Maybe some of you have
even worn them?
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39 comments:

  1. Julia Ruffles | wildlife artistJuly 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    lovely calm soft portrait, beautifully drawn :) Jules

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  2. SadamiJuly 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, Hilda,
    Soooo lovely work that touches my heart. Believe or not, navy outfits are often Japanese junior high school uniforms.
    Cheersʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ,Sadami

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  3. Crystal CookJuly 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Beautiful Hilda! So soft and lovely, just amazing. :) You've captured that old world feel so perfectly.

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  4. hmuxoJuly 14, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Thank you JULIA for that wonderful comment! It's so appreciated.

    SADAMI..thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment. I didn't know that navy outfits are Japanese junior high school uniforms..we learn something new every day.!!

    Thank you so much CRYSTAL. I was going for the sepia look then changed my mind since I wanted a bit of color.

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  5. Trudy R. GomezJuly 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful job, again your colors are wonderful! I always wore western, but do remember seeing these sailor clothes on others. I always wanted one of the white sailor caps...

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  6. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I know what you mean. I was born in the 1944.
    Love your nostalgic moment. It certainly brings back memories. The lovely ringlets in the hair.
    My Mum used to wrap my hair in rags each night to make ringlets.

    Beautiful work.

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  7. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Es un magnífico retrato y recuerdo cuando hice la primera Comunión llevando un traje de marinero. También mi esposa iba al colegio con ese traje. Tiene fotos así.

    It's a great portrait and I remembered when I took my first communion wearing a Navy outfit. Also, my wife attended school every day with that suit. She has pictures that way.

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  8. PrabalJuly 15, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    It is beautiful.. And of course 'old' is always inspiring..

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  9. hmuxoJuly 15, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Thank you Trudy. I remember Western wear as well..Good times!

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  10. hmuxoJuly 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Thank you Dors, for stopping by and commenting. My Mom did the same thing with my hair...I as well, was born at the same time..Ahh, the Good Old Days!!

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  11. hmuxoJuly 15, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Gracias, Julian por tu comentario. Me gustaria verte con su traje de marinero!! Estoy sequra que eras muy guapo!

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  12. hmuxoJuly 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Prabal...thank you so much.! Your comment is so appreciated.

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  13. Art with LizJuly 15, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    She's absolutely beautiful!

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  14. ChristabelJuly 15, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Te quedo muy bueno el retrato Hilda what a beautiful face!

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  15. hmuxoJuly 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Thank you Liz for that beautiful comment.!

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  16. hmuxoJuly 15, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    hola CHRISTABEL...muchisimas gracias por tu visita y tu comentario.

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  17. Douglas ClarkJuly 15, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Beautiful work on this.

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  18. hmuxoJuly 15, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Thank you so much DOUG!

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  19. Claire Beadon CarnellJuly 15, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    You have painted this beautifully, Hilda. I love how you have brought this picture to life.

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  20. Nancy GoldmanJuly 16, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    You've really captured the look of that era. Beautifully done Hilda.

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  21. hmuxoJuly 16, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Thank you so much CLAIRE for that comment. I really appreciate it.

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  22. hmuxoJuly 16, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Thank you NANCY for commenting on my portrait. I love that era to paint...it brings back many memories to a lot of people.

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  23. Dean H.July 17, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful and heartwarming, Hilda! Love the color and softness...perfection.
    I remember my brothers' navy outfits. But I was Roy Rogers a lot. Lol!

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  24. Mary PaquetJuly 17, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    This is a beautifully done painting. Hilda, you have such a nice touch. I don't recall owning one of these outfits, though I am old enough to do so. Sweet!

    I am back from my travels and blogging again.

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  25. hmuxoJuly 17, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Thank you DEAN for stopping by and commenting.
    I remember Roy as well...One of my favorites!

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  26. hmuxoJuly 17, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Welcome back MARY.! Hope you had a wonderful time...and thank you for your kind comment..I appreciate it so much.

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  27. Mary Sheehan WinnJuly 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    thanks so much for your visit. I love your vintage portrait.

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  28. myra andersonJuly 17, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    this is beautiful!

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  29. hmuxoJuly 17, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    thank you MARY for visiting my blog and for your comment.

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  30. hmuxoJuly 17, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    thank you MYRA for visiting and for that nice comment. I appreciate it.

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  31. Gary KeimigJuly 18, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    really nice Hilda. And I do remember that attire

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  32. Diana Moses BotkinJuly 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    A strong piece, Hilda and charming.

    I love that "sailor" look on children, too!

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  33. hmuxoJuly 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    thank you GARY for stopping by and for your kind comment.

    thank you DIANA for that nice comment. I also love the sailor outfits...memories!!

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  34. Lori BonanniJuly 19, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hilda, beautiful work on this! Love the vintage look of it!

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  35. hmuxoJuly 19, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Thank you LORI. Your comment means so much to me.

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  36. Angela SullivanSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    She has such an inquisitive look. Beautiful

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  37. hmuxoSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    thank you ANGELA for commenting on Nostalgic moment! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  38. Lampros LampinosSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    i like this girl, i like to follow you, lampros from Greece, music teacher

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  39. hmuxoSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    thank you LAMPROS for your very nice comment. I'm glad you will be following me...Welcome!!!

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