Thursday, October 13, 2011

Heaven on Earth

I don't think there's a more
beautiful place...a more spiritual
place than when I visited the
Grand Canyon. What I saw was
layer upon layer of these beautifully
colored rock...almost like a staircase
going down into this amazing valley.
If you're in the right spot you can
see the Colorado River that snakes
around the valley.
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53 comments:

  1. Joan TavolottOctober 13, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog! It looks like we share a love for some of the same beautiful places. Your pastels are lovely...vey realistic! I read your bio and laughed to see that you are from East Rockaway. I lived in Lynbrook on Atlantic Ave just down from St. Raymond's. I didn't realize that they had an Art Club as part of the Parish Social Ministry. They must have started it after I moved to Suffolk when I retired. I am going to list your blog under my links so I can come back and visit. (I typed this once and seem to have lost it. I hope it doesn't come out as a duplicate post.)

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  2. Jose SanchezOctober 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    maravilloso trabajo, enhorabuena.

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  3. ChristabelOctober 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Hi Hilda! your pastel is beautiful! I think Grand Canyon really inspired you.
    Greetings

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  4. PrabalOctober 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh Hilda,
    This is just soooo good. The light and the space that you have captured along with the character of those rocky surfaces is just so awesome.

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  5. hmuxoOctober 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    thank you JOAN for stopping by and commenting. Your very kind.! I found your blog while visiting Joan S. blog. and read you were in beautiful Maine. Since I just got back from there, I enjoyed all of your paintings. I'm not sure, but maybe the art club in East Rockaway started in 2005. Welcome, neighbor!

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  6. hmuxoOctober 13, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Gracias Jose!! Por tu comentario...Lo agradezco sinceramente!!

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  7. hmuxoOctober 13, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Thank you for your comment CHRISTABEL! It was definitely an inspiration to visit and paint this wonderful place.

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  8. hmuxoOctober 13, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Thank you PRABAL for your wonderful encouragement!!

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  9. hmuxoOctober 13, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Thank you so much MYRA!!

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  10. Maria Kovalenko LeysensOctober 13, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    One of my favorites... the colors so inviting!

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  11. Trudy R. GomezOctober 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    The grandeur is awe inspiring. Beautiful colors.

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  12. hmuxoOctober 13, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    thank you so much MARIA for stopping and commenting. For this painting, I took a lot of my pastels out ..so many wonderful colors.

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  13. hmuxoOctober 13, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I appreciate your comment TRUDY. I enjoyed painting this so much. My color palette was definitely full..

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  14. Claire Beadon CarnellOctober 14, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    The light, depth and atmosphere you have captured in this are downright masterful, Hilda. This is GORGEOUS!

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  15. padmajaOctober 14, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    It looks very magnificent Hilda! You brought back to me my memories of doing this painting and it was so challenging for me!

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  16. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingOctober 15, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful work Hilda. The Grand Canyon is one of my favorite places and you have really captured the spirit of it. Pastels are the perfect medium for the scene.

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  17. hmuxoOctober 15, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    thank you so much CLAIRE for stopping by!! Your comment just made my day.!

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  18. hmuxoOctober 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    thank you PADMAJA!! Such a nice comment...it was definitely a challenge for me as well..but I enjoyed painting this.

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  19. hmuxoOctober 15, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    CAROL...thank you for your wonderful comment! The Grand Canyon is one of my favorite places as well. In fact, I would love to go again to see other sections of it...you can never see all of it.! My husband wanted to go on the mule to the bottom! I told him he would have to go alone...LOL

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  20. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Oh my Hilda! This is stunning! I clicked on the image itself and it came up much larger with a black background and it was amazing. Beautiful beautiful work!

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  21. hmuxoOctober 15, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    thank you so much SHERRY!!! I'm so happy you like it..you made my day.

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  22. Pam HolnbackOctober 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful light! You really captured the feeling!

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  23. hmuxoOctober 15, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    thank you PAM for stopping by and for your wonderful comment. I appreciate it.!

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  24. Douglas ClarkOctober 15, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Beautiful color and feeling. I stayed at the El Tovar Lodge on the canyons rim. It was so amazing seeing the canyon in the day, at sunset, and then at sunrise. You really see what light can do to color, value, and even shape at the canyon.

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  25. Diana Moses BotkinOctober 16, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Fun color in this!

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  26. Virginia FloydOctober 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Really beautiful layers of colors in the sides of the canyon, and beautiful shadows. I like the small shrubs and flowers in the foreground. It frames it beautifully.

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  27. hmuxoOctober 16, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I agree with you DOUG! The color is so amazing and unfortunately, I never saw it at sunrise..and can only imagine the beauty of it. Thank you for commenting!

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  28. hmuxoOctober 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    DIANA..thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it.!!

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  29. hmuxoOctober 16, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    thank you so much VIRGINIA. I've always had problems with shrubs and trees but it seems the more you work with it..it gets a little easier. Again, I truly appreciate your comment.!!!

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  30. Dean H.October 16, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    This is an absolutely incredible take on this beautiful spot, Hilda!! Amazing work.

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  31. Brad MiedemaOctober 16, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Love it!

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  32. Angela SullivanOctober 17, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Some places really do just take your breath away. Love your painting of this beautiful place.

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  33. hmuxoOctober 17, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    thank you DEAN, BRAD, and ANGELA for your kind words. Someday I would like to go to the Skywalk in the Grand Canyon! Its a transparent horseshoe shaped bridge at the edge of the canyon! Talk about views!! Have a wonderful day.!

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  34. Mary Sheehan WinnOctober 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    that is a fabulous painting. I too, was transfixed by the incredible beauty of the Canyon.

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  35. hmuxoOctober 17, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    thank you MARY for that nice comment! So glad to hear you visited this amazing Canyon.!

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  36. jsicignano2.blogspot.comOctober 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Magnificent painting Hilda, you certainly captured this beautiful place.

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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  37. Mary PaquetOctober 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Beautifully done and just the way I remember it. Thanks for reminding me of the beauty. Also, I love your Maine piece. We often get to Maine and your color choices are right on.

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  38. hmuxoOctober 18, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    thank you so much JOAN..your comment is so appreciated!! It is a beautiful place to visit.

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  39. hmuxoOctober 18, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    thank you MARY for your kind comment. The Grand Canyon takes your breath away!! Thank you for your comment on Maine as well. Another beautiful place ...

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  40. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comOctober 18, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Thank you for commenting on my blog and my reward for visiting your bog is seeing your beautiful work. Wow - your Grand Canyon piece is amazing.You nailed the light.

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  41. hmuxoOctober 18, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    thank you JULIE! I appreciate you stopping and commenting. I enjoyed your beautiful work.

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  42. Isabel P. LimaOctober 19, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Nice painting.That is a magic countryside.Congrats,Hilda.

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  43. hmuxoOctober 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Thank you so much ISABEL!! Yes, definitely a magical countryside!...I would be happy if I just captured a little of its beauty. Have a wonderful day.!

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  44. Aline OrdmanOctober 19, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    This is lovely...great color!

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  45. Theresa PadenOctober 19, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    You really captured the layers of the rock geology, and the colors are wonderful! I'm so glad you got to paint at the Grand Canyon!

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  46. hmuxoOctober 19, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    thank you so much ALINE for visiting and leaving me such a nice comment. I appreciate it so much.

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  47. hmuxoOctober 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    thank you THERESA for stopping by and commenting on my painting. I truly appreciate it.!!

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  48. Kari TirrellOctober 24, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Beautiful!

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  49. hmuxoOctober 26, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    thank you KARI

    thank you SKIZO

    Your comment is SO appreciated. I loved painting the Canyon! I miss that beautiful place!

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  50. Angela SullivanNovember 10, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    This is so beautiful. Love it.

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  51. hmuxoNovember 11, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    thank you so much ANGELA!!!

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  52. Brad MiedemaNovember 21, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    This is incredible! I love it!

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  53. hmuxoNovember 21, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    thank you so much BRAD! I enjoyed painting this one.

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