Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Thank you, Elizabeth

I never wanted to be on facebook, but
one day I received notice that someone
was looking for me. My childhood friend,
Trina found me after 40 years with the
help of her daughter. Shocked ...but
incredibly happy, we reunited again. If
it wasn't for her daughter Elizabeth, this
reunion wouldn't have happened! I was
lucky enough to have attended Elizabeth's
wedding and this is her listening intently
to her sister's speech honoring her...
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93 comments:

  1. Lori BonanniOctober 19, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful job on this portrait! You really caught her gesture!

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  2. Virginia FloydOctober 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    This is a beautiful portrait, Hilda! And I love that you found a friend on Facebook. I have re-connected with old friends, too.

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  3. martinealisonOctober 19, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Un portrait vraiment d'une grande qualité... Une grande sérénité se dégage de celui-ci...
    La petite histoire qui l'accompagne est très touchante...
    gros bisous

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  4. Krista HassonOctober 19, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Beautiful, the emotion you were able to captured is wonderful.

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  5. Lampros LampinosOctober 20, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    the eyes are wonderful, the smile means a lot... i just like it

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  6. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Elizabeth is beautiful and she just looks so happy! So glad you found your old friend, Hilda.

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  7. UnknownOctober 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Hilda
    Glad you got back in touch with your friend. The portrait of Elizabeth is amazing.
    Good job.

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  8. Trudy R. GomezOctober 20, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful rendition. The skin tones make you want to reach out and touch it. Good friends are our greatest legacy. Many blessings to you both.

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  9. Maria Kovalenko LeysensOctober 20, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    wonderful portrait and lovely story!

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  10. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    thank you LORI for commenting on Elizabeth.! I appreciate you stopping!!

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  11. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Thank you VIRGINIA! I appreciate you stopping. I am so happy to have reconnected again with Trina. We are closer now than ever before.

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  12. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    thank you MARTINE!! You're so kind and appreciate your comment!

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  13. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    thank you KRISTA!! Your comment is so appreciated!!

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  14. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    thank you LAMPROS for stopping by!! And for your lovely comment.!

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  15. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Thank you DORS for stopping by and commenting. Getting together with my friend was like we never were apart!! Jumping up and down like we were kids again!!

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  16. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Thank you TRUDY! Your comment is so appreciated. She has the face you want to paint! And yes, thanks to Elizabeth, I found my friend again.!

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  17. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    thank you MARIA for your comment. You made my day!!

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  18. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    thank you SHERRY for stopping and commenting!! She is a beautiful girl and she was glowing !! I feel very blessed to have found my friend!

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  19. ElizabethOctober 20, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Hilda, I am speechless! This is so so beautiful!!!! I am SO happy that I was able to help my mother reconnect with you and that you were able to come to our wedding!!
    Love,
    Elizabeth

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  20. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    thank you ELIZABETH.. for your comment! I'm so glad you like it! you just made my day.

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  21. myra andersonOctober 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    this is an absolutely beautiful portrait!

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  22. SadeuOctober 20, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    very good painting, eyes are beautiful, Hilda : )

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  23. SusanOctober 20, 2011 at 12:42 PM

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  24. SusanOctober 20, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    The portrait of Elizabeth is beautiful. I also thank her for helping us reconnect after so many years. We have had many fun get togethers, and look forward to many more.

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  25. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    thank you MYRA!! I "really" appreciate your comment. Have a good day!!

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  26. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    thank you SADEU for stopping by and commenting on Elizabeth...you're very kind!

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  27. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    thank you SUSAN!! She was a beautiful subject so I really enjoyed painting her. Its wonderful to have connected..and yes, I look forward to our fun "get togethers"!!

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  28. padmajaOctober 20, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Her emotion is felt through her smiling eyes.. great job Hilda!

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  29. sue grecoOctober 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Hi Hilda,

    This portrait is beautiful work, I love the expression on her face. How wonderful that you connected with your friend of 40 years. You must be very happy.

    Sue

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  30. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    thank you PADMAJA!! I always appreciate your kind comments.!

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  31. hmuxoOctober 20, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Hi SUE! Thank you for your wonderful comment. After so many years of separation..meeting each other again was like we were never apart!! I am so happy she is in my life again.

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  32. Bruce ShermanOctober 20, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Hi Hilda!... A very sensitive and beautiful portrait which conveys your connection to this sitter!

    It would seem that daughters play a very important part in our lives... wouldn't you agree! They are very imporatnt blessings in our lives!

    Good Pasteling!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  33. Sandra BusbyOctober 21, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I sigh in awe every time I visit your blog Hilda. Your pastels are so exquisite! You are clearly an expert at this medium! :0)

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  34. hmuxoOctober 21, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    thank you so much BRUCE! Daughter's play an important part in our lives, for sure! We try to help them in every way we can and in return they are there for us!. In this computer world its more than ever. LOL Have a great day!!

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  35. hmuxoOctober 21, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    SANDRA..you are so kind...I appreciate your comment!! I do love pastels..and yet I love to see all my blogger friends work oils, watercolor and pencils..its so wonderful to see everyone's work! and I am in awe of you and them. Have a wonderful day!!

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  36. Dean H.October 21, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    An excellent portrait of your friend, Hilda!
    What an exciting reunion!

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  37. hmuxoOctober 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    thank you DEAN! A very exciting reunion!...40 years of memories ...now we try to see each other at least once a month and we never seem to run out of conversation!!

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  38. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    What a great portrait! Do you know I look to you as a source of inspiration for portraiture? Your work is beautiful and shows such depth of feeling.

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  39. hmuxoOctober 22, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I truly appreciate your comment KATHERINE!! you're so sweet. I guess we all have our strong points...like when you work with graphite pencils!! my gosh! incredible work and I've never tried painting a portrait with oils. I wouldn't know where to begin!! Have a wonderful day.

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  40. Joan TavolottOctober 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    What a beautiful portrait!!! Your work is really super. Yes, Facebook has brought a lot of people back together. It is very handy that way.

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  41. joshemariOctober 22, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Hilda, preciosa historia y el retrato...increíble!!! Magnífico!
    Qué bien pintas!!!!!
    Un abrazo.

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  42. Marie TheronOctober 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    So alive, Hilda! What a gentle facial expression you were able to create here!

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  43. hmuxoOctober 22, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    thank you JOAN for stopping and commenting on Elizabeth...I truly appreciate it.

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  44. hmuxoOctober 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    JOSH! Lo agradezco sinceramente tu comentario!

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  45. hmuxoOctober 22, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    thank you MARIE for your kind comment. She had such a beautiful expression when she was listening to her sister ...I'm glad I was able to take a photo "of that special moment".

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  46. TitoOctober 23, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Fantastic portrait Hilda, her expression is so beautiful..... Bravissima!

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  47. hmuxoOctober 23, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    thank you so much TITO for stopping by and for your beautiful comment.!!

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  48. Crystal CookOctober 23, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    WOW Hilda!! THis is SO gorgeous! You are so gifted at painting portraits. :) Really this is exceptional work, and I'm so glad you got back in touch with your friend. :))

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  49. Bonnie HeatherOctober 23, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    So beautiful! You are so talented.

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  50. hmuxoOctober 23, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    thank you so much CRYSTAL!! You made me very happy. I truly appreciate your comment!! When my friend and I get together, its still hard for us to believe it. It's very exciting!!

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  51. hmuxoOctober 23, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    thank you so much BONNIE!! you're so nice ..thank you for that comment!

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  52. Raul RenteroOctober 23, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    me encantan tus "pasteles"
    los devoro cada vez que vengo por aquí
    un abrazo
    RAUL

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  53. hmuxoOctober 23, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Gracias RAUL por tu comentario! Estoy muy contenta que te ha gustado.. un abrazo..

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  54. claire christinelOctober 24, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Hilda all I can say is WOW!! What a beautiful portrait! I don't know the woman, but this is a thing of beauty. The expression you captured on her face is so perfect. I think this has to be one of your best pieces that I've seen so far.

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  55. hmuxoOctober 24, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    thank you SO much CLAIRE for stopping by and giving me such a wonderful compliment! I truly appreciate it. She was such a wonderful subject..and I enjoyed painting her.

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

    You've done a great job on this, Hilda! Very nice.

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  57. hmuxoOctober 24, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    thank you so much KARI for commenting.!! I really appreciate you stopping by.

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  58. Claire Beadon CarnellOctober 24, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I am always so surprised at the contacts with old friends I have made through blogging and facebook - how wonderful for you to re-connect with an old friend.
    This is such a gorgeous portrait - you have captured such a beautiful and thoughtful expression on her face. Really wonderful!!!

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  59. Mary PaquetOctober 24, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    What a beautiful tribute to Elizabeth. I love the way you get that beautiful glow on her skin. As always, Hilda, I am impressed with the beauty and serenity fo your work.

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  60. hmuxoOctober 25, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    thank you CLAIRE for your beautiful comment! I appreciate it so much!! I never liked facebook but it is definitely a wonderful way to connect! Thank goodness she remembered my maiden name since I couldn't remember hers!!

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  61. hmuxoOctober 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Hi MARY!! I'm so happy you liked my portrait of Elizabeth..thank you so much for stopping by.!!

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  62. Carrie Waller WatercolorsOctober 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Hilda, this is fabulous!! You've done such a wonderful job! Such gorgeous skin tones and her expression is beautiful! So glad you found your childhood friend, facebook can be a wonderful thing:)

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  63. Kim VanlandinghamOctober 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I'm still not on facebook. I can barely keep up with the blog!!!

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  64. hmuxoOctober 25, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    thank you so much CARRIE!! I love painting portraits and she was such a great subject!!
    I'm grateful for facebook for getting us together again! All these years, we were only 1/2 hour away by car! Imagine!

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  65. hmuxoOctober 25, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    thank you KIMBERLY for stopping by...I'm on facebook but have no clue how to use it...my daughter calls me a stalker since I enjoy seeing family and friends pictures on it..but I got a private messege one day telling me that someone was trying to get in touch with me..I clicked and the rest is history!

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  66. graziano tessaroloOctober 26, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Davvero molto belli i tuoi pastelli!!! Sei una maestra nell'uso di questa tecnica. Brava!

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  67. hmuxoOctober 26, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Thank you GRAZIANO for your wonderful comment. I do enjoy painting with pastels but I am working on an oil right now, which is a little more challenging.

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  68. Victor ErringtonOctober 26, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Hi Hilda.
    This portrait of Elizabeth is an amazing one.
    What a brilliant job you have done here Hilda. I`ve seen your portraits before and they are all very good, but this one is amazing. Well done Hilda. I`m glad you have met up with your old frind. All the best.
    Vic.

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  69. Angela SullivanOctober 26, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    So blessed you are to have found her. This is such a beauty so soft and with a gentle feel.

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  70. hmuxoOctober 26, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    thank you VICTOR..for that wonderful comment...you're so nice!..I really appreciate it..

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  71. hmuxoOctober 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    thank you ANGELA for commenting on Elizabeth. I appreciate it so much.. Yes, I truly feel blessed that she has found me.

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  72. Diane HoeptnerOctober 26, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Lovely!

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  73. hmuxoOctober 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    thank you DIANE!!

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  74. Adriana MeissOctober 26, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Hilda, It's a beautiful portrait! I love her expression too. Great work.

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  75. hmuxoOctober 27, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    ADRIANA!! thank you so much for that wonderful comment ...I appreciate it!!

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  76. Lorraine ShirkusOctober 29, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful portrait with a lovely intent expression! And I love your story of reunion . . .

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  77. hmuxoOctober 29, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    thank you LORRAINE!! I appreciate your comment on Elizabeth. She was so much fun to paint. My friend and I got together again yesterday for lunch...its always wonderful to see her!

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  78. suzanneberryNovember 1, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    my goodness this is spectacular!!! so incredibly beautiful and sensitive. bravo!

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  79. hmuxoNovember 1, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Thank you so much for that comment, SUZANNE!!
    I truly appreciate it.

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  80. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingNovember 4, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    A stunning and sensitive portrait of a very special moment...a true work of art!

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  81. hmuxoNovember 4, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    CAROL!!! What a nice comment! thank you so much. Getting the likeness of the person is the challenge for me in painting a portrait! Have a wonderful day.!

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  82. Sandy ByersNovember 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Hilda, I am a little late to the comments and I know everyone else has already said this but it bares repeating that this is a gorgeous portrait! You have certainly captured a heartfelt moment and one I am sure the family treasures. Also, congratulations on finding you friend - what fun!!

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  83. hmuxoNovember 14, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    thank you so much SANDY for visiting and commenting on Elizabeth. The reference picture was so perfect with all the right shadows and I truly loved painting her. And yes, finding my friend was amazing and so much fun...we feel like little girls all over again and always look forward to seeing each other.!!

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  84. Gary KeimigNovember 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Beautiful job Hida. I too fought facebook but have found it a great place to display my art and photography by posting every day what you missed by not being in Dubois. I now have a lot of people following that site and have enjoyed a number of sales from it.

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  85. hmuxoNovember 19, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    thank you GARY for stopping by and commenting..I appreciate it very much. I'll have to visit you soon...I would love to see your photography on facebook!

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  86. Diana Moses BotkinNovember 20, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Nice one, Hilda!

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  87. hmuxoNovember 20, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    thank you so much DIANA!!!

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  88. Brad MiedemaNovember 21, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    A beautiful Portrait Hilda! Nicely done!

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  89. hmuxoNovember 21, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    thank you so much BRAD!!!

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  90. AlexievNovember 30, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Great image... beatifull artwork...

    Best wishes from Buenos Aires...

    http://www.alexiev.com.ar

    Proyectos - Illustrations

    Alexiev Store - venta de originales

    @alexievg en twitter

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  91. hmuxoNovember 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    thank you so much ALEXIEV for stopping by my blog and commenting. I truly appreciate it.

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  92. VictoriaFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Gorgeous..everything you create is absolutely stellar and breathtaking! Such talent!

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  93. James F. SmithJuly 23, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Hilda-
    Your pastel portraits and special!! A portrait and I do not do well painting!! A seascape well maybe that works!! Thanks so much for keeping in touch with my work. Thanks again!! Lets Paint@@

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