Saturday, March 3, 2012

Still Life - Oranges-Apple

I bought this Brass bowl and the three
brass goblets at a garage sale last
summer so I decided to use them in
this still life. I used my oil paints for
this one..However, since I'm still new
with this medium I had a hard time
painting apples, so except for one, I
replaced them with oranges. LOL I
I enjoyed painting the wine bottles .
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70 comments:

  1. Jose SanchezMarch 3, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Magnifico oleo, Hilda, enhorabuena, los brillos son muy bonitos y las sombras muy conseguidas.
    Un saludo.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 7:31 AM

      Gracias JOSE por decir que te gusta...Lo agradezco mucho!!

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  2. Sandra BusbyMarch 3, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Oils really suit this subject don't they? I LOVE those goblets! :0)

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 7:36 AM

      thank you SANDRA for your lovely comment!!! I really did enjoy painting this one in oil!.

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  3. myra andersonMarch 3, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    this is wonderful!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 7:38 AM

      thank you so much MYRA for stopping by and for your comment! I appreciate it!

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  4. mary maxamMarch 3, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Excellent Hilda! The depth of color is wonderful and those complimentary orange and blues are just right. This does not look like an artist who is 'new to the medium',that's for sure.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 7:41 AM

      thank you MARY!! I enjoyed painting this one in oils but I really need to learn how to blend colors together and not use so much of the primary colors. I have learned so much already from you and my other friends here!!!

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  5. Erik van ElvenMarch 3, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Really good Hilda! Oil paint likes you it seems :)

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 7:46 AM

      Thank you so much ERIK! Maybe someday I'll try to paint a portrait in oils..right now, need to practice with colors...

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  6. Claire Beadon CarnellMarch 3, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Looks like you already have a mastery of the medium, Hilda! This is absolutely lovely, and I did enjoy your story about the apples that became oranges. How many times that has happened to me...!!!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 7:50 AM

      thank you CLAIRE for stopping by and for your comment! It's so funny, but I don't have problems painting apples in pastels, but was stumped with oils. Maybe my next still life!!

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  7. padmajaMarch 3, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    The variety of shapes in the different elements of this composition makes it more interesting, only an artist can convert an apple in to an orange, how lucky we are isnt it? Lovely job :-)

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 7:54 AM

      thank you PADMAJA for your comment! So true!...it's wonderful that we can change to another fruit if one gives us problems. I do like the rich color of the oranges. Have a good day!!

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  8. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Un bodegón muy bueno. La botella especialmente con su transparencia y el terciopelo de la fruta.
    Today I have no desire to comment in English. Your challenge, if you accept it, practicing Spanish.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 8:03 AM

      Hola JULIAN! Gracias por tu comentario ...tu eres muy amable y me alegro que te guste esta pintura!!! Estoy sufriendo escribiendo en espanol..pero si, tengo que practicar.!!

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  9. JaneMarch 4, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Even if you weren't a beginner in this still life you made a wonderful painting . Love how you kept everything so smooth, and I can totally relate to your not succeeding in making an apple :-)) Luckily with oil paint changes can be done along the road. Beautiful and shining - bravo!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 8:04 AM

      thank you so much JANE..for stopping by and for your nice comment!!! I appreciate it so much.!!!

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  10. Autumn LeavesMarch 4, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    You sure managed to get the orange peel texture beautifully, Hilda! I love the sense of old that the brass pieces bring to this wonderful still life!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 8:08 AM

      thank you SHERRY for your lovely comment!! Garage sales are wonderful for these perfect items! Have a good day!!

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  11. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Excellent work Hilda. Looks very old masters. You mastered this well. Great composition.

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  12. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    thank you DORS!..for stopping by.. What a nice comment!! You made my day...

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  13. Paintings by PatriciaMarch 4, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Nicely done, Hilda....and I agree that it has an old masters feel to it. LOL..oranges instead of apples.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 7:28 PM

      thank you so much for that beautiful comment PATRICIA.. I appreciate it!!!

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  14. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comMarch 4, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Oh WOW! and you are new to oils?!!! I hope you do more, Hilda, because I cannot wait to see what you accomplish when you become an expert. This is a fabulous painting, your colors are clean and not muddy and the transparency of the glass is amazing.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 8:11 PM

      thank you so much JULIE for those encouraging words!! I really enjoyed doing this still life....I would've liked to have painted it more subtle but I didn't know how to do it..LOL I have learned so much from all of my friends here in "blog" land.

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  15. jsicignano2.blogspot.comMarch 4, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful work Hilda, I seem to be having a problem with my thank you reply on my blog. Thank you for the visit.

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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  16. hmuxoMarch 4, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Thank you so much JOAN for stopping by and commenting.. I really appreciate it!! I'm on my way to see if you have something new!!!

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  17. TitoMarch 5, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Excellent work Hilda! I can't imagine what you will do as soon as you will have more confidence with the oil painting. Ciao!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 5, 2012 at 9:25 AM

      Thank you for that kind comment, TITO!! I appreciate it so much!! my aim is to learn my colors and not to use what comes out of the tubes..but its really a lot of fun trying..have a wonderful day!!

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  18. PrabalMarch 5, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Considering that you are new to oils this is great work. I also love painting wine bottles. Thay have some charm in them.. :)

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  19. hmuxoMarch 5, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    thank you so much PRABAL for that nice comment!! I wanted to put the green bottle in to lighten up the painting a bit!! Have a wonderful day!!

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  20. Julia Ruffles | wildlife artistMarch 5, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I agree with all of the above Hilda! Your colour choices have given a real sense of depth and realism, lovely still life :) Jules

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  21. hmuxoMarch 5, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I appreciate your encouraging words, JULIA! Thank you so much for stopping by and taking time to comment!!!

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  22. Victor ErringtonMarch 5, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Brilliant painting Hilda. all the best.
    Vic.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 5, 2012 at 4:21 PM

      Thank you so much VIC for very kind comment!!! I appreciate it.

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  23. Joan TavolottMarch 5, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Love the colors! Your bottles look great, and the oranges add a nice contrast. Nicely done!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

      Thank you JOAN!! I enjoyed painting this still life and hope to do another again!! I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  24. Dean H.March 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    That's a great glimmer of gold in the brass bowl, Hilda! You do fine with oils! Do a lot more!! :)

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    1. hmuxoMarch 5, 2012 at 4:25 PM

      thank you so much DEAN!! I think I would love to do more paintings in oils...its a nice change from my pastels.

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  25. Carrie Waller WatercolorsMarch 5, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Hilda, lovely job!! You did a fabulous job capturing the metallic pieces. Nice array of colors in your composition.

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  26. hmuxoMarch 5, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Thank you so much for stopping by and for your comment, CARRIE! I value your opinion. Have a wonderful Evening!!

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  27. Crystal CookMarch 5, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Nice work Hilda! I really love those bottles, the highlights are just awesome. :))

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  28. hmuxoMarch 5, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    thank you so much CRYSTAL for stopping by and taking the time to comment!! I'm glad you like it.!

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  29. Barbara PaskMarch 5, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Didn't know you painted with oils too. This is very nice, it has such a nice sense of light.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 6, 2012 at 8:00 AM

      thank you so much BARBARA for that nice comment!! Once in awhile I'll pick up my oils and paint..I've been experimenting with it and I really like it.

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  30. claire christinelMarch 6, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    I love the rich warm colours in this piece Hilda. You're very versatile switching back to oils!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 6, 2012 at 8:02 AM

      thank you CLAIRE for stopping by and taking your time out to comment!! I appreciate it!!! I just bought some more oils to play with!!

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  31. Carol DeMumbrumMarch 6, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Very nice, Hilda! Love the bottles. You did a great job with the highlights!

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  32. hmuxoMarch 6, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Thank you so much CAROL for your lovely comment!! I appreciate it!!!

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  33. jsicignano2.blogspot.comMarch 8, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Love it, Hilda your work is amazing.

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  34. hmuxoMarch 8, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Thank you JOAN!! Such a sweet comment! I appreciate it. Enjoy this wonderful weather!

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  35. Connie ChadwellMarch 9, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    This is so nice, Hilda. Working with reflections on the bottles and the brass pieces had to be really difficult, but this is lovely - great job!

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  36. hmuxoMarch 9, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    thank you so much CONNIE...I appreciate you stopping by and commenting..Brass was definitely different for me but I enjoyed painting it...and I enjoyed the challenge of painting the bottles...have a wonderful day!!!

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  37. sue grecoMarch 9, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Beautiful work Hilda! Your reflections are wonderful.

    Sue

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    1. hmuxoMarch 10, 2012 at 3:52 PM

      thank you so much SUE for your lovely comment! I appreciate it!!

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  38. Kim VanlandinghamMarch 9, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    LOL! YOu sound like me! The oranges work!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 10, 2012 at 3:53 PM

      thank you KIM!!! for your comment...I need to practice on apples..not easy for me..but Hey! Oranges are nice!!! Have a good day.!

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  39. Page RailsbackMarch 10, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    It works.masterful..well done

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    1. hmuxoMarch 10, 2012 at 3:55 PM

      thank you PAGE for that generous comment! I appreciate you stopping by.!

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  40. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comMarch 10, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Congratulations for receiving the Leibster blog award. I think your blog really deserves it.
    Go to my website to pick up your logo.

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  41. hmuxoMarch 10, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Thank you so much JULIE...I am honored and very happy to have received the Leibster blog award!

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  42. UnknownMarch 11, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    I just had to come back to this and say. I don't know anyone that gets so many comments and so well deserved. Your work is so inspiring. xx

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    1. hmuxoMarch 11, 2012 at 10:33 AM

      That is so sweet, DORS. I appreciate your words..I feel the same about your work..!!!Have a great painting day...

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  43. Angela SullivanMarch 12, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Love this whole set up. Beautiful

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  44. hmuxoMarch 12, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    You made my day ANGELA!! Thanks for your visit!

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  45. VictoriaMarch 14, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Wow..totally stunning..magnificent..you continually amaze me! the whole ambience and feel to this piece stirs my soul! Love the goblets...the color palette..truly magnificent!!
    Shine on.
    Victoria

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  46. hmuxoMarch 14, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Thank you so much VICTORIA!! You just made my day! I'm so glad you like this one.

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  47. Diana Moses BotkinApril 9, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    One of your very best pieces, Hilda!

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  48. hmuxoApril 9, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    thank you DIANA!! You just made my day!! I enjoyed painting this still life very much! Have a wonderful day!

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