Friday, May 4, 2012

Mother's Day Portrait

I have two beautiful daughters....both amazing
Mom's.  This is my youngest, Jennifer, holding
Lexi just a few days old.  I wanted to paint a
portrait for her for Mother's Day.  I took this
reference picture when Lexi came home from
the hospital.  It was a candid shot which to me
is sometimes the best.  There is nothing more
beautiful than the love between Mom and child.
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  1. Carol BlackburnMay 4, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Soooo beautiful Hilda. Proud grandma, hey!

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 7:14 AM

      thank you so much CAROL for your lovely comment..I enjoyed painting her!!!

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  2. Barbara PaskMay 4, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Oh Hilda, So touching. She will love and treasure this.

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 7:15 AM

      thank you so much for stopping by BARBARA. I appreciate your nice comment.

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  3. martinealisonMay 5, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    Une merveilleuse maternité... J'aime cette tendresse maternelle nouvelle qui naît en même temps que ce petit bouchon...
    Je comprends ton sentiment de grand-mère.
    Magnifique et précieuse oeuvre.
    Gros bisous

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 7:20 AM

      thank you so much MARTINE for stopping by and commenting...yes, as a grandmother you know how tender that moment is.

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  4. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Una pintura maravillosa llena de ternura y sentimeinto para el dia de la madre

    Wonderful painting full of tenderness and sentiment for the mother's day.

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 7:25 AM

      Gracias JULIAN por tu comentario. Lo agradezco! Estoy contenta que te ha gustado esta pintura de mi hija y nieta!!

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  5. Gatepost productionsMay 5, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Hilda, this picture holds a charm that captures a rare moment. It's a picture that will become a family heirloom.

    You must be very proud, it shows through the picture.

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 7:28 AM

      thank you JOHN!! I appreciate your comment.! I'm very proud of my two daughters and how they are bringing up their children..it makes you smile knowing I did "something" right!! LOL

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  6. JaneMay 5, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    You did a fabulous portrait of the perfect love between mother and child, your daughter must be so proud. Have a nice weekend !

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 7:29 AM

      thank you JANE! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment! Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  7. PrabalMay 5, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Lots and lots of love in that portrait. I dont know how you put all that love into this work.

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 7:30 AM

      What a nice comment, PRABAL! You just made my day.!!

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  8. Autumn LeavesMay 5, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Hilda, both mom and baby are beautiful. I think Lexi looks like Mom, at least in this portrait. How did you manage that? Exquisite!

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 7:31 AM

      thank you SHERRY! for that nice comment! Yes, she does look a lot like her Mom!!

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  9. Trudy R. GomezMay 5, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    This is such a beautiful gift to her passed though your gift of talent. Happy Mother's Day to you also!

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 7:33 AM

      thank you TRUDY for stopping by and commenting!! Its so appreciated. Have a wonderful day!!!

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  10. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comMay 5, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    You have painted a treasure for the ages. This will be passed through the family line for generations to come. Priceless!

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 12:41 PM

      thank you JULIE for that wonderful comment..I truly appreciate it!!

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  11. Joan TavolottMay 5, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    I love the way you captured this tender moment. What a treaure!!

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 12:49 PM

      thank you JOAN for that wonderful comment!!! When that special moment came my way, I was thankful for my camera being close to me.

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  12. Sandra BusbyMay 5, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    What a beautiful, touching image! Lexi's hair seems SO real, I could almost touch it! :0)

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 12:51 PM

      Thank you so much SANDRA! What a nice comment! You just made my day!

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  13. Jose SanchezMay 5, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    enhorabuena, hilda, me parece muy bonita y tierna obra.
    un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 12:52 PM

      Gracias JOSE por tu comentario!! Lo agradezco! Un abrazo!!

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  14. jsicignano2.blogspot.comMay 5, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Beautiful and you certainly have captured a mothers love. Perfect.

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    1. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 12:54 PM

      thank you so much JOAN for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment..it's so appreciated!! With Mother's Day so near, I thought it was so perfect.

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  15. TitoMay 5, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Hi Hilda, what a touching painting! You are certainly right, nothing is more tender than the love between a mom and her child. I am sure that this painting will become a sweet memory for a lifetime! Have a nice week end! Ciao.

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  16. hmuxoMay 5, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Thank you TITO for your nice comment!! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  17. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    This is such a beautiful painting. The love shines through this amazing piece. A treasure indeed.
    Congratulations.

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    1. hmuxoMay 6, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      Thank you SO much DORS for that lovely comment. I really appreciate it!!

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  18. Floriana QuainiMay 6, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    Ciao Hilda,
    beatiful and very sweet work! I think that you have painted really what you think with great success!
    Ciao, ciao, Floriana

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    1. hmuxoMay 6, 2012 at 9:38 AM

      thank you FLORIANA for stopping by and for your beautiful comment!!! Have a wonderful day.!!

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  19. Angela SullivanMay 6, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Oh how sweet. There is just nothing like holding and loving a new born baby. Wonder job I know she will love it.

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    1. hmuxoMay 6, 2012 at 9:39 AM

      Thank you ANGELA for that lovely comment..you're right..there's something about holding that innocent baby for the first time!! Immediate love!!

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  20. Rosa ViñasMay 6, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Hola Hilda,
    es precioso. Una pintura llena de belleza y amor.

    Un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoMay 6, 2012 at 9:42 AM

      Gracias, ROSA por tu comentario!!! Estoy contenta que te ha gustado!!!

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  21. ConchiMay 6, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Abro tu blog por casualidad y me encuentro un mundo maravilloso y hermoso lleno de pinturas que me llevan a pensar si son fotos o no.
    Felicidades,tienes unas manos con un don especial.
    Te sigo para poder venir a admirar tus creaciones.
    Cuando quieras estás invitada a vernuestro blog principal "Dale Al Pincel",serás siempre bienvenida.
    Besitos desde España.

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  22. hmuxoMay 6, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Gracias, CONCHI por tu comentario!! Estoy muy contenta que te ha gustado!!! Bienvenida!!!

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  23. Dean H.May 6, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    You are completely right, Hilda! You just can't beat a candid shot. Your daughter and granddaughter are beautiful!
    Happy Mother's Day!

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  24. hmuxoMay 6, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    thank you so much DEAN for that sweet comment!! Lexi looks a lot like her Mom! and another thank you for the Mother's Day wishes!!!

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  25. Claire Beadon CarnellMay 6, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Oh my, this really touches close to the heart! This is a beautiful painting!!! Hope that you have a wonderful Mother's Day.
    P.S. Sorry I missed you at Brath and Hughes - I would have loved to have met you in person!!!

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    1. hmuxoMay 7, 2012 at 8:00 AM

      thank you so much CLAIRE for stopping by and for your kind comment!! Yes, I am sorry that I didn't get to meet you..next time, but glad I saw the Gallery. Very impressive! A wonderful Mother's Day to you...

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  26. ArtiMay 7, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    It must be the best gift, Hilda.Such tender expression, you did it beautifully.

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    1. hmuxoMay 7, 2012 at 8:02 AM

      thank you ARTI for your beautiful comment! I appreciate you stopping by and look forward to your next portrait! Have a nice day!!

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  27. Lisa Graham May 7, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Hilda! This is such a touching piece of your daughter and granddaughter. Simply precious.

    Happy Monday to you! I hope the weather is fair and sunny in NY.

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  28. hmuxoMay 7, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Hi LISA...thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment!! I appreciate it!! Happy Monday to you, as well!! New York is one big cloud today...hopefully it'll be better tomorrow!!

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  29. CarolinaMay 7, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Hilda, this is the most moving event in the life of a woman... how tender moment you captured with your fine brush! much joy, love immensely.
    Hope you spent a lovely Mother's Day.
    Hugs.

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  30. hmuxoMay 7, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    thank you so much CAROLINA!! I'm glad you liked it! I appreciate you stopping by...Have a wonderful Mother's Day!!

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  31. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingMay 7, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    This is so moving. It will be so meaningful to your daughter and your granddaughter!

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  32. hmuxoMay 7, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    thank you so much CAROL. Normally, my daughter is a tough critic..but thank goodness she really liked this one and I enjoyed painting it. Enjoy the rest of your Evening!

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  33. mary maxamMay 7, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Hilda, your work always has me amazed at the wonderful way you convey emotion! This is so lovely and sweet! Who wouldn't love this charmer!

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    1. hmuxoMay 8, 2012 at 7:45 AM

      thank you so much MARY for stopping by!!
      I appreciate your lovely comment!

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  34. Theresa PadenMay 8, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    What a beautiful and special Mother's Day gift! She will cherish it forever!

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    1. hmuxoMay 8, 2012 at 7:48 AM

      THERESA!! thank you so much for your comment!! I appreciate you stopping by. Have a wonderful day!!

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  35. Rita VaselliMay 8, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    Hello Hilda,nice meet you,this morning!Welcome to my blog!I love your beautiful works!This portrait touches my heart to the same feelings when my daughter is back with her baby! Soon, in late summer, it will happen again! Becoming a grandmother was and still is an emotion!Rita

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    1. hmuxoMay 8, 2012 at 7:53 AM

      thank you RITA! for stopping by my blog and for your lovely comment!! and Congratulations on soon becoming a grandma again! Its always such an exciting time!

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  36. Pat KoscienskiMay 8, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Hilda, what a beautiful, loving moment frozen in time. Beautifully painted.

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  37. hmuxoMay 8, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    thank you SO much PAT!! Such a nice comment. I appreciate you stopping by!

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  38. SusanMay 8, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Such a wonderful, tender moment - perfectly captured!

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    1. hmuxoMay 9, 2012 at 8:08 AM

      thank you SUSAN for your lovely comment!! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  39. Art with LizMay 9, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    A wonderful, poignant portrait.

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    1. hmuxoMay 9, 2012 at 8:10 AM

      thank you LIZ for stopping by and taking the time out from your trip to comment!! I appreciate it so much!!

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  40. claire christinelMay 11, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Beautiful painting Hilda, and what a lovely heart felt gift. I also love your nostalgic paintings from black and whites that you've colourized. What a wonderful idea! Thanks for visiting and your very kind comment. Cheers Claire

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    1. hmuxoMay 11, 2012 at 7:55 PM

      thank you CLAIRE for that nice comment and for your visit! I appreciate it!!

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  41. WatermarycolorsMay 11, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Hi Hilda, your daughter have a fantastic mum as well, :) the portrait is so sweet and beautiful, congrat!

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    1. hmuxoMay 11, 2012 at 7:57 PM

      thank you so much MARI JOSE for visiting and for that beautiful comment..you're so kind!!

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  42. Victor ErringtonMay 11, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Hi Hilda.
    Amazing portrait, Beautifully painted. Well done again Hilda and all the best.
    Vic.

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    1. hmuxoMay 11, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      thank you so much VIC for stopping by and for your kind comment!! I appreciate it so much.!

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  43. TeresaMay 11, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Hilda!

    What a beautiful, unique way to mark Mother's Day! It's a lovely portrait!

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    1. hmuxoMay 11, 2012 at 8:00 PM

      thank you so much TERESA for stopping by and for your kind words! How is that handsome little Colton? I hope to see updated photos soon!!

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  44. Carol FlattMay 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    This is just magical. It has such a softness about it and beautiful coloring. What a thrilling painting for Mother's Day! I just read your amazing interview on Carrie Waller's blog site which showed several of your beautiful paintings. It was so nice to read your background information and hear more about your process. Well done, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoMay 11, 2012 at 8:05 PM

      Hi CAROL!! thank you for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment. It was wonderful to have been asked by Carrie to do the interview. Carrie is such an amazing artist and it was such a pleasure to do.

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  45. Maria Bennett HockMay 11, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I just read your interview on Carrie site and am so happy to have found you! I love this touching portrait! So beautifully done.

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  46. hmuxoMay 11, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    thank you SO much MARIA for that wonderful comment! I appreciate it! Welcome to my blog!

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  47. Nora MacPhailMay 12, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful Hilda. I'm sure she'll love it!

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    1. hmuxoMay 13, 2012 at 7:33 AM

      Thank you NORA for stopping by and for your comment....I'm so happy that she likes it! WHEW!!!

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  48. UnknownMay 12, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Aww, this is so beautiful! What a gift, to preserve that moment for your daughter and granddaughter. Your love for them is so evident in the way you painted this!

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    1. hmuxoMay 13, 2012 at 7:34 AM

      Hi KATHERINE! thank you so much for that lovely comment. I enjoy painting family so much and especially when they're pleased with it. Have a wonderful day!!!

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  49. VictoriaMay 16, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    So very special..pure love..beauty and bliss..so touching!
    Victoria

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  50. hmuxoMay 17, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I'm so glad you like Mom and child, VICTORIA. That special moment had to be painted, right?
    Enjoy your day....

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  51. SadamiMay 19, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Dear Hilda,
    What a beautiful painting and a brillinat post!! They are all so true. I'm certain "There is nothing more
    beautiful than the love between Mom and child." So your work is one of them. Congrats!
    Kind regards, Sadami

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  52. hmuxoMay 19, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    thank you so much SADAMI for that lovely comment...I appreciate it so much!

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  53. GiancarloMay 24, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    Che tenerezza, la mamma con il suo cucciolo! buona giornata...ciao

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    1. hmuxoMay 25, 2012 at 6:25 PM

      thank you GIANCARLO for stopping by and for your lovely comment. I was glad I caught that beautiful tender moment between Mother and child.!

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  54. HeatherJune 11, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    This is such as sweet picture! Very well done. :)

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  55. hmuxoJune 11, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Thank you so much HEATHER!! I'm so glad you like it!!!! Enjoy your day.

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