Sunday, June 3, 2012

Nikolas

This is my 8 year old Grandson, Nik.  I told
him that I wanted to paint a portrait of him but
I needed to take some reference pictures of
him first...he agreed and started to smile... I
told him that it would be better if he didn't
smile since I really don't like to paint teeth!!!
so he posed so seriously after that and
started to laugh!!  When he calmed down,
I took some nice shots but now he looks a
bit depressed.  LOL  I enjoyed painting
my handsome little man...
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  1. Carol BlackburnJune 3, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Great job on him, Hilda. I wouldn't say he looks depressed, just a bit skeptical...LOL. Has he seen it yet?

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    1. hmuxoJune 3, 2012 at 7:08 PM

      thank you for your comment, CAROL! I guess skeptical is a good word! He hasn't seen it yet...maybe tomorrow! Have a wonderful evening!

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  2. Linda RothJune 3, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Terrific portrait! He doesn't look depressed, he looks like a little boy who is perhaps guilty of something and is getting scolded. I knew three little boys who looked like that on more occasions than I care to remember.

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    1. hmuxoJune 3, 2012 at 7:10 PM

      You're so funny, LINDA!!! thank you for that comment!! He does look like he's a bit guilty. LOL. I appreciate you stopping by.

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  3. Dean H.June 3, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    A great expression like this shows a lot of the character of the boy, Hilda! He may look a little apprehensive, but that's what makes this a winner in my book!
    Those eyes are fantastic!

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    1. hmuxoJune 3, 2012 at 7:14 PM

      Hi DEAN! thank you so much for your wonderful comment..I appreciate it!!

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  4. Gatepost productionsJune 3, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Brilliant! I think you've got so much going on here, that the picture develops a whole lot of character. He seems to be saying, 'How much longer?"

    Love it when you pose him because you don't like painting teeth :0)

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    1. hmuxoJune 3, 2012 at 7:16 PM

      Thanks JOHN for stopping by...I do try to avoid teeth, however, I'm doing a portrait now "with" teeth...so we'll see!
      Have a wonderful evening.!

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  5. Rosa ViñasJune 3, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Es un retrato muy hermoso. Tu nieto no se ve deprimido, está pensativo esperando que le digan alguna cosa. Es un niño guapísimo y tu pintura está llena de expresividad.

    Un fuerte abrazo

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    1. hmuxoJune 3, 2012 at 7:24 PM

      Gracias ROSA por tu comentario.. Lo agradezco !! Eres muy amable!!!
      Un abrazo!!!

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  6. Jose SanchezJune 3, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Se nota que le has puesto pasion y sentimiento.
    Enhorabuena y un saludo.

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    1. hmuxoJune 3, 2012 at 7:28 PM

      Gracias JOSE por decir que te ha gustado el retrato..lo agradezco!!
      Un saludo!!

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  7. Trudy R. GomezJune 3, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Such character shows in his expression. You've captured it beautifully!

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    1. hmuxoJune 3, 2012 at 9:40 PM

      thank you so much TRUDY for your wonderful comment. Welcome back! Hope your vacation went well!!

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  8. Angela SullivanJune 3, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Oh this is so nice. His expression and especially his eyes are captivating

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    1. hmuxoJune 3, 2012 at 9:42 PM

      Hi ANGELA!!! Thank you so much for your nice comment..I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  9. Susan RodenJune 3, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Such a good job and yes, teeth are a real challenge.

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    1. hmuxoJune 3, 2012 at 9:44 PM

      Thank you so much SUSAN! I'm so glad you like him...I'm still working on perfecting teeth...definitely a challenge. Enjoy the rest of the Evening.

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  10. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJune 4, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    So many things to like. Yes, the obvious, wonderful expression in his eyes, but I also like the lighter shade under the bill of his cap, the plaid of his shirt and the perfect harmony created with the background color.

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:34 AM

      thank you so much JULIE for such a generous comment. I appreciate it!!!!

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  11. Studio at the FarmJune 4, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Wonderful portrait, Hilda! He really is a very handsome lad - beautiful eyes. And your story is priceless! You have captured that "I want to grin, but I have to be serious" look so well.

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:36 AM

      thank you KATHRYN for stopping by and commenting on Nik!! Your comment is so appreciated!!

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  12. JaneJune 4, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Fantastic portrait, and you caught the 'trying to be serious' expression so well...just as Kathryn said. Gorgeous light too!

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:39 AM

      thank you so much JANE!!! I appreciate your encouraging words!! Have a nice day.

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  13. Sandra BusbyJune 4, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Ah, I love the story! And what a great portrait! Those eyes are gorgeous!
    I've also been wanting to paint my son for a long time but our modelling sessions have proved difficult too, lol! :0)

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:40 AM

      thank you so much SANDRA for that nice comment!! I hope to see a portrait of your son someday in the future!!

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  14. Floriana QuainiJune 4, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Ciao Hilda,
    It has been hard but you found an expression really interesting and lovely!
    Your grandson is serious but his eyes speak.
    I haven't the impression of depressed but as a work for you! Beatiful! Beatiful!
    (I know how is to paint teeth...bad)
    Ciao, ciao, Floriana

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:43 AM

      thank you so much FLORIANA for stopping by and for your lovely comment!..You always make my day!!

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  15. Autumn LeavesJune 4, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Nik is indeed handsome. Look at those gorgeous eyes!

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:44 AM

      thank you so much SHERRY! I appreciate your beautiful words!! Have a good day!!

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  16. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    hi Hilda
    a very lovely story,and this portrait is so beautiful.Bravo!!!I am happy to find you.A very good work-)))))))))))))
    Christa

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:46 AM

      thank you so much for stopping by and for your wonderful comment!! Welcome to my blog!!

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  17. PrabalJune 4, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    This is a priceless expression by Nick. You must be so glad to have captured it.

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:47 AM

      Thank you PRABAL for stopping by and for your comment! Isn't it wonderful to be able to get that perfect reference picture? Sometimes children can be difficult...LOL

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  18. padmajaJune 4, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Hilda, this is such a cute post! I love the way he is looking and I feel like pinching his cheeks and make him smile:-) Love your work!

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:49 AM

      thank you so much PADMAJA.! You just made me smile with your comment!!! So many times I go shopping and see that little baby with the perfect face for pinching. LOL

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  19. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJune 4, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Hilda, wonderful, love his expression. Okay, you definitely inspired me to try to paint my grandchildren. Thank you for sharing your talent.

    All the best to you,
    Joan

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      thank you so much JOAN!! I hope to see a painting of your grandchildren someday..I know it will be beautiful! Thank you for stopping by.!

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  20. Rita VaselliJune 4, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    These days my granddaughter is 20 months here!
    no much time for blog and little time for painting, but what time for joy! I tried to make sketches for a portrait but it is in mo tion constant . The portrait of your nephew is
    interesting . Children sometimes laugh in his portraits as "mannerism" wants
    but is nice to have other views, such as this,Hilda, more personal!I love this portrait!

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 4:46 PM

      thank you so much RITA for visiting and for your very nice comment!! Yes, children are constantly moving so that is why I only work with photos. I have done live portraits but I don't do well with it... I'm sure you would!.. Enjoy the rest of the day!!!

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  21. Mary Sheehan WinnJune 4, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    He's precious! As usual, a wonderful portrait.

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 4:51 PM

      thank you MARY!!! You're so kind..I appreciate your comment!

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  22. AquarellJune 4, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Hallo Hilda. Das Bild ist sehr gut geworden.
    Grüsse Dich
    janina

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 5:09 PM

      thank you JANINA!!! I appreciate your comment!! Have a nice day.

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  23. Crystal CookJune 4, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Depressed?? No! He looks introspective. :)) I love it HIlda. ANd do you know I ask my models the same thing, I HAAAAAATE painting teeth. And I think it kills a lot of feeling in a portrait. Great for photos, not paintings.

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 5:12 PM

      thank you CRYSTAL for that wonderful comment!! I'm doing a portrait right now "with" teeth but I'm taking my time with this one..Thank you so much for stopping by!!!

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  24. VictoriaJune 4, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Wow..totally beautiful..what a sweet soul, pensive and deeply soulful!
    Love it!!
    wowness!!
    Victoria

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    1. hmuxoJune 4, 2012 at 5:15 PM

      thank you VICTORIA for stopping by...he does look a bit pensive or guilty like Linda said!! He definitely is a good boy!

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  25. TitoJune 5, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Hi Hilda, wonderful portrait, I really like his expression. I would not say taht he is depressed, to me he looks very careful to whom he's talking about. Great job! Hug.

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  26. hmuxoJune 5, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    thank you SO much TITO! I really appreciate and value your comment!!! Have a wonderful day..

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  27. Bruce ShermanJune 5, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    And handsome you've recorded him Hilda! You've caught what might have been the slight annoyance that most models experience and reveal sublimely! HA HA!!!

    A lovely portrait ... very sensitively handled as usual!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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    1. hmuxoJune 6, 2012 at 6:56 AM

      thank you so much BRUCE! he does look annoyed, doesn't he..HaHa!! I appreciate you stopping by! Have a wonderful day.

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  28. Tina MorianoJune 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Excelente retrato. No lo veo deprimido un poco serio, pensativo eso si. Felicidades por la obra y por el nieto!

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    1. hmuxoJune 6, 2012 at 6:58 AM

      Gracias, TINA!!! Lo agradezco tu comentario!! Deseo que tienes un dia bueno!!! Un abrazo.

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  29. Douglas ClarkJune 5, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    He does have quite the serious look on his face. You really captured his look . I know your family will always treasure it.
    Doug

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    1. hmuxoJune 6, 2012 at 7:00 AM

      thank you so much DOUG for your kind comment. I enjoyed painting him!! Enjoy your day!!

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  30. ArtiJune 6, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Oh he seems serious,alright! Handsome guy :)
    You are lucky that he agrees to pose for you.My son doesn't oblige me easily. When I asked him to sit for a portrait study recently, he told me that it won't be 'free'..and that I would have to pay him his 'fees'!

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  31. hmuxoJune 6, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    ARTI! That's a funny story! Your son is a business man already!!! Thank you for stopping by and for your wonderful comment and enjoy the rest of the day!!!

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  32. Joan TavolottJune 7, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    This came out really well! It is hard to get kids to "pose" without smmiling.

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    1. hmuxoJune 7, 2012 at 8:55 PM

      thank you so much JOAN for your wonderful comment. It definitely is hard getting them to pose, but I took a few reference shots...after a few minutes..he was gone!!LOL

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  33. CarolinaJune 7, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Hello dear Hilda,
    funny anecdote. Your grandson is very handsome, & his eyes clear is the highlight of your beautiful creation. It is a beauty and a pride!
    Big hug.

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    1. hmuxoJune 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

      thank you CAROLINA!! Your comment made my day. Thank you for stopping by..and enjoy the rest of the Evening...hugs

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  34. Nora MacPhailJune 7, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Wow, that's fantastic Hilda. He's lovely. He's got a curious but calm expression on his face. Just wonderful.

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    1. hmuxoJune 7, 2012 at 8:59 PM

      thank you NORA for stopping by and for your wonderful comment on Nik.!! I truly appreciate it!!

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  35. Diana Moses BotkinJune 7, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    So nice, Hilda. Teeth in a portrait often just look strange... you were wise to pick this one for a study.

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    1. hmuxoJune 7, 2012 at 9:13 PM

      Thank you DIANA for your lovely comment. This one was the best expression that he was going to give me! And believe it or not he liked the painting...Thanks for stopping by.

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  36. JerryJune 8, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Very charming! Actually I think he's looking very attentively, concentrating on not laughing perhaps? Lovely picture as always!

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  37. hmuxoJune 8, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    thank you so much JERRY for stopping by and for your kind comment!!!

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  38. RosemaryJune 8, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Oh those eyes! What a precious little boy! You worked your magic and created an heirloom! Love the palette, the crop - everything about this one is spot on! Bravo!

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    1. hmuxoJune 8, 2012 at 3:54 PM

      thank you so much ROSEMARY for your lovely comment! Nik is a wonderful boy and I enjoyed painting him!! Enjoy your day!!

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  39. Carrie Waller WatercolorsJune 8, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Can't blame you for not wanting to paint teeth:) Fabulous portrait! He looks seriously handsome:)

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  40. hmuxoJune 8, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    thank you SO much CARRIE for stopping by and commenting on Nik!!! I value your opinion...Enjoy your day!!!

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  41. Barbara PaskJune 9, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Wow, this is so wonderful. I love that brighter light on his cheek. You are a popular gal, every time I get here you have like 70 comments, lol. Maybe I am a slacker, lol.

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    1. hmuxoJune 9, 2012 at 4:28 PM

      thank you so much BARBARA!!! You're funny...I appreciate your kind comment...Have a wonderful day!!

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  42. Carol HorzempaJune 9, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Wonderful portrait...I love his eyes and expression!

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    1. hmuxoJune 9, 2012 at 4:31 PM

      Thank you so much CAROL!!! I'm so glad you like this portrait!! I appreciate you stopping by!

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  43. BlancoJune 10, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Hi Hilda. Nice pastel and eyes "words"

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    1. hmuxoJune 10, 2012 at 10:35 AM

      Thank you Blanco for that very generous comment!! I appreciate it so much.!

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  44. hmuxoJune 10, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Thank you MYRA!!!! You just made my day with your comment!!

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  45. mary maxamJune 11, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    He is indeed a handsome little man! I've been gone and missing out on your recents. Excellent, as always Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoJune 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM

      thank you SO much MARY! I enjoyed painting this one! He's such a special little boy!

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  46. Theresa PadenJune 15, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    You painted such a beautiful portrait of your grandson! I'm sure he will treasure it forever!

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    1. hmuxoJune 27, 2012 at 3:47 PM

      Awww...thank you so much THERESA for that nice comment...I loved painting this one.

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  47. WatermarycolorsJune 18, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Hi Hilda, amazing portrait, your painting are fantastic! as always..
    Hugs

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    1. hmuxoJune 27, 2012 at 3:48 PM

      thank you SO much MARI JOSE for that beautiful comment...I appreciate it!!!

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  48. Nancy GoldmanJune 19, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Nik is a very handsome guy. The lighting in this is beautiful Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoJune 27, 2012 at 3:49 PM

      Thank you NANCY for that very generous comment!! I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  49. SusanJune 19, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Hilda, he is just adorable - and so serious! I love this portrait!

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    1. hmuxoJune 27, 2012 at 3:50 PM

      thank you SUSAN for that nice comment!!! He was serious for the moment! LOL I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  50. Connie ChadwellJune 21, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    He is adorable, Hilda, (although he probably wouldn't appreciate that description) and once again, such a beautiful painting!

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    1. hmuxoJune 27, 2012 at 3:52 PM

      thank you so much CONNIE for that nice comment. I appreciate it....Have a wonderful day!!!

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  51. SadamiJune 28, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Dear Hilda,
    I looooove this work so much! Definately, a masterpiece!! I particularly love his face expression. You captured his mood and personality so well. Congrats!
    Best wishes, Sadami

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  52. hmuxoJune 28, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    thank you SO much SADAMI. You just made my day with your comment...

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  53. Carol FlattJune 30, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    What a handsome young man, and your rendering of him in his baseball cap is outstanding. The eyes had me right away, and you manage to create beautiful skin tones. The transitions in shadow and light are so smoothly done. The painting just glows!

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  54. hmuxoJune 30, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    thank you so much for that beautiful comment, CAROL!!! I appreciate it SO much!! He's such a sweet boy as well...and enjoyed painting him.

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  55. JanettMarieSeptember 19, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    This is powerful.
    He is a handsome guy!

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  56. hmuxoSeptember 23, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    thank you JANETT!!!

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