Friday, July 13, 2012

First time Mom

I will always remember how I felt the first moment that my daughter was given to me by the Nurse.  The instant love is so strong that you just never forget that moment.  There isn't anything better than becoming a Mommy for the first time.  My cousin commissioned two paintings of this beautiful family--one of this bundle of joy with mama and the other is of the little one with his dad.  She will receive this portrait next week...so I think it will be safe to post it..I will post the second one soon..   Originally, I wanted to paint this with oils but who am I kidding?  I wasn't sure what colors to use.  After staring at all the beautiful colors that I would have used in an oil portrait, I took my pastels out, since I feel more comfortable with pastels..better idea..LOL!! I hope she likes this as much as I enjoyed painting her handsome little  boy!!
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  1. Douglas ClarkJuly 13, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    They will love it. Of course you are a master with pastels but I have no doubt you could do it in oils too!
    Doug

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:11 AM

      thank you so much DOUG for that nice comment. I appreciate it.!

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  2. Carol BlackburnJuly 13, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    This is just so sweet, Hilda....wonderful!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:12 AM

      thank you CAROL for stopping by and for your comment!!!!

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  3. myra andersonJuly 13, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    it's beautiful AND it looks like an oil painting!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:13 AM

      thank you so much MYRA. You have just made my day!!

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  4. mary maxamJuly 13, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    She's gonna' love it!! Impossible not to with the wonderful tug of happy emotion pouring out... so wonderful Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:16 AM

      thank you so much MARY!!! I hope she likes it as well...she'll receive it next weekend.

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  5. Studio at the FarmJuly 13, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Hilda, this is perfect! How wonderful and beautiful!! The parents will love your portraits. :)

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:17 AM

      thank you KATHRYN.!! I appreciate you stopping by and for your lovely comment. I hope they like them as well!!

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  6. Linda RothJuly 13, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    One word: FANTASTIC. I love the pose. I love the palette. I love the composition, I love the subject. You are an inspiration, a force that keeps me plugging away.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:22 AM

      thank you so much LINDA!!! You just made my day!!!

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  7. padmajaJuly 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    The moment of course is very special and etched in the mother's mind for life time and you brought out that essence here in this wonderful portrait, this is one of your spectacular works Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:23 AM

      I appreciate this wonderful comment, PADMAJA. Thank you!!!

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  8. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJuly 14, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    You have done it again! This is a wonderful pastel, Hilda.
    You really have a gift for capturing the essence of the emotional content of your subject matter. In this case, a mothers love.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:27 AM

      thank you for that nice comment, JULIE!! It's so appreciated.

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  9. Rita VaselliJuly 14, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Hello Hilda! What a beautiful portrait, great composition, color and expression. This portrait transmits tenderness and joy!
    Exactly these joy and tenderness that comes
    when you have newborn in your arms!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:30 AM

      thank you RITA for your generous comment. I appreciate it so much.!

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  10. Sue ClinkerJuly 14, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    Gorgeous (as usual) Hilda. You've captured the emotion perfectly.
    Is this on a dark paper or did you add the background. It certainly makes the subjects stand out.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:36 AM

      thank you so much SUE!! I appreciate you stopping by and for commenting...I painted this on Canson paper/grey...and painted the background dark with a mixture of black/purples/red/. I never use black alone. (too harsh) Enjoy your day.!

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  11. Rosa ViñasJuly 14, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Hola Hilda, claro que le gustará, es un retrato magnífico, lleno de ternura y de vida.

    Un fuerte saludo. Buen verano

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:38 AM

      gracias, ROSA por tu comentario!! Lo agradezco!! Un abrazo!!!

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  12. JudyJuly 14, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    Hilda, what a wonderful portrait!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:38 AM

      thank you so much JUDY for stopping by and for your comment!!

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  13. GiancarloJuly 14, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    felice fine settimana a te...ciao

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      thank you GIANCARLO for stopping by!!! I appreciate it...have a good week!!

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  14. joshemariJuly 14, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    Oh, oh! Cuanta hermosura y ternura!!!
    Y...mucho amor! Fantástico!
    Un abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 7:40 AM

      Gracias, JOSH por tu comentario muy generoso...Lo agradezco!!! Un abrazo!!

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  15. Autumn LeavesJuly 14, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Hilda, this is just beautiful. They will love and cherish these portraits forever. I too remember when I first saw and held my babies. That was the instant I knew without a doubt that there is a God and it is all true.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 9:22 PM

      I do hope they love it SHERRY!!! Thank you so much for your confidence. I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  16. Jose SanchezJuly 14, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    emana tranquilidad, belleza y suavidad en la ejecucion, enhorabuena y un saludo.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 9:25 PM

      Gracias, JOSE..Estoy muy contenta que te ha gustado este pastel...lo agradezco tu comentario.
      un abrazo.

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  17. Lisa Graham July 14, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Hilda! This is amazing! I love the expression you captured on the mother's face. It brings back memories of holding my two sons when they were babies. Beautiful work Hilda...I can't wait to see the other painting. I would have done the same thing...stick to what I know. :)

    I am so amazed at the detail you get with pastel...it seems so so difficult!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 9:38 PM

      thank you so much LISA for that lovely comment. I appreciate it! When I first saw the reference picture I fell in love with her expression and I was hoping to capture it with my pastels. I find painting the details easy but I would have a lot of problems with oils, I'm sure.!

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  18. Joan TavolottJuly 14, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Wow!!! You captured that joy and tenderness so well. Beautiful job!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 9:39 PM

      thank you so much JOAN!! I'm so glad you like it...I appreciate you stopping by.

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  19. ashokJuly 14, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    excellent ..you've captured a lovely moment!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 9:41 PM

      thank you so much ASHOK for stopping by and for your wonderful comment. I appreciate it.

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  20. PrabalJuly 14, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Applause.. Take a bow on this one..

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 9:42 PM

      Wow!! thank you SO much for that one, PRABAL!!!

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  21. Sandra BusbyJuly 14, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Oh this is SO beautiful!! I just love the expression on Mummmys face! The love between Mother and baby is so obvious in your painting. She will be so thrilled! :0))

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 9:47 PM

      thank you SANDRA for stopping by!! You just made my day...I was hoping to capture her beautiful expression!! I do hope she likes it!!

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  22. Trudy R. GomezJuly 14, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    What's not to love? Beautiful moment captured.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2012 at 9:47 PM

      thank you TRUDY!!! for that lovely comment.!!

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  23. Bruce ShermanJuly 15, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Hi there Hilda!... As is always the case in your fine pastel portraiture... you capture the "
    "essence" of human feeling... as well as the physicality of the moment!

    The kind of love that you have frozen in spectacular fashion here... is essentially the element of a mother's unconditional love which can shape us forever... as fine and giving human beings!

    A fine masterpiece!

    Good Painting and Happy Summer!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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    1. hmuxoJuly 15, 2012 at 8:18 PM

      Your words are so beautiful, BRUCE! Thank you for that wonderful comment.

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  24. Pam HolnbackJuly 15, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    She will love this!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 15, 2012 at 8:19 PM

      thank you SO much PAM for your lovely comment. I hope she likes it also.

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  25. Carol FlattJuly 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    I cannot even imagine anything more treasured by a new parent than a portrait such as this! Just look at the JOY on her face, and the loving position of her hands as she holds the new baby. Talk about a "forever" gift! Exquisite and touching!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 15, 2012 at 8:21 PM

      thank you so much CAROL ..you have just made my day. I'm glad you like it.!!

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  26. Dean H.July 15, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Wow! Hilda...she will absolutely cherish this great painting of love! Excellent!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 15, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      thank you DEAN!! I really enjoyed painting this new Mom!! Glad you stopped by.!

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  27. ArtiJuly 15, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    This is just beautiful!The expression on Mom's face, her crinkled nose...even the baby seems to be responding to it.I am sure the family will cherish it forever.It is safe to go with the medium you are comfortable with, when it comes to commissioned portraits.Isn't it!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 15, 2012 at 8:25 PM

      Thank you so much ARTI for stopping by and for your beautiful comment. I was so happy to have received a good reference picture...and yes, if its a commissioned portrait, I needed to be comfortable with the medium.

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  28. Helen H TrachyJuly 16, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Such a touching scene Hilda! You've done a great job with this one.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 4:36 PM

      thank you HELEN for you very kind comment!!

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  29. TitoJuly 16, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Hi Hilda, I have no words for this painting......is so beautiful! She will love, no doubt!! Bravissima! Hug.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 4:37 PM

      thank you TITO!! I'm SO glad you like it. Have a wonderful day!

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  30. ConchiJuly 16, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    A wonderful portrait, so sweet. It's a precious moment between mother and son, shows tenderness and love. Hugs!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 4:38 PM

      thank you CONCHI...for that very kind comment. I appreciate it!!

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  31. Aline OrdmanJuly 16, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Lovely! What a great subject too!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 4:39 PM

      thank you ALINE for that very generous comment! I appreciate it!!

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  32. Diana Moses BotkinJuly 16, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Mothers and babies are such special subjects. I think it is especially fun painting them and I can tell you enjoyed this one very much.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 4:41 PM

      thank you DIANA!!! I truly did enjoy painting this lovely Mom with baby! Certain subjects call me!!

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  33. Lorraine ShirkusJuly 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    This has such a lovely emotional feel, Hilda! Beautiful!!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 4:42 PM

      thank you so much LORRAINE for your very lovely comment. I'm so glad you like it.

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  34. Claire Beadon CarnellJuly 16, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    There is nothing more special than being a mother, other that being a grandmother! This beautiful painting will be treasured by the new mother FOREVER.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 4:44 PM

      thank you CLAIRE!! you're right..becoming a grandmother is so special as well. They become part of us instantly just like our own children.!

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  35. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJuly 16, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    You have to know she loves it!! What a special moment, captured forever. A family heirloom that can be passed on for generations to come.
    Congratulations on a job well done!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      thank you CAROL for stopping by and taking time out to comment..I appreciate it so much.

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  36. Nora MacPhailJuly 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Very polished strong painting. Magnificent!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 4:46 PM

      thank you NORA for you beautiful comment!! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  37. JerryJuly 16, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    What a lovely subject and such a moving painting Hila. I could never forget being handed my daughter Anna moments after she was born (my wife was feeling terribly groggy after a caesanian). Anna and I always say "we go back a long way" (well 15 years).

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  38. hmuxoJuly 16, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    thank you JERRY for stopping by and taking time out to comment. When a Dad holds his daughter for the first time....that tender moment is the same!..right? Enjoy the rest of your night!

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  39. Crystal CookJuly 16, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Hilda that is incredibly touching. You captured that love SO well. :))) Well done!! Huzzah for you Hilda!!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM

      thank you SO much CRYSTAL! You're so kind!!. I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  40. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJuly 17, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Oh my, Hilda you are a master of capturing expression and portraying the emotions of your subjects. No photo can capture what you are able to instill in your work. So very beautiful.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM

      What a beautiful comment, JOAN!!! Thank you so much.

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  41. WatermarycolorsJuly 17, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Hola Hilda, cuanto tiempo, ya te echábamos de menos! que bonita pintura, me encanta y que tierna!! ojala me pintaran una a mi así con mi pequeñin! :) besos!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 17, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      Gracias, MARI por tu amable comentario!!! Estoy contenta que te ha gustado esta pintura. Un abrazo!!

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  42. Diana MarshallJuly 17, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Well you certainly nailed this beautiful portrait, I'm sure they will adore it, very well done.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 17, 2012 at 2:27 PM

      thank you SO much DIANA for that beautiful comment. I'm so glad you like it!! They will be receiving it Saturday! Enjoy your day.

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  43. Barbara PaskJuly 17, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Oh HIlda, So beautiful and touching. What a treasure for the family.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 17, 2012 at 2:28 PM

      thank you BARBARA for your kind comment..I appreciate it so much!!! Have a wonderful day!!

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  44. Colette TheriaultJuly 17, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Oh, my, I haven't visited in a while and I am sorry I missed your recent works. This one in particular is heartwarming and touching. Simply beautiful!

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  45. hmuxoJuly 17, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    thank you so much COLETTE for stopping by and for your sweet comment.. I'm so glad you like this one. Enjoy the rest of the night!!

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  46. Stephanie BerryJuly 17, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    So sweet! I remember that moment too. Babies are a wonderful blessing! Love your assortment of portraits that you've been doing. Especially your school photo--adorable!!

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  47. hmuxoJuly 18, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Thank you so much, STEPHANIE for stopping by and for commenting! My school piece is one of my favorites...bringing back so many happy memories every time I look at it.

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  48. Aline OrdmanJuly 18, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Lovely portrait!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 18, 2012 at 7:29 PM

      thank you ALINE for your very kind comment!! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  49. Adriana MeissJuly 18, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    It's beautiful and touching Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 18, 2012 at 7:30 PM

      thank you ADRIANA for your comment!! I'm so glad you like it!!

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  50. Connie ChadwellJuly 19, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    So sweet, Hilda - you captured a precious moment - the new mother will love this painting!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 19, 2012 at 3:28 PM

      thank you so much CONNIE for stopping by and commenting!!! I hope the Mom loves it as well!! I hope you enjoy the rest of the day!

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  51. hmuxoJuly 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM

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

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  52. Eva July 19, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Esta tecnica me atrae bastante pero nunca pinte nada con pinturas al pastel tu lo haces magistralmente. Enhorabuena

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  53. hmuxoJuly 19, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Gracias, EVA por tu comentario. Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado este pastel. Yo nunca pinte con agua como tu! Me encanta tu trabajo!
    un abrazo!!

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  54. SusanJuly 19, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    This portrait is just so tender, so loving - you have captured this moment perfectly. When you show her the portrait, I think this mother will have tears in her eyes!

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  55. hmuxoJuly 19, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    SUSAN...thank you so much for that beautiful comment!! I appreciate it SO much!! My cousin received the paintings and she loves them!! So now she will be giving her friends the paintings on Saturday!!!

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  56. Angela SullivanJuly 23, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Looks like they feel so much love.

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  57. hmuxoJuly 23, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I said that myself when I first saw the reference picture...I just smiled to myself remembering back hmmmmmmm! a few years back. LOL

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  58. Maria Kovalenko LeysensAugust 4, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Wow, did this one bring a surge of emotion! What love and warmth you depicted here!

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  59. hmuxoAugust 5, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    thank you MARIA! I truly thank you for that comment!!! Enjoy the rest of the evening!!

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