Sunday, July 29, 2012

Tuesday Afternoon

I wish I can say that this painting was from life but this is a pastel portrait of the young lady who modeled for us at Suzanne Young's workshop.  I had taken a few photos of her for  those details that I didn't want to miss, so I used a closeup reference picture for this painting.  It was pretty warm in the workshop so she "poufed" up her hair which I loved, and took the shot before she put it down.  There was those perfect shadows on her face that "called" me as well as her beautiful flawless skin!  I truly enjoyed painting her.
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  1. Linda RothJuly 29, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Reference photographs are not okay? Portraiture revolves around reference photos--about fifty of them. That's the first session. After that the artist selects a few that would plan out well and does some preliminary sketches in paint. Meets with the client. They choose what they like. And the serious painting begins. It ends with one or two life sessions where adjustments are made and finish details filled in.

    I wouldn't be apologetic about using a reference photograph. It's the norm. This is a wonderful portrait. Her skin is gorgeous and has the glow of the temperature in the room. This is terrific Hilda. Your usual great work.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2012 at 10:21 PM

      thank you LINDA!!! what a nice comment! I do prefer painting from a photo..and I did take a lot of pictures of her, making sure I was able to get that perfect light on her face. Enjoy the rest of the Evening!

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  2. JudyJuly 29, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    It is a "wow" one, Hilda! Really beautiful, I love her hair, her skin, all perfect!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2012 at 10:22 PM

      thank you JUDY! You're so sweet..thank you for that comment!

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  3. Sandra BusbyJuly 29, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I think it is perfectly fine to use photo references! I am sure the old masters would have done had the option been available at the time! It is really lovely! I like the soft lighting across her skin and that little highlight on her nose - just perfect :0)

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2012 at 10:28 PM

      thank you so much SANDRA. Maybe you're right..they probably would have used a digital camera if available! LOL. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment.!

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  4. myra andersonJuly 29, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    very beautiful - and i just love the added detail of her earrings!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2012 at 10:29 PM

      thank you so much MYRA!! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting! I loved painting all the different colors in the earrings!

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  5. Rita VaselliJuly 29, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    You have painted a so charming portrait !Dear Linda you caught a sweet expression of that person! A beautiful portrait where the eyes and mouth speak to my heart ... something intense and beautiful!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM

      thank you RITA for stopping by and for your very generous comment! I enjoyed painting her very much!!

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  6. JerryJuly 29, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Hilda I can see that you enjoyed this portrait - to me it radiates with great warmth. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2012 at 10:36 PM

      thank you so much JERRY for that lovely comment! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  7. Eva July 29, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Me gusta la expresion de sus ojos y el gesto en su boca! Contrastes suaves. Un retrato adorable. Un abrazo

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2012 at 10:38 PM

      Muchisimas gracias, EVA por tu comentario muy generoso. Lo agradezco. Un abrazo!!

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  8. Studio at the FarmJuly 29, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I like her hair up, too, Hilda, and you did a great job of portraying it. Her expression is so lovely, and her skin does look beautiful in your portrait.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2012 at 10:41 PM

      thank you SO much KATHRYN for your generous comment. I feel so blessed having so many loyal followers!! Have a wonderful evening.

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  9. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJuly 29, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    You have painted a lovely young lady who has a sweet and kind expression in those lovely hazel eyes. Love the row of earrings, Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 29, 2012 at 10:48 PM

      Hi JULIE! thank you for stopping by and commenting! I'm so glad you liked this painting!!

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  10. mary maxamJuly 29, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    You really caught her flawless complexion and beautiful features. Lovely painting and model!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 7:27 AM

      thank you so much MARY for your comment. She was definitely a pretty model. Have a wonderful day!!

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  11. Lori BonanniJuly 30, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Beautiful work Hilda! You really captured her expression and love the color in the shadows.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 7:31 AM

      thank you so much LORI for stopping by and commenting. I'm so glad you like this portrait!!

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  12. PrabalJuly 30, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    She is so beautiful.. I think you have painted her just so well. That smile and that sparkle in the eyes is just so lovely.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 7:35 AM

      thank you PRABAL for your nice comment. You're always so kind..Enjoy your day..!

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  13. ArtiJuly 30, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    The portrait is as beautiful as the lady herself..Detailed portraits can hardly be drawn from life.You did a great job, Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      thank you ARTI for your beautiful comment..I always enjoy seeing your wonderful portraits!! I'm glad you like this one.! Enjoy your day.

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  14. Autumn LeavesJuly 30, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    She sure is beautiful, Hilda! Your skills shine through in this one.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 7:40 AM

      thank you so much SHERRY..you always make my day! I appreciate you stopping by.

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  15. Helen H TrachyJuly 30, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Nice work Hilda, I like the look in her eyes and the sweep of her hair. Have a great week.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 7:45 AM

      Hi HELEN! Glad you stopped by!! I appreciate your nice comment. Enjoy your week!!

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  16. KonstantinaPJuly 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Smooth, sweet and beautiful! As always, great work Hilda!
    Warm regards.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 3:56 PM

      thank you so much KONSTANTINA for that comment! You are so kind!!! Enjoy your day.!

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  17. Joan TavolottJuly 30, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Oh, I love the shading on her face. Beautiful job!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 3:57 PM

      thank you JOAN for stopping by! They adjusted the lighting and her face lit up..Love it!!! I appreciate your lovely comment!

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  18. Tina MorianoJuly 30, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Es un retrato muy expresivo. Me gusta mucho el recogido del pelo, creo que le dá un cierto aire informal. Que hay de malo en las fotos?

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

      Gracias TINA! Lo agradezco tu comentario. Para mi, es mucho mas facil para trabajar con fotos!! Un abrazo!

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  19. Karen BoeJuly 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Hi Hilda - I've been gone a while so it's been fun to catch up on your new portraits. This one is especially great - love her eyes and those earrings are really fun. Beautiful work!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 7:12 PM

      thank you KAREN for stopping by and for your lovely comment! Glad you're back!

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  20. SusanJuly 30, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    This is a lovely, lovely portrait, Hilda - She is luminous! And her slight Mona Lisa smile is just perfect.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 30, 2012 at 7:13 PM

      Thank you so much SUSAN. She didn't know I was taking photos at that point! She was such a wonderful model. Thank you for stopping by!!

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  21. padmajaJuly 31, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    You caught that perfect smile so well, the personality reflects in this portrait. I also loved the minute detailed work on her earrings. Hilda, stunning job as usual!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 31, 2012 at 4:44 PM

      thank you PADMAJA for stopping by and for your VERY kind comment. I enjoyed painting her. The earrings were that added bonus! Enjoy the rest of the day!!

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  22. TitoJuly 31, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Beautiful work Hilda! You have perfectly captured her expression. I really love her smile and her hair. Ciao!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 31, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      thank you so much TITO! You just made my day with your comment...thank you!! Ciao!

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  23. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJuly 31, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Beautiful work Hilda. Oh yes, lovely smile and expression, you captured so well. Great job.

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  24. hmuxoJuly 31, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    thank you JOAN for stopping by and leaving me such a nice comment!! Enjoy the rest of your evening!!

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  25. Claire Beadon CarnellJuly 31, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    I love the skin tones and gorgeous color in the shadows that you have captured in this beautiful portrait, Hilda. Wonderful!

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  26. hmuxoAugust 1, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    thank you CLAIRE for your beautiful comment. I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  27. RosemaryAugust 1, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Another beauty Hilda - the model and the portrait! Soft gentle eyes - she must have enjoyed the session! I wonder if you used a blue support? And if you have tried the pan pastels? Your wonderful portraits "almost" make me want to try pastels again! Your skin tones are fabulous!

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  28. hmuxoAugust 1, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    thank you so much ROSEMARY for that nice comment! I have a set of pan pastels but use them as an underpainting when I do my barn paintings (which I haven't done in awhile) it covers a lot of area saving my pastels.. I hope you take out your pastels again!! Enjoy your day!!

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  29. ashokAugust 1, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    excellent!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 2, 2012 at 7:18 AM

      thank you ASHOK for your nice comment and for stopping by!!!

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  30. Dean H.August 1, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful smooth color, Hilsa! And those gentle eyes speak volumes!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 2, 2012 at 7:19 AM

      thank you DEAN for very kind words..I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  31. Crystal CookAugust 2, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    She is beautiful hilda! I love her skin tones too, and that expression in her eyes is perfect!

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  32. hmuxoAugust 2, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    thank you CRYSTAL for stopping by. You are so kind!!! Enjoy your day!!

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  33. Carrie Waller WatercolorsAugust 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Very nice, Hilda!! Her earrings and hair make her look exotic:)) Beautiful job!

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  34. hmuxoAugust 4, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    thank you so much CARRIE for commenting on this portrait. I loved adding the earrings for that extra color!! She really was an exotic lady.....Have a wonderful day!!!

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  35. Victor ErringtonAugust 4, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Hi Hilda.
    Once again you have hit the jackpot again. fantastic. Yes the skin tones are brilliant.
    My, you are a fantastic portrait painter. All the best Hilda.
    Vic.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 4, 2012 at 3:08 PM

      VICTOR!...thank you so much for stopping by and for your incredible comment..I appreciate it so much!!!

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  36. Floriana QuainiAugust 4, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Ciao Hilda,
    rendi sempre molto vivi i volti che dipingi e
    trasmetti la voglia di indovinarne la personalità.
    La pettinatura, in questo caso, ha grande protagonismo perchè alleggerisce e vitalizza molto il viso...gli occhi e il sorriso completano un viso davvero simpatico!
    Ciao, abbracci, Floriana

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    1. hmuxoAugust 4, 2012 at 3:10 PM

      thank you FLORIANA for such a nice comment!!! I'm so glad you like it!!! Have a nice day...

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  37. VictoriaAugust 4, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Hello Hilda..woah..another fantastic piece..she is wonderful..I love her skin tones and shimmer on her face..and her eyes are very captivating..she almost seems familiar to me!
    Gorgeous work..you always amaze me!
    Victoria

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    1. hmuxoAugust 4, 2012 at 3:10 PM

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

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  38. GiancarloAugust 5, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Mi piace questo ritratto, bello!! buona serata e felice inizio settimana...ciao

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  39. hmuxoAugust 5, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    thank you so much GIANCARLO for stopping by and for your nice comment!!! I hope you have a wonderful week as well!!

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  40. Pat KoscienskiAugust 5, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Very well painted, Hilda. She glows and her eyes and expression are lively. You need not worry that you used a photo; you nailed it.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 6, 2012 at 9:59 AM

      thank you PAT for those encouraging words!! I appreciate you stopping by!!

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  41. Carol DeMumbrumAugust 6, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Lovely, Hilda! You captured the light and shadow so wonderfully!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM

      thank you so much CAROL for your very nice comment. I appreciate it SO much!!

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  42. Nora MacPhailAugust 6, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Gorgeous. And cool earrings!
    Happy Painting.

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  43. hmuxoAugust 6, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    thank you NORA!!! I'm so glad you like her... I love painting earrings..but 4 was definitely cool! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!

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  44. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingAugust 7, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    You are the master of portraits and pastel. The skin tones are lovely.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 9, 2012 at 8:22 AM

      Thank you for such a generous comment, CAROL!! I appreciate it so much!!!

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  45. Ricardo MiñanaAugust 8, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Ha quedado muy bien, buen trabajo.
    un placer pasar por tu espacio.
    feliz semana.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 9, 2012 at 8:26 AM

      Gracias, RICARDO por tu comentario muy generoso!! lo agradezco!!! Feliz semana

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  46. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    wow again!!!Your portraits are so beautiful!!!She is very very nice and happy.
    A superb work!!!!
    have a nice day-))

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    1. hmuxoAugust 9, 2012 at 8:27 AM

      Thank you SO much for that lovely comment!!! I appreciate you stopping by!!! Enjoy your day!!

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  47. Lisa Graham August 8, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    She is gorgeous and the one before her as well! I don't know how to tell when a portrait painting is done from a live model vs a photo. Is there a secret to this? Both are so beautifully painted!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 9, 2012 at 8:29 AM

      thank you LISA!! I know its good practice to paint a live model but I really enjoy painting from a photo. Thank you so much for that lovely comment! Enjoy this beautiful day.

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  48. CarolinaAugust 8, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Hello Hilda, it is a joy to return here, your lovely studio. Again a magnificent work of art! Actually, the model has a wonderful light in his face and you capture that moment very well. Send you a warm hug.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 9, 2012 at 8:32 AM

      thank you so much CAROLINA for your visit and for your lovely comment. I appreciate it!!!

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  49. Anudeepa KadiresanAugust 8, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Beautiful painting Hilda. her skin looks so perfect in your painting.

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  50. hmuxoAugust 9, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Thank you so much ANU for stopping by and for your lovely comment!! I appreciate it!

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  51. Diane HoeptnerAugust 9, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Love, love, love this one!! Maybe my favorite so far. I like how evenly handled it is, just very solidly rendered, nice!!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM

      Thank you SO much DIANE. Your comment just put a smile on my face!! thank you for stopping by!!

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  52. Diana Moses BotkinAugust 10, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    Your best work yet, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      Thank you DIANA!!! What a nice comment..You just made my day! I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  53. Art with LizAugust 10, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Wow your pastel work is terrific, and this portrait is awesome!

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  54. hmuxoAugust 10, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    thank you so much LIZ for taking the time out to comment ..I know how busy you've been!. I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  55. Celeste BerginAugust 10, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    so well done! five stars out of five stars!

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  56. hmuxoAugust 11, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Thank you for that VERY nice comment, CELESTE!!
    I appreciate it so much..Have a wonderful weekend!

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  57. Gatepost productionsAugust 11, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I'm back! Really lovely portrait, Hilda. The expression in the eyes is excellent ... you're totally brilliant!! :0)

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2012 at 10:54 PM

      Welcome back, JOHN!!! we missed you!!!
      thank you for stopping by and for your wonderful comment!!!

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  58. Angela SullivanAugust 11, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    So soft and such a look of contentment. Lovely portrait.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2012 at 10:56 PM

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

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  59. CarmenAugust 14, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Mis felicitaciones Hilda por este magnífico trabajo. El retrato es una belleza, muy expresivo y con un gran dominio de la técnica.

    Abrazos!

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  60. hmuxoAugust 14, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Gracias CARMEN por tu comentario muy generoso!! Lo agradezco!!

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  61. Danielle v/d HorstAugust 14, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Erg mooi ik vind pastel iets teders hebben ben sinds kort er ook weer mee begonnen kom eens kijken op mijn blog groetjes Danielle

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  62. hmuxoAugust 14, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Thank you DANIELLE for your comment and for stopping by..I appreciate it!

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  63. Connie ChadwellAugust 24, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Beautiful, Hilda - this young woman looks so real - I love this - has she seen it? She'll love it, too!

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  64. hmuxoAugust 24, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Thank you so much CONNIE!! Right after I finished this painting the model's Mom passed away so I'm afraid she never saw it. Glad you liked it!!

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  65. Roger Brown ArtJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    This is a very good portrait,exellent job!

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  66. Roger Brown ArtJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    This is a very good portrait,exellent job!

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