When I went to Manhattan a few months back, this man was sitting on a bench enjoying the weather. I always wonder what they're thinking about ...so I just took his photo because he had "that face" that needed to be painted. Lately I haven't been in the mood to paint but once I put those pastels in my hands...the desire to paint takes over!!... I hope you like it.
Now I'm on the watch for my next subject.
Beautiful work, Hilda! I love how you cropped his image. You re-created his tightly curled hair so well, and he does indeed have an expression that makes one wonder what is on his mind. There must be something in the artistic air, so to speak. I haven't felt like painting much for months either, but it's coming back. Kathryn XX
Hilda my friend another outstanding painting. Your painting always speaks volumes. What is this man thinking? Brilliant! Thank you for the photo. Hugs Joan
I'm glad you picked up those pastels, Hilda! The crop, the color palette and the way you painted it are just perfect. So well done! It is simply beautiful!
Wonderful complexion, love the beard and the other textures. Glad you were just in a break Point And that all is well. Just takes one to get your motor running
I appreciate you stopping by to comment Nelvia. I always enjoy painting beards..lol and I believe everyone of us need time away from our paints..it makes coming back so much better.
It's funny, but I believe I saw this guy a few years back when I was there. You created a poignant, mood filled rendition...I love it! Sending hugs to you.
You're right... this man has that familiar face. I'm so glad I had my camera out for him. I think I purposely look for the beard!!! lol. Enjoy the rest of the Evening!
Dear Hilda - I think you chose a wonderful subject to inspire you. You certainly captured him deep in thought and love all the details that you painted - makes him seem like he is sitting right beside me. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great week.
I have been waiting for your new painting and it was worth the wait. This is awesome. Not only did you capture the essence of him deep in thought but the details are wonderful. His cap, the texture of his beard, and I love the pattern on his neck scarf. Happy hunting for your next inspiration.
I appreciate your visit and value your comment Julie! I truly enjoyed painting him.. When you get the perfect reference photo it makes it so much easier to paint! Enjoy your day tomorrow!
Lovely to see some work from you again Hilda. Great model and well painted. I take my camera everywhere I go now - always on the louk-out for subjects to draw LOL
So happy to be back painting, Sue! Sometimes it takes that perfect reference picture to make us move.! I always panic if I forget my camera at home! You never know when that perfect shot comes your way!!
Hilda, you have the perfect title for this painting. He's definitely in deep thought, and the color and detail work on his clothing adds to the mood of the piece. So glad you were able to take the photo for reference.
thank you Carol for stopping by. After I painted him I thought the title was perfect as well. I still wonder what he had in his mind. Enjoy the rest of the Evening...
Superb portrait! I really like how you paint portraits choosing unusual poses to tell through them! Congratulations, dear Hilda, for this new character of your gorgeous gallery! I'm looking forward next masterpiece from you.
thank you Rita for stopping by to comment. I'm glad you liked him. We always look for that perfect subject..thank goodness I was able to capture the moment!
Your emotion and attachment to the subject is evident. This is done beautifully! glad to see another lovely work and look forward to seeing the next...marvelous Hilda!
Hi Hilda..absolutely beautiful..there is both a gentleness and strength about him! Gorgeous work..I love his pensive face ..wonderfully soulful! HUgs Victoria
thank you Carol for commenting on this portrait. I enjoyed painting him and hope to have more wonderful reference pictures for future paintings. Loved painting his beard!!
thank you so much John for your visit and your wonderful comment. I always " try" to capture the personality of the person in my portraits. I appreciate you stopping by and look forward to your next painting.
Magnífico retrato Hilda. Últimamente veo pocas pinturas tuyas y deseo que estés bien de salud. Eres una gran pintora y tus trabajos me gustan. Hasta pronto! Un abrazo
Muchisimas gracias, Josh por tu visita y tu comentario.. Estoy bien de salud... no tenia el deseo de pintar...Pues, lo tengo ahora!!! Un abrazo fuerte!!
thank you so much Lorraine for stopping by to comment. When I took the photo home and looked at it again..I did feel like he had so much on his mind.. I'm so happy you liked it.
What an excellent subject he is - your pastels caught him at a moment of reflection and I wonder what his thoughts are as I look at his bowed head and solemn expression. Your portraiture is always so sensitive, Hilda.
He is definitely pondering something and you captured the expression perfectly - so real - I feel he could speak. You have such talent, Hilda - I love seeing your work!
Ces derniers temps la belle saison m'éloigne un peu des blogs et je le regrette vivement car j'avais manqué ce joli billet.
Ce pastel est extraordinaire car tu as su capturer cette forme de "détresse" qui malheureusement marque le visage de cet homme. Il n'a certainement pas été aisé de le réaliser. Sa souffrance devait devenir un peu la tienne. Tout en lui figeant cette expression, tu lui as aussi offert ta sagesse et la douceur de ton geste. Très beau travail. Je te félicite.
thank you so much Martine for stopping by. We are all so busy and I appreciate you taking the time out to comment. Your comment made me so happy.! Enjoy this wonderful day...hugs
thank you so much Diana for stopping by and taking time out to comment! I appreciate it. Faces always interested me...SO many amazing subjects out there..lol Enjoy your day!
Wow! Hilda, this portrait is fantastic. As is your last Landscape. Brilliant. Please do more Landscapes my friend, they are so brilliant. All the best Hilda. Vic.
You're so kind Vic !! I'm so glad you liked the portrait.. I enjoyed painting him! I did enjoy the landscape as well. A nice change!! Enjoy the rest of the day!
Thank you so much Renate for stopping by to comment! He did show so much emotion in his face... we have to wonder what he was thinking about. I'm glad you liked it! Hugs!
My name is Hilda Muxo Klinger. My passion for art came early.I have always said that I was born with a pencil in one hand and a box of crayons in the other.I am a Bronx born New Yorker who can remember sitting at the kitchen table copying faces that appeared in the newspapers and magazines as a girl.
I am married 53 years and have two daughters and five amazing grandchildren.While I worked and raised my family in East Rockaway, I used art as a form of relaxation, painting here and there. I dabbled with several artistic mediums through the years—everything from pencil to charcoal to oil and it was only after I joined The Parish Social Ministry Art Club in East Rockaway in 2006 that I realized my true passion of pastels.
I studied under Dan Slapo and I don't think I've ever enjoyed a class more than I did with him. He taught me many different techniques in painting a portrait. Working with a live model was so different for me and I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to work with this Master of Pastels...He encouraged me to join the Pastel Society and I am now an Associate Member . I am thrilled to say that I have displayed my paintings in Rockville Center Village Art Club and have received several ribbons for my work. Thank you for visiting my blog. I will continue to add my painting in the future and hope you enjoy them as I have enjoyed painting them.
Beautiful work, Hilda! I love how you cropped his image. You re-created his tightly curled hair so well, and he does indeed have an expression that makes one wonder what is on his mind.
ReplyDeleteThere must be something in the artistic air, so to speak. I haven't felt like painting much for months either, but it's coming back.
Kathryn XX
I'm so glad you liked this portrait Kathryn!!
DeleteI had such a wonderful reference photo which made it easier to do. I truly appreciate your visit!!
Hilda my friend another outstanding painting. Your painting always speaks volumes. What is this man thinking? Brilliant! Thank you for the photo.
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Joan
Hi Joan, thank you for such a generous comment! I really appreciate it. I hope to see you soon!!
DeleteFabulous work Hilda. Great expression. Ill have to find a bench in Manhattan now!!
ReplyDeletethank you so much AK for your wonderful comment! Find a bench...I will find you! lol
DeleteGlad you stopped by!
I'm glad you picked up those pastels, Hilda! The crop, the color palette and the way you painted it are just perfect. So well done! It is simply beautiful!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Chris! You're SO kind and I appreciate your visit!
DeleteUn retrato de calidad, como todos a los que nos tienes acostumbrados. Mi felicitación, Hilda.
ReplyDeleteMuchisimas gracias Antonio por un comentario muy amable...lo agradezco tu palabras! un saludo!
DeleteUn superbe portrait, chère Hilda !
ReplyDeleteFélicitations.
Thank you so much Olivier for your very nice comment ...I appreciate it!!
DeleteGorgeous portrait, Hilda! Glad to see you back painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Judy for stopping by to comment. I'm glad I'm back to painting as well!! Have a wonderful Evening..
DeleteWonderful portrait!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol! you're so kind!!
DeleteWonderful complexion, love the beard and the other textures. Glad you were just in a break Point And that all is well. Just takes one to get your motor running
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you stopping by to comment Nelvia. I always enjoy painting beards..lol
Deleteand I believe everyone of us need time away from our paints..it makes coming back so much better.
Zo super mooi gedaan Hilda lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeletethank you SO much Danielle...I appreciate you stopping by and commenting!
DeleteIt's funny, but I believe I saw this guy a few years back when I was there. You created a poignant, mood filled rendition...I love it! Sending hugs to you.
ReplyDeletethank you Trudy for your very nice comment!
DeleteI appreciate you stopping by. hugs!!
I think that all of us who live in big cities know this man. You painted him so well, great expression and wonderful work on his beard .
ReplyDeleteYou're right... this man has that familiar face.
DeleteI'm so glad I had my camera out for him. I think I purposely look for the beard!!! lol. Enjoy the rest of the Evening!
Dear Hilda - I think you chose a wonderful subject to inspire you. You certainly captured him deep in thought and love all the details that you painted - makes him seem like he is sitting right beside me. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeletethank you Debbie for visiting...I appreciate it so much! He definitely was the perfect subject.. Enjoy your day tomorrow!
DeleteBuen retrato, muy bien trabajado, me gusta el color que has utilizado. Un beso Hilda.
ReplyDeleteEstoy muy contenta que ha gustado este retrato, Olga!. Lo agradezco tu visita y tu comentario ...
DeleteI have been waiting for your new painting and it was worth the wait. This is awesome. Not only did you capture the essence of him deep in thought but the details are wonderful. His cap, the texture of his beard, and I love the pattern on his neck scarf.
ReplyDeleteHappy hunting for your next inspiration.
I appreciate your visit and value your comment Julie! I truly enjoyed painting him..
DeleteWhen you get the perfect reference photo it makes it so much easier to paint! Enjoy your day tomorrow!
I too wonder what he's thinking! An awesome piece, Hilda! I love his contemplative pose!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Sherry for stopping by to comment..I really appreciate your visit and your generous comment.
DeleteMe alegro que retomes los pinceles y con tan buen resultado.Es un profundo retrato de una mente atormentada.
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Muchisimas gracias Aurora por tu visita...lo agradezco !!! un abrazo...
DeleteHe really is deep in thought... You have captured his thoughtful expression beautifully! :0)
ReplyDeletethank you so much Sandra! I appreciate your comments ...enjoy the rest of the Evening.
DeleteLovely to see some work from you again Hilda. Great model and well painted.
ReplyDeleteI take my camera everywhere I go now - always on the louk-out for subjects to draw LOL
So happy to be back painting, Sue! Sometimes it takes that perfect reference picture to make us move.! I always panic if I forget my camera at home! You never know when that perfect shot comes your way!!
DeleteAnother great portrait Hilda! One of these days, I'm going to try one again.
ReplyDeletethank you so much Nancy for stopping by to comment..I really appreciate your visit. I look forward to seeing a portrait from you!!
DeleteExcellent work as always! Glad you are back in the mood to paint again!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work as always! Glad you are back in the mood to paint again!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Theresa for your visit and your generous comment. I appreciate it! Glad to be back painting!
DeleteHilda, you have the perfect title for this painting. He's definitely in deep thought, and the color and detail work on his clothing adds to the mood of the piece. So glad you were able to take the photo for reference.
ReplyDeletethank you Carol for stopping by. After I painted him I thought the title was perfect as well. I still wonder what he had in his mind. Enjoy the rest of the Evening...
DeleteJust beautiful, Hilda! Love the shadows and the look of concentration on his face. Well done!
ReplyDeletethank you Joan for your visit ..I'm glad you liked this portrait...I enjoyed painting him!
DeleteEnjoy the rest of the Evening....
Beautiful mood, it's always a pleasure to see what will inspire your work!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for that nice comment, Celia. I appreciate your visit!!
DeleteBeautiful skin tones and I like his expression .
ReplyDeleteDeep in thought. Another wonderful portrait.
Thank you Caroline for stopping by to comment. You're very kind!
DeleteSuperb portrait!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you paint portraits choosing unusual poses to tell through them!
Congratulations, dear Hilda, for this new character of your gorgeous gallery!
I'm looking forward next masterpiece from you.
thank you Rita for stopping by to comment.
DeleteI'm glad you liked him. We always look for that perfect subject..thank goodness I was able to capture the moment!
This is a very moving painting, Hilda!!! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very moving painting, Hilda!!! Amazing!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Linda for your very nice comment. I appreciate your words! Have a nice Evening..
DeleteHilda, an amazing painting, so glad you decided to try this out, the mood you created through him is almost transferring to me, well done!
ReplyDeletethank you Padmaja ...you're always so nice..
DeleteI appreciate it.. hugs...
Your emotion and attachment to the subject is evident. This is done beautifully! glad to see another lovely work and look forward to seeing the next...marvelous Hilda!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Mary. You're SO kind and I appreciate your comment!
DeleteHi Hilda..absolutely beautiful..there is both a gentleness and strength about him! Gorgeous work..I love his pensive face ..wonderfully soulful!
ReplyDeleteHUgs
Victoria
I'm glad you liked this portrait Victoria. You just made my day.. hugs...
DeleteYou sure did capture an interesting personality in this portrait, Hilda. Nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Diana! I value your comment. Glad you stopped by to comment.
DeleteBeautifully rendered, Hilda, although, I am not sure I want to know what his thoughts are. He looks as though he has fallen on hard times.
ReplyDeletePS The way you painted his beard is masterful.
ReplyDeletethank you Carol for commenting on this portrait. I enjoyed painting him and hope to have more wonderful reference pictures for future paintings. Loved painting his beard!!
DeleteUna pintura magistral!!!!!Felicitaciones HIlda. Un abrazo!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMuchisimas gracias Mercedes por un comentario muy amable... lo agradezco tu palabras. un abrazo fuerte!
DeleteAnother masterpiece, Hilda! Love the colors you chose for his skin and the hair and beard are amazing! So glad you are "back in the mood"!
ReplyDeleteYou're so nice and you just made my day, Rosemary.! I'm so glad you liked him!!
DeleteA really beautiful painting...I wonder what he is thinking too!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Celeste. I'm glad you stopped by to comment on this man! You're very kind.
DeleteBeautiful portrayal of this man, caught in a thoughtful moment... Wonderful!
ReplyDeletethank you Katherine...I appreciate your words.
DeleteI had my camera out and glad I caught his "thoughtful moment"!!
Fantastica expresion, has hecho un gran retrato!
ReplyDeleteEstoy muy contenta que ha gustado este retrato, Tina! Lo agradezco tu comentario!
Deleteun abrazo
Great work, Hilda! It's captured the person. I hope you will keep enjoying figures. It most interests me. Kind regards, Sadami
ReplyDeletethank you SO much Sadami for stopping by to comment. I really appreciate your visit. Enjoy your day!
DeleteYou really captured the 'inner-man' Hilda. A really gripping character study - so cleverly painted.
ReplyDeletethank you so much John for your visit and your wonderful comment. I always " try" to capture the personality of the person in my portraits. I appreciate you stopping by and look forward to your next painting.
DeleteMagnífico retrato Hilda. Últimamente veo pocas pinturas tuyas y deseo que estés bien de salud. Eres una gran pintora y tus trabajos me gustan. Hasta pronto!
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Muchisimas gracias, Josh por tu visita y tu comentario.. Estoy bien de salud... no tenia el deseo de pintar...Pues, lo tengo ahora!!!
DeleteUn abrazo fuerte!!
So poignant, Hilda . . . you succeeded well in portraying him as lost in thought. Such a strong face and possibly someone who has endured hardships.
ReplyDeletethank you so much Lorraine for stopping by to comment. When I took the photo home and looked at it again..I did feel like he had so much on his mind.. I'm so happy you liked it.
DeleteWhat an excellent subject he is - your pastels caught him at a moment of reflection and I wonder what his thoughts are as I look at his bowed head and solemn expression. Your portraiture is always so sensitive, Hilda.
ReplyDeleteYou just made my day Susan! Thank you so much for stopping by to comment. I appreciate it!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening.
DeleteHe is definitely pondering something and you captured the expression perfectly - so real - I feel he could speak. You have such talent, Hilda - I love seeing your work!
ReplyDeletethank you Connie for your very generous comment. I appreciate it! I really enjoyed painting him! Have a wonderful day!!
DeleteBonjour chère amie,
ReplyDeleteCes derniers temps la belle saison m'éloigne un peu des blogs et je le regrette vivement car j'avais manqué ce joli billet.
Ce pastel est extraordinaire car tu as su capturer cette forme de "détresse" qui malheureusement marque le visage de cet homme.
Il n'a certainement pas été aisé de le réaliser. Sa souffrance devait devenir un peu la tienne. Tout en lui figeant cette expression, tu lui as aussi offert ta sagesse et la douceur de ton geste.
Très beau travail. Je te félicite.
Gros bisous ☼
thank you so much Martine for stopping by. We are all so busy and I appreciate you taking the time out to comment. Your comment made me so happy.! Enjoy this wonderful day...hugs
DeleteI LOVE it! Beautifully done! So glad you're back too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words, much appreciated!
thank you Suzanne for stopping by to comment and I'm so glad you liked him. He had the face that I love to paint! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteFaces are such interesting subjects and you have got his thoughtfulness perfectly.
ReplyDeletethank you so much Diana for stopping by and taking time out to comment! I appreciate it.
DeleteFaces always interested me...SO many amazing subjects out there..lol
Enjoy your day!
Wow! Hilda, this portrait is fantastic. As is your last Landscape. Brilliant. Please do more Landscapes my friend, they are so brilliant. All the best Hilda.
ReplyDeleteVic.
You're so kind Vic !! I'm so glad you liked the portrait.. I enjoyed painting him! I did enjoy the landscape as well. A nice change!! Enjoy the rest of the day!
ReplyDeleteDear Hilda:) He looks a little depressed to me. But, no matter his thoughts were, you painted a wonderful expression! Wonderful done!! Hugs:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Renate for stopping by to comment!
ReplyDeleteHe did show so much emotion in his face... we have to wonder what he was thinking about. I'm glad you liked it! Hugs!
poignant and well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mary! I'm glad you liked this portrait! Have a wonderful day.....
ReplyDeleteYou captured his so contemplation well... not to mention the detail on his facial hair! The portrait tells a story and draws me in...well done, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Minnemie for such a nice comment!!
ReplyDeleteYou just made my day. Enjoy the rest of the Evening!