Friday, June 5, 2015

Rembrandt Study

This is my first portrait in oils.  And what a challenge it was!
I don't know how you all paint with oils! lol...I had so many problems mixing colors.  I decided to paint a self-portrait of one of my favorite Artist - Rembrandt.  As you know, he painted so many self-portraits and since I love his style I used this as a study for my next oil portrait.   The title is "Self portrait with a Gorget".   I was curious to know what a Gorget was....it's the Armor that protects the throat and shoulders.   I learn something every day!
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  1. Darla McDowellJune 5, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Oh, my goodness, Hilda! This portrait of Rembrandt is spectacular! So beautiful that he could have painted it himself. Great work!!!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:12 PM

      Thank you Darla for such a nice comment. I'm so glad you liked it! It was definitely a challenge but I enjoyed painting him.

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  2. UnknownJune 5, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Oh my gosh! The blended edges and colors and everything... it's awesome! I'd say you are a natural with the oils!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:15 PM

      Thank you so much Katherine. I'm so happy you like it! I think I'll do a little better with my next oil portrait. I've been studying books on "how to mix colors".

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  3. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art June 6, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    Estupendo estudio, Hilda, el color muy acertado. Felicidades!!
    Besitos

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:16 PM

      Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado este retrato de Rembrandt! Muchisimas gracias por tu comentario, Olga! Un abrazo!!

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  4. Autumn LeavesJune 6, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Nice work, Hilda!! And now I know what a cutie Rembrandt was too! And learned a new word. Thank you!!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you so much Sherry for stopping by to comment! I appreciate it !!!

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  5. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJune 6, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    Fantastic Hilda. You did a beautiful job with the flesh tones and the curly hair!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      Thank you Carol for your visit and for your very nice comment! I find painting hair with oil harder than painting in pastels...lol

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  6. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJune 6, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Wonderful work Hilda. Love the textures and tones. Thank you for sharing

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:19 PM

      Thank you so much my friend! I'm so glad you stopped by to comment...you're very kind!

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  7. Victor ErringtonJune 6, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Wow! Hilda, an oil. Good on you mate. You are very versatile i must say. It is a great portrait as well Hilda. More please. All the best Hilda.
    Vic.

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:19 PM

      Thank you Vic for such a nice comment. I'm glad you stopped by! Enjoy your day!

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  8. NelviaJune 6, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    First off Hilda, kudos to you for going after oils. Always hardest when you are trying it for the first time. But, wow, what a result. You may have struggled with the color mixing but you brought your beautiful complexions with you. The smooth of the leather on the Zhou,see contrasts with the fabric. Just so well done, and to tho k it is first, boy can't wait for what is coming next. Way to go girl.

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:22 PM

      I really look forward to doing "my own" portrait in oils. I think it will be of my granddaughter Bianca...she's a cutie! I've been practicing blending! lol

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  9. Gatepost productionsJune 6, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    Looks like your going to be a natural in oils, Hilda. This is spectacularly good. Wow1

    love it when people move into the unknown like this, and succeed, it shows the way to others - like me - who have never painted in oils

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:25 PM

      I thought I would move onto oils rather than watercolor....I will "never" paint with watercolors...it boggles my mind how anyone can paint with them...lol. (so difficult) I'm so glad you liked it and thank you for stopping by!

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  10. Tina MorianoJune 6, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Un buen trabajo manejas el oleo con la maestria que nos tienes acostubrados con el pastel, personalmente me gustan mucho los autoretratos de Rembrand ese fundido de la parte en sombra con el fondo del cuadro tan personal.

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:28 PM

      Muchisimas gracias Tina por tu comentario muy amable...lo agradezco! La parte en sombra es que me gusta mucho en un retrato.
      Un poco mas interesante! un abrazo!!

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  11. Rita VaselliJune 6, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    A beautiful painting, made by you with mastery! Bravo, dear Hilda, with oil and pastel, very precious hand!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:29 PM

      thank you so much Rita for your very beautiful comment ...I appreciate it!

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  12. padmajaJune 7, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Spectacular I would say, Hilda, look forward to more oils from you!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:31 PM

      thank you so much Padmaja. You're so kind... I will definitely paint with more oils...

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  13. JudyJune 7, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    Wow, I am really impressed that this is your first time using oils! A great portrait!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:32 PM

      thank you Judy for such a nice comment. I've painted landscapes but this is my first portrait..
      I've always been scared to take the plunge. lol

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  14. Studio at the FarmJune 7, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Bravo, Hilda! I would never think this was your first portrait in oils. The skin tones are exquisite! Beautifully done! I look forward to the portrait with gorget :)
    Kathryn XX

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:33 PM

      Thank you so much Kathryn for stopping by and for leaving me such a nice comment! Enjoy the rest of the day!

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  15. joshemariJune 7, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Magnífico retrato Hilda. Estás preparada para cualquier otro retrato... pero... tu ya sabes hacer retratos! No es el primero, aunque en óleo, tal vez sí. Me gusta mucho!!
    Un fuerte abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:35 PM

      Tu eres muy amable Josh! Muchisimas gracias por tu comentario!!! Lo agradezco!
      Un abrazo fuerte!

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  16. ashokJune 7, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    excellent Hilda

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:35 PM

      thank you so much Ash. I appreciate you stopping by to comment...

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  17. JaneJune 7, 2015 at 4:33 PM

    Dear Hilda, you made an amazing work, the skin color is perfect , and love the glance !

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:37 PM

      thank you Jane for such a nice comment.. I really appreciate you stopping by.! I did like that pose so much!

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  18. LindaJune 7, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Hilda, you did a great job here! I love your talent! :)

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  19. LindaJune 7, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Hilda, you did a great job here! I love your talent! :)

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:38 PM

      thank you so much Linda for stopping by to comment! You're very kind!!

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  20. Joan TavolottJune 7, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Very nice job on this!! Just curious...why oils and not pastels?

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:39 PM

      thank you so much Joan for your very nice comment. I thought it would be a good idea to "try" a portrait in oils. I love the way it looks and its nice to be able to frame without glass.
      Enjoy your day!

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  21. Celia BlancoJune 8, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Amazing work Hilda! Stunning work with the skin tones, you are a natural!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:40 PM

      thank you Celia for such a nice comment... you just made me smile...

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  22. Sandra BusbyJune 8, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    I would never have guessed it was your first attempt! Fabulous! :0)

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:41 PM

      thank you Sandra! I really appreciate your very kind words! Have a wonderful day!

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  23. Debbie NolanJune 8, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Wow Hilda this is truly awesome. Such great talent you have friend. You would never guess you had any trouble painting with oils!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:42 PM

      thank you so much Debbie...you're so nice... yes I had a lot of problems and it was a challenge but a fun challenge!

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  24. Theresa PadenJune 8, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Truly amazing . . . looks like you've been painting in oils for a long time! Glad you enjoyed the medium!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:44 PM

      thank you so much Theresa. I'm so glad you liked it...I really enjoyed painting with oils....
      Hopefully my second won't give me problems.lol....

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  25. Carol FlattJune 8, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    You are something else! This is your FIRST portrait in oils? Be still my heart!!! Hilda, this is fantastic. The lighting has been captured amazingly, and the skin is perfectly life-like! Rembrandt would be so pleased!!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:46 PM

      Thank you SO much Carol! I appreciate your very generous comment. I always loved his style so hopefully I can carry it through in one of my paintings. You just made my day!

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  26. Linda RothJune 8, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Carol Flatt said everything I thought. I guess I'll hang up my brush. Beautiful understanding of the medium.

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:47 PM

      thank you Linda for your wonderful comment.
      I love your latest works my friend. We need to see more of them! Glad you stopped by!

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  27. Chris LallyJune 10, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    A stunner, Hilda. You were up to the challenge!! Put a frame on it!!!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:48 PM

      thank you SO much Chris! I value your comments!!! Yes, its finished! Glad you stopped by.

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  28. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJune 11, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    Good for you! This is a fabulous painting.
    Your skill with edges and colors are evident even though it is your first oil. Same principals are used I guess.Hope you do some more.

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:51 PM

      thank you so much Julie! I appreciate your comment and your visit... I know you're busy with your workshops. Enjoy your day!!!

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  29. Connie ChadwellJune 12, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    Well, Hilda - no matter the medium, you hit it out of the park - lovely skin tones! You are definitely an oil painter!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:52 PM

      What a nice comment, Connie. Thank you!
      I enjoyed painting in oils even though my pastels are my #1 love. Enjoy the rest of the day!

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  30. suzanneberryJune 12, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    WOW!!! this is your first oil?? seems you handle them with the same skill you have with the pastels!! amazing!

    and thank you so much for the kind words on the steemas!! much appreciated!

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    1. hmuxoJune 12, 2015 at 3:54 PM

      Thank you Suzanne for such a nice comment.! I appreciate your visit! Your last painting is amazing...I can't believe the details in it! Enjoy the rest of the day.

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  31. Carin KlingerJune 20, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    Mom, I am truly impressed with your first oil. I hope it won't be your last!

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  32. Diana Moses BotkinJuly 14, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    This is sure nice, Hilda. Keep it up!

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  33. Lisa Graham July 21, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I really love this Hilda! Such deep rich color and a really nice face.

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  34. Lisa Graham July 21, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    I really love this Hilda! Such deep rich color and a really nice face.

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  35. BreathtakingMarch 29, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    Hello Hilda!:) I hope you had a very nice Easter. Your Rembrant portrait is brilliant!:) I wonder how long it took you to paint this portrait in oils, a médium you are not used to, but I wouldn't have guessed that it was your first attempt. I love it Hilda!:) Warm Regards.

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  36. hmuxoMay 2, 2016 at 8:28 PM

    Thank you for your nice comment on my Rembrandt study! SO appreciated!!

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