Monday, July 13, 2015

JACK

Jack is an Artist from my Friday art group who was nice enough to pose for this reference picture.  I haven't worked in pastels for many weeks because of my hand but I'm feeling so much better since I've been resting it.  My Orthopedist feels that it is nerves coming from my neck or shoulders that is creating the problem.  Thank you all for your comments!
But more important!!! www.wallpart.com is stealing our work off the internet and selling them as posters!   This really needs to go viral so we can stop them.  I know, because I found my work there when I typed my name.
Some of the Artists in the Pastel Society believe that they want you to order a poster of your work.  Once you put the order through, they can get into your computer.  Very scary people out there.  So sign the petition....I already did!
The link is
http://www.change.org/p/remove-wallpart-com-stealing-people-s-work-without-permission
and feel free to share the link with other artists....   I will be visiting all of you soon!!  I look forward to catching up!!
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  1. Studio at the FarmJuly 13, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Hilda, I am so very glad to hear that your hand/arm is on the mend!
    Love your painting of Jack. once again, you have created the most beautiful skin tones!
    And thank you for that heads-up about wallpart!
    Keep getting better!!!!!
    Kathryn XX

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    1. hmuxoJuly 13, 2015 at 2:47 PM

      thank you so much Kathryn.! Its so good to be on the computer again. I'm glad you liked Jack and hope you sign the petition. (:

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  2. Sandra BusbyJuly 13, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    That is worrying! It's awful that people can do this without permission... Let's hope they are taken off the internet! Your portrait is lovely Hilda :0)

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    1. hmuxoJuly 13, 2015 at 2:49 PM

      Thank you Sandra for stopping by...I'm glad you liked my painting... yes, its amazing that they can take your paintings and sell them without you knowing!

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  3. mary maxamJuly 13, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    YAY your back! and with another beautiful portrait. I love the careful blending and expression as always. Thanks for the heads up on this awful scam!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 13, 2015 at 9:15 PM

      thank you so much Mary! I'm so glad you liked this portrait...I appreciate your lovely comment!! and yes, we have to do something about this company!!

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  4. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comJuly 13, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Happy news indeed to hear your are feeling much better.
    Your portrait is fabulous - as usual. His eyes are amazing. Not an easy position of the head to render
    Thanks for the heads up on this company Wallpart.They are disgusting!. If we stick together - the sheer numbers should scare them off.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 13, 2015 at 9:21 PM

      I really am feeling better Julie! The pain was almost unbearable but resting the hand is what really helped! I limited the time of painting for no more than an hour since I don't want to push it! And I don't understand how Wallpart thinks they will be getting away with this... Enjoy your Evening... I am looking forward to visiting everyone!

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  5. Celeste BerginJuly 14, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    what a great portrait...I am so glad you can work again. I hope we can stop that crazy poster website :)

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Good morning Celeste! Thank you for stopping by to comment...I really appreciate your visit. I as well am happy to be painting again and yes, we really have to hope that the website will be closed soon!

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  6. Autumn LeavesJuly 14, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    What beautiful expression you've caught in his face! Such a wonderful portrait here, Hilda! I am so sorry that the hand woes continue but at least it sounds as though you are on the mend. I hope so. If carpal tunnel related, not sure if there is a fix. But hopefully so with the problem being from shoulders...I don't know. I'm rambling, Hilda!! So annoyed to hear of the taking of people's art!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2015 at 6:58 AM

      Thank you so much for visiting me and commenting on Jack, Sherry! It was so nice getting my " hands" on those pastels again!
      Hopefully with everyone aware of this company, they will close that website!

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  7. Maria Bennett HockJuly 14, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    You have been so busy since I last visited your blog! Love your work. the emotion in this gentleman's face is wonderful You really captured a feeling.

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  8. hmuxoJuly 14, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Thank you Maria for your visit and for such a generous comment. I appreciate it! Enjoy the day!

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  9. Diana MarshallJuly 14, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    I wondered where you had been, I imagined you on a 'Round the World Cruise' not suffering with carpal tunnel problems!
    I haven't visited your blog for a while and still you have managed some lovely work, especially like the oil portrait. If you mix your oil paint with a bit of 'Liquin' (W&N) they will dry much faster

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    1. hmuxoJuly 14, 2015 at 6:03 PM

      The Round the World Cruise sounds wonderful, Diana!!! Thanks for the tip on adding the Linquin..I had no clue! Glad you stopped by to comment..I appreciate it! Enjoy your Evening.

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  10. Celia BlancoJuly 14, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    I am so happy you are on the mend Hilda and you are finding a solution to your pain. It is a beautiful portrait painted with great sensitivity. Really horrible site, thanks for the warning!

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  11. hmuxoJuly 14, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Thank you Celia. It's so good to be feeling better. Now I hope I'm not overdoing because I don't want to feel that pain again! I'm glad you liked Jack. I enjoyed painting him....and I hope everyone signs to close this company down...

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  12. LindaJuly 14, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Dearest Hilda, I am very happy to hear that your hand is better now. This is a lovely painting! I really enjoy and appreciate your amazing talent.

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  13. LindaJuly 14, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Dearest Hilda, I am very happy to hear that your hand is better now. This is a lovely painting! I really enjoy and appreciate your amazing talent.

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  14. hmuxoJuly 14, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    You're SO kind Linda! Thank you for your visit. I am feeling so much better ...im glad you liked my painting.
    Have a wonderful Evening!

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  15. Connie ChadwellJuly 14, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    Hi Hilda - I'll bet Jack is delighted with his portrait - it is wonderful! I am so happy you're better - I've missed your lovely paintings so much! Thank you for the warning about those awful people, too!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 15, 2015 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you so much Connie! I appreciate you stopping by to comment! You're so kind! Don't go on the site!! It might not be good for the computer!!! But it is safe to sign!

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  16. Linda RothJuly 15, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Lovely to see your beautiful work again. I'm so glad you are healing . Another heads up on that link for WALLPART. DO NOT HIT ON THAT LINK! I did and my Apple security stepped in big time and blocked my I Pad. Rebooting restored it, but for a few minutes there, I was a bit hysterical. So glad to be able to tell you.

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  17. hmuxoJuly 15, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Thank you SO much Linda! I went on the site only one time....thank Goodness my computer is okay....however, I don't want anyone else to go on it....I found out that signing would be safe! We have to stop these people!
    Have a wonderful day! I'm sorry that you had problems with the computer!!

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  18. Chris LallyJuly 15, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Welcome back, Hilda. You were missed!! So glad you are more comfortable now. Your awesome artwork has not suffered for it - only us, for not having had the pleasure of looking at it. Thanks for the heads up on the site. I clicked on it and immediately got redirected. Hopefully we can stop this stuff!

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  19. hmuxoJuly 15, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    You're so nice, Chris! I appreciate your very generous comment. As for the site, we really have to stop them...
    Enjoy the rest of the day!

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  20. NelviaJuly 16, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Jack came out so well. Beautiful skin tones and you got such a nice expression. Seems like all these scammers could make a decent living going straight. Good things on net but so many bad too. Thanks for,the heads up.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2015 at 10:28 PM

      Thank you for your visit and for your very nice comment. I don't understand why these scammers do what they do! But we have to be aware before they harm us or our computers.

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  21. padmajaJuly 16, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Wonderfully caught personality Hilda, glad you are feeling better, but nerve compression gets tricky if we dont reast well, take care!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2015 at 10:36 PM

      Thank you so much Padmaja. I appreciate your comment. I am feeling much better but still get the rubber band feeling in my fingers when I drive, open the frig, etc. I should be resting like you said...but I'm always on the go and it's SO difficult not using my hands! I'm going to try not using my computer tomorrow!,,

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  22. Tina MorianoJuly 16, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Hola Hilda, estoy contenta de que estés mejor y puedas volver a pintar estos estupendos retratos. Como siempre muy acertados los tonos y la expresion de Jack.
    Es lamentable lo del robo de obras en internet y que sea tan dificil luchar contra eso, firmare la peticion y lo que haga falta a fin de ayudar a resolver el problema.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2015 at 10:44 PM

      Muchisimas gracias Tina por tu visita y tu comentario muy amable! lo agradezco !! Estoy muy contenta que filmaste la peticion..
      Un abrazo!

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  23. Barbara PaskJuly 16, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Hilda! I'm so sorry you have been having health issues. This portrait is just lovely, your skin tones are always so good. I took pastels and watercolor paper with me when we went camping last week, I sketched then wet them down and added more on top. It was fun and I didn't have to take so much with me. I'll. check out that site, thank you.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2015 at 10:52 PM

      Thank you Barbara for stopping by to comment. I really appreciate it. Sounds like a different technique in painting with pastels. I never worked with pastels using watercolor paper! Must try it! Enjoy your Evening!

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  24. JudyJuly 16, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Glad to see you back and on the mend, Hilda. A wonderful portrait. The petition site seems to be removed, but thanks for the warning about that horrible site.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2015 at 10:58 PM

      That's wonderful , Judy. I hope they got enough signatures to shut their company down!
      I'm glad you like this portrait of Jack! I enjoyed painting him!

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  25. Joan TavolottJuly 16, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    Lovely portrait of your fellow artist. Glad your hand is feeling better!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 16, 2015 at 11:04 PM

      Thank you Joan for stopping by to comment. He had a wonderful face to paint. Those perfect details that we love to paint! And thank you...I'm feeling so much better!

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  26. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art July 18, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    Muy bueno, Hilda. Su expresión, su mirada muy profunda.. Felicidades !!

    Besos

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  27. hmuxoJuly 18, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Lo agradezco tu visita, Olga. Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado esta pintura! Un abrazo

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  28. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJuly 18, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Wonderful portrait of your fellow artist. Happy to hear you are feeling a little better. It's good to have you back painting and posting. But do try not to overdue. Take care.

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  29. hmuxoJuly 18, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    Thank you Joan for stopping by! I am feeling so much better. Fingers still hurts and it feels tight but using hot pads makes it feel better. I'm so glad you liked Jack... I enjoyed painting him! Hope to see you soon!

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  30. UnknownJuly 19, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    I hope you're feeling better. The portrait is excellent, and again, I admire how you bring out such personality! About the petition... I checked into that website where the petition is located, and I don't particularly trust them either. Anybody can post a petition for any purpose they like. A better way to stop the walpart is to contact their web host directly. I have a link to do that, someone posted it on Facebook too, if you want to do that.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 21, 2015 at 3:35 PM

      Thank you SO much Katherine for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment! Also, I believe the petition is legitimate and I understand you can't go on the website any longer which is a good thing!

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  31. joshemariJuly 20, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Hilda, acabo de enterarme de tres cosas tristes que te han sucedido recientemente. Los acabo de leer en tu blog. Me entristecen, aunque espero y deseo que un mes más tarde, cuando nos enseñas esta preciosa pintura de "tu modelo", ya estés algo recuperada, de ese mal que te impide pintar. Ésta hermosa pintura, ya demuestra que estás mejor!!
    Otro tema que también me ha producido tristeza, es el fallecimiento de esa perra Amy. Te felicito por la pintura que has hecho de ella y de su melancólica mirada, que al menos hará que viva en el recuerdo.
    Por último, ese robo de imagen que algunos indeseables hacen de las pinturas es intolerable.
    Ánimos Hilda, eres fuerte y superarás todos estos contratiempos.
    Un fuerte abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 21, 2015 at 3:49 PM

      Lo agradezco tu comentario muy amable Josh Cada dia mi manos se sientes mejor. Tenia mucho dolor y no eras facil pintando. Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado el retrato de Amy. Robando retratos de el internet es verdad que es intolerable pero me dicen que todos esta bien ahora.
      Un abrazo fuerte!!!

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  32. Carol FlattJuly 20, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Hilda, my apologies for being tardy in posting.Your portrait once again is fabulous! There's so much character in Jack's face I can see why you wanted to paint him. I can see him as the main character in a novel. Wonderful skin tones and hair and whiskers are so life-like.
    I see where the Wallpart site is currently NOT available. Let's hope it's a permanent thing.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 21, 2015 at 3:58 PM

      It's so nice that you stopped by to comment, Carol!!! I appreciate it! I'm glad you liked Jack...he was such a pleasure to paint! Yes, I understand Wallpart site is not available anymore...thank goodness ..so lets "not" go there anymore...Enjoy the rest of the day!!

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  33. martinealisonJuly 21, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Bonjour chère amie,

    Quel magnifique portrait. Tu es la fée du pastel. Je suis sous le charme. Je m'empresse de te laisser un petit mot car ici à la galerie où j'expose la connexion internet n'est pas bonne du tout...
    Alors juste SUBLIME TRAVAIL ma chère amie.

    Gros bisous ♡

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  34. hmuxoJuly 21, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Thank you Martine for such a nice comment. I appreciate you stopping by!! I so wish I can visit your gallery!!! maybe someday! To see your work in person would be wonderful. Enjoy the rest of the day!
    Hugs..

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  35. Lisa Graham July 21, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    What a gorgeous portrait. I did not know you painted in a group until now and that's so wonderful. I paint with a group also each week. It's so good to be with other artists.

    Very upsetting about your work being stolen. I am glad good people outnumber the bad.

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

    Looks like they were stopped. Yay!

    I forgot to say I hope you continue to get better Hilda!

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

    Looks like they were stopped. Yay!

    I forgot to say I hope you continue to get better Hilda!

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

    What a gorgeous portrait. I did not know you painted in a group until now and that's so wonderful. I paint with a group also each week. It's so good to be with other artists.

    Very upsetting about your work being stolen. I am glad good people outnumber the bad.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 22, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      Thank you Lisa for visiting me. Your comment means a lot to me! I go to 3 workshops during the week....pastel. Oil and my life drawing class that is very nice...however, I need so much practice in that one...lol. I as well am glad that the good people outnumber the bad!!

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  39. Victor ErringtonJuly 22, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Lovely painting of Jack my friend. Also the one of Rembrandt is fantastic. Your first go at oils eh? You have done a brilliant job of this. I`m glad that your hand is a lot better Hilda. All the best.
    Vic.

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    1. hmuxoJuly 22, 2015 at 4:27 PM

      Thank you so much Vic! I value your comment!
      Yes, my first oil portrait! I would love to do another one but I still don't feel confident with one of my photos...maybe soon! Glad you stopped by!

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  40. Debbie NolanJuly 22, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Dear Hilda - sorry to hear about your hand. So glad you are back to painting again. Jack is wonderful. You are awesome with portraits Hilda. I think they have to be one of the most difficult things to do. You do it so well . Thanks for the heads up about the art being stolen. The internet has its downside unfortunately. Take care and have a beautiful day. Hugs

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  41. hmuxoJuly 22, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    It's wonderful being back to painting.....today I started my car without pain. It felt good! I'm so happy you liked my portrait of Jack...I really appreciate you stopping by to comment. The Internet does have its bad side but we just have to be careful. Enjoy the rest of the Evening, Debbie!!

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  42. carol morgan carmichaelJuly 26, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    So glad you are able to paint again! Sorry for your discomfort. I loved catching up with your beautiful work and especially loved your painting of your Papi!

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  43. hmuxoJuly 26, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Thank you Carol! I'm pretty much back to norm, thank goodness! Glad you liked my Papi.....I really enjoyed painting the first man in my life!!

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  44. Merce AresJuly 26, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Hola Hilda: Con un poquito de atraso pero con gran entusiasmo para felicitarte por el bello retrato y la calidad de esta pintura, que me hace acordar mucho a mi padre esa nariz aguileña. Precioso!!! Un abrazo!!!

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    1. hmuxoJuly 26, 2015 at 8:28 PM

      Un comentario muy amable Mercedes... Lo agradezco tu visita. Estoy muy contenta que ha gustado este retrato.!!
      un abrazo fuerte.

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  45. renateJuly 30, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Hilda:) First: Nice to hear your hand is going much better. Health is the most important thing there is!
    Second: The pastel of Jack is so nice. You made a lovely sweet man of him:) Did he see it already? I think he will be surprised:)
    Thirth: I signed the petition. They are criminals and should have a fine for it!! Stay well. Hugs.

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  46. hmuxoJuly 30, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Thank you for signing the petition Renate! We all have to be so careful! I'm glad you liked the portrait of Jack. He loves it so I'll give it to him after its exhibited in October! Yes, I'm so happy that my hand feels better!
    Have a wonderful day! Hugs!

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  47. alpJuly 31, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    Muy bonito... Me gusta la gorra... Un abrazo desde Murcia...

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  48. hmuxoJuly 31, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Muchisimas gracias por tu visita y tu comentario muy amable...lo agradezco!!!! un saludo

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  49. Meera RaoAugust 1, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Great to know you are back to painting ! Jack looks very good :)
    And thank you for warning about the posters being stolen and sold - following your link I found all my paintings from my blog on sale :( Will be signing the petition - but the link is broken.

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  50. hmuxoAugust 1, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Thank you for your kind words, Meera! And I'm so happy you have signed the petition! Enjoy the rest of the day!

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  51. MYSTELIOS August 4, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    I am very happy to find your very interesting art blog with so beautiful paintings !!!
    Have a nice and creative summer day !!!

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  52. hmuxoAugust 4, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    I appreciate you stopping by to comment on my paintings... Have a wonderful summer!

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  53. Theresa PadenAugust 12, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Beautiful portrait!

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  54. Theresa PadenAugust 12, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Beautiful portrait!

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  55. hmuxoSeptember 4, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    Thank you Theresa!!!! So appreciated!!

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  56. minnemieOctober 4, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    Delightful portrait - so much character! Thank you for telling us about wallpart.com! Unbelievable.

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