Friday, August 7, 2015

Still Life - Hydrangeas

I don't paint flowers but I had so much fun painting these Hydrangeas.   I picked a few from my garden and put it in this old vase that I found many years back and made a bouquet for this painting.  I used Rembrandt pastels and used Unisom pastels as well since they are so vibrant in color.  Unfortunately you really can't see it in this photo.  I think I got carried away and added too many flowers for the size of the vase!!!   What was I thinking?   I couldn't even put water in the vase.. lol   
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  1. Jo CastilloAugust 7, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    Great! Hilda! I think you got them about right. I like the brass pot. Lovely.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 7, 2015 at 10:16 PM

      Thank you so much Jo! You're very kind...glad you stopped by to comment! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!

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  2. Darla McDowellAugust 7, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    Oh, I love hydrangeas; they always remind me of the MA coast. Your lovely painting has me day dreaming of salty sea air and clear blue skies. Gorgeous work, Hilda!!!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 7, 2015 at 10:23 PM

      Thank you Darla for such a nice comment. As I look at this painting I realize it needs more darks!! I'm so glad you stopped by to comment!!

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  3. Olivier ViolinAugust 8, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    Magnifique, chère Hilda !
    Bisous :)

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    1. hmuxoAugust 8, 2015 at 8:38 AM

      thank you so much Olivier! Glad you stopped by to comment!

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  4. padmajaAugust 8, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    Love the abundance this bouquet is portraying, the vase accentuates its beauty!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 8, 2015 at 10:07 AM

      thank you Padmaja! you're so loyal and kind!
      I'm glad you liked this bouquet!

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  5. Eva August 8, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Son geniales tus Hortensias querida Hilda, has elegido muy bien la composición y colores. Te felicito!!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 8, 2015 at 10:08 AM

      Tu eres muy amable con tu comentario Eva!
      Muchisimas gracias por tu visita! Lo agradezco!!

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  6. Helen H TrachyAugust 8, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    But still.......the bouquet is lovely, all fluffy! A romantic note on this fine morning. Hope you're having a good summer Hilda! :)

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    1. hmuxoAugust 8, 2015 at 10:09 AM

      thank you Helen for stopping by to comment!
      I think I've learned a lot from this painting!!! not to paint flowers again..lol Have a wonderful day!

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  7. JudyAugust 8, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    A wonderful bouquet, Hilda! You are so lucky to have the 'models' in your garden!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 9:38 PM

      thank you so much Judy! Now that the flowers are drying out...they look so nice! Glad you stopped by!!

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  8. Antonio Sánchez SerranoAugust 8, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    No importa que sean muchas hortensias cuando son bonitas y las de esta pintura lo son. Te felicito, Hilda.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 9:39 PM

      Tu eres MUY amable Antonio. Lo agradezco tu palabras!
      un saludo

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  9. Chris LallyAugust 8, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    This shouts, "Abundance," Hilda. It's so beautiful! And the way you painted the vase is just perfect - just like the foreground color. I think you should put a frame on it!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 9:40 PM

      You're so nice Chris! Glad you stopped by to comment! I appreciate it!

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  10. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comAugust 9, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    Fabulous - the more the merrier because these flowers are truly worthy of being painted. I really love the rich color of the vase next to the colors of the flowers.
    You can paint anything and paint it perfectly.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 9:41 PM

      thank you so much Julie for such a generous comment!!! I appreciate it !!

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  11. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comAugust 9, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    Fabulous - the more the merrier because these flowers are truly worthy of being painted. I really love the rich color of the vase next to the colors of the flowers.
    You can paint anything and paint it perfectly.

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  12. Celia BlancoAugust 9, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    You did an incredible job, Hilda! Great feeling of plenty! I love how you use the leaves in the composition too, it really makes for a perfect painting!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 9:43 PM

      Thank you Celia for stopping by. I wish I could have arranged it a little better. I added too many flowers but I did learn for next time!
      Enjoy the rest of the Evening....

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  13. joshemariAugust 9, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    Hilda, te felicito con estas hermosas hortensias!! Y... por el jardín de donde las has cortado.
    Ahora, una vez has disfrutado de la composición, déjalas secar y en invierno, vuelves a pintarlas, cuando estén totalmente secas! También son bonitas.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 9:58 PM

      Muchisimas gracias Josh. Buen idea. lo voy ha pintar cuando se secas!! Lo agradezco tu comentario! Un abrazo fuerte!

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  14. NelviaAugust 9, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Don't you just love these big Pom poms. Nice work getting the feeling of individual flowerets, I think that is always difficult with these. Love the colors, just makes you smile. I miss mine, they haven't bloomed now for last two years, bushes get big but no flowers, got to try to figure out why. We get early Spring freezes that kills back the stems, but others in neighborhood still bloom so,don't think that is the reason.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:01 PM

      This year was a good year for my Hydrangeas. Last year we didn't have that many flowers. Now, like Josh said I can dry them and paint them again!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening...

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  15. UnknownAugust 9, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    I love this composition, and the whole explosion of flowers filling the piece and spilling off the edges! Very creatively done!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:05 PM

      Thank you so much Katherine...I'm so glad you like it. Flowers are so hard for me but I had fun trying to paint them!

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  16. SusanAugust 9, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    The number of flowers gives this painting a sense of exuberance - I just adore it!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:06 PM

      Thank you so much Susan! Glad to see you back!!! I appreciate your comment!!

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  17. Linda RothAugust 9, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    I agree with Susan. Plus the abundance of flowers play well against the singular vase, which is rendered beautifully. A lovely summer bouquet!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:07 PM

      thank you so much Linda! You're SO kind and I really appreciate your comment!!!

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  18. M R AnandAugust 10, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    love the colours and the subject! It is a very difficult subject for pastels, but done superbly

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:10 PM

      thank you so much M.R. for stopping by to comment.. I really appreciate it!

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  19. Autumn LeavesAugust 10, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    But one of my most favorite flowers so you can't have too many for my taste, Hilda. Gorgeous!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:11 PM

      thank you so much Sherry for such a nice comment ..I appreciate you stopping by!!!

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  20. art by Michael PerchardAugust 10, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Hello Hilda! Love! Love! Love your wonderful hydrangeas! Exciting and beautiful! (Sorry I haven't been commenting lately! I am out here loving your art and your blog!) All the best! Michael Lover Of Multicolored Hydrangeas And Art By Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:12 PM

      You always know how to make a girl smile, Michael!! thank you for stopping by to comment!!

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  21. LouisetteAugust 10, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Wonderfull, , greeting from Belgium in Mons .
    Mons my city blog, http://louisette.eklablog.com

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:12 PM

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

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  22. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingAugust 11, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Very lush and romantic. Hydrangea is my all time favorite flower......what's not to love?

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:13 PM

      thank you so much Carol for your lovely comment. I appreciate you dropping by!!

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  23. Victor ErringtonAugust 11, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Hi my friend.
    A lovely painting of flowers Hilda. It is different and fantastic. All the best Hilda.
    Vic.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:14 PM

      thank you Vic for such a nice comment!! Yes, this is definitely different for me..lol. Glad you liked it!

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  24. Debbie NolanAugust 11, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Hilda-these flowers are truly lovely. Your pastels are always so beautiful.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 11, 2015 at 10:15 PM

      You are SO kind, Debbie...thank you for stopping by to comment. I appreciate your words...

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  25. weekend et coup de brosseAugust 12, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    Magnifique ! j'aime.
    Cath.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 12, 2015 at 7:34 AM

      Thank you so much Cath. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

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  26. renateAugust 12, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Hi Hilda:) They are so wonderful, the colors as well as the whole painting! Love the shadows. I can see you love these flowers. So well done. At first I thought you used watercolors. Big hug!xx

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    1. hmuxoAugust 13, 2015 at 7:53 AM

      You're so nice Renate! thank you so much for visiting! I appreciate your comment! Enjoy this beautiful day!

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  27. Sandra BusbyAugust 12, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Well we could do with some florals right now since our Summer has just not shown it's self this year. It's been damp and mild to say the least, so this is a welcome sight! :0)

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    1. hmuxoAugust 13, 2015 at 7:56 AM

      thank you SO much Sandra. Today is such an amazing day....maybe about 70 degrees.. hopefully the humidity will stay low as well!
      I'm glad you stopped by to comment!

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  28. Theresa PadenAugust 12, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Wonderful painting and your hydrangeas in your garden must be spectacular!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 13, 2015 at 7:58 AM

      thank you so much Theresa! I have beautiful hydrangeas in my garden this year... In my front yard I have lace hydrangeas which are very pretty as well. Last year wasn't a good year!. Thank you for stopping by.

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  29. Diana Moses BotkinAugust 12, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    Good observations, Hilda! Keep working from life. Aren't the pastels so yummy!?

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    1. hmuxoAugust 13, 2015 at 8:04 AM

      I LOVE my pastels but for some reason I wasn't able to capture the richness in the hydrangeas. I need to work on that! Enjoy your day Diana!!

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  30. LindaAugust 12, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Hilda, I love this! It is beautiful and the colours are soothing and refreshing. :)

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  31. LindaAugust 12, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    Hilda, I love this! It is beautiful and the colours are soothing and refreshing. :)

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    1. hmuxoAugust 13, 2015 at 8:05 AM

      thank you so much for stopping by to comment, Linda! I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful day!

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  32. Joan TavolottAugust 13, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    Beautiful colors to the flowers. I love that vase!!! Well done!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 14, 2015 at 2:53 PM

      I appreciate you stopping by to comment, Joan. Maybe someday I'll do a still life using the same vase.. I really like it as well!!

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  33. martinealisonAugust 14, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    Bonjour ma chère amie,

    Je suis très heureuse de te retrouver... Je ne serai pas très régulière jusqu'en septembre mais promis, je ferai au mieux pour venir te faire un petit coucou.

    J'aime cette orgie d'hortensia ! Je pense que ce bouquet dépeint toute ta générosité. J'aime l'harmonie des couleurs. Je sais que sur une photo il est toujours très frustrant de ne pas restituer les véritables couleurs. Mais aussi tant mieux autrement on ne nous achèterait que les copies !! sourire...
    Ce bouquet est sincèrement magnifique, bravo l'artiste ! En plus les hortensias ne sont pas des fleurs faciles à peindre.

    Gros bisous

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    1. hmuxoAugust 14, 2015 at 2:56 PM

      Thank you so much Martine.. Glad you stopped to comment. I enjoyed painting these flowers but next time I would like to paint the darks in there as well! Like you said Hydrangeas are not too easy to paint.. (At least for me!) Enjoy your time away. Hugs!

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  34. suzanneberryAugust 15, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Beautifully done Hilda! Just lovely!

    And thank you so much for your kind words. Very much appreciated!

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  35. hmuxoAugust 15, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    I'm so glad you stopped by to comment Suzanne! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

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  36. Merce AresAugust 15, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Hola Hilda: Muy bonitas las hortensias, con esos suaves colores las has representado de maravillas: Mis felicitaciones y un abrazo!

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  37. hmuxoAugust 16, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Muchisimas gracias Mercedes por tu comentario!! Tu eres muy amable! Un abrazo!!

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  38. Connie ChadwellAugust 17, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    This is just lovely, Hilda - I envy your ability to paint flowers so beautifully, too! So glad you're back and doing well - I've missed your beautiful work!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 18, 2015 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you so much Connie! I really appreciate your words. I really need lots of practice painting flowers. I bought a book and seen some nice videos but it's not easy for me!! glad you stopped by!!

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  39. Lisa Graham August 17, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    You did a beautiful job Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoAugust 18, 2015 at 6:54 AM

      You're so kind Lisa! Thank you so much for stopping by and for commenting. Have a wonderful week.

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  40. Carol FlattAugust 17, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    You never can have "too many hydrangeas," Hilda. You've definitely captured the little flowers on each hydrangea bloom which are always so delicate and so perfect. I'm glad you decided to paint them.

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    1. hmuxoAugust 18, 2015 at 6:59 AM

      Thank you so much Carol. I find it so difficult painting flowers.. but it's fun trying ... After looking at this painting I know I could have done better....I needed more darks.... Enjoy your day!!

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  41. Diana MarshallAugust 19, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Hydrangeas are so beautiful but complex to paint. Yours look lovely they must have looked glorious in real life too.

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  42. hmuxoAugust 19, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    They were truly beautiful, Diana and a little bit of a challenge for me. I appreciate your very nice comment....I hope you enjoy the rest of the Evening!!

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  43. BreathtakingSeptember 18, 2015 at 3:21 AM

    You did the Hydrangeas proud Hilda. They look exactly like this in a vase because their heads are so large, and you need quite a few to hold them in place.
    I have a vase filled with Hydrangeas which looks exactly like this one. I applaud you for attempting to paint this difficult subject, and acheiving fabulous results. Love it!:)

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  44. hmuxoSeptember 27, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Thank you for such a nice comment Sonjia! You made my day! I just got back from vacation but I'll be visiting soon!!

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