I did this portrait at my Friday Long Island Portrait group. This model was a joy to paint. Her hair had such beautiful shades of red....a mixture of many browns, burnt sienna and touches of oranges. I think I had more fun trying to get that perfect mixture of colors. Her bow and shirt had many colors of purples which went well with her hair! I hope to see her model for us again in the future...
What an elegant portrait. Wonderful jawline and neck. My Dad was a redhead so I have a special place in my heart for them. Beautiful portrait Hilda!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol. I Loved painting her...the perfect model... I'm so glad you liked her...
DeleteAnother beautiful portrait, Hilda - your work is always wonderful and I love visiting your blog to see the latest! Thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice comment Connie! thank you so much for stopping by!!
DeleteHello Hilda!:) Your model is very elegant, with her high forehead and swan like neck. Your work is always a pleasure to see, and I like this portrait very much. I'm wondering how long it took you from start to finish!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sonjia for stopping by to comment... So glad you liked her. From start to finish... about 4 days!
DeleteOh, how lovely she is with those beautiful eyes and her red hair. Your joy in capturing this beautiful lady is apparent in the painting!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Susan for your lovely comment.. I appreciate you stopping by! I really did enjoy painting this beautiful model...
DeleteYour talent is remarkable♥ Another gorgeous piece♥
ReplyDeletethank you SO much Summer! Sometimes we're lucky to get that perfect model...
DeleteLove this portrait, she looks very regal. The way you painted her hair is fab !
ReplyDeleteAwwwww! thank you so much Jane. She posed so beautifully for us...I really hope she comes back to pose for us again.
DeleteUn retrato perfecto Hilda. Es cierto que esos cabellos son muy hermosos y nada fáciles para pintar, pero como eres una gran artista, conseguiste que quedara muy bien. Te felicito!
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Tu eres MUY amable Josh...lo agradezco tu comentario!!! un abrazo fuerte!
DeleteOh Hilda she is gorgeous. You certainly made her hair beautiful with all the different shades of color. The eyes are wonderful too. Hope she will model again for you. Have a great week. Hugs!
ReplyDeletethank you Debbie for such a nice comment. I had many shades of reds and browns to play with...I finally had the perfect mixture of colors to paint her hair. Enjoy the rest of the weekend..
DeleteShe has that "glow", Hilda, that you are always able to render so beautifully! You are truly a gifted artist, and it shows in everything you do!
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a nice comment Carol... you are so encouraging and I appreciate your words.!!!
DeleteYou had me at the eyes... they look so alive! Beautiful! :0)
ReplyDeletethank you so much Sandra! I always love to paint eyes.. sometimes I think I overdo it..lol I appreciate your lovely comment.
DeleteBeautiful skin tones as well as hair! She is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Linda for such a nice comment! She was a pleasure to paint...
DeleteBeautiful!!! You made her look so elegant with her lovely skin and long neck. Nicely done!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Joan! I'm very glad you liked her....
DeleteGreat job on this Hilda, I feel like I know her personally. That tells me that you, as the artist, was deeply involved in this work.
ReplyDeletethank you Carol...I did like drawing her. My Friday Portrait group always seem to get wonderful models for us..
DeleteHilda, you are so talented not only in paintings but in your descriptions of people. Wonderful portrait!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Linda for your comment...I appreciate it!!
DeleteI commented once!! I think I hit the wrong key sometimes (old-age).
ReplyDeleteGreat angle, perfect skin tones, haunting eyes and I love the soft & lost edges at the back of the sitter.
You must be happy with this, Hilda - You can't get better portraits than this. (I'll try to pick 'Publish' and not 'Sign out' this time)
I press the wrong buttons all the time, John...I'm too fast! lol Thank you SO much for your very generous words...you're so kind!
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Brilliant it portrait my friend.. you are the best portrait artist that I have seen . Also your last portrait before this one also brilliant . I think I will have'to give up painting. I can't seem to get back to it. It will be a sad day.all the
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Vic.
Thank you SO much Victor for such a nice comment! You just made me very happy! Please Vic, don't give up on painting, I love your work and would be saddened by your decision to stop! Just take a short break.. sending you hugs!
DeleteBeautiful portrait Hilda. Do you work faster with pastels or oils?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Barbara!!! I definitely work faster with pastels! I've never "really " painted a portrait in oils. However I bought a canvas and I'd like to try!!! Enjoy the rest of the evening!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. What a wonderful portrait. Your work is amazing, Hilda.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Julie! Such a generous comment! You just made my day!!
ReplyDeleteelegance and beauty combined, rendered perfectly with your talent.Very poised.
ReplyDeleteThank you Padmaja for your lovely comment! I hope you are well!!! Enjoy your weekend!!
DeleteHet is prachtig geworden zo;n mooie uitstraling super mooi gedaan lieve groetjes Danielle
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Danielle for stopping by to comment!!!!! I appreciate it!!!!! Enjoy the rest of the evening!
ReplyDeleteBonjour chère amie,
ReplyDeleteUn très jolie modèle. Son port de tête est majestueux.
J'aime beaucoup la capture de son regard avec ses yeux clairs mais profonds. La texture de sa peau avec les ombres qui créent la lumière. Evidemment les cheveux, je comprends que tu te sois réjouie à trouver les nuances parfaites.
Ce portrait est sincèrement magnifique. Bravo !
Gros bisous
Thank you so much Martine for your visit and lovely comment! You're always SO kind! ❤️❤️Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteCLASSIC !
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Ash for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are an Amazing painter dear .i am so happy to come over and saw your such a wonderful art.
ReplyDeleteyou draw her through your heart .
her expressions are sober and serene .
your hair resemble the gold of fall .
lovely painting dear
Such a beautiful comment which is SO appreciated! Thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Hilda. You are a master at your medium! I love pastels.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful skin tones, wonderful soft edges, expressive eyes and the wispy hair around her face! This is over the top!! You are making me want to get the pastels out again! Wonderful portrait!
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