I thought painting a self portrait would be easy but I realized it wasn't as easy as I thought..lol. However, it was definitely a challenge which I really enjoyed doing and think everyone should try...
Awww! You're SO sweet Judy!!! And very kind.... I don't think it's easy because one naturally tries to hide those lines but in our hearts we know that we shouldn't!! Lol
Hilda what a treat! I knew it was you at first glance. Not easy as you said, maybe I’ll give it a try one day! You did a wonderful job of it, I just love your smile. Hugs
You're SO sweet Helen!! I had a half smile since I have problems sometimes with teeth! Lol. I did a painting of my granddaughter not too long ago and she had a wide smile and I enjoyed painting it....so maybe I should have tried on myself....I'm glad you stopped by to comment!!!! Sending hugs!!!!
Hola Hilda: Muy bien realizado tu autorretrato, luces tal cual, realmente es difícil pintarse a si mismo. Estas muy radiante. Felicitaciones y abrazos!!
I agree with everyone it is a lovely painting of lovely YOU but technically it is also superb - especially the way you handled the eyes behind the glasses... just blows me away. It looks so real.
Kudos for doing this, I have never tried. Done with the challenge so catch up time for me. As always I am in awe of your skin tones. This turns out just great. Will you do another?
Wow, beautiful.. so realistic , what a gorgeous portrait. The eyes are so potent, full of energy and they draw me in! And the wonderful skin tones are magnificent..again it looks so real, like it is popping out from the page..beautiful work Hilda! I don't know how you do it..but your work is incredible every time! Happy Autumn my friend!
You're so kind, Victoria. I appreciate such a generous comment. Happy Autumn to you as well. I still can't believe how the months are flying by. Have a wonderful evening...
Un autoportrait ! Wouahou ! Un challenge impressionnant et prodigieux ! Moi qui évite les miroirs, la difficulté serait gigantesque ! Tu es plus que ravissante ma chère amie ! Tu peux être fière de ce prodigieux travail que tu as réalisé. Une belle créatrice ! Je suis très impressionnée par la qualité de ton travail. Toutes mes félicitations !
ma chère Martine, moi aussi, j'essaie d'éviter les miroirs..ha.ha.ha cependant, j'ai pensé que ce serait une bonne idée d'essayer au moins de faire un autoportrait. Je ne pense pas que c'était aussi facile que je le pensais… parce que je ne voulais pas ajouter ces lignes supplémentaires sur mon visage… mais je savais que je devais le faire! Merci encore, mon ami pour un si gentil commentaire ... Tellement apprécié. Envoi plein de câlins.
What an accomplished portrait, Hilda. The skin tones, eyes, and hair are all beautifully rendered. I have to admit that I've not checked out your blog for a while, but your very kind comment on my recent post reminded me that I'd been neglecting my blogging buddies since leaving DPW. I'm so pleased I "dropped in" again -- your work is better than ever!! Really lovely portrait, Hilda, just like the subject.
thank you so much Helene for stopping by. You're not neglecting your blogging buddies...we all get into a "busy" time of our lives and this is what happens..you're so kind and glad you stopped by.
Awww! thank you so much Theresa. I'm so glad you stopped by to comment. Lately, your work gets better and better. I thought of you while in Arizona. There was 2 elks fighting for their mate who was standing nearby. For the moment I thought I was watching an episode in National Geographic..lol You would have loved it.
Hilda my apologies for my late, late comment. I had noticed this beautiful painting early on, but wasn't able to comment at that time. Sorry.
I was so very impressed when I saw this earlier. You always do such quality work, but a self-portrait is even more incredible. My, what a master you are! You look like the beautiful, fine woman I had only in my mind until now. Wow!
I don't know how I missed this beautiful painting - you are lovely and I know it's not easy to paint oneself, but you did a wonderful job! I love this painting - so much soul and emotion!
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.
You are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwww! You're SO sweet Judy!!! And very kind.... I don't think it's easy because one naturally tries to hide those lines but in our hearts we know that we shouldn't!! Lol
DeleteWell there you are! And aren't you beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Helen.... This one was a tough one... Lol. Not sure I could do it again!!! Lol
DeleteYou are such an inspiration, Hilda! You are beautiful and so is the painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol!!! You are SO kind!! I'm glad you liked it!!!!
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Hilda. You are a real beauty friend. So glad you did this and shared. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Debbie. I wasn't going to share it but I clicked that send button!!! Lol
DeleteSí que es difícil Hilda, pero lo pintaste muy hermosa y bien. Eso tiene mérito!
ReplyDeleteUn fuerte abrazo.
Muchisimas gracias Josh!!! Tu eres MUY amable!!!
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I join the cheering section, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteThe sitter and the portrait are real beauties!!
Everyone is SO kind... Thank you for brightening up my day, Chris.......sending hugs!!!!
DeleteHilda what a treat! I knew it was you at first glance. Not easy as you said, maybe I’ll give it a try one day! You did a wonderful job of it, I just love your smile. Hugs
ReplyDeleteYou're SO sweet Helen!! I had a half smile since I have problems sometimes with teeth! Lol. I did a painting of my granddaughter not too long ago and she had a wide smile and I enjoyed painting it....so maybe I should have tried on myself....I'm glad you stopped by to comment!!!! Sending hugs!!!!
ReplyDeleteHola Hilda: Muy bien realizado tu autorretrato, luces tal cual, realmente es difícil pintarse a si mismo. Estas muy radiante. Felicitaciones y abrazos!!
ReplyDeleteMuchisimas gracias Mercedes... Tu eres muy amable .... Lo agradezco tu comentario!!!!
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I agree with everyone it is a lovely painting of lovely YOU but technically it is also superb - especially the way you handled the eyes behind the glasses... just blows me away. It looks so real.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Julie....you're so kind. I wasn't sure I can do this but it was different when you're doing a self portrait!! Glad you liked it!!!!
DeleteSo nice to see you Hilda ! Fabulous portrait with great work on hair and eyes , you look SO nice !
ReplyDeleteAwwww! You're so sweet Jane! Thank you for that nice comment!!!! Sending hugs!!!!
DeleteNice to see your face!!! Lovely lighting and skin tones!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Joan!!! I'm glad you liked this portrait!
DeleteGreat work! Usually sp look so fierce where the artist concentrates. Lovely…..
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Jo!! Your comment is very appreciated!!!!
DeleteKudos for doing this, I have never tried. Done with the challenge so catch up time for me. As always I am in awe of your skin tones. This turns out just great. Will you do another?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nelvia... Maybe I'll do another self portrait in another medium.... A challenge is always interesting.... I'm glad you liked it...
DeleteWell you might have thought it difficult, however the results say something else! Beautifully done! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Suzanne..you just made my day... I appreciate you stopping by!!!!
DeleteWow, beautiful.. so realistic , what a gorgeous portrait. The eyes are so potent, full of energy and they draw me in! And the wonderful skin tones are magnificent..again it looks so real, like it is popping out from the page..beautiful work Hilda! I don't know how you do it..but your work is incredible every time!
ReplyDeleteHappy Autumn my friend!
You're so kind, Victoria. I appreciate such a generous comment. Happy Autumn to you as well. I still can't believe how the months are flying by. Have a wonderful evening...
DeleteBonjour ma chère amie,
ReplyDeleteUn autoportrait ! Wouahou ! Un challenge impressionnant et prodigieux !
Moi qui évite les miroirs, la difficulté serait gigantesque !
Tu es plus que ravissante ma chère amie ! Tu peux être fière de ce prodigieux travail que tu as réalisé. Une belle créatrice !
Je suis très impressionnée par la qualité de ton travail. Toutes mes félicitations !
Gros bisous
ma chère Martine, moi aussi, j'essaie d'éviter les miroirs..ha.ha.ha cependant, j'ai pensé que ce serait une bonne idée d'essayer au moins de faire un autoportrait. Je ne pense pas que c'était aussi facile que je le pensais… parce que je ne voulais pas ajouter ces lignes supplémentaires sur mon visage… mais je savais que je devais le faire! Merci encore, mon ami pour un si gentil commentaire ... Tellement apprécié. Envoi plein de câlins.
DeleteWhat an accomplished portrait, Hilda. The skin tones, eyes, and hair are all beautifully rendered. I have to admit that I've not checked out your blog for a while, but your very kind comment on my recent post reminded me that I'd been neglecting my blogging buddies since leaving DPW. I'm so pleased I "dropped in" again -- your work is better than ever!! Really lovely portrait, Hilda, just like the subject.
ReplyDeletethank you so much Helene for stopping by. You're not neglecting your blogging buddies...we all get into a "busy" time of our lives and this is what happens..you're so kind and glad you stopped by.
DeleteFantastic work, Hilda! Hair is not easy to do, but you mastered it! The whole portrait is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteAwww! thank you so much Theresa. I'm so glad you stopped by to comment. Lately, your work gets better and better. I thought of you while in Arizona. There was 2 elks fighting for their mate who was standing nearby. For the moment I thought I was watching an episode in National Geographic..lol You would have loved it.
Deletegreat work!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ash!!!! Enjoy the rest of the Evening!!!
ReplyDeleteHilda my apologies for my late, late comment. I had noticed this beautiful painting early on, but wasn't able to comment at that time. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI was so very impressed when I saw this earlier. You always do such quality work, but a self-portrait is even more incredible. My, what a master you are! You look like the beautiful, fine woman I had only in my mind until now. Wow!
Such a wonderful comment Carol.... I have to admit I was touched by your words. Thank you so much... Sending hugs!!!!
ReplyDeleteHilda, qué gran retrato, eres tú totalmente. Enhorabuena!!!
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias por tus palabras.;)
Besos
Un comentario muy amable, Olga!!!! Muchisimas gracias!!!!
DeleteUn abrazo!!!
Wonderful work, just love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Horst...I appreciate your comment...
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this beautiful painting - you are lovely and I know it's not easy to paint oneself, but you did a wonderful job! I love this painting - so much soul and emotion!
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