Monday, March 8, 2021

DON


I took this photo of  Don last year at my Wednesday workshop.  It feels like so long ago... I miss going and hope we can all go back so we can all paint together again.   He was such a great model.  I used my Rembrandt and unison pastels for this portrait.   I hope you like him.

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  1. Helene AdamsonMarch 8, 2021 at 9:10 PM

    Beautifully rendered fleshtones as always, Hilda! Your portraits never fail to delight. (Good job on the hand as well!)👏👏

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    1. hmuxoMarch 8, 2021 at 10:53 PM

      Thank you for such a generous comment Helene. SO appreciated!!! ❤️

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  2. Jo CastilloMarch 9, 2021 at 8:28 AM

    Gorgeous — WOW! Such a delicate and nice touch.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2021 at 8:50 AM

      Thank you Jo for visiting and for your generous comment. So appreciated!!!!

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  3. JudyMarch 10, 2021 at 7:02 AM

    What Helene said! Fabulous!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2021 at 8:51 AM

      Thank you Judy! I appreciate that!!!! Sending hugs!!!

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  4. JaneMarch 10, 2021 at 8:43 AM

    I really love this portrait , great work on the eyes and the expression, he really looks real LOL, and the detail of the watch, just perfect ! Sending hugs.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2021 at 8:52 AM

      Awww! You’re always so kind Jane! Thank you SO much. Hugs!!!

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  5. Debbie NolanMarch 12, 2021 at 6:58 PM

    Hilda he is wonderful. The eyebrows and the way he holds his hand up to his face is just perfect. I do hope friend that you will be able to get together soon with others to paint. How we need that connection. Hugs!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2021 at 8:54 AM

      Thank you so much Debbie!!!! We’re still not getting together and I look forward to seeing them soon. This has been a crazy year!!!!

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  6. José Antonio Sánchez RumíMarch 13, 2021 at 2:48 AM

    A pleasure to always visit your blog Hilda, I see the works in facebokk, but visiting the blog is very enriching, seeing the quality of the portraits and the life it has is very pleasant.
    Happy weekend.
    Best regards

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2021 at 8:55 AM

      Thank you Jose! You are SO kind and I appreciate your kind words. Hugs

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  7. Connie ChadwellMarch 16, 2021 at 10:23 AM

    So real and with such personality - and as always, beautiful skin tones - beautifully done, Hilda!

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2021 at 8:57 AM

      Thank you so much Connie. I’m glad you like him. He’s a great model and miss seeing him at class. Soon, I hope. Hugs

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  8. martinealisonMarch 19, 2021 at 12:59 PM

    Bonjour chère amie,
    Un excellent portrait. J'aime beaucoup l'expression de Don ton modèle... Je ne le connais pas mais je suis certaine qu'il t'a apporté beaucoup de plaisir à le travailler. Mes félicitations ma chère. J'espère que très bientôt tu pourras retrouver tes cours. Chez moi, dans le sud de la France, à partir de demain, nous serons à nouveau confinés pour 4 semaines... Je te souhaite plein de bonnes choses, prends bien soin de toi.
    Gros bisous

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    1. hmuxoMarch 22, 2021 at 9:05 AM

      Merci beaucoup mon ami. vous êtes toujours aussi gentil et j'apprécie vos paroles. Mes amis à l'atelier me manquent mais j'espère que nous pourrons nous réunir bientôt. Don est un modèle incroyable et peut-être qu'il peut à nouveau poser pour moi. Je reçois mon deuxième coup de covid mercredi et je suis un peu anxieux. un autre verrouillage en France est tellement bouleversant mais cela passera. rester bien. envoyer des câlins

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  9. ashokMarch 20, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    Amazing!

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  10. BreathtakingMarch 26, 2021 at 3:58 PM

    Hello Hilda,:=) Another superb work in pastels, Forgive me if I use a little artistic licence when I say this portrait reminds me of a Dutch sailor, on the deck of a ship, with mist surrounding him. Perhaps he's waiting for the mist to lift. Ha ha,!! I like the way you have done the veins in his hand.
    Beijos Xx
    ps
    I would love to see a portrait of your new dog.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 27, 2021 at 10:22 PM

      It’s funny but Don was in the Navy many moons ago. He’s such an amazing model and person. I’m glad you liked him. And yes, I will definitely paint Bambi. She lives to model as well.. lol
      Sending hugs!!

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  11. David M. Gascoigne,March 26, 2021 at 4:39 PM

    A wonderful study. He looks pensive and wise.

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    1. hmuxoMarch 27, 2021 at 10:24 PM

      Thank you so much David... I appreciate you stopping by to comment!!!! I really enjoyed painting him!!

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  12. Nora MacPhailMarch 28, 2021 at 6:42 PM

    Hello Hilda! Thank you so much for all the lovely comments you write on my blog. I totally appreciate them! I definitely see them!! They are there... I'm sorry you don't see them published under each of my posts... They are definitely there. Thanks for your time and Happy Painting. Your work is just remarkable! Nora

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    1. hmuxoApril 2, 2021 at 10:45 AM

      Thank you so much Nora... google likes to play games with me sometimes!!! Lol glad you stopped by to comment!!!!!

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  13. Olga Díaz OlgaD.Art March 29, 2021 at 9:39 AM

    Fantastica expresión y los ojos de 10. Enhorabuena.
    Besos

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  14. hmuxoApril 2, 2021 at 10:46 AM

    Muchisimas gracias Olga!!! Tu eres muy amable. Lo agradezco tu palabras!!!!
    Un abrazo!!!

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  15. Himawan SantApril 2, 2021 at 10:01 PM

    Very good work, the lines of his facial expressions seem real.
    Happy weekend.
    Greetings from Indonesia.

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    1. hmuxoApril 11, 2021 at 9:43 PM

      Thank you so much Himawan!!!! I appreciate your words.

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  16. R's RueApril 5, 2021 at 1:42 PM

    ❤️

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  17. Lisa Graham April 21, 2021 at 8:38 AM

    Your paintings are always so beautiful Hilda. I looked back through several posts. The horse from February 2020 is just stunning. I think I remember seeing that one on Facebook.

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  18. hmuxoApril 24, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and for such a generous comment..I still post here but it seems everyone is going to FB. I still enjoy the blog... and I love to see everyone’s work here!!! Sending you a hug!!!
    Thank you again!!!

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  19. hmuxoApril 24, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and for such a generous comment..I still post here but it seems everyone is going to FB. I still enjoy the blog... and I love to see everyone’s work here!!! Sending you a hug!!!
    Thank you again!!!

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  20. hmuxoApril 24, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and for such a generous comment..I still post here but it seems everyone is going to FB. I still enjoy the blog... and I love to see everyone’s work here!!! Sending you a hug!!!
    Thank you again!!!

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  21. hmuxoApril 24, 2021 at 8:56 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and for such a generous comment..I still post here but it seems everyone is going to FB. I still enjoy the blog... and I love to see everyone’s work here!!! Sending you a hug!!!
    Thank you again!!!

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  22. martinealisonMay 6, 2021 at 3:55 AM

    Bonjour ma chère amie,

    Mille mercis pour ton gentil commentaire laissé sur mon dernier billet. Il me touche beaucoup. Tu as raison beaucoup publie sur Facebook et délaisse peu à peu les blogs. Je trouve dommage car les deux sont de bons supports mais différents... Je te fais de gros bisous. Prends bien soin de toi,

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    1. hmuxoMay 10, 2021 at 10:28 PM

      Thank you Martine. Having so much problems with my blog... hopefully I’ll be able to fix it ... this is why so many of us are leaving. So sad.

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  23. Rajani RehanaMay 7, 2021 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful blog

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  24. Rajani RehanaMay 7, 2021 at 11:36 AM

    Please read my post

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  25. ashokMay 8, 2021 at 5:49 AM

    Amazing art

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    1. hmuxoMay 10, 2021 at 10:26 PM

      Thank you so much Ash! I hope and pray you’re feeling better!!!!

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  26. John (JWJarts)May 18, 2021 at 2:39 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog Hilda. I'm in awe at this portrait. Your work always leave me awestruck ... I just don't know how you do it. Amazing!!!

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    1. hmuxoMay 23, 2021 at 1:51 PM

      Thank you so much John. I feel the same when I visit your blog. Your work is incredibly beautiful.

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  27. hmuxoJune 1, 2021 at 6:50 AM

    Thank you SO much. So appreciated!!!!!

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  28. martinealisonAugust 2, 2021 at 5:29 AM

    Merci ma chère amie pour ton adorable commentaire laissé sur mon blog... Gros bisous

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    1. hmuxoAugust 2, 2021 at 7:00 AM

      I love visiting your blog and seeing your newest work, Martine!!! My pleasure. Enjoy this beautiful August day!!! Hugs

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  29. hmuxoAugust 6, 2021 at 11:20 PM

    I’m having problems posting here and until I figure things out I’ll be on Facebook… I hope you find me there. I love blogging and will do my best to stay here and I will still visit all of you ..😘

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    I just found you. Hopefully you will see this and leave a comment on my new blog http://jsicignano2.blogspot.com. Trying to reach fellow bloggers. Hugs

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  31. BreathtakingOctober 22, 2021 at 2:42 AM

    Hello Hilda, It has been a long time since you have posted. I hope all is well with you and your family.x

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  32. GiancarloAugust 17, 2022 at 5:37 AM

    🌹

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