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April Love by Isaura

April Love

This is my last painting. I finished it yesterday. It's a tribute to a painter I admire so much- Arthur Hughes.
Oil on canvas, 50cmx90cm.
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Lovely...could be right out of a fairy tale!
over 1 year ago
My thanks to you and all the best. Isaura
over 1 year
This is really beautiful Isaura,She has such a soft expression on her face.5* warm regards.Hazel
over 1 year
I know it is quite different from the original and the main difference is really the look on her face. I thought the amazement of the first love deserved a happier face than the one of Arthur Hughes. Many thanks, Hazel.
over 1 year
love these bright green and blues together, just beautiful and rich, lovely head....and hey, if you would turn it to the right and cover the head....it looks like a riverbank and water stream....:)
over 1 year
Coming from you, this comment is a real compliment. Thanks Chris, my dear friend.
over 1 year
Great portrait, that dress is a very beautiful blue.
over 1 year
This is Ultramarine blue and violet together,but this one in a very small scale. I also joined a bit of Prussian blue for the darker side. Thanks for the nice comment.
over 1 year
Lovely April Love, great work Isaura, nicely done!
over 1 year
Thank you Priscilla, my dear friend.
over 1 year
Love this April love so...much! Exuisite! who would give a 4 on this? 5 an dmany more from me! I admire Artur hughs too. I think yours is a shade better!
over 1 year
How kind of you, Adhishray.
over 1 year
Love your version of the pre Raphaelite painting April love, originally by Arthur Hughes. It really is delightful. The Pre Raphaelites are among my favourite painters. Burne Jones, William Morris, John Everett Millais and Dante are among those I admire most. Brilliant artwork. Felicitations!!
over 1 year
I see we have the same tastes, because I do love the pre raphelites too. Thanks for the kind comment.All the best to you. Isaura
over 1 year
The warm expression on her face and her soft skin tunes
are really wonderful. The colour blue is fantastic. The atmosphere of a fairy tail. Very well done dear Isaura. xxx
( p,s, 5* of course )
over 1 year
I'm glad you like my last work. This is a mixture of Ultramarine Blue, Violet and Prussian Blue. It was thew colour of this dress that drew my attention when I first saw it at Tate Britain. Your comments are so welcome. Thank you Robert, my dear friend.
over 1 year
Very nice! Beautiful blue colour! Aliki
over 1 year
Thank you Aliki.
over 1 year
Love your lady Isaura, she is very beautiful as is the setting 5*...may i ask where it is ?
over 1 year
Very beautiful Isaura, textures, colours and subject, gives a very joyful feel to me x
over 1 year
Thanks Jules. It's always my aim to grow happiness in those who see my paintings. XXX Isaura
over 1 year
Lovely painting; beautiful colors and an enchanting theme!
over 1 year
Thanks Rene
over 1 year
A lovely version, Isaura, I love the texture in the foliage! :D
over 1 year
Thanks Mags.
over 1 year
Isaura she is magical, lovely painting
over 1 year
Thanks Shightower. She was like magic to me too when I first set my eyes on her.
over 1 year
Beautiful.. I really like her expression.. The only thing that was throwing me off for a bit.. was the dark tunnel.. I thought she was holding something... but other then that... great job:) I look forward to seeing more of your paintings :)
over 1 year
Thanks Chrisann for the comment. I should have explained the Arthur Hughes' purpose for this painting: it means the fugacity of First Loves. In the original the lady is not smiling. She seems to be very shy wuth the kiss of the gentle knight at the back, but I decided that a kiss like that should be felt like a happy moment- so the lady must be smiling. I saw this painting at Tate Britain 6 years ago and my mouth kept wide open. Therefore I've decided to have one for me. The dark tunnel is in fact the inner side of a secret garden where she stands. I hope to have answered your "throwing offs". Be sure I'll share future works with you and all these wonderful friends of PIL Now I can't live without you any more and I'm speaking the truth. XXX and Hugs Isaura
over 1 year
excellent
over 1 year
Thank you so much Holly.
over 1 year
So beautiful, I love it ,great job
over 1 year
Thank you Sandy.
over 1 year
Tis absolutely delightful Isaura..your foliage is lush & your woman is beautiful..the blue dress is fabulous, and the light through the gothic window is perfect,,xx
over 1 year
Well Allison, I just feel I was lucky to be able to reflect some of the message Arthur Hughes wanted to convey. You know, it was a bit difficult for me to actually see all the painting. At first I hadn't noticed that there was her left arm and I couldn't understand where the knight's head was, but then alas, light was made in my head: I saw her hand and the position of the knight's head and then everything made sense. In my painting I tried to make that easier for you and I put a smile in her face, because I do think that when a girl is kissed (even on her hand) that would turn a person happy. Arthur Hughes'lady is afraid of something- maybe her parents wouldn't allow her to be in love... All the best to you. Isaura XXX
over 1 year
Hi Isaura, so wonderful to see a new painting from you. This is really beautiful and yes I do appreciate the warm smiling face. It is gorgeous. PIL is certainly a very richly populated art community, filled with kind sharing people. We are so very lucky to have it. Paula XXX
over 1 year
Thanks Paula. I wish you all the luck too. Isauraxxx
over 1 year
This is wonderful, the beauty of the woman and the beauty of nature so well portrayed, Patrick
over 1 year
Thanks Patrick
over 1 year
beautiful lady of the past, painted beautiful by you, i love the leaves at her side, they bring it into today!
over 1 year
That's right. Nature is the same along the centuries. This sunset on the left is also Universal. I'll comment on it in a moment. Hugs Isaura
over 1 year
very nice,love the blu,love it
over 1 year
If you love it, for me it's enough. Thanks William. Wish all the good things in life. Isaura
over 1 year
Well done Isaura ! Great classic painting, lovely girl and splendid technique. 5*****
over 1 year
Oh so many thanks! It was a difficult painting to paint but it was worth while. All the best to you. Isaura
over 1 year
This is really beautiful work Isaura, I love the colours especially the blues and green foliage.. She has a such a beautiful expression on her face. 5***** : )
over 1 year
It's rewarding to receive so many nice comments. Thanks Dawn and all the best to you. Isaura
over 1 year
beautiful painting, she looks like an angel, very soft and relaxing atmosphere, great work!
over 1 year
Thank you Anja. She looks like your name. I wish you all the good things in life. May your angel bring you all the good ideas to convey a canvas. Hugs Isaura
over 1 year
thank you for your kind reply Isaura, I found out now about Arhur Hughes and this painting, it's very interesting and nice to learn about, thank you!
over 1 year
Divine....
over 1 year
Thank you Ashley. Hugs Isaura
over 1 year
beautiful painting right down to the little rose she dropped. Loretta
over 1 year
This rose on the floor doesn't exist in the original, but I thought it would increase the meaning of this work I love so much, since the moment I saw it at Tate Britain. Best wishes, Isaura
over 1 year
I love Preraphaelites, i love it !
over 1 year
Also thanks for your nice comment !
over 1 year
This is an amazing piece. love the composition of the painting.
over 1 year
A delicate-Isaura version...
over 1 year
Thank you Antonino. Your comments are always nice. Isaura
over 1 year
Very nice,I Love It.
over 1 year
Thanks Sam.
over 1 year
Very romantic,Isaura!:))))
over 1 year
Thank you Yunona.
over 1 year
Very nice work!!!5
over 1 year
Thanks Varvara
over 1 year
isaura

oh but shes adorable! I just love the expression on her face that you have captured and the blue of her dress,mmmmmm, please tell me what the exact colour of blue was that you used!

steff
over 1 year
OK Steff. Thank you for the comment. it wasn't only one blue, but a mixture: Blue Ultramarine, mixed with a bit of Violet Blue and also Prussian Blue for the shadows. You know, the first time I first set my eyes on the original, it was the blue dress who caught my attention and after looking very carefully I came to the conclusion that Arthur Hughes must have used these three colours to create his April Love. May be I'm wrong but it worked on my painting.If you want to see the original, just write April Love and it will appear various sites on it. The original hangs on Tate Britain in LOndon. All the best to you Isaura
over 1 year
it is lovely beautiful
over 1 year
These words are enough for me. Thank you Virginia.
over 1 year
really lovely My eyes were drawn to the blue at first but then when I enlarged the painting my eyes took in the beautiful detail in the shrubbery beside her
over 1 year
Thanks Denise. All the best Isaura
over 1 year
What a charmin painting, she looks so inosent and so beautiful. Mac08
over 1 year
Yes I wished to give you this message: Love was so romantic in those past times. Why not any more? Thank you for your kind comment. Best wishes Isaura
over 1 year
Love the blue, just captured my attention right away! Beautiful, keep it up! -Kisses Faith.
over 1 year
Thanks Faith. I can see you love the colour blue too. All the best in life for you Isaura
over 1 year
lovely work very gentle feel to it
over 1 year
Thanks Keith
over 1 year
lovely, 5*
over 1 year
I Love it.
over 1 year
Hi Isaura! Very beautiful! I like atmosphere. 5 stars for U!
over 1 year
beautiful
over 1 year
Hi all, I am sending all my friends on pil the same message, as it would take me hours if I didn't just copy & paste!:)
You may have or not as the case may be noticed that I have not been around for a week...well, I was rushed into hospital on Thursday with what turned out to be a Hemorrhage in my lower abdomen...Really really painful!!! but glad to say on the mend now, especially after a few good shots of morphine..:)) Any hows I am still abit weak, but will catch up with everyones new paintings when I feel a bit stronger...It's good to be back, I have missed all of you even if you have not missed me..LOL.....Alison xxx
over 1 year
Thank you for your nice comment on my last work Isaura.
You were the only one who commented on the white lines over her shoulder. Thanks. I had doubts about that. Thanks to you
no doubts any more. How is it going with your fado singer
Isaura ? Almost finished ? xxx
over 1 year
Good morning Robert! I really love your last work- so much work as always and so beautiful effect. As far as my fado singer is concerned,it is a diptic, Mariza, the fado singer is ready ( I finished it yesterday) but I've got to paint the other canvas ( only sky and sea) and then when this second is ready I can update it to you, because it's a whole. It's the biggest I've ever made ( The two canvas will measure 1.50mx1.00m). Let's see how much you like it. I'm going to tell you a secret: It was you all, my PIL friends that I decided to paint Portuguese motives. You vited so much in my Myth and Reality that I made up my mind and here you are- Portuguese motives. From now on you all are going to learn a bit more about our land, culture and History. I decided my country is all worth while. Have a nive day, Robert, and be sure I always tell the truth and you are really... a Friend as well as all the other nice people I found in here. Hugs Isaura
over 1 year
Olá Isaura, eu ia escrever em Inglês mas reparei que eras Portuguesa e para mim é bem mais fácil de me expressar.
Adorei o teu trabalho, não conhecia, e estou deveras surprendida, são todos lindos, fazem-me lembrar os impressionistas.
Este amei em especial pela ternura do olhar do rosto...parabens.
over 1 year
The composition of this painting feels very pre-raphaelite to me... thats a compliment by the way...
over 1 year
Thank you Chloé... for the compliment.
over 1 year
She's delightful XX
over 1 year
What a beautiful painting. She is so soft and sweet. Love the color also. Kind regards, Norma
over 1 year
Thank you Norma. Sorry for only replying now, but I was working on a new canvas that I hope to update next week. How's your work? All the the best to you. Hugs Isaura
over 1 year
My art is going slow right now due to having grandchildren here from Ohio that I haven't seen for years. Nice to get to know them a little better. Will get back to some art soon. Will post them when I finish. Hugs back to you my friend, Norma
over 1 year
Very nice job, love the character you have captured.
over 1 year
Thank you Sinisa. I love your work too. Hugs Isaura
over 1 year
her blue dress really fits this painting
over 1 year
Thank you Kameron. Best wishes Isaura
over 1 year
Fabulous and magical,,happy!
over 1 year
Hope to give you a bit of happiness with her. Hus Isaura
over 1 year
Beautiful, straight out of a fairy tale! :)
over 1 year
Thanks Sonya.
over 1 year
dekightful and sweet april love.
over 1 year
Thanks Carol. Right now I've got it in my entrance hall and I don't intend to get rid of it. Hugs and keep the sweetness of her smile with you. Isaura
over 1 year
Beautifully done ;0)
over 1 year
>Thanks Paul
over 1 year
Very interesting. Almost "raphaelite" in spirit!
over 1 year
Thank you for the nice comment. Best wishes, Isaura
over 1 year
Very beautiful and nice!
over 1 year
In this one, the blue is very dramatic, and her soft porcelain skin, Im really taken by the structure of the plants though, they have form and movement.(and they are green - love green)
over 1 year
What a beauty. She looks radiant and the colors of pring failry work in her favor. This would be an excelent piece as an illustration for a book. hmmmmm get busy girl!
over 1 year
Isaura this is gorgeous. The skin tones, the blue of the dress and the forest like setting that she is in. It's beautiful.
Just keep painting, I like every one of them.
over 1 year
Hey! I see you like "old ladies" too! Aren´t lovely ? :)
12 months
Is this a study or a tribute?
11 months
Wonderful five star work Isaura!
11 months
Thank you Wayne. Best wishes. Isaura
11 months
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IsauraThis is my last photo in Pombal with two of my friends, Magriço and Simão.
Born in Oporto in 1947, I've always been interested in painting, since my fifteens. It was a passion I never forgot. My way through painting began in 1979, but my first exhibition only happened in 1986.I leave you here some of my most emblematic works and hope you like them.
I'm retired now since 16th of March. , I taught English for 35 years to 10,11,12,13... year-old children, but it has been very difficult to teach and to paint at the same time. Now I feel free to do what I most wanted to. And to be here in this site is a great pleasure. My best regards to you all, Isaura

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