Al Aire LIbre
This is a pastel painting. It won first place in the Pastel Journal Magazine, Pastel 100 Competition in the figure/portrait category. Available as a greeting card in the “Missing You” category.
Al Aire LIbre belongs to the following groups:
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , Bubble Boutique, Contemporary Pastel Painters, Everyday Women, Impressionist Art, Masterpiece: Art, Realist Traditional Art, Shameless Self-Promotion and Vintage and Gorgeous Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Richard Willett
Very nice, Im a pastel painter myself and have an idea of how hard that would have been to paint. Well done.
Jean Hildebrant replied
Thank you, widged! I look forward to seeing your pastels!
Lee Wilde
Jean Hildebrant replied
Lee, thank you so much for the honor of being featured in the 1 on 1: Fine Art of Portraiture group! I appreciate it very much!
Mariann Kovats
Congratulations Jean for the being featured, but also for the first place in the Pastel Journal Magazin. Gorgeous work!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Thank you so much, Mariann! It was a pleasant surprise this morning!
Hidemi Tada
i have no ward to write here. this is too much wonderful to comment. i love this picture since you uploarded this in fine art america. really gougeous pastel work!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Hidemi, I am honored that you would write such a comment and remember this painting from there! Thank you so very much!
Imber
Lovely work!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Thank you, Imber!
Rachel Leigh
Very beautiful! Very impressed!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Thanks so much, Rachel! I really enjoy your gallery! I need to come and browse some more.
Meagan Miller-...
This is a great image, I love the composition!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Thank you Meagan! I’m glad you like the composition! That is always a challenge!
Gene Praag
Absolutely beautifully done!!!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Thanks Gene!!! I’m way behind on this site! I need to go and see what you have been up to lately :-)
Tahnja
omg, absolutely astonishing work
Jean Hildebrant
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Tahnja!
amarica
Awsome…I love it!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Thanks, Amarica!
Soxy Fleming
beautiful…wish I could do pastel like this!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Sorry to be so long in replying, Soxy! Thanks for your kind words! If I can share any pastel info with you, just let me know :)
stephaniefaith
beautiful. is the lady mexican?
Jean Hildebrant replied
Stephaniefaith, yes she is Mexican and so is the costume. Thanks!
Robert O'Neill
This is exceptional
Jean Hildebrant replied
I’m trying to catch up, so my apologies for not replying earlier, Robert! Thank you for such a generous comment!
principiante
where did you get your inspiration from for this painting?
Jean Hildebrant replied
principiante, I saw this model posing for a class and I asked her if she would pose for me. I thought the mission would make a lovely bg so I painted that behind her. She wasn’t really there :
) She brought the dress and I loved it. I wanted to convey a sunny stroll outdoors and the beauty of the model and all the beautiful colors in her dress and shawl. It just came together. :) JeanAngel Warda
so beautiful!!!!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Thank you Angel, I’m really behind on replying! Hope you understand. How are you, I don’t think I’ve seen much from you lately?
Theresa Rankin
Exceptional work!!!!!
greenfrog153
Beautiful portrait Jean !!!!!
Cheryl DeLong
I am going to add this to my personal collection of redbubblers. This is awesome Jean.
Helen Chierego
Jean, it’s a stunning image and well deserving of a first place. Her dress is amazing.
Les Smutz
Very beautiful! All of your work is very soft and feminine…my favorite kind.
Ciska
Amazing work, congratz on being featured!!!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Ciska, I hope I thanked you a long time ago! I’m trying to catch up on my replies! It was an honor to be featured, Thanks!
Pat Yager
Jean, I’m so glad I just discovered your “wonder works” – and your faith! Beautiful, beautiful paintings, my friend! Have you seen RBer Lynda Robinson’s pastel work? – Pat
Jean Hildebrant replied
Hi Pat! I’m slowing trying to respond to people but boy am I behind! So nice of you to say such kind things :) Glad to be friends and sisters ;-)
Sharon Mau
I am absolutely dazzled by your talent, this is very beautiful!! Mahalo nui for adding it to Impressionist Art
Congratulations on your feature!
Jean Hildebrant replied
Sharon, wow! what a compliment! I don’t know Hawaiian but thanks for you kind words and congrat’s!
Birgit Schnapp
amazing work !
Jean Hildebrant replied
Sorry to be so slow,Birgit, but a big thanks to you!
Normf
Congratulations on your well-earned feature in Impressionist Art. Fantastic.
Jean Hildebrant replied
Norm, I’m playing catch-up so please forgive me for my delayed reply. Thank you for the congrat’s and your kind remarks!
William Stanf...
has to be one of the best works on redbubble…well done
Jean Hildebrant replied
William, you are an amazing talent and that makes your generous compliment all the more special! Thanks!!!
Ken Tregoning
This is one of my greatest favourites, I saw it in the Australian Artists magazine some time ago and I love your pastel technique, amazing.
Jean Hildebrant replied
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Jean Hildebrant less than a minute ago
Ken, was my painting in the Australian Artists Magazine??? I know nothing about it if it was. It was in the Pastel Journal but I didn’t know it was in any other publication. Could you please tell me a bit more? Thank you so much for your very generous
Jean Hildebrant replied
sorry, I realized I hadn’t clicked the reply to your comment and so I copied and pasted it into a reply.
Jean Hildebrant
Ken, was my painting in the Australian Artists Magazine??? I know nothing about it if it was. It was in the Pastel Journal but I didn’t know it was in any other publication. Could you please tell me a bit more? Thank you so much for your very generous compliment!
Ken Tregoning
Yes it was I believe so, though it was a while ago I will try and search it out and give you the details, I am somewhat a traditionalist realist Artist and I see form your works we appreciate some of the same things. Talk to you soon on bubblemail
Normf
Truely beautiful. Congratulations on your feature in Impressionist Art! Well done.
John Harding
really awesome, I love all your work but the colours in this piece work fantastically together….........
catherine walker
Absolutely amazing painting..I can’t beleive this is done in pastel.. I’m astounded at it’s beauty!
so well done ..bravo
Lazarita Betan...
Very nice
Hidemi Tada
when I saw this painting on fine art America first time, i fell in love with your art immediately and i never thought i can get comment from you. you looked huge artist and i tried to learn from your work. so how much i feel honored when i received comment from you!!!! just i want you to know this.
Jean Hildebrant replied
So very kind of you, Hidemi! Thank you so much!
William Vande...
I’m amazed by your talent!
Jean Hildebrant replied
William, what a wonderful compliment! Thanks so much!
Sharon Mau 14 days ago
Claudia Hansen 14 days ago
Masterful artwork! Really amazing!!!