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Saturday, May 16, 2015

{HM King Willem Alexander by Elske Wilton, Portrait Artist}

While at the beautiful Naylor Hall for the Dutch King's Birthday Celebration (see link below post) we both had the pleasure of personally meeting Elske Wilton, Portrait Artist who recently created HM King Willem Alexander's portrait.
HM King Willem Alexander - King of The Netherlands
Feeling honored for having received this card format from Elske, for using on my blog!
She told me that the King really liked this portrait... Who would not?!
Elske is a member of the Portrait Society of America and the Cecilia Beaux Forum
It was such a beautiful addition to this splendid evening, sponsored by so many great companies.
Husband Pieter, talking with Portrait Artist Elske Wilton...
Look at her stunning work!
Elske's drawings follow the technique of the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael (1483 - 1520), and are done with red Sienna colored pencil on cream olive green Canson paper with white charcoal on the highlights.
Such a beautiful display of her perfect portraits...
One can only admire her meticulous work!
Sorry for the glare of lights but it still gives you an impression of how exact her work looks like!
Of course HM King Willem Alexander got displayed on his Birthday Celebration!
This was such a pleasant encounter and I feel humbled for being allowed to share Elske's work with you!


Related link:
{Dutch King's Birthday Celebration in Atlanta, Georgia} | previous post by me


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30 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlMay 14, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    she does wonderful portrait work! wow!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 15, 2015 at 12:06 AM

      Dearest Theresa,
      You, being an excellent artist yourself, even more so appreciate such work!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Katy-MeiMay 14, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    WOW... wish I can learn from her! Beautiful work.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 15, 2015 at 12:08 AM

      Dearest Mei,
      Yes, she seems to be a natural talent since she manages so well to draw beautiful portraits, almost like a photo!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 2:43 AM

    Lieve Mariette ...
    Daar ben ik weer ...en ik voel me vandaag al heel wat beter...
    Dankje wel voor je lieve berichtjes ...
    Heel mooi werk ...mooie portretten ...
    ik wens jullie een fijn weekend
    liefs Nieneke

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 15, 2015 at 11:42 AM

      Lieve Nieneke,
      Ja, erg fijn je hier weer te zien!
      Die portretten zijn ongelooflijk mooi.
      Ook een fijn en zonnig weekend en verder goed herstel.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  4. Elisabeth PalzkillMay 15, 2015 at 3:32 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    WUNDERSCHÖN!

    Sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 15, 2015 at 11:44 AM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Danke und es ist wirklich WUNDERSCHÖN!
      Liebe sonnige Grüsse aus Georgia/USA.
      Mariette

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  5. JoanMay 15, 2015 at 4:03 AM

    Mooie schilderijen!Zeker van de koning.Groetjes,Joan

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 15, 2015 at 11:53 AM

      Beste Joan,
      Ja, heel erg mooi werk en dat volgens deze eeuwenoude Raphael techniek!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  6. highheeledlifeMay 15, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    Dearest Mariette - what a fabulous time and truly an honour to be around such amazing talent. Elske has been blessed with a beautiful gift to share with the world. hugs, C.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 15, 2015 at 11:55 AM

      Dearest Celia,
      Yes, that was a fabulous time and honour for meeting with Elske personally! She is blessed with such a talent.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. NoushkaMay 15, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Hello Mariette,
    Elkse Wilton is a very talented artist indeed!
    I love those redlined drawings, so delicate and expressive!
    It is a medium I haven't used in decades!!!
    Many thanks for your kind comments while I was away, I hope you are well and wish the 2 of you a lovely weekend :)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 15, 2015 at 12:03 PM

      Dearest Noushka,
      She sure is and I too admire here redlined Raphael technique drawings!
      We both are very well; only living a hectic life but that's the constant time-battle.
      Hugs and happy weekend to you.
      Mariette

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  8. biebkriebelsMay 15, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Leuk om zo'n kunstenares persoonlijk te ontmoeten, ze maakt prachtige portretten, vooral de kinderportretten zijn erg mooi. Ik denk dat WA moeilijk te portretteren is, andere kunstenaars hebben het ook geprobeerd en er is geen een portret wat goed lijkt. Zelfs de officiele portretten waar een aantal kunstenaars voor uitgenodigd waren is het niet gelukt. Hij moet een moeilijk gezicht hebben om de essensie te vangen blijkbaar. Desalnietemin is het goed gemaakt.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 15, 2015 at 12:05 PM

      Beste Marianne,
      Jazeker, dit was een hele bijzondere ontmoeting met Elske!
      Haar kinderportretten zijn zó sprekend maar ook dat van Willem Alexander.
      Heb je ooit het portret van Koning Willem Alexander, gemaakt door Coen Wieman gezien? Dat vind ik ook bijzonder goed gelukt.
      Fijn weekend nog en liefs.
      Mariette

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    2. biebkriebelsMay 16, 2015 at 5:20 AM

      Ik heb even gekeken naar Coen Wieman en inderdaad hij is de eerste die een goed gelijkend portret heeft gemaakt!

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    3. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 16, 2015 at 1:20 PM

      Jazeker, wij beiden waren best onder de indruk van zijn werk! Erg goed.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  9. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandMay 15, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Liebe Mariette,
    Elkse Wilton ist eine begnadete Künstlerin.
    Das Bild vom König ist sehr gut gelungen
    und auch die anderen Bilder.
    Einen guten Start ins Wochenende wünscht dir
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 15, 2015 at 12:07 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Ja, das stimmt alles und ich finde das Bild vom König auch sehr gut, somit auch die Kindergesichte.
      Ein sehr schönes Wochenende wünscht dir mit alles Liebe,
      Mariette

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  10. Michiko JohnsonMay 16, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Elske Willon Potrait Artist recently created HM king Willem Alexander's Potrait.
    King of the netherlands received this card fomat from Elske it was such a beautiful addition to this spendid evening sportsored by so many great companies.
    Such a beautiful of perfect portraits an impression of excict her work looks like !
    Him king willem Alexander go displayed on his Birthday celebration,
    You both work very well have a nice weekend!
    I will looking for my golfing for mondays..no more raining?
    Hugs and Love both of you!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 16, 2015 at 1:23 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      Elske also did study in your country while living there. Se went to the Canberra School of Art in Australia.
      Hope the rain will indeed stop so you can enjoy again your Monday golfing!
      Hugs and love from both of us.
      Mariette

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  11. DIMIMay 16, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    Hello dear Mariette!!!
    Such wonderful portraits!Beautiful work indeed!!
    She is so talented!!Thank you for sharing!
    Have a happy weekend!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 16, 2015 at 1:23 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      This is such a joy looking at real art! She is very talented indeed.
      Wishing you a lovely weekend and sending you hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. Draffin BearsMay 16, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Dearest Mariette,

    The portraits are amazing and such a wonderful and talented artist.
    Many thanks for the kind birthday wishes - have had a lovely day with my family - out to dinner and some lovely gifts, so feel very spoiled.
    Enjoy your weekend dear friend
    hugs
    Carolyn

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 16, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      Dearest Carolyn,
      She sure is an amazing artist.
      You are quite welcome and happy you enjoyed a special day amidst your family.
      Happy weekend to you as well!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. Janey and Co.May 16, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    She is very talented. So nice that you got to meet her...Janey

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 16, 2015 at 1:26 PM

      Dearest Janey,
      That made the King's Birthday Celebration even more special.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Sara von BuelsdorfMay 16, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Sehr sympathisch, das Bild, liebe Mariette - die Künstlerin hat den richtigen Blick. Eine Verwandte von mir kann das auch. Sie hat schon vor vielen vielen Jahren Prominente gezeichnet und besitzt viele Dankschreiben.Sie besaß diese Gabe von Natur aus, so etwas kann man kaum lernen.

    Liebe Grüße
    Sara

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 16, 2015 at 1:29 PM

      Liebe Sara,
      Danke und es ist eine Gabe die man besitzt und nur verfeinern kann durch Studie!
      So etwas kann man ja nur bewundern.
      Ganz liebe Grüsse zum Wochenende.
      Mariette

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