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Marina Dieul 07-07-2006 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garth Herrick
I did a lot of quick repainting and reassesments at the end, which accounts for that somewhat deconstructive painterly quality.



Garth

Very nice work!
I was surprised to see on the close up how you handled the paint. the light seems to glow on the skin. And with this sunny smile , her warm personality shines.

Tom Edgerton 07-07-2006 09:38 AM

Garth--

Terrific paint handling--loose but solid. Wonderful characterization...she's right there!

Best--TE

Michele Rushworth 07-07-2006 12:06 PM

This treasure of a painting will be at every family Christmas gathering for decades to come, I'm sure.

Julie Deane 07-07-2006 01:29 PM

Beautiful work, Garth! I like how you kept the teeth from overshadowing the face.

Since I'm about to start a portrait with the teeth having to show, I naturally am looking for good examples of how to handle it - so, thanks!.

Garth Parker 07-08-2006 01:36 AM

Garth,
I love her expression, it looks so natural.
It

Mari DeRuntz 07-08-2006 01:37 AM

Her face radiates "summer," that childlike wonder that if we're lucky to live long enough, we all might hope to rediscover.

Linda Brandon 07-11-2006 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike McCarty
I think the most interesting people on earth are old women.

God bless you Mike. ;)

Garth! It's impossible to look at this portrait without smiling back at this woman. You have made beautiful what would in many artist's hands have turned out to be wildly unsuccessful.

Gosh, a big congratulations to you, this one succeeds and you should be so proud of this.

Tony Pro 07-20-2006 05:13 AM

Garth
I still think you are one of the best living portrait artists....
This is another testament to your ability as a painter and a draftsman.

Not only is it masterfully painted, but it speaks to my soul. You can feel this woman's spirit live forever which is what we do as portrait artist's;
recording the soul of a person for all time and you have done it remarkably... AGAIN!
Tony

P.S. When do we get to see www.garthherrick.com?


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