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Garth Herrick · 09-09-2005, 12:40 PM

What a nice response to an obscure announcement!

Alex, it was such a treat to visit you a couple of months ago. Rainy or not, your studio felt sun-filled through your paintings and personality. Hey, it will be wonderful to see you at the opening! This is so last-minute, and I did not want this announcement to get in the way of your more important show opening next Friday. I will surely be there too. Our two shows are a mere 2 or 3 miles apart, so it should be possible for many to see both if they are in the area.

Thanks for your kind praise. The boy's chest and armpit structure do seem a main focus with the strongly sculpted fall of the light. I will admit I focused a lot there, as well as in the illumination the hair. It was a little hair pulling and challenging to get these symbiotic passages to read right; to have the right intensity of light of just the right temperature, along with the quest for the perfect supportive halftone transitions into shadow. One small false tone, and the whole illusion collapses; which it did a few times along the way until all the reworking of the forms and luminence finally became cohesive.

I was only invited to this Faculty Exhibition a couple of days ago. I received a warm response from the Wayne Art Center staff upon the delivery, and a comprehensive guided tour of the expanding studio facilities under construction. This certainly beats having Apotheoun idly parked on my studio floor! I'm excited.

Molly! That's so wonderful that you are coming too! Are you bringing your great new camera? I would not mind seeing the painting you are showing Alex, as well. I look forward to meeting you and having a couple of Forum friends at the opening. What more could one ask for? Can't wait!

Brenda, Thanks! It is so nice getting to know you on the Forum, and appreciate your support. I have to return to Kentucky one of these days. I know my late grandmother originated from those fabled licks and hills, and fiercely held onto her easy-paced accent all her life with a sense of southern pride. Tell me more about teaching in Louisville....

Again, with appreciation,

Garth

09-09-2005, 12:40 PM	#75
Garth Herrick SOG Member FT Professional '09 Honors, Finalist, PSOA '07 Cert of Excel PSOA '06 Cert of Excel PSOA '06 Semifinalist, Smithsonian OBPC '05 Finalist, PSOA Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,445	Thanks! What a nice response to an obscure announcement! Alex, it was such a treat to visit you a couple of months ago. Rainy or not, your studio felt sun-filled through your paintings and personality. Hey, it will be wonderful to see you at the opening! This is so last-minute, and I did not want this announcement to get in the way of your more important show opening next Friday. I will surely be there too. Our two shows are a mere 2 or 3 miles apart, so it should be possible for many to see both if they are in the area. Thanks for your kind praise. The boy's chest and armpit structure do seem a main focus with the strongly sculpted fall of the light. I will admit I focused a lot there, as well as in the illumination the hair. It was a little hair pulling and challenging to get these symbiotic passages to read right; to have the right intensity of light of just the right temperature, along with the quest for the perfect supportive halftone transitions into shadow. One small false tone, and the whole illusion collapses; which it did a few times along the way until all the reworking of the forms and luminence finally became cohesive. I was only invited to this Faculty Exhibition a couple of days ago. I received a warm response from the Wayne Art Center staff upon the delivery, and a comprehensive guided tour of the expanding studio facilities under construction. This certainly beats having Apotheoun idly parked on my studio floor! I'm excited. Molly! That's so wonderful that you are coming too! Are you bringing your great new camera? I would not mind seeing the painting you are showing Alex, as well. I look forward to meeting you and having a couple of Forum friends at the opening. What more could one ask for? Can't wait! Brenda, Thanks! It is so nice getting to know you on the Forum, and appreciate your support. I have to return to Kentucky one of these days. I know my late grandmother originated from those fabled licks and hills, and fiercely held onto her easy-paced accent all her life with a sense of southern pride. Tell me more about teaching in Louisville.... Again, with appreciation, Garth __________________ www.garthherrick.com