Jane and Iona

Garth Herrick · 08-20-2004, 07:53 AM

Thanks Linda, Kimberly, Allan, and Cynthia:

I am heading out the door for another client, but I wanted to quickly thank you all for your praise and encouraging comments. I should be back on Sunday.

Dear Linda thanks, I am overwhelmed. It would have been great to have you paint Jane!

Kimberly, I have a shot of the background detail but it has a lot of glare. Basicly, it is a slightly blurred impression, with minimal detail. Nothing is sharp, just soft edges.

Allan, I came up with a new way on this painting to control values, with a 52 level gray index (in paint). The nice thing is that I can now lay down any color inthe painting (as long as it is not too wet in consistency) and know that the value is right where I need it to be. This way fewer corrections or adjustments are needed.

Thanks Cynthia, your praise makes my day!

Garth

Holly Snyder · 08-20-2004, 08:46 AM

I'm floored Garth! You've raised the bar once again on ultra-realistic paintings. The lipstick and painted nails are perfect touches. Did you do this from life or photos or a combination of both? This is a beautiful painting.

Holly

Janel Maples · 08-20-2004, 08:53 AM

WOW, Garth!!

I absolutely LOVE this forum. I get such a creative boost when I see what everyone is doing.

Thanks for the BLAST, Garth.

Janel

Patricia Joyce · 08-20-2004, 10:01 AM

Captivating! Stunningly beautiful, elegant, so eye pleasing I want to look and look. . .

Jane Bradley · 08-20-2004, 11:00 AM

Garth,

I loved your formal portraits, but I think this is even more magnificent. Can you elaborate about your technique you mentioned?

I agree with Holly - you definitely raise the bar - You give so much life to the people you paint.

Jane

Chris Saper · 08-20-2004, 11:30 AM

Dear Garth,

I will have to get onto threads earlier, since I am at a loss to come up with new adjectives. This portrait is really extraordinary. Bravo!

Mary Sparrow · 08-22-2004, 07:08 AM

WOW
Garth, it is simply breathtaking, when can we get YOU to give a workshop?

Terri Ficenec · 08-22-2004, 04:14 PM

Wow Garth - Another one that's just awe-inspiring!
Beautiful color.

Jean Kelly · 08-22-2004, 09:00 PM

Garth, this is so beautifully done that it is hard to believe it's a painting till you look very close. She is breathing! Her clothing is a lovely compiment to her face and hair and is so soft. I like everything about this portrait, and will study it often to learn as much as I can from it.

Jean

Marvin Mattelson · 08-22-2004, 09:03 PM

Your best painting to date. Congrats!