Jane and Iona

[Renee Price]

Garth,

Thank you for explaining your value method--it was a great 'light bulb' moment. You've done all that work and you want to catch up to me?? Haha! I'm playing catch up!

Renee

[Elizabeth Schott]

Wow Garth, talk about the color composition.

I didn't take time to read everyones accolades, but I am assuming you helped her with the wardrobe.

I put this one right up there with my other favorite, of the little guy at the swimming pool.

Just wonderful!

[Marta Prime]

Garth,
This is just wonderful, everything everybody else said and more. One thing came to mind when I read your first statement though. You were up all night painting and delivered it the next day? Weren't you afraid of some accidental smudge? Little curious fingers?

[Garth Herrick]

Thanks, Renee, Elizabeth, and Marta for your kind words!

Renee: I still say you are unusually organized with your color mixing.

Elizabeth: Jane had a couple options ready to wear, but I liked what she had already chosen to wear first.

Marta: Good point! I had enough Liquin in my medium to prevent any real tackiness or smudge danger by the time of delivery. Right now I am not using any Liquin, just paint, and it still dries overnight, or so it seems.

Garth

[Jimmie Arroyo]

Garth, another great one. I think I like this one the most of yours so far. (until the next one)

[Chris Saper]

Dear Garth,

Let me re-enter this dialogue and comment on how your very precise edge mangement creates a breathable atmosphere between the viewer and the painter. I would, (and I think many others) like to hear your thoughts on this.

Best,

[Garth Herrick]

Thanks Jimmie and Chris,

Originally Posted by Chris Saper

Dear Garth,

Let me re-enter this dialogue and comment on how your very precise edge mangement creates a breathable atmosphere between the viewer and the painter. I would, (and I think many others) like to hear your thoughts on this.

Best,

Dear Chris,

What an interesting concept. I have not actually thought of this before; at least in verbal terms. Do you mean atmosphere between the viewer and the painting, or the painter? I am assuming it's the painting. It seems to make sense: if edges are crisp and sharp, they seem to penetrate the viewer's space more effectively than if they are soft and blurred. So I guess one could say there is a sense of a breathable atmosphere implied before some of my paintings. Very interesting! Thanks for articulating the idea. Now I will be thinking more consciously about this while painting.

Do you or anybody have more specific thoughts about this topic of the possible effect or illusion of atmospheric space?

Best,

Garth

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Garth, this is a wonderful painting! Besides the wonderful color scheme and the warmth and sensitivity this painting conveys, you were able to masterly distinguish the different textures of her clothing. The scarf truly reads like silk and the coat and skirt as different, slightly heavier materials. Just beautiful!

I too like to wish you the best at the PSOA competition.

[David Draime]

Way to go,Garth! Well deserved! I can't wait to see this fantastic painting in person. And looking forward to meeting your fantastic self as well.

David

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by David Draime

Way to go,Garth! Well deserved! I can't wait to see this fantastic painting in person. And looking forward to meeting your fantastic self as well.

David

David,

Among all those I hope to finally encounter from this Forum, I am truly looking forward to meeting you. Since joining here, I have been completely spelbound by your talent. Bring your portfolio!

I am not really playing favorites; I hope everyone else shares their portfolios too. I can't wait.

Garth