Arianna and Taylor

[Garth Parker]

Garth,
What a great piece. The impromptu nature makes it come to life.
It's simply beautiful.
Jerome
(Garth)

[Jimmie Arroyo]

Well Garth, now that you have posted an improved image, I realize that this painting has numerous flaws and believe you should give up painting.

Sorry Garth, that was my doppleganger. Tomorrow marks a year since you've joined SOG, and we've all been lucky to have you here. I'm not a portrait painter stalker, just noticed it was the Ides of March on the profile.

ps. did you get my PM about philly?

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Jimmie Arroyo

Well Garth, now that you have posted an improved image, I realize that this painting has numerous flaws and believe you should give up painting.

You know Jimmie, I was thinking the very same thing!

Sorry Garth, that was my doppleganger. Tomorrow marks a year since you've joined SOG, and we've all been lucky to have you here. I'm not a portrait painter stalker, just noticed it was the Ides of March on the profile.

Thanks! It has just occurred to me that a year has gone by,,,,, What a great one though! This Forum has really opened up a whole new world of friends, contacts, and above all, inspiration!

ps. did you get my PM about philly?

Geez! I apologize Jimmie! Come to Philly and hang out anytime! I will save time for you in April. Come on Down!

Garth

[Geary Wootten]

Hello Garth!

Since my move back to my hometown in California I haven't had a whole lot of time to peruse the posts in the last few weeks. But, I'm telling ya right now that this image is like a soothing balm to my tired old eyes. So wonderful to behold. Thanks my friend!

Your colors and tones are so smooth and supple. The illusion of reality is as if the viewer can almost hear the rustling of the organza material in this touching scene. Supreme workmanship Garth.

~Gear

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Garth Parker

Garth,
What a great piece. The impromptu nature makes it come to life.
It's simply beautiful.
Jerome
(Garth)

Hi Garth, (what a great name!)

Thanks so much! Kids that age certainly are just bounding with energy, aren't they?

Garth

[Chris Kolupski]

Garth, love the fidgity pose and the downcast eyes. Daring to do a double portrait with averted eyes. Excellent feel for nuanced expressions, as opposed to standard neutral and bland "posed" look. Nice rendering of values within narrow range of indirect light. Love your work.
Chris Kolupski

[Garth Herrick]

Wow, Chris; you just made my day. I have been painting another pair of heads today, and it has been challenging. I think you've expressed enough good thoughts here to encourage me the rest of the way. Thanks! All the best to you.

Michele, Thanks for thew congrats; you deserve quite a few yourself!

Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings to All!

Garth

[Alexandra Tyng]

Garth, I missed the part of this thread where you said someone wanted to commission you to paint a copy of Arianna and Taylor! This is amazing! Well...on second thought, maybe not quite amazing knowing the way these things happen to you, but excellent news nonetheless. I hope you let us know what happens.

It's a beautiful painting and it attracted a lot of attention at the Wayne Art Center show. Lots of people were commenting on the white of the dresses. They also loved the way the one girl is trying on a larger shoe, and that they are not looking straight at the viewer, but engaged in an activity together.

[Adebanji Alade]

I really love this piece, especially the shoes and the transperancy! I checked your site, very inspiring, great work Gareth!