The Honorable James McGirr Kelly

Scott Bartner · 06-27-2005, 06:20 AM

Dear Garth:

I know what you had to work from and the deadline they placed on you, and you still pulled off a portrait of the highest level.

A friend and I were recently looking at a Sargent and what becomes apparent is the simplicity of it, as if the head were comprised of merely a handful of well placed brush strokes. I see that simplicity and elegance here as well.

Well done!

Scott

Mike McCarty · 06-27-2005, 09:26 AM

Garth,

That is one beautiful painting. You seem to have the franchise on these important legal folk. Why would they want anyone else I wonder.

Are you sure you used all those colors? I can't seem to find number 21 - Mussini Neapelgelb Dunkel #232. No wait, there it is, sorry.

I too have been between those two beauties. My memory is of a beautiful outdoor garden cafe in California. The encounter raised my IQ a full 20 points, which brought it (briefly) up to a robust 110. Regrettably I have not had the pleasure of meeting Heidi.

Linda Brandon · 06-27-2005, 10:43 AM

Garth kept faking heat stroke and demanding cold drinks with umbrellas in them. He also made us fan him with giant palm leaves .

Chris Saper · 06-27-2005, 10:53 AM

Ah, so true. But at least he is keeping his word to say only nice things about us.

Hey, Garth, I have been out for the past week, and I am likewise thrilled to see this marvelous portrait. Congratulations!

P.S. Mike, that was fun. I will hunt around for pic of us in the garden.

Kimberly Dow · 06-27-2005, 10:58 AM

I keep looking at that photo of you all....
hear no evil, see no evil, thinking evil, speak no evil....

Garth Herrick · 06-28-2005, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimberly Dow

I keep looking at that photo of you all....
hear no evil, see no evil, thinking evil, speak no evil....

Kim,

Will this inspire another version of your hit figurative painting? What fun!

Thanks!

Claudemir, Thank you too!

Garth

Claudemir Bonfim · 06-27-2005, 01:12 PM

Dear Garth, If would say anything, I'd be just repeating what others have said.
Another great work!

Julie Boyles · 06-27-2005, 02:36 PM

Dear Garth,

This really is an incredible portrait and I really admire your sense of color throughout the whole painting. I'll bet it is a really good feeling to have one of your paintings , or several in your case, hung in such a place of distinction!

Many Congratulations,

Julie
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Tom Edgerton · 06-27-2005, 04:35 PM

Garth--

Really masterfully done...

I appreciate so much your posting the details and discussing the hurdles. I've got a judge commission coming up and it will help immensely to have see this.

The head detail is beautiful and instructive. I've been struggling tremendously the last couple of years over skin tones and still am very dissatisfied. For some reason, this work really speaks to some of the things I'm wrestling with.

Thanks for your generosity of spirit in sharing your approach.

Best--TE

Garth Herrick · 06-28-2005, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julie Boyles

Dear Garth,

This really is an incredible portrait and I really admire your sense of color throughout the whole painting. I'll bet it is a really good feeling to have one of your paintings , or several in your case, hung in such a place of distinction!

Many Congratulations,

Julie

Dear Julie,

Thanks! The other portraits are like grown children out of the house. I don't hear from them very often, and I am still looking for the courtroom address of one! Time for a visit.

Garth