Toni

[David Draime]

Garth,

Every time I see you post something, I have a feeling that the next big lesson is about to begin. And I'm never disappointed. While I eagerly try to assimilate the riches you are showing us all, I am also turning several shades of viridian with that old, familiar deadly sin. This is stunning. You are a consummate painter of light. The cool natural side light that meshes perfectly with the warm halogen glow...your values and color temperature are, as always, dead accurate. You remind me of something Tony Ryder said (in the latest - 4/06 - Artist's Magazine article): ...."I've always felt that the best art combines clarity of thought with depth of feeling." I also consider "clarity of thought" to include fluency, virtuosity, accuracy in the given medium. And the "depth of feeling" part of the equation ...You've got buckets 'o' both, my friend.

Originally Posted by Garth Herrick

Mischa, the detail is not more than impressionistic here....I tend to envy everyone here that produces flawless sharp details routinely. I have been satisfied with the suggestion of more than there actually is painted.

I think your focus on "the suggestion of more than there actually is" is a big part of why your paintings are so successful. I think that rendering "flawlessly sharp details" can easily go too far - it can be a real trap. This is a big subject, and I won't belabor it. Suffice it to say, I think your envy is misplaced - our envy is not.

David

[Garth Herrick]

Dear David,

You must know I am floored by your eloqence. You are such a fine teacher and artist and I continue to be viridianned [sp] as well at the thought of your lucky students! Suffice to say, you are a master I admire, and I do envy your finish and polish. Don't change from that very much. Thank you so much for your very complimentary response, friend!

Garth

[Garth Herrick]

Hi Alex,

I am so proud of your accomplishments and am thrilled with your emerging recognition. You always have the best things to say too! I am glad Toni reads as a great listener and diagnostician in her portrait. I know you would like her; she's just as humble and engaging in her approach as you are. Thanks!

Garth

[Garth Herrick]

Well Alex,

Here is an extreme shot of the detail, or lack thereof. The sun was raking across the canvas in this shot, exaggerating the surface detail.

Garth