Ellen

[Marina Dieul]

Originally Posted by Garth Herrick

I did a lot of quick repainting and reassesments at the end, which accounts for that somewhat deconstructive painterly quality.



Garth

Very nice work!
I was surprised to see on the close up how you handled the paint. the light seems to glow on the skin. And with this sunny smile , her warm personality shines.

[Tom Edgerton]

Garth--

Terrific paint handling--loose but solid. Wonderful characterization...she's right there!

Best--TE

[Michele Rushworth]

This treasure of a painting will be at every family Christmas gathering for decades to come, I'm sure.

[Julie Deane]

Beautiful work, Garth! I like how you kept the teeth from overshadowing the face.

Since I'm about to start a portrait with the teeth having to show, I naturally am looking for good examples of how to handle it - so, thanks!.

[Garth Parker]

Garth,
I love her expression, it looks so natural.
It

[Mari DeRuntz]

Her face radiates "summer," that childlike wonder that if we're lucky to live long enough, we all might hope to rediscover.

[Linda Brandon]

Originally Posted by Mike McCarty

I think the most interesting people on earth are old women.

God bless you Mike.

Garth! It's impossible to look at this portrait without smiling back at this woman. You have made beautiful what would in many artist's hands have turned out to be wildly unsuccessful.

Gosh, a big congratulations to you, this one succeeds and you should be so proud of this.

[Tony Pro]

Garth
I still think you are one of the best living portrait artists....
This is another testament to your ability as a painter and a draftsman.

Not only is it masterfully painted, but it speaks to my soul. You can feel this woman's spirit live forever which is what we do as portrait artist's;
recording the soul of a person for all time and you have done it remarkably... AGAIN!
Tony

P.S. When do we get to see www.garthherrick.com?