[Garth Herrick]

Dear Alex,

I am still groping for the right words to express my love for this thoughtful, inspired painting. I know Nancy Bea well too, and cannot imagine a better and more natural capture of her as a friend and fellow artist. You have given so much depth and context to her personality with these fully integral surroundings that evoke a functional sybiosis in their conversant relationship. The harmonious color theme of soft yellows and pale muted blues, being both quiet and playful at the same time, offers a revealing window into her intellectual intensity, and her effervescent creativity. This is such a multisensory treat. I am about to strike up a familiar conversation and exchange of ideas with your portrait and it feels like a perfectly natural thing to do! You know, I would love the opportunity to see this one in life. .......It is already endowed with a wonderful penetrating life!

Bravo,

Garth