[Garth Herrick]

Hi Simon, I want to welcome you too.

You have a gorgeous and interesting painting in development. I love the strong abstract patterning between the trees, stripes and other shapes. It's an endearing portrait and one would never detect all the challenges it represented to you. I suppose you are almost done. the thing I still want to understand is just how the boy is holding the dog. Right now that seems too mysterious. I think Allan is right that the dog could be given a more definite shape, if possible. The soft focus of the background is handled admirably. You have a strong and successful painting in the works here. It's even a square! What a great way to introduce yourself.

Garth