A Judge in Pinstripes

Garth Herrick · 04-26-2004, 12:25 PM

Here is yet another posthumous portrait of a federal judge.

This one will be ceremonially unveiled on May 7, 2004, in Philadelphia. It is essentially complete, the court seems to happy with it. If anything really glares out that I can consider modifying within the coming week, let me know. The court feels it is breaking new ground depicting a judge in his favored suit intead of a black robe. He really liked his pinstripes.

Thanks,
Garth

Allan Rahbek · 04-26-2004, 01:59 PM

Hi Garth

No wonder that they are happy, you have made a very sympatic portrait again.

There are in fact a thing that hit my eye. But maybe you should wait and see what others have to say.

I like Churchill with his cold cigar.

It seem like the flag is in focus while the rest of the background is not. And the shadow of his shirt seem to be a bit light. But this could also be my PC that shows something wrong. What do you think?

Allan

Jane Bradley · 04-26-2004, 02:45 PM

I love the way you have incorporated the warm tones around him into the colors of his skin - it makes him really come alive in that space. Do you have any closeups?

Geary Wootten · 04-26-2004, 03:45 PM

Oh my gosh, Garth! Excellent skin tones and perfect job on his "pinstripes"....ha!

The only slightly distracting thing I notice is how the framed picture of FDR and Churchill is in spatial competition with his head. Perhaps even a bit more muting back there?

Gear

Jean Kelly · 04-26-2004, 04:21 PM

It has a lot of personality again Garth. My gut tells me that FDR and Churchill are very important to this judge and I love it. But I find the position or color of the frame distracting. It seems to connect to his hair. Think a color change might help? This only a minor, minor nitpick. Other than that I wouldn't change a thing. Beautiful job again.

Jean

Garth Herrick · 04-26-2004, 06:08 PM

Thanks Allan, Jane, Geary, and Jean:

Your insights are all valid and helpful. Allan, the posted photo may be a little washed out. The shadows in the shirt are slightly stronger than they appear. Jane, I haven't taken the close-ups yet. The reference photo was kind of blurry. Geary and Jean, you are so right; the frame bothered me too. I think it's fixed now. I muted FDR and Churchhill about 5%, and strengthened the judge's hair 5%. Now there is a clear separation of space. Allan, perhaps I need to sharpen up the elephant picture (you can tell which political party appointed him).

Thanks!!