Arianna and Taylor

Chris Saper · 03-11-2005, 04:18 PM

Dear Garth,

What a delight! There' s not much I can add to the already well- stated kudos at hand, a beautifully successful piece.

Too many close ups? Surely you jest.

Janel Maples · 03-11-2005, 05:33 PM

Garth this is absolutely beautiful!!

I know, how original of me.

I would also like to thank you for the close ups. They are yummy to look at. So helpful.

Hey, I just thought of this, do you know what would be a real treat? If you would start a thread and post a painting in progress. That would be the TREAT OF ALL JAMMIE TREATS for me. What do you say?

By the way a "jammie treat" is a very special event around here. It is the time of day that we all get into our jammies and have a treat before bed. Not always edible. It was my way of making bed time something to look forward to for my children. Works great, and it is a hoot when my husband asks "Honey, what is the jammie treat for tonight?"

Elizabeth Schott · 03-11-2005, 06:03 PM

Garth another beautiful work!

Congratulations!

Michele Rushworth · 03-11-2005, 08:53 PM

Man, how DO you do that !? I'd love to see some work-in-progress stuff too. Fabulous!

Mike McCarty · 03-11-2005, 10:26 PM

Very nice Garth.

I agree that these spontaneous "less than" posed portraits of children are very compelling.

John Reidy · 03-11-2005, 11:43 PM

Garth, thank you for sharing. What a beautiful painting and the close ups help to add to the strength.

Ever since I first saw your painting of the boy sunbathing I have been waiting patiently for more. I am not disappointed.

I have just brought to a close the face of a little boy with puppies that has similar lighting and down cast eyes. I must say that as much trouble as I have had I am glad to see yours worked out so well. I still have a lot of work to do but I thank you for the inspiration.

Again, a beautiful piece!

Garth Herrick · 03-13-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by John Reidy

I have just brought to a close the face of a little boy with puppies that has similar lighting and down cast eyes. I must say that as much trouble as I have had I am glad to see yours worked out so well. I still have a lot of work to do but I thank you for the inspiration.

Again, a beautiful piece!

John,

I am glad if this painting can help inspire you. Hopefully we will see your painting with the down cast eyes finished and posted soon as well. Good luck, and thank you!

Garth

Garth Herrick · 03-13-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike McCarty

Very nice Garth.

I agree that these spontaneous "less than" posed portraits of children are very compelling.

Thanks Mike,

I generally will patiently wait, watch and observe what a sitter will naturally assume in a pose. This can be compelling as you say, and very insightful as a way to reveal the sitter's personality. Not all spontaneous photographic moments seem adaptable to painted portraits however. Some actions can seem too extreme and implausible as a painted record. There is underlying truth to the teachings that a portrait pose should be that which can be held and assumed without strain for a length of time by the sitter. However, in analysing the case of this painting's references, the mere fact that the girls are seated adds just about sufficient stability to anchor their activity and interaction.

Garth

Garth Herrick · 03-13-2005, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Janel Maples

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Hey, I just thought of this, do you know what would be a real treat? If you would start a thread and post a painting in progress. That would be the TREAT OF ALL JAMMIE TREATS for me. What do you say?

By the way a "jammie treat" is a very special event around here. It is the time of day that we all get into our jammies and have a treat before bed. Not always edible. It was my way of making bed time something to look forward to for my children. Works great, and it is a hoot when my husband asks "Honey, what is the jammie treat for tonight?"

Hey Janel,

I like your jammie treat of an idea too. I actually envisioned doing just what you wished with this painting, showing it in progress. I actually took a few initial shots of the beginning, but then as so often can happen, I lost my way and struggled a bit. This is actually the second start to this painting. There is another half completed canvas discarded and relegated to a dark corner of my studio because I was not happy with it. It actually was not as bad a false start as I thought, though and maybe I should rework it toward a finish too. But I have a few other jobs to do first. Thanks for your encouragement of this painting in progress idea.

Garth

Garth Herrick · 03-13-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Saper

Dear Garth,

(.....)Too many close ups? Surely you jest.

Well Chris, I was worried because it's such a busy painting with so much going on. Thanks for helping to reassure me I haven't exceeded the limit.

Garth