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03-11-2005, 10:26 PM
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Very nice Garth.
I agree that these spontaneous "less than" posed portraits of children are very compelling.
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03-11-2005, 11:43 PM
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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!
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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