Arianna and Taylor

[Eric Braks]

Garth, your work is so unique. A wonderful blend of traditional and modern in presentation. I can only wonder at your humility. Jewels every time. Thanks.
Regards -eric.

[Tom Edgerton]

Holy cow, Garth...I just came across this.

It's amazing. What I love about your work conceptually is that you don't "invent" life--you let it happen, and dedicate yourself to getting it down and getting it right. Who could wish for more?

Thanks for posting it--I plan to learn a lot from it.

Best--TE

[Garth Herrick]

Dear Everybody,

Thanks for the surprisingly huge response! In addition to:
Kim
Scott
Allan
Mary
Terri
Patricia
David B.
Jimmie
Richard
Linda
Jane
and, David D.,

I also wish to acknowledge and thank the following individuals:
Jean
Chris
Janel
Beth
Michele
Mike
John
Heidi
Julie
Claudemir
Ngaire
Renee
Tony
Eric
and, Tom

...for your extraordinarily kind words and praises! My head is swelled and about to burst at this point. I will attempt to thank and respond to you individually, but I will begin collectively.

In a condensed nutshell version, here are some of the wows of your reviews grouped together:

"Just stunning".....

".....poetry".....

"You have a reputation to live up to"......

"Awesome seems not enough"....

"Absolutely stunning! .....Pure inspiration and Inspirational"....

"This is so beautiful. .... I can hear the girl's chatter"....

"Excellent! ....This is a fantastic piece that is well beyond a portrait."....

"Unbelievable!"

"You have launched out of earth's orbit with this painting. Stunning!"....

"My hat goes off to you."....

"- like opening a christmas present!! Each time is more wonderful than the last - Extraordinary..."....

"Holy Moly!!"....

"It's exciting, fun, beautifully executed, and awe inspiring.".....

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

"...this is absolutely beautiful!!

I know, how original of me."....

"...another beautiful work!

Congratulations!"....

"Man, how DO you do that !? ......... Fabulous!"....

"Very nice ....... very compelling."....

"What a beautiful painting and .....

Again, a beautiful piece!"....

"If there's room for one more wow here, I'll try to squeeze this one in.
WOWY WOW"....

"Beautiful!

What can I add to what has already been said,...."....

"Just Great!

The more I see, the more I enjoy it!"....

"Symphonies on canvas!!!!!! What a joy to see."....

"Another stunning portrait! This one has become my new favorite of yours!"....

"Great Work! Superior draftsmanship!"....

"Jewels every time. Thanks."....

"Holy cow, Garth...I just came across this."....

This is sort of the complete thesaurous of the WOW! What more could possibly be said about a simple painting? I am ovewhelmed! I may have forgotten some who like October R., were very helpful with emailed critiques during the recent shutdown.

Thank you ALL!

With sincere appreciation,

Garth

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Tom Edgerton

Holy cow, Garth...I just came across this.

It's amazing. What I love about your work conceptually is that you don't "invent" life--you let it happen, and dedicate yourself to getting it down and getting it right. Who could wish for more?

Thanks for posting it--I plan to learn a lot from it.

Best--TE

Hi Tom!

I always look forward to what ever you have to contribute to anyone with your always thoughtful insights. I do try to do as you say. It is not always simple and straight forward to get it down and get it right, but that is what I strive for. Thanks!

Garth