Franny - Page 2

John Reidy · 07-07-2006, 11:21 PM

Tom,

If you are inching along I feel that you are in Paris inching up the steps at the Louvre while I'm still trying to inch down I-40 in Kernersville.

I love all of your work and am happy at your recent development.

In particular your handling of the floor and wall in relation to Frannie is very Sargentesque. And what a job on the girl. Such subtlety.

I applaud you.

Chris Saper · 07-07-2006, 11:46 PM

Oh,those little feet - I might just cry.

I so appreciate that you are such an accomplished professional painter and that you are so impassioned to never, ever stop learning.

Tom Edgerton · 07-08-2006, 09:03 AM

John--You've heard the saying, "From your mouth to God's ear!"
I can only see the ocean between me and Paris. But thanks so much as always.

Chris--One thing I figured out is that a LOT of how feet relate to the surface they're on is accurately getting the width and shape of the shadow under them.

And I have to work hard. The Forumites have set the bar pretty high!

Thanks to all--T

Michele Rushworth · 07-08-2006, 10:59 AM

Thanks, Tom. ....and talk about setting the bar high. This just might be the best little-girl-in-a-white-dress portrait that I've ever seen.

Sharon Knettell · 07-09-2006, 04:36 PM

Tom,

This is so lovely.

I do think the color is much livelier than your others. They say that your color vision improves with age, one of the benefits of aging as an artist.

This is a perfect example.

Tom Edgerton · 07-10-2006, 08:52 AM

Sharon--

Thanks so much....I'm just beginning to see it--let's hope it continues.

-TE

Linda Brandon · 07-11-2006, 11:11 AM

Oh Tom, this one is so wonderful. Such sensitive edges, and such a mood you have evoked here! And thank you for all your insights into your working method, I am going to read again all you've written. Congratulations!