Arianna and Taylor

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Jane Bradley

Every time I see you have posted something new I can't wait to see what it is - like opening a christmas present!! Each time is more wonderful than the last - Extraordinary...

Dear Jane,

I feel exactly the same when you post your penetrating portraits. Thanks so much. What would we do without this Forum?

Garth

[David Draime]

Holy Moly!!

That's about all I can get out just now. I'll need a few days (or weeks) to digest what I'm seeing.

I'd gladly be a fly on the wall of Herrick's circle.

[Heidi Maiers]

If there's room for one more wow here, I'll try to squeeze this one in.
WOWY WOW
The mother's shoes are a perfect addition to this piece.
Such a gift to be able to view your work here Garth. Seeing it live - now that would really be something special.

[Julie Deane]

What can I add to what has already been said, Garth? Thank you for sharing this. It is so beautifully done!

[Claudemir Bonfim]

The more I see, the more I enjoy it!
Do you use the "impasto" in your paintings?
I ask this because they look so Alive.

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Claudemir Bonfim

The more I see, the more I enjoy it!
Do you use the "impasto" in your paintings?
I ask this because they look so Alive.

Thanks Claudemir!

There is quite a bit of impasto build-up and texture in the white dresses, especially as they build up to their lightest highlights. I really loaded on the paint there. It's pretty thin and translucent in the shadows though. Thanks for asking!

Garth

[Ngaire Winwood]

Garth, you are carving a unique path that I certainly would like to follow you along on. To watch you continue to create symphonies on canvas that I could witness, ponder and be inspired from.

Ditto about the WIP thread idea.

I for one, would envisage that I would be drooling from start to finish, much similiar like I am now, not only from sheer astonishment, but from the fact that I have already sat here in front of your work on my screen, long after my eyes had popped out and rolled onto the floor from excessive strain injury and telling myself that to hang in there as this is what all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes is all about.

Symphonies on canvas!!!!!! What a joy to see. Thanks for sharing.

[Renee Price]

Garth,

Another stunning portrait! This one has become my new favorite of yours! White dresses can be very difficult to paint, and you handled them exquisitely. And the background, and how you added your signature--wonderful! How long did you work on this painting? I would love to see WIP pictures when you're working on your next painting.

Take care,

Renee

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Ngaire Winwood

Garth, you are carving a unique path that I certainly would like to follow you along on. To watch you continue to create symphonies on canvas that I could witness, ponder and be inspired from.

Ditto about the WIP thread idea.

I for one, would envisage that I would be drooling from start to finish, much similiar like I am now, not only from sheer astonishment, but from the fact that I have already sat here in front of your work on my screen, long after my eyes had popped out and rolled onto the floor from excessive strain injury and telling myself that to hang in there as this is what all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes is all about.

Symphonies on canvas!!!!!! What a joy to see. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Ngaire,

I would be happy to help and share with a WIP. Your kind wish is prodding and inspiring me as well!

Garth

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Heidi Maiers

The mother's shoes are a perfect addition to this piece.
....... Seeing it live - now that would really be something special.

Dear Heidi,

Thank you so much for your kudos. The girls' mother has many wonderful dress-up shoes that are perfect for their play fantasies.

Thanks for wanting to see this live; it's in a private collection though.

Garth