Arianna and Taylor

[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...

[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.

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by 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.

David,

Thanks! Like I just expressed to Jane, your work is fabulous and very inspirational. I don't know where i would be without all the incredible talents here to bounce off of and be inspired by.

Garth

[Jean Kelly]

Garth,

You can never post too many close-ups of your work. I may look, trying to learn something, but always come away flabbergasted. It's simply too lovely to look at! I forget to study.

I'm often bored with the standard little girl in the white dress, but this is a whole new take on an old idea. It's exciting, fun, beautifully executed, and awe inspiring.

Jean

[Chris Saper]

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]

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]

Garth another beautiful work!

Congratulations!

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Janel Maples

.

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]

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