Hello from Narberth, PA

Alexandra Tyng · 06-08-2005, 05:53 PM

Thanks everyone for your warm welcome and positive comments about my work! I think I will enjoy the forum a lot. Talking with other artists and seeing what they are doing is a great way to keep growing.

Garth, I do remember that card! Every once in a while I see it as I'm rooting through my stuff from old shows, etc.! Now I know why YOUR name is so familiar! And I greatly admire your work. I happened to see your portrait of Gov. Rendell as Mayor when it was in Judge Rendell's office. I was doing a portrait of Judge Shapiro and she wanted me to see how your work was framed because she wanted something similar. I thought you did a great job on the portrait. I especially like the way Rendell is contrasted with the carved figure on the mantlepiece behind him, and how you arranged the composition.

Garth Herrick · 06-08-2005, 06:10 PM

Alexandra,

It's a smaller world than I often realize. We both have portraits of federal judges in the same courthouse! I am working on another one right now. Thanks for your very kind compliments on the Ed Rendell portrait. I probably spent a little too much time on that one. By the way, I accidentally destroyed the frame, and had to re-gild it myself (which is what you saw).

The Rendells knew all about that. I hope you found a good frame for Judge Shapiro. Again I love the spatial depth in that portrait, with the way you have included the exterior distance. It is always a thrill to gaze out upon the cityscape from those lofty sumptious judicial chambers. I know what you were feeling when you were there. Glad to "meet" you again!

Garth

Alexandra Tyng · 06-09-2005, 09:47 AM

Garth,

Sorry to hear about that frame. I'm glad it turned out okay. I heard that the Rendells were very pleased. And congratulations on your new commission!

Sharon Knettell · 06-09-2005, 03:26 PM

Alexandra,

Welcome, your painting is lovely. We look forward to your participation here.

Alexandra Tyng · 06-10-2005, 08:24 AM

Thank you so much for your welcome, Sharon! I think it will be exciting to share thoughts, knowledge, and encouragement with other artists, and I'm really looking forward to it.

Alex

Edgar Coleman · 06-10-2005, 11:59 AM

Welcome to the forum, Alexandra!

I really like the artwork that you are sharing. What is the size of the painting of the guy playing the guitar?

Regards,

Edgar

Alexandra Tyng · 06-11-2005, 02:22 PM

Thanks, Edgar! The painting of the guy (my son) playing the guitar is pretty small, 24" x 28". It's more of a figure study than a portrait, though I'm not really sure what the distinction is sometimes.