In the matter of color: the Hon. James T. Giles

[Garth Herrick]

Dear Claudemir, Julie, Kimberly, Alex, Linda, and Richard,

Thank you all so much for your very kind responses!

Julie, and Alex: Chromatically, this painting fell together like a jigsaw puzzle. Until it was complete, some passages of color looked wildly off target, and yet they weren't really in the context of the whole image. I did scream in terror about some of the colors along the way though.

Hey Alex, your favorite subject, Judge Shapiro, was there, looking as cheerful as ever! I really like her.

The colors here on the Forum can be a little quirky; I'm not sure how to get them right yet, but there is actually better distinction between the reds, and the flesh tones seem more subtle and less golden in life if one were standing in front of the painting. Part of the problem (and this may be common to all of us) is my silly camera does not discern color nuances as well as a pair of eyes. I need to make a better effort to shoot portfolio pictures too, for which I sincerely apologize. What you see here above is actually derived from this terrible shot below! I'm not kidding! That's a lot of Photoshop reconstruction above, to get the image all straightened out again. This shot below uses a different digital raw converter, with perhaps better color rendition (Bibble). I'll say in advance of posting that the colors look better.

Thanks again, with appreciation,

Garth

[Jean Kelly]

Yoou push the envelope wery well, Garth! Those reds are to die for. This has so much "punch", but is still dignified and says a lot about this judge. I like it very much.

Jean

[Garth Herrick]

Thanks Jean!

I was striving for a calculated, measured punch. If you are interested, I will list the extended range of pigments needed to acheive some of the colors. Some were new for me.

Garth

[Jean Kelly]

I'd be very interested, please list away. I learn so much from your pigment demos!

Jean

[Jane Bradley]

Garth,

This one takes my breath away. Absolutely brilliant!!!

[Chris Saper]

OH, MY.

Garth, what a gorgeous job I love the reds! The chair and background are beatifully constructed - what a great job on everything. Such a handsome guy, wonderful face, and you've conveyed such an elegant approachable persona.

[Carolyn Ortiz]

Garth,

You are truly incredible! I really think you're one of the best right now. Your work blows me away every time. I can't wait for the day to stand in a big museum with your paintings staring back at me. But for now, thank you for posting the close ups, I know I won't be the only one learning from them.

[Mike Dodson]

Garth,

I haven't posted in quite sometime but have been "peeking" in occasionally to see what everyone is up to. This portrait has had an affect on me like none other I have seen in quite sometime. It is simply "stunning". Your hard work on this painting has truly resulted in a masterpiece! Continued success.

[Paul Walsh]

Garth,
Outstanding Job! Congratulation. You arrived. Thanks for showing. It must be amazing to see in person.


Paul

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Paul Walsh

Garth,
Outstanding Job! Congratulation. You arrived. Thanks for showing. It must be amazing to see in person.


Paul

Dear Paul,

Welcome, and thanks! The colors are different (better?) in life. Some nuances get lost in digital translation here.

Garth