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04-06-2006, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Linda Brandon
Oh Garth, another knockout of a painting, with great warmth and virtuosity of style. I love the idea of putting a figure in front of another painting.
I always get a feeling of approachability when I see your subjects, they draw the viewer toward them. This isn't easy to do.
I think you need to explain "velaturea" to me again, by the way.
It's beautiful, Garth!
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Dear Linda,
Thank you. I follow your precedence with this sort of setup.
As to velaturas, there is not much example in this current painting (but they are not absent either). A velatura is akin to a glaze, but is semi-opaque and generally a lighter veil of color over a darker sub-layer. Unique optical properties come into play with a velatura, creating color effects not otherwise obtainable. Everyone should try this out and see the possibilities.
Garth
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04-06-2006, 11:20 AM
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Garth,
Just another stunning portrait. Where do you buy all that canvas?
I share your taste for the soft colorful earth colors and think that I would recognize your paintings on the ochres.
It
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04-06-2006, 11:26 AM
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Dear Allan,
By your response I am quite honored. Judging by your current show, you are the master! Thanks.
Edit: Oh yes your canvas question. There are cheaper suppliers of this product online, but I went to the local Pearl art supply, being in a hurry as usual.
Garth
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04-06-2006, 12:29 PM
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Garth,
Every time I see you post something, I have a feeling that the next big lesson is about to begin. And I'm never disappointed. While I eagerly try to assimilate the riches you are showing us all, I am also turning several shades of viridian with that old, familiar deadly sin. This is stunning. You are a consummate painter of light. The cool natural side light that meshes perfectly with the warm halogen glow...your values and color temperature are, as always, dead accurate. You remind me of something Tony Ryder said (in the latest - 4/06 - Artist's Magazine article): ...."I've always felt that the best art combines clarity of thought with depth of feeling." I also consider "clarity of thought" to include fluency, virtuosity, accuracy in the given medium. And the "depth of feeling" part of the equation ...You've got buckets 'o' both, my friend.
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Originally Posted by Garth Herrick
Mischa, the detail is not more than impressionistic here....I tend to envy everyone here that produces flawless sharp details routinely. I have been satisfied with the suggestion of more than there actually is painted.
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I think your focus on "the suggestion of more than there actually is" is a big part of why your paintings are so successful. I think that rendering "flawlessly sharp details" can easily go too far - it can be a real trap. This is a big subject, and I won't belabor it. Suffice it to say, I think your envy is misplaced - our envy is not.
David
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04-06-2006, 12:56 PM
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Wow!
This is wonderful, Garth! She looks so friendly and approachable and utterly real. A very warm, sympathetic doctor and a sharp diagnostician. Just what we all need.
As I told you, I like the understated and yet very successful way in which you arranged her slightly off center. Her folded hands counterbalance her head nicely and add to that responsive "good-listener" quality she has.
Alex
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04-06-2006, 12:57 PM
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Dear David,
You must know I am floored by your eloqence. You are such a fine teacher and artist and I continue to be viridianned [sp] as well at the thought of your lucky students! Suffice to say, you are a master I admire, and I do envy your finish and polish. Don't change from that very much. Thank you so much for your very complimentary response, friend!
Garth
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04-06-2006, 01:01 PM
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[QUOTE=Garth Herrick}I'll produce a closer-up view, but I don't think there is much more to see.[/QUOTE]
Please do post the details! That is exactly what we want to see: how you made "something" out of "nothing!"
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04-06-2006, 01:04 PM
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Hi Alex,
I am so proud of your accomplishments and am thrilled with your emerging recognition. You always have the best things to say too! I am glad Toni reads as a great listener and diagnostician in her portrait. I know you would like her; she's just as humble and engaging in her approach as you are. Thanks!
Garth
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04-06-2006, 01:54 PM
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Well Alex,
Here is an extreme shot of the detail, or lack thereof. The sun was raking across the canvas in this shot, exaggerating the surface detail.
Garth
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04-06-2006, 02:19 PM
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Ditto what everybody said Garth.
If that is a quick portrait you should remember me in you Easter list.
Congrats.
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