Sarah, five years later

[Julie Deane]

This is lovely, Tom.

As a current student of "how to" in compositions, I see a lot to admire (hope I'm on track with these observations!):
the compositional device of those trees in the background - they make my eyes jump from foreground to background - they have a nice "pull" factor. Keeps the eyes moving around the picture. Also, the "s" negative shape of the light area in the background, fitting so nicely with that same shape in the girl's body. And the ivy off to the right adds a nice balance.

The painting, as always, absolutely gorgeous. Closeups?

[Richard Monro]

Tom,
This is beautiful. I loved the way you model with the use of color.
Please post a close up of the face. It is a good lesson for many of us.

[Linda Brandon]

This is such a charming and well-crafted painting, Tom - another beautiful example of the humanity you bring to your sitters and the control you have over your medium. I always look to your work to see how these outdoor portraits are supposed to be done. Tom almost makes it look easy, but it sure isn't.

(I wish I could say I could take some credit on this one, but Tom is just being kind. ) Closeups please!

[Garth Herrick]

Oh Tom,

This is truly lovely, and you nailed that elusive pink dress! I love how you composed that ivy transition to bridge the foreground wall with that lush green background setting. Brilliant! It's all so cohesively and beautifully designed; another winner!

Garth

[Sharon Knettell]

A beautifully realized painting. You can feel the softness of the warm afternoon air. Another winner Tom!

[Tom Edgerton]

Sharon and John--

Thanks so much. I've done several pieces for this family, and they're wonderful folks.

-T