That's great, I also feel I should'nt have to wish you luck. But I will anyway, just in case one of the judges is cookoo.

You should post this under member news, I got a ton-o-encouragement when my news was posted there. Just a thought.

Congratulations! This is truly a stunning painting!

Congratulations, Garth! I'm so glad you're getting this recognition for this beautiful painting!

Garth, this is a commissioned portrait, right? Will you have to borrow it back from the client to ship it to D.C?

Dear Kim, Jimmie, Michele, and Linda,

Thanks so much! I'l take it as a compliment that you think I need no more wishes of luck, although I am sure I do.

Michele, yes, this is a commission. I have informed my agent, Jane Runyeon of All Together Art, Inc. of the good news. This portrait is of her mother, also known as Jane. I think my agent will successfully persuade for the loan of this portrait, as it makes her business look prominent too. Wish me luck!

Can't wait to see everyone in D.C.

Garth

Garth, this is a wonderful painting! Besides the wonderful color scheme and the warmth and sensitivity this painting conveys, you were able to masterly distinguish the different textures of her clothing. The scarf truly reads like silk and the coat and skirt as different, slightly heavier materials. Just beautiful!

I too like to wish you the best at the PSOA competition.

Way to go,Garth! Well deserved! I can't wait to see this fantastic painting in person. And looking forward to meeting your fantastic self as well.

David

Garth,
Just saw this painting today even if it was first posted last summer. (I've missed a lot having joined only last Sep). Congratulations on this very beautiful piece. I've gone through all the posts in this thread and I echo all the sentiments of everyone else.
I wish you all the luck in the competition in May (wish I could go...a bit far for me)...not that you need it, but like someone said just in case the some of the judges don't have good criteria.

Carlos

Garth - what terrific news-- Congratulations! :cool:
--Wish I was able to go and see it in person.

Garth--

Congratulations! I'll see you there.

--TE

Dear Garth,

I am very delighted for you! It looks like the judges are making some great decisions!

Congratulations, Garth!
Well deserved!!

This is another of my favorites! Congrats to you Garth.

Jean

Garth-

I am slow - I just now found this thread and I thought good golly, Garth has done it again.

Congratulations and good luck and I'll see you in DC.

Garth,

Well, you have "Flabbered" my "Gast" again!!! :o I am just blown away at your flawless execution of tone and form! My gosh.

I would also like to note and as many here would agree, you are also so very willing to share your gifts and "secrets" with us in this completely non-pompous style, it's uncanny. (not that anybody on this forum is pompous) In fact I'll hazard a guess that you've been accused in your life of being "too nice" to be a highfaluting success. Haha! Then watch, you will probably quietly march into history as one of the best that ever was.

Keep them coming my good man!

~Gear

Tooooooo Kind!
 

Gosh Geary,

Do you have any idea how my head has been swelling up as of late? (I am taking massive doses of Tylenol to cope.) ;) Thanks for all the kind words but I plan to remain as Garth, the humble-wannabe. :oops:

Garth

Enzie,

Thanks so much. All I can say about the secret to these illusions is that the more I fussed within the subtle nuances of each passage, the more the materials, surfaces, and fabrics became defined in their weight and textures. It all seems to boil down to observation, the scale of the folds, undulations, and ripples. The heavier fabric has broader fold transitions, and a dull sheen, while the silk is more sharp, changeable, and shiny, which implies a weight difference.

Garth

David,

Among all those I hope to finally encounter from this Forum, I am truly looking forward to meeting you. Since joining here, I have been completely spelbound by your talent. Bring your portfolio!

I am not really playing favorites; I hope everyone else shares their portfolios too. I can't wait.

Garth

Thanks Carlos! I wish we all were closer to Madrid (and a host of inspiring and wonderful destinations).

Garth

Darn, Terri!

I wish you could come down to D.C.! If you are ever in my area, I will try to make some arrangements.

Thanks for all your kindness!

Garth

Great, Tom!

This time I won't be so shy as to not walk around to your side of the gigantic dinner table. Actually with the buffet, we aren't even having the huge dividing table this year, are we? I am looking forward to actually meeting you, this year!

Garth

Dear Chris, Pat, and Jean,

Thanks so much! I wish you were all able to get to the "Art of the Portrait" conference. I will have to find other ways to meet you.

Garth

John,

I am looking forward to meeting you as well.

Garth

Congratulations and good luck. I am really looking forward to DC now.

All Packed for D.C.!!!!!
 

Well Jane and Iona are packed for the PSOA competition, and I will be driving it in shortly today. It won't be long 'till Saturday's judging now!

It will be great to meet everyone else in the competition and everyone attending. I promise to be overwhelmed. I can't wait!

Wish me (and everyone) LUCK!

Thanks for all the wonderful feedback and support,

Garth

Good luck :thumbsup:

You are a winner anyway it goes,

Allan

Wow!
 

The Portrait Society of America experience was life-changing! I met so many wonderful artists (and celebtrities), many from this Forum. My painting was displayed with the twelve other finalists in the "Lake Anne" exhibition room at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Reston, Virginia, about fifteen miles outside of Washington, D.C. Ther seemed to be about eight hundred conference attendees although my numbers may be off. Supposedly, well over a thousand portraits were entered into their international competition, of which just a baker's dozen made the final cut for exhibition. Accross the board the quality of the finalist's portraits were superb, and it was indeed an honor to be included in their midst. It will literally take me weeks to follow up on all the important contacts that were made in a thousand handshakes. In the end I came out with an Honors Award with a little plexiglas "oscar" to display, a nice check and a complete pochade box from Utrechts.

I'll include some pictures: There were some of Simmie Knox and me, but they did not turn out so well. The first is of my Honors Award; the second was typical of the weekend with hundreds of attendees trying to snap their own souvenir pictures; Third, more of the same; Fourth, the PSOA staff having their group photo in the exhibition room.

There is too much to add than can be contributed in one post, so hopefully I'll expand upon the weekend in a follow up post.

I had a wonderful time!

Garth

Garth was such an amazing guy to meet. His photo doesn't represent his charm and his wit....

I had so much fun tooling around D.C. with him... my sides are still sore from his stories...

I can't wait till Dallas to hang with this new found friend of mine!

Thanks Garth!

P.S. Oh yah, and he's a **** good artist too!!!

Congrats!
 

Garth,

Sorry I have not said so before this, but congratulations on your award!It's a beautiful portrait with lovely color. When I saw it at the conference I felt as though I could reach out and touch her and pat the dog.

Alex

Dear Alex,

Golly, thank you! I am sorry we did not already know each other at the Conference. Beyond your own significant portraits, you have offered up some really useful insights, including those regarding blacks and grays, that I have found quite helpful. I look forward to your posts.

Dear Tony,

Belated thanks! You are a very generous and genuine friend. It was indeed a real treat to get to know you at the Conference. Your intense passion for paintings at the National Gallery was contageous!


On a somber note, since this painting was returned from the PSOA conference exhibition, Jane, the subject of this portrait, lost her husband of many decades, suddenly and unexpectedly. As this is a very difficult time for her and her family, any kind thoughts and prayers extended toward them would be helpful.

Garth

Geez, your results were posted a month ago, sorry I missed it. I've had the pleasure of meeting Garth myself and viewing his work in person. I didn't see this one, but can only imagine its power up close. If he entered more competitions, we would have to start settling for honorable mentions.

Well deserved (altho your work deserves more).

Jimmie, may I offer very belated thanks to you!

Garth

In International Artist Magazine showcase.
 

I just saw today that International Artist magazine, issue 45 (October/November 2005) is showcasing the 2005 Honors Awards from The Art Of The Portrait, International Portrait Competition, on pages 27 though 29. This portrait figures on page 29 (along with Tony Pro's. Congratulations Tony!!!).

It's a modest presentation, but a first for me (since all that colossal Leonardo da Vinci's Horse sculpture publicity of about fifteen years ago. I thought I used up my fiteen minute allowance back then!).

The images I posted here in this thread are much better in fidelity than the magazine reproduction, though.

Enjoy!

Garth

I just thought I'd mention that Jane and Iona is among three portraits of mine,
awarded Finalist
in the Portrait and Figure category, of
the Artist's Magazine 24th Annual Art Competition .

My other two Finalist awarded portraits are Arianna and Taylor , and Apotheoun .

Kudos on this Forum go to:

Marina Dieul Montreal QC
Kimberly Dow Corpus Christi TX
John Ennis Yardley PA
J. Kirk Richards Provo UT
Alexandra Tyng Narberth PA

The complete list in is here:
http://www.artistsmagazine.com/article.asp?id=3038

Also kudos to Thomasin Dewhurst, Finalist in the Experimental category.

Garth
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