[Garth Herrick]

Dear Julie, Mischa, John, Terri, Richard, Chris, and Sharon,

What a delightful greeting from each of you; my sincere appreciation!

Toni is a warm person, and an instant friend, Although she was not originally completely comfortable with having her portrait for the clinic, it is something of an understanding that each partner in the practice will have his or her portrait commissioned when they turn fifty. She is the youngest of them; I have done three other partner's commissions over the last few years. I do have to admit, Toni's is my favorite. She seems so comfortable. I know she is a wonderful doctor.

Julie, I'm sure Toni would enjoy working for you too.

Mischa, the detail is not more than impressionistic here. If all insist, I'll produce a closer-up view, but I don't think there is much more to see. 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.

John, the bar? I didn't notice it move yet; don't worry!

Terri, the dual ight source is always tricky. Thanks for your compliments. I did a setup on location with one of my Lowel Tota-lites (halogen). That certainly adds some warmth. Just be careful to have a similar light on the canvas while painting, as is on the subject. Yes, I can get into trouble at times.

Thanks Richard, she's an instant best friend. That could not have been understated.

Dear Chris, and Sharon, thanks, I was fortunate that she could sit. Photos just don't yet measure up for color. She might have ended up with greenish hair! It has a soft reddish cast, the camera did not pick up.

Garth