Lesser Apotheoun

Garth Herrick · 01-20-2006, 03:34 PM

I made a smaller version of Apotheoun, with the intent of creating a painting demonstration from start to finish. I am still incomplete on the demonstration images, but am unveiling the finish of this small painting anyway. I called it Lesser Apotheoun for lack of imagination on my part, but it does describe it for what it is.

This is oil on poplar, cradled on the back. It measures 14.5 by 14 inches and is scaled the same as Apotheoun, which is virtually life-size. It has a different feel in its execution, since it is on a smooth panel surface, rather than linen. The poplar panel was sized with Gamblin PVA Size, and then I painted upon it. I should add, it is unframed, so this is the entire image.

Currently is is in an exhibition at the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia, running from January 29 through March 5, 2006; and has received a nice prize dividend as well, I had not expected.

As always, your thoughts and ideas are appreciated.

Garth

Claudemir Bonfim · 01-20-2006, 04:09 PM

Great Garth, I'm anxious to see the demo.

Claudemir Bonfim · 01-20-2006, 04:13 PM

By the way, when are u going to build a website?

Allan Rahbek · 01-20-2006, 04:15 PM

Garth,

are you going to show the demo in here ? I may not be the only one to pop in and have a look at it.

On Poplar. Reminds me about Leonardo da Vinci who painted all his oils on poplar. Please tell about that also.

It struck me that, no matter how big or small part of the world one chooses to paint, the motif will and should always contain all the elements of a balanced composition. Light and shade, sharp and soft edges, contrasting colors etc..... a fine painting is always a perfect world.

Allan

Michele Rushworth · 01-20-2006, 06:11 PM

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with the intent of creating a painting demonstration from start to finish.

Ooohhhhh goody -- I can hardly wait! Even if you have just a few images it would be great to see them.

Alexandra Tyng · 01-20-2006, 08:01 PM

Garth, congratulations on this multi-prizewinning work! I think it would be wonderful as a demo.

Terri Ficenec · 01-21-2006, 01:27 AM

Garth, Congratulations!

Looking forward to the demo. . . and let me second Claudemir's question: When are you going to get a web site? It'd be nice to be able to see your work aggregated in one place!

David Draime · 01-21-2006, 02:08 AM

Garth, congrats!

And thirdly....website, perhaps (just say yes)...

Truly looking forward to your (to steal some of your secrets) demo!!

Kimberly Dow · 01-21-2006, 12:29 PM

Congratulations Garth - and beautiful painting as always!
Im looking forward to a demo as well. And a website.

Garth Herrick · 01-24-2006, 04:15 AM

Dear Claudemir, Allan, Michele, Alex, Terri, David, and Kim,

Thanks for your unified chorus of kind words, enthusiasm and arm twisting! There still is no website. However, I did manage to complete an ambitious scheme for a digitally animated painting demonstration, that is unfortunately too involved and large scaled to post here.

So this is the link to the demo at another site.

I thank everyone for their patience and hope the demonstration has been worth the wait!

Thanks again,

Garth