Arianna and Taylor

Garth Herrick · 03-11-2005, 02:46 AM

Two beautiful sisters aged six and seven presented a challenge. This image of the girls just being girls interacting was the prefered one despite their beautiful eyes being downcast and hidden. It was a moment to savor and remember.

Arianna and Taylor
Oil on linen,
39" x 35"
2005

I'd love to know what you think, thanks!

Garth

Garth Herrick · 03-11-2005, 02:57 AM

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Kimberly Dow · 03-11-2005, 03:01 AM

Garth, this is just stunning. So soft and subtle, it's just plain beautiful. The dresses are perfect. I especially love the loose painterly leaves behind them. And the composition is wonderful. The parents are going to worship you!

Kimberly Dow · 03-11-2005, 03:03 AM

I just spotted your signature - you are one clever guy.

Garth Herrick · 03-11-2005, 03:05 AM

Dear Kim,

Thanks! You're so kind. I bet people will think I paid you to say those things!

Garth

Scott Bartner · 03-11-2005, 03:31 AM

Garth:

You keep getting better when I'm (nearly) certain it's impossible to do so. That image of the blond girl and that perfect nostril and the delicate treatment of her upper lip is poetry--I don't know how else to describe it.

If Sargent saw this, he'd demand a master class from you.

Garth Herrick · 03-11-2005, 03:42 AM

Wow Scott,

I am overwhelmed! Thanks for your kind words; I appreciate them. Actually to be sure, I would time travel in an instant to be a fly on the wall in Sargent's circle.

Garth

Allan Rahbek · 03-11-2005, 03:57 AM

Garth,
You have a reputation to live up to, can

Garth Herrick · 03-11-2005, 04:05 AM

Thanks so much Allan!

The juxtaposition was a happy accident as the girls spontaneously seated themselves, but obviously could not sit still. They wore mama's shoes, but the dresses were tailored for them.

Garth

David Bottoni · 03-11-2005, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Bartner

Garth:

You keep getting better when I'm (nearly) certain it's impossible to do so. That image of the blond girl and that perfect nostril and the delicate treatment of her upper lip is poetry--I don't know how else to describe it.

If Sargent saw this, he'd demand a master class from you.

I am reading into Scott's comments and believe he is bestowing upon you the dubious distinction of becoming a living master

This is a fantastic piece that is well beyond a portrait. This is a beautiful spontaneous work of art. When a scene, such as this one, presents itself serendipitously, it makes planning the work that much easier.