In the matter of color: the Hon. James T. Giles

[Janel Maples]

Garth,

How, being reply #45, do I possibly say anything that hasn't already been said?

It doesn't matter, I'm speechless. This is wonderful! I guess congratulations on a
yet another great job and you absolutely blow me away will have to do.

It is 6:41 a.m for me and although I love my children dearly, I can't wait for them to get up and get out the door to school so I can paint today. Seeing this makes me want to be a better painter.

Janel

PS) Do you do a Google search to come up with 10,000 ways to say "THANKS"? Because I would guess you have the most thank you's than anyone on this forum.
Don't get me wrong, you have earned it.

[Garth Herrick]

Dear Janel,

No matter, we are both speechless it seems. Even your kind thoughts are always appreciated. I am glad to hear when you and others are genuinely inspired to get to what's happening on the easels before you.

Best,

Garth

[Renee Price]

Garth, what else can I say that someone hasn't already said? Stunning!! Reds are so hard to balance and so few artists can pull it off, and here you REALLY pulled it off! I'm still in awe of this painting--I think I have a new favorite of yours!

take care,

Renee

[Heidi Maiers]

Squeezing my way in here....to...add...just......one.........more..... ......huge..............pat-on-the-back!
Blown away yet again. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[Michele Rushworth]

Incredible, truly stunning!

[Mark Youd]

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[Simon Bland]

I cannot recall ever having seen a better portrait.

Simon

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Mark Youd

Bravo! The judge is shown with gravitas and humanity, not an easy balance.

You are equal parts artist and scientist, the colour swatches prove that, thanks for sharing one of your secrets.

Dear Renee, Heidi, Michele, Mark, and Simon,

My goodness, Thank you all!

Michele, I applaud you. Your Governor portrait is more than stunning and deserving of its universal appeal.

Mark, I think you hit the nail on the head. This did seem more like a scientific investigation than a painting in progress at times!

Originally Posted by Simon Bland

I cannot recall ever having seen a better portrait.

Simon, I am absolutely tongue tied. I know you are sincere, yet there are many great portraits preceding this that surely beat this handily, at least to me. But thanks!

Garth

[Tony Pro]

Garth....

This painting is so **** amazing... For the longest time I thought it was a photograph, then I realized it wasn't.

Your knowledge of color and draftsmanship is impeccable in this piece.... This should be your entry for PSA 2006.... a Grand Prize winner for sure.....

This painting must have taken you forever!

Lets see more now!!!
Tony