The Honorable James McGirr Kelly

[Jean Kelly]

Hi Garth,

I'm not really a "Kelly", I married the name. First husband was all Irish but I don't have a drop in me. My maiden name was Seymour and there may be some in that area, but I'm unaware of them. I've done more research on my mother's side (Scandinavia), and have chosen to disinherit my English ancestry. But in researching the Sandinavian side I discovered that the Seymours came from northern France, which was populated by Viking explorers. So even the English side is Scandinavian!

Jean

[Dan Landrie]

My hope is to be able to execute a portrait with this degree of professionalism. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Garth Herrick]

Thanks Dan!

I'd say go for it! The desire of professionalism is most the inspiration one needs.

Hopefully however, a prospective portrait subject, will be alive and well. It's generally tough doing posthumous portraits.

Al the best,

Garth