In the matter of color: the Hon. James T. Giles - Page 7

Linda Nelson · 01-25-2006, 01:44 PM

Excellent job Garth - it's great to see you and Michele getting such high profile work AND doing such excellent work - Congrats to you

Linda

Tony Pro · 01-27-2006, 03:24 AM

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

Claudemir Bonfim · 01-27-2006, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Pro

Your knowledge of color and draftsmanship is impeccable in this piece

Yes Tony,
I guy has to study a thousand years to paint that way.

Michele Rushworth · 01-27-2006, 10:36 AM

Tony Pro wrote:

Quote:

This should be your entry for PSA 2006.... a Grand Prize winner for sure.....

I agree. Garth, don't you think this gentleman would be honored by such a thing, too? Ask them if you can enter it!

Garth Herrick · 01-27-2006, 11:18 AM

Dear Michele, Mark, David C., Linda N., Tony, Claudemir, and Michele (again!),

Many thanks!

Michele: I have to apologize to Lacey. I recall loosely agreeing to make a work-in-progress thread for this portrait. Unfortunately I became so stressed by the deadline, it became unthinkable at the time.

Mark: Thanks, there may always remain some mystery in my process.

David: What you discussed did influence a little. That is what is so great about this Forum as a resource for all.

Linda: So nice to hear from you! I am thrilled with this apparent syncronicity Michele and I are experiencing. What a stunning Governor's portrait!

Tony: Thanks for the arm-twist suggestion! I will have to request very carefully. The Historical Society consists of very skilled lawyers, to whom I would need to sell this idea.

Claudemir: Well that's an exaggeration for certain! Thanks for your compliment.

Michele: I know the Judge would be honored. Maybe I can ask for his assistance in the matter. Thanks! I think you must seek the same persuasion with your Governor client!

Garth

Garth Herrick · 02-09-2006, 10:52 PM

I never thought much of the power of a simple business card, but having printed and distributed only a few dozen of this portrait of Judge Giles, I received a phone call that floored me this morning. Two Congressmen, one from Pennsylvania, and another from Florida called me this morning, relating how pleased they were to have received this card, and that they were actively trying to find a colleage who needs a portrait. So far no one they know needs a portrait, but I thanked them for their efforts and consideration just the same. They each want to see the portrait the next time they are in Philadelphia. You never know! It's just good luck I guess.

Garth

Rob Sullivan · 02-10-2006, 11:10 AM

I cannot say anything more than what's been said in regard to admiring this portrait save this (and mark my words, folks): This portrait will go down in the art history books as one of the best of the early 21st century.

Sounds silly? Yeah, we'll see. I haven't said that about ANY of the top dogs in this industry & I don't even know Garth that well - but I know what the word "halcyon" means, and we're looking at the top piece produced in the past decade, contests be d*mned.

And the image on a business card, Garth? Let me put it this way: Wear cargo pants, because you're going to need lots of pockets for all the money people will be throwing at you.

This is the new bar; Garth has set it. Sorry to put you on the spot, my friend - but you painted your way into it! I'm just floored that I'm around to witness such a thing.

Garth Herrick · 02-10-2006, 11:58 AM

Dear Rob,

Now as you might guess, I am even more floored with the kind exuberance of your response. I am a little speechless but entirely appreciative. Seriously, I hope folks don't think i just paid you handsomely for what you wrote, but if you wish to be my first ever publicist, you are hired!

Garth

Rob Sullivan · 02-10-2006, 12:13 PM

Well, I'm going to start with freebies.

I'm sending a link to all my students to take a good, long look at this painting. They may cry a little, but it will be good for them.

Then, I'm sending a link to all the painting faculty at NHIA so they can send it to their students. I'm sure they will cry, too.

I'm toying with the idea of wearing a sandwich board with "GARTH IS DA MAN" on it, and walking around town.

All right, that last one may require some re-tooling.

Mark Lovett · 02-10-2006, 12:13 PM

Garth,
Whether one is a huge fan of photo realism or not, the degree of skill and dedication required to paint such a finish is enormous and unobtainable by most, so hats off to you! This is quite an accomplishment, and a beautiful piece of work. I would love to come visit you in your studio and see the mad scientist at work next time I'm in the Philly area.

On another post I saw how you coordinated your grey scale with Photoshop and I wonder if you could tell me how this is done or perhaps refer me to a thread where this is already discussed. At this point, I dont even know how to get Photoshop to identify the values of an image.
Thanks much,
Mark