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07-07-2006, 12:43 AM
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Dear David and Terri:
The very two artists who have produced the most memorable and compelling portraits of older women! I am most humbled and honored by your replies. David, I just can't paint like you do so well. I am by default a little on the loose side. I am not striving to be as great as Rembrandt, but appreciate your generous comparison. I did a lot of quick repainting and reassesments at the end, which accounts for that somewhat deconstructive painterly quality. If I gave it another week of devotion, it surely would be tighter and sharper.
Thanks,
Garth
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07-07-2006, 09:09 AM
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Wonderfully done...that smile is so candid and genuine...her personality reads so well in your representation of her. I agree with David Draime
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07-07-2006, 09:38 AM
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Garth--
Terrific paint handling--loose but solid. Wonderful characterization...she's right there!
Best--TE
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07-07-2006, 12:06 PM
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This treasure of a painting will be at every family Christmas gathering for decades to come, I'm sure.
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07-07-2006, 01:29 PM
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Beautiful work, Garth! I like how you kept the teeth from overshadowing the face.
Since I'm about to start a portrait with the teeth having to show, I naturally am looking for good examples of how to handle it - so, thanks!.
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07-08-2006, 01:36 AM
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Garth,
I love her expression, it looks so natural.
It
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07-08-2006, 01:37 AM
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Her face radiates "summer," that childlike wonder that if we're lucky to live long enough, we all might hope to rediscover.
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07-07-2006, 09:25 AM
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Juried Member FT professional, '06 finalist Portrait Society of Canada, '07 finalist Artist's Mag,'07 finalist Int'al Artist Mag.
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Originally Posted by Garth Herrick
I did a lot of quick repainting and reassesments at the end, which accounts for that somewhat deconstructive painterly quality.
Garth
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Very nice work!
I was surprised to see on the close up how you handled the paint. the light seems to glow on the skin. And with this sunny smile , her warm personality shines.
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