Portraiture: A Philadelphia Tradition

[Alexandra Tyng]

Thanks so much, Linda!

Originally Posted by Garth Herrick

Alex, for one thing, it shows you have the competance to get more canvas resolved in the alotted time! I can't quite keep up with you. I am afraid to know "what" it says too!

Actually, Garth, I was thinking, self-deprecatingly, that you put on much more decisive shapes of color and therefore got a more sculptural quality more quickly. Although you put in less detail, the illusion was solid. I think I normally build up my illusion over several days of painting. The first coat was much thinner than yours, and since we had only two hours i had to build on that coat of paint rather than putting down another coat the next day and creating a more solid foundation. As a result, I got farther along but the paint quality was rather ephemeral, not as solid as I would have liked.

[Marina Dieul]

Big congratulations to you all!
I wish I could have been there ! It seems that it was a really nice event, with nice demos !

[Alexandra Tyng]

Thank you, Marina!

[Linda Brandon]

What a super thread! And what wonderful portraits you painted, Garth and Alex! I'm so proud to know you two. I'm so glad you had a crowd!

Remember, when demoing in public, it's not fear, it's enthusiasm.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Thank you, Linda. I'm just as proud to know you. You're the one getting up there and painting from life at the Wallis booth at the PSA, in class, etc., and urging me to "get up there and paint!"

Originally Posted by Linda Brandon

Remember, when demoing in public, it's not fear, it's enthusiasm.

I'll memorize it and repeat it to myself.