Arianna and Taylor

Kimberly Dow · 03-11-2005, 03:01 AM

Garth, this is just stunning. So soft and subtle, it's just plain beautiful. The dresses are perfect. I especially love the loose painterly leaves behind them. And the composition is wonderful. The parents are going to worship you!

Kimberly Dow · 03-11-2005, 03:03 AM

I just spotted your signature - you are one clever guy.

Garth Herrick · 03-11-2005, 03:05 AM

Dear Kim,

Thanks! You're so kind. I bet people will think I paid you to say those things!

Garth

Scott Bartner · 03-11-2005, 03:31 AM

Garth:

You keep getting better when I'm (nearly) certain it's impossible to do so. That image of the blond girl and that perfect nostril and the delicate treatment of her upper lip is poetry--I don't know how else to describe it.

If Sargent saw this, he'd demand a master class from you.

Garth Herrick · 03-11-2005, 03:42 AM

Wow Scott,

I am overwhelmed! Thanks for your kind words; I appreciate them. Actually to be sure, I would time travel in an instant to be a fly on the wall in Sargent's circle.

Garth

Allan Rahbek · 03-11-2005, 03:57 AM

Garth,
You have a reputation to live up to, can

Garth Herrick · 03-11-2005, 04:05 AM

Thanks so much Allan!

The juxtaposition was a happy accident as the girls spontaneously seated themselves, but obviously could not sit still. They wore mama's shoes, but the dresses were tailored for them.

Garth

Mary Sparrow · 03-11-2005, 07:21 AM

Garth, you already know what I think of this. I just don't know HOW you do it. When are you going to start having workshops?
I'm simply at a loss for words. Awesome seems not enough.

Terri Ficenec · 03-11-2005, 09:35 AM

Talk about setting the bar Garth! Pure inspiration --and inspirational. This has so much life and energy. The expressions, the hair cascading in front of her face (so real!), the way you've handled that wrought iron seat, even. Can't say enough.

Thanks for posting the closeups!

Patricia Joyce · 03-11-2005, 09:52 AM

Garth,
This is so beautiful and what great close ups to study! Thank you for posting them. I love the juxtaposition of the girls' arms. I would imagine this is very hard to pull off without the arms looking awkward in space. But you have done a successful job of painting a sense of atmosphere and air around them. The whole piece has a sweet energy. I can hear the girls' chatter

Can I ask how many hours you think you put into this? I also like the fabric of the dresses, beautiful!