Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Bye Harry.
This is it--no kidding. I can't believe it, but Harry's portrait actually got signed today and I am committed to leaving it alone. As soon as the most recent adjustments and the signing dry, it will be delivered to FedEx to be packed for shipment to Tasmania.
I could work on this for at least another year or two, but it is time to let go. It's always a sad day, and I'd be lying if I said it felt good. The studio will be missing one of the friendly faces which make it a joy to go to. Luckily, I've still got Rhonda, Fon and a painting of Jeremy (Fon's husband) to keep me company. I hate goodbyes.
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I would hate to say goodbye to this one, too, Gary. It's a gorgeous portrait of our friend, Harry, and I know it will cause him endless delight to see it in person.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fantastic painting and a generous gift, Gary. I'm sure Mr. Kent will be delighted.
ReplyDeleteHi Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteThanks. I hope you will feel the same way about yours! I plan on sending it to you, too. It's way too sad to have hanging in the studio!
Maybe we can pretend your pain is caused by all that rain. Yeah, that's the ticket.
Sincerely,
Gary.
Evening Don,
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the kind words. I sure hope Harry likes it when he sees it in person!
Keep up the great work, Don.
Sincerely,
Gary.
so sad! Like sending children away to college...on to other faces
ReplyDeleteHi Gary
ReplyDeleteI understand the emptiness you feel. So much of ourself goes into the creating of a painting. This is truly a wonderful portrait of Harry Kent. I bet he is so excited and appreciates every stroke,tear, and drop of sweat that went into it. Knowing the joy that is brought to others through what we do is a good thing to think about.
Your friend
Steven
Wow, it's wonderful Gary! I bet he will be pleased to have it.
ReplyDeleteKay, Steven and Carol,
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing. I appreciate your comments and thoughts about letting go of a painting. Each of you know what it means to send your work out into the world and have felt the sense of melancholy associated with it.
I can't tell you how much this community of bloggers means to me. And even though we've never "met", I feel like you are all wonderful friends and colleagues. Thanks to you all.
Sincerely,
Gary.
it is a brilliant piece Gary... the balance of warms and cools really works.
ReplyDeleteHello Rahina,
ReplyDeleteCareful, my dear, "brilliant" is a pretty strong word and should probably be reserved for Harry's paintings!
Seriously though, this piece has been through many changes in a seemingly never-ending attempt to get it right. Harry will be the final judge as to whether or not I even came close and I am eager to have his report once the painting hits Tasmania.
Thanks for such a wonderful evaluation, but never hesitate to lay some possible improvements on me, too. I can take it and I know I need it.
Sincerely,
Gary.
Dearest Gary..thanks so much for your buck fifty over yonder on my blog..I really appreciate the caring and honesty I get from my friends online..thanks
ReplyDeleteGary, your heart is as big as your talent - and that's saying something!
ReplyDeleteThat`s a great painting Gary, congratulations!!
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Hello Randall,
ReplyDeleteThanks. It means a lot coming from the artist I consider the "Harry Kent" of landscape painting. Your imaginative approach to our homeland is always a surprise and a joy to see.
Have a great day tomorrow and keep amazing us.
Sincerely,
Gary.
if I had done this work... i would be jumping now in pure happiness.
ReplyDeletegreat painting.
really great one.
And at this end i'm squirming with excitiment at the propect of saying hello.
ReplyDeleteIt will be much loved in its new home, Gary. Thank you so very very much.
Ola Caio,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a while, but I can see you have been busy making more fantastic paintings. I still wonder how in the world you make them. I cannot grasp your method or technique. Truly amazing work.
Your comment is a joy to receive and I would love to see you actually jumping in pure happiness! I thank you for continuing to visit and comments from such a great painter mean so much.
Sincerely,
Gary.
G'Day Harry,
ReplyDeleteYour excitement will have to be tempered for just a little while, Harry. The initial signing didn't please me and has been re-done. I'll not post it until it arrives in Tasmania and you've had an opportunity to see it. It is different from anything I've yet done and you should see it first.
So, it's drying and may take another day or two before it's ready for the big trip to Tasmania. I apologize for the delay and as soon as it is dry, it will go to FedEx and be on it's way. I will also furnish you with it's tracking number so you can follow it across the Pacific.
I'm very eager for you to see it in person and can only hope you like it better than on the computer screen. Personally, I do like it better in person, but what do I know?
Thanks for being patient Harry.
Sincerely,
Gary.
I can understand it's a sad day to let go. This is such an amazing, beautiful, great painting of Harry. I can imagine how happy Harry must be when saying hello to it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment on my heart-rending post. It comforts me knowing that there are people who care.
I wish you a happy Easter dear Gary!
Hi Monica,
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing--especially such a beautiful note. I'm happy you were comforted by the few words I wrote, as inadequate as they were.
Hope you and your family have a nice Easter, too.
Here's another BIG HUG.
Sincerely,
Gary.
What a lovley painting Gary. I am sure it will arrive in Tasmania safe and sound :-). best of luck with the cataract surgery. My mom had it done last year and she now has the best eyesight in the family!
ReplyDeleteJeremy
Hi Jeremy,
ReplyDeleteThanks! The surgery went very well and the doc now says my right eye is 20-25! It was way worse before the operation, mainly from the torn retina repair. I never noticed the cataract in that eye due to the poor vision already present.
Unfortunately, I do have a tiny blind spot remaining in the central vision area that cannot be fixed. The doctor told me about it, but I hadn't noticed before yesterday. Now, it's a bit of a bother, but one I can (and must) live with.
And now for the never-ending Fon portrait update: You may have seen the posted version of Fon in profile. I have lived with it for some time and never became fully convinced it was right. In the interim, I began a portrait of sneaky you. I used the photo you took of you and Fon looking up at the mirrored ceiling in an airport (I think). Anyway, I'm now working on you and Fon and though you probably won't believe this, I actually do intend to complete both prior to my death. If not, my wife has been instructed, via my will, to send them to you with my most sincere apology for the continual delays. I just want to feel good about them before they escape into the world. I hope you understand and can bear with my quirks.
Sincerely,
Gary.
Well, it's arrived safely and been hung in pride of place in my study. Have a peek at tachisme.blogspot.com/2011/05/gary-everests-portrait-arrives.html. It's fabulous!!!!!
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