Oil sketch

[Ngaire Winwood]

Valentino, this is why I love this forum. It makes me want to try even harder,when I see paintings like yours.

Knowing that at some time in the future, if I can accomplish a portrait ike you have, with this exquisite quality and ability (that you have) has to be uplifting for the spirit and the heart (that you must feel).

I just hope I get to feel, (like you feel) after you accomplished this masterpiece. I would want to bottle it. Congratulations.

[Elizabeth Schott]

Valentino, I can just echo the above, your do great skin, and I have to add your edges are wonderful.

They must have been/will be very happy!