Felicitazioni Ilaria
 

Congrats Ilaria, that's well deserved!

Ilaria, I am SO excited about this! Anna is indeed an exceptional portrait. What wonderful news! I wish I were able to fly over to see the show. In my opinion it is one of the very best portrait competitions in existence. Keep us posted, won't you? YAY for you :exclamati :exclamati

Congratulations Ilaria! It's an exceptional piece. Well deserved!

This is just great, my favorite painting of yours, and such an honor! Have you raised your prices yet? :sunnysmil

Jean

Ilaria, I just heard! This is soooo favolosa! meravigliosa! fantastica! Yes! Yes! Yes! I'm so happy for you!

On special occasions, such as this, I would say to my friends, and I consider you a friend, 'the less you hope for the more you will get'.

mischa

Gong xi Gong xi Ilaria!
 

Hi Ilaria,
Congratulations! It was a magnificent piece to begin with, so judging panels certainly wouldn't pass out a masterpiece such as this! I would i could physically attend the show when it starts then!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THIS ENTHUSIASTIC SUPPORT!
News that a few people I know didn't make it this year has saddened me a lot, but still I am very excited and cannot wait to take part to the proceedings.
I also decided to submit work everywhere this year, I would do the needlepoint society too if I could saw!
Jean: that was my husband SMS as he got the news, he doesn't know yet how fast I am going to spend extra income!!
I try to keep the feet on the ground and see if any commission comes about. I emailed my past clients though and they were all very proud.

Now back at the easel, I must keep it up.

Ilaria

And why not? I just came across this...it's a wonderful painting.

All the best--TE

Ilaria,

I'd just like to add my heartfelt congratulations. Your achievement is very well deserved in my humble opinion.

The painting is beautiful. I can't wait to see it in the flesh at the exhibition.

Congratulations, Ilaria! Enjoy the process. It is a beautiful painting and also my favorite of yours.