Thanks so much, Tom!

Alex!
A million congratulations, you deserve all the best
xxx
Ilaria

Ilaria, ciao and thank you!

Wow, Alex!!!!
I am delighted for you, this is fantastic news! I am bragging to everybody that I've met you. :)

Thanks, Linda--of course I'll be bragging about knowing you at the same time. In fact I can say the same about all of you.

Congratulations Alex! This is terrific - what a great month, eh?

My congratulations also. Well done.

Alex,

What a great up bringing.

Beautiful painting and well deserved honor!

Alex,
I'll add my congratulations. This painting is magnificent!
Louise

Kim, Janet, Mike, and Louise--thank you all! It really has been quite a month. I keep pinching myself.

Mike, you know when I was answering the questionnaire I thought a lot about all the artists I love, and who influenced me profoundly, but then I realized it was my parents and their attutude toward their work that influenced me the most. It makes me realize how important it is to encourage our children to develop their talents and be what they want to be.