Luca, thank you so much for your thoughtful words. I am glad you like the second background. I think it makes it better so the focus is on the subject. She is a lovely person to paint. I am grateful for your comments.
Hi Isabel! Thank you so much! What a compliment coming from someone SO talented. No wonder I missed you. I was just wondering about you today believe it or not. I was thinking it had been while since you posted. I bet you are busy with school. I hope it is going well for you but I hope you aren't too busy to paint or draw. Glad to see you back again. Thanks again for your compliments. I think you said the nicest things.