Her name was Beryl Markham, A Remarkable lady a horse breeder adventurer and Writer.Affectionately 'Beru' by the native Murani of Kenya. She Became a Aviator in 1936 carried supplies,mail and passengers,some of whom she Rescued from remote part of Sudan. In Sep.1936 she became the 1st. person to fly East to West Across the Atlantic(Back to N.Y) in a Flight lasting 21hrs and 25 Minutes. Hemingway said she can Write Rings around others, and Her stories Are Absolutely True!
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Pamela Rivera 23 Apr 2015
superb!!!!Anonymous Guest 21 Apr 2015
excellent....DEE JOBES PHOTOGRAPHY 21 Apr 2015
Great portrait of an amazing lady...beautiful and brilliant composition!!!Great commentary!!!Hope You have a Great Day,my Friend!!!Dee&DavidNira Dabush 20 Apr 2015
SUPERB COMPOSITION, JOHN... SPLENDID PORTRAIT...X-Chel 19 Apr 2015
Totally agree with the comments of praise below and I have to say that I like the dynamic positioning of the aviatrice with her flying "vehicle"/machine! Also: I like the metallic texture shining through beneath the yellow paint! Totally fab artwork!Chris Roukema 16 Apr 2015
AWESOME WORK, John!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers, Bro!!!!!!!!!!Will Kirkland 15 Apr 2015
John: great piece and an even greater story to base this painting on! Congratulation. Best regards, Willcurtis wood 15 Apr 2015
Just wonderful!Françoise Dénéréaz 15 Apr 2015
What a marvellous painting of a remarkable woman !! Excellent artwork, John !!!Maria Anna Machado 15 Apr 2015
I like this...and the story....Angel Estevez 15 Apr 2015
Very beautiful painting John. You are very creative ! A very interesting story. Congratulations. Hugs my friend!Joanie Holliday 15 Apr 2015
WONDERFUL JOHN !!! AND WHAT A WONDERFUL STORY... THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE SHARE AND INFO.. JOANIEyves colas 15 Apr 2015
wonderfull painting,superb work,details,colors,excellent personnage.nice air plane too.Stefani Wehner 15 Apr 2015
Absolutely SUBLIME, dear John!LAURIER Marie josé 15 Apr 2015
GREAT ARTWORK MY POD !!!marie-claire gallet 15 Apr 2015
Fantastic tribute, John !!! This lady was admirable!!! Well-done, my friend!!!Joan Stohlman 14 Apr 2015
Great work, John.Heloisa Castro 14 Apr 2015
Gorgeous work John!!!steve kearney 14 Apr 2015
A Great vintage rendition of a fascinating person, John! Congratulations!