Artist Reply: Hello Debbie, thanks for your kind appraisal, it's very much appreciated, Mike.

Artist Reply: Hello Deborah, thanks a lot for encouraging me, I really appreciate your comments. kindest regards, Mike.

Artist Reply: Hello Liz, you are very kind to be so effusive, you make me feel very proud, I'm really glad I decided to submit work because you are all so supportive and encouraging. I've painted for years and never done anything with them or sold any bar a few recent ones. It's a lonely job and difficult to persevere sometimes. You've made it worthwhile. Kindest regards, Mike.

Artist Reply: Hello MJ, you're very kind to take the time to be so complimentary and encouraging, I really appreciate your views, kind regards, Mike.

Artist Reply: Hello Emily, thanks for your kind appraisal, it's very much appreciated, Mike.