Fresh fruit is right up there when it comes to the most vibrant and inspiring imagery one can behold. It is almost like nutrients and sustenance for the mind, the eye and imagination.

I am certain I scarcely need to tell you how much I appreciate the work, but tell you I must 😊 I have a belief that if something enthuses or touches us it would be a travesty to let the moment pass without acknowledgement.

Can I just say too, ((now bear with me, I am sure you have heard enough odd comments from me to render this one more, almost normal)) I consider your still life to be anything but still, if that makes sense.

The thing I love most about your work is the way natural subjects are rendered and then reinvigorated with life once again, afterwards.

I remember drawing a vibrant well stocked fruit-bowl at school, I am certain this is almost a rite of passage in art classes at around 12 or 13 years of age 😊 I was utterly humiliated by the the teacher on my ((admittedly lackluster)) attempt. I mention this to show the contradiction that such a cold man could teach a subject that touches on such astounding beauty.

I believe the reason I am so encapsulated by the wonderful art I am able to appreciate vicariously through those such as yourself is because it gives me an emotional resonance that I am unable to create myself, I believe that teacher created a blockage in my creative process that day that I have since been unable to purge.

I'm unsure when this comment became about me... I feel as though I should pay some token by way of a counseling fee. Oh well I guess that proves my point! This piece resonated with me and created an awakening of an emotional memory... The memory is not nearly as painful as I likely made it sound. I actually chuckle about it now with my daughters.

Although I do believe a man with an amazing technical skill but little concept of true beauty and emotion robbed me of something that I can now only articulate through language... Although if writing is indeed my art-form, I really do get through a lot of art supplies!

Thank you for spreading a little more cheer into the world at large, it is necessary and appreciated 😊