[Chris Saper]

Dear Debra,

When I saw your lovely work I was absolutely delighted. I have painted Ted many, many times, (always in the red head scarf!) and never in a more interesting, or a more flattering light (literally and figuratively). I know that I have several portraits of him somewhere and if I can dig them out I will post them for fun.

I think you have done a wonderful job with the painterly aspects of this piece as well as with the color temperature balance. It was a pleasure to see this painting.

As we must be neighbors, I will send you a separate email, perhaps we can get together for coffee.

Kindest regards, Chris