• Lena, I am writing to say how much I like your paintings. The colours and application are very exciting. I have earned my living by my paintbrush for the last 54 years and have learned to appreciate the skill and dedication of other artists such as yourself. Never let anything stop you from painting, you have so much to offer. — D.

• Love the title, fabulous scene, love the texture and colours Lena. — P.M.N.

• You are exceptionally talented. Though I don't paint much I enjoy art. Your cheerful compositions are of exceptional quality. I appreciate all your colorful works. The layouts are well thought of. Do you sketch them out first on canvas or just proceed with a general layout in mind? For some time now I was thinking will painting ever change beyond Rubens-Constable-Monet and Picasso. Well, there you are now doing something cheerful, elegant and original thinking. — S

• Lena is very very talented and her work may be above what most people believe to be the pinnacle of perfection... — C.S.

• I received the painting yesterday. I'm so happy you were able to do that for me. It looked excellent online but was much more dramatic in person. Thank you again for the quick and smooth shipment. I look forward to seeing more of your works online. — B.H.