• Hello, Lena. I'm one of your biggest admirers. As if you haven't been told enough YOUR WORK IS AWESOME. I hear it all the time my self when I'm selling my own work here in New Orleans. I've been reading your blog and I find it very helpful and informative and I want to thank you for being this approachable. Keep up the good work. — R.R.

• 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.

• I will for sure buy the painting... I must say I am very fond of your paintings and artistic style. — D.E.

• I was randomly searching the internet for reference photos of things to draw/paint today and I came across your website. I must say I was very impressed, your use of color in amazing. I wish I fully understood color theory like you do. Anyways thank you for the inspiration. Keep up the good work. — P.A.

• Usually it's hard for me to appreciate non-objective art. Still, something about your works really drew me in. The depiction of space and that suggestion of another believable world fascinated me. — H.K.