[Chris Saper]

Dear Jim,

I have come to this piece a number of times since you posted it, and must tell you I love this portrait. It is the kind of painting that is "right" in every way, and I think as result, it frees me to become engaged with the subject increasingly over time. This painting's "rightness" leaves not a single distraction on the surface to interfere with my view.

This composition is wonderfully strong and uncontrived,with great simple shapes and a beautiful value patttern.

Congratulations on a lovely piece of work.

Chris