[Chris Saper]

Dear Jan,

I do agree with all that has been said regarding drawing and accuracy - and for a commission piece, very critical. I would not choose this hand position for a portrait.

However, I have to say also that I love this little painting the way it is - as a painting. I love the color harmony, your unmistakable style, the composition, and even the weird hand position. I even love those quirky little dark hard- edged strands of hair - they remind me of calligraphy.