Dear John and Penny,

We actually had our family party at the end of February. I’ve been waiting ever since to see who took the photos of Frank unpacking the portrait of Tilly so I could send you a copy.
Unfortunately it seems every one thought someone else was taking a photo!
Anyway everyone was delighted with the portrait especially Frank who hadn’t seen the photo you had sent me.
You are so talented Penny.

One of our son’s said he had been wondering how you were going to paint Tilly’s fur and, like the rest of us, was very impressed with your result.
Her hair started to shed, which it shouldn’t do. I believe it is because we can’t use a commercial conditioner on her so her hair has become very dry now she has to be washed 3 times a week.
So I found a conditioner recipe which contains an egg, honey, cold pressed coconut oil, olive oil and steeped camomile flowers. It’s only the added lavender that stops her smelling like a sweet omelette!
Thank you both for all your hard work
Our regards to you and your family, Ann and Frank Preston.

Dear John and Penny.
Many thanks for the wonderful portrait of Tilly , it was a great present and I was very delighted to have received it . Penny , you are truly talented , how did you paint the hair so perfectly ,and her natural smile ? It Is like her in many ways.
It is amazing how you turn a blank canvas to such a delightful picture .
Very well done and thank you .