The canvas left was commissioned by a group of work-mates for a colleague's birthday.  They wanted a scene that typified Manchester where they all worked.  After exchanging a few emails and producing a couple of proofs, this view of the old Palace Theatre was chosen as the preference.

On receipt of the canvas Liz sent these kind words in a card:

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Hi Debbie.

Just a note to say thank you for the painting ... it looks great!  I will be recommending you!

Thanks again,
Liz & co      (Manchester)
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This study was undertaken for a customer who was struck by the look in the eye of a friends daughter upon awakening from sleep.  The customer wanted the painting as a gift for her friend.

I received a series of photographs, and after consultation with the friend the painting was completed in a few days.  I later met the young lady, the subject of the painting, and have to admit that the likeness was uncanny!

This commission was again produced for someone who wanted it as a gift for his daughters music teacher.  Several photographs of instruments were investigated.  As the music teacher was a great exponent of the saxophone, the friend decided that the picture you see right fitted the bill exactly.  The picture now takes a proud position on the wall of the music teachers studio.