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I am 50 years old this year and George and Simi have just given me the most wonderful present I have ever received in my life. Daisy Sims Hilditch has caught George in a way that reminds me of John Singer Sargent or Nicky Philipps. I am a lucky man and I love this painting - simple happiness.

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A short email to say that the Portland Gallery sent the painting to me before Christmas and I am delighted with it. A stunning piece of work now hanging in our Sitting Room. Thank you

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Happy to report the painting arrived earlier this morning and I have just unwrapped to check there was no damage, I am utterly thrilled with it and can’t wait to gift it to my husband on Christmas day.

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I’ve only recently discovered your family, and accounts online. I just feel to commend you and your family in the way you have invested your exceptional talents. Not only do you all create and present the beauty in your life’s work, your character and etiquette in communication is also much appreciated. I’d say your family and their accomplishments are a national treasure as is your beautiful artwork.
God bless you all

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Just to say that the painting has arrived at its new home safely this morning. I am ABSOLUTELY THRILLED with it!!!! It looks super in the spot i had envisaged for it and we will all see it as we walk up the stairs, so it will be much enjoyed. That room looks so inviting!

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Just wanted you to know the painting arrived safely and how thrilled I am. It is beautiful and will have pride of place in the entrance hall for all to see

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So much beauty in your pictures...not just dimly lit sight-size (which is fab too)....but shades of Constable, Bonnington Girtin. Love your colours and your darned good taste - more please!

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We had driven off ....really happy that Sophie at Portland Gallery gave us a call to tell us you were going to come. The painting will always have a special connection for us.

So delighted we are, that we have just bought ‘The Salute from Gondola Pier’ from Glebe Gallery. Your paintings are very arresting. All three of us love the colours, the restraint and the lightness in your paintings and are going to enjoy them everyday.

..... and now I will be eagerly waiting for your next trip to Switzerland, more than my own trip.

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I am absolutely thrilled with my beautiful painting.

Thank you too for the wonderful cards you popped in - that was so kind of you. It was so lovely to meet you on Friday and see your studio

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Happy describes nothing. Tears filled my eyes when I opened the package. You captured his spirit incredibly, especially his look.

You can’t imagine how grateful to you I am.

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I just wanted to say thank you for the fabulous painting. It arrived safely before Christmas. The whole family are absolutely blown away by it and when I unwrapped it, it actually made me cry... in a good way.
At the moment it’s hanging in our bedroom so I can be transported to Cornwall as soon as I wake up. The light and texture is just beautiful. I really hope that we make it to Pendower beach this summer.
Keep up the good work.