09/08/2026
A few months ago, I have finished the portret of Bones. I had to keep it quiet as it was a birthday gift from Jane Hall to her friend Valerie Spencer Becks who moved to the U.K. Now that it has been gifted to her, I am proudly posting the pictures here.
And with Valerie's permission I am posting her reply to me hereunder;
"Jul 24, 2026, 10:06 AM
Hanneke, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for my absolutely stunning painting of HRH Bones the Cat. It is truly amazing and you have totally captured the eyes. She had very experessive eyes that looked right into your soul and you so got that right. I have had it framed now I am back in the UK and I hope you are pleased with how it turned out. It will have pride of place in my home always. The framer has also attached the note you sent with it to the back so your name will always be associated with this painting. Thank you so much, this painting will be treasured always. xx"
Meet 'Bones', portrait in soft pastels, on pastelmat
