"A courier guy came by our office a few minutes ago to drop off an envelope. The first thing he said when he walked through the door was “WOW the art in this office is amazing”! He was focused on your picture and commented on how well the native art worked with your painting. The words he used to describe your work was “energetic” , “inspiring” and “refreshing” to see a painting that wasn’t like all the predictable art he sees in offices. He said it was reminiscent of “ridge soaring/hang gliding” along the cliffs of California! He was so impressed with your work, Vicky … I just had to tell you and wished you had of been here to bask in the glory."
Susan Bibbs, Manager, UBC Investment Management Trust
To the left: the De Miguel Family sharing their newly framed "Conrad's Place"
"I really like your painting and the other 2 you sent by e-mail are gorgeous too. I love the explosion of colours, bright but very calming, it would be difficult to say which one is my favourite but "Conrad's Place" is truly amazing, although I love the blues in "Sail Boats" and the cat's eyes in "Beaujangles". I also really like the round smooth shapes in "Conrad's Place", it would really be interesting to have it on the wall, to be able to get lost in it and find new details and shapes each time. Mostly, I find them extremely relaxing and calming, like a balm to the eyes and the spirit, and a very welcome change from everyday's landscape of grime and greys in London. I think you are gong to be very successful, I can't imagine anyone resisting their therapeutic effect!"
L. De Miguel, U.K.
"I first came across Vicky's work when she was in London and I've followed her work ever since. The colours, detail and intricacy of the paintings are exquisite and the cards a joy to give and receive."
Janet Pell, U.K.
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Hey Vicky,
Lovely stuff. They remain as I remember them, like early modernism of Klee and the Blau Reiter particularly Franc Marc. They also make me think of the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour and Joni Mitchell. Sort of a magical world we would all like to live in. Gentle breezes throughout.
Soft forms. Its's a world with density and variety but never a harsh word. Always changing, always evocative, never specific but with hidden joys. A little like Bonnard, too. You have to look and only after a while do you find before it flies away again. There's something inviting about the work. No computers there just a sunny, variegated day... Your work is really about luminosity inward and outward.
Stephen Polcari, Art Historian & Artist, Author of "Abstract Expressionism and the Modern Experience", and previous Director, Archives for American Art at the Smithsonian for 10 years
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