Actress by Satu Vartiainen

Lovely portrait Satu. I like the bold strokes.

Like to sketchy feel to this Satu. I do not know her but would like too.

Exceptionally well done, Satu, whover she is....Great painting...

Very positive approach which I like to see, a really excellent piece Satu.

Thank you ever so much Henry, John, Jim and Alan for the kind comments.

She looks familiar Satu..I'm hopeless at names! Excellent portrait. You'll be on that Sky portrait programme next' !

Excellent skin tones Satu, which you've picked up in her clothes. You've got us all guessing, who is she?

I've just had a thought..is it Kathy Bates, American actress who years ago was in "Misery"? There's something about the eyes which reminds me of her.

Wonderful portrait Satu.

Great portrait, Satu, beautiful skin tones.

Excellent. Yes, her name is on the tip of my tongue, which is not very useful! I like the free, lost and found thing.

Thank you so much Louise, Marjorie, Ruth, Cesare and Gudrun for your lovely comments. Sky Arts portrait competition is great but not for me Louise, I would be so scared and nervous! And of course not talented enough. Marjorie, I don't know who she is! She was in a programme last year where people were living in the olden times but I can't even remember the name of the programme.

Very spontaneous Satu.

Great portrait Satu

This is a stunning portrait, Satu. I don't know who the lady is but she looks great.

Thank you very much Sarah , Russell and Mia for your encouraging comments.

Nailed it with verve Satu

Many thanks Dennis!

Superb Satu, reminds me of Brenda Bletham but not sure who this is. Great portrait anyway :)

Thank you very much Carole.

Gosh there are some fabulous portraits on the gallery at the moment, and this is another one to add to the collction Satu. Love the harmonious palette.

Thank you Fiona for your kind comment.