I was delighted to have a comment from Anton Nel on my previous blog. Ric Spratley who’d ordered the toucan said that Anton was surprised and pleased. He sent me this photo. And I’ve taken the liberty of reposting Anton’s comment here.

Hi there, Gillian! The toucan jug was presented to me last night and it’s WONDERFUL! I was very taken with Matteo, the name of the bird I had breakfast with every morning in Columbia, and this brings back happy memories — I know I’ll enjoy it very much, plus the colors suit my home in Austin perfectly. Beautiful work best wishes, 
Anton Nel

It’s very satisfying to know where one’s work will live, I knew the toucan for such a short while!

Today, Sunday, finally a really sunny day, Richard Spratley sent me another photo of Anton with his Toucan, Elliot! Thanks for the photos Ric.