"I am very happy with the picture, and more importantly it greatly pleased my staff and students, all of whom thought it caught my character and had also caught my relationship with the Royal Naval College.

A good, interesting and enjoyable (and flattering) experience for me. Whether for personal or official reasons,everyone should be painted at least once in their life. It has a permanence, a thoughtfulness, and a pleasure, beyond photography."

Rear Admiral and Commandant Nick Wilkinson