"Beru" Oils 20X20 by John Cappello

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Her name was Beryl Markham, A Remarkable lady a horse breeder adventurer and Writer.Affectionately 'Beru' by the native Murani of Kenya. She Became a Aviator in 1936 carried supplies,mail and passengers,some of whom she Rescued from remote part of Sudan. In Sep.1936 she became the 1st. person to fly East to West Across the Atlantic(Back to N.Y) in a Flight lasting 21hrs and 25 Minutes. Hemingway said she can Write Rings around others, and Her stories Are Absolutely True!

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19 Comments

Pamela Rivera 23 Apr 2015

superb!!!!

Artist Reply: Dear Pamela I am very Honored by your support.

Anonymous Guest 21 Apr 2015

excellent....

Artist Reply: Thank You so much for the wonderful encouragement and for the Great comments!

DEE JOBES PHOTOGRAPHY 21 Apr 2015

Great portrait of an amazing lady...beautiful and brilliant composition!!!Great commentary!!!Hope You have a Great Day,my Friend!!!Dee&David

Artist Reply: Thank You so much Dee Jobes for the wonderful Encouragement and for the Great comments!

Nira Dabush 20 Apr 2015

SUPERB COMPOSITION, JOHN... SPLENDID PORTRAIT...

Artist Reply: Those Are Great Compliments Dear Nira Thanks Again I am very honored by your support.

X-Chel 19 Apr 2015

Totally agree with the comments of praise below and I have to say that I like the dynamic positioning of the aviatrice with her flying "vehicle"/machine! Also: I like the metallic texture shining through beneath the yellow paint! Totally fab artwork!

Artist Reply: Hi X-Chel Those Are Great Compliments Thanks Again I am very honored by your support.

Chris Roukema 16 Apr 2015

AWESOME WORK, John!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers, Bro!!!!!!!!!!

Artist Reply: Hi Chris Bro.Thank You very much for your kind words.

Will Kirkland 15 Apr 2015

John: great piece and an even greater story to base this painting on! Congratulation. Best regards, Will

Artist Reply: Thank You very much Will for your kind words.You Are a GREAT Artist my Friend!

curtis wood 15 Apr 2015

Just wonderful!

Artist Reply: Thank You very much Curtis.You Are a GREAT Artist my Friend!

Françoise Dénéréaz 15 Apr 2015

What a marvellous painting of a remarkable woman !! Excellent artwork, John !!!

Artist Reply: Thank You Francoise, I'm so glad to read your Enthusiastic and gracious words of praise about this Lady.I will keep visiting your site often and Your work is always Exceptionally well done.

Maria Anna Machado 15 Apr 2015

I like this...and the story....

Artist Reply: Thank You Maria Anna I'm so glad to read your Enthusiastic and gracious words of praise about this painting.I will keep visiting your site often and Your work is always Exceptionally well done.