It is a wonderful feeling for an artist when your work can provoke emotions in people, make a difference or inspire. That is why I was so moved when I received an email from Michael Richards, who, after seeing my painting at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, was motivated to try similar techniques in his own work.Michael has posted two blog entries about how my work inspired him. He says "...long after I left the Royal Academy Karolina Gacke’s lovely painting remained with me. Over the weekend I had a go at her spacious, loose style...'Read the rest of the post and have a look at the work Michael produced:https://certainline.wordpress.com/2016/08/16/inspiration/
https://certainline.wordpress.com/2016/08/02/one-morning-with-strawberries/
Here is my painting 'Lunch' on the next to Michael's 'Ine Morning with Strawberries " on the right.