From Neil Dudgeon, about his finished portrait,
December 2010:
"It feels like a part of me. You have biopsied my soul."
May 2012:
"I loved sitting for you and as you know long to do so again if you can bear it. It was a fascinating and lovely experience. It feels rather therapeutic to be able to just sit still and quieter in a room though of course so interesting and lovely are you, that I found it impossible not to talk the whole time. And having one's picture painted felt like such a treat and an honour; such a special thing to do (or rather, have done) I would urge anyone, especially anyone with an interest in art or in themselves, to spend as much time as possible with Celia Montague and if you can get her to paint you into the bargain, you will have a heavenly time!"