Patrick Jephson served as the first and only Chief of Staff/Private Secretary to H.R.H. Diana, Princess of Wales, for eight years. His duties involved daily contact with British and foreign officials at all levels, as he managed the Princess's relations with a wide range of institutions. He also organized her international visits and traveled the world at her side. His books include "Portraits of a Princess: Travels with Diana" and "Shadows of a Princess."

Nelson Shanks is the preeminent realist painter of our time, a true master of his craft and a penetrating interpreter of the human condition. His technical skill and exceptional command of color combine to produce canvases that are fresh and vibrant while reminding us that there remains in our world things beautiful. Shanks’ realism is profoundly humanistic. His many portraits are best understood as explorations of the human soul that reveal who we are and what we hope to be. At Studio Incamminati, Shanks donates his time passing on his painting philosophy and techniques to the next generation.