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Custom Portrait Testimonials for Jimmydog's Todd Belcher
Artist Todd Belcher is renowned for his ability to convey the personality of his subjects through his custom paintings and pencil portraits. Here's what people are saying about Todd's original Custom Portraits.
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| |  | “My parents were college sweethearts and after more than 40 years are still calling each other by the nicknames they used then. This portrait, drawn from photos taken during their college days, seemed the perfect way to honor their long marriage and the steadfast love they've shared for so many years. Today, this portrait is the centerpiece to the "family wall" in their home.” | | | — Vicky Jarrett, Thomasville, NC | | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as an anniversary gift.
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| | | “I love it!!! It’s just as I hoped it would be. I look forward to framing it and hanging it in the perfect place. It will definitely bring up good energy for me everytime I look at it. Thank you so much.” |  | | — Tammy Billups, Roswell, GA | |
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| |  | "I love it. I know my husband will love it as well. I`m going to have it framed for his office." | | | — Barbara Stroud, Charlotte, NC | | |
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| | | "I love it and my sister is thrilled. Again, thank you and Todd so much. He is so talented, and you are just a breeze and pleasure to deal with. Maybe I`ll do my dog next!" |  | | — Kimberly Benou, Westfield NJ | |
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| |  | The painting was such a hit! The highlight of Christmas! Thank you so very much! Your husband earned a lot of fans! I'll be contacting you again with more requests in the Fall. Thanks again, and Happy New Year! I hope you and your husband are taking a much-deserved rest! | | | — Kimberly Benou, Westfield, NJ | | |
Honey’s portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| | | “Bette loved her portrait. When she first saw it she cried of course, but then she had everybody holding it at different angles so she could see her Princess. She truly did love it, and she said that it looked just like her. Thank you so much for making this possible.” |  | | — Shirell Gauldin, Eden, NC | |
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| |  | "What a great birthday suprise! I loved the painting of my dog Chase.”
| | | — Cindy Woods, Winston-Salem, NC | | |
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| | | “Nikki loved the picture of Lilly. I know she will always treasure that picture. What a keepsake!” |  | | — Kathy Allred, High Point, NC | |
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| |  | “It looks awesome! Cannot believe how you made her look so real. My stepmom kept going on about it and dad couldn’t believe the likeness and accuracy of every detail. They were impressed and wanted me to tell you many thanks for the beautiful job.”
| | | — Marina Ervin, Greensboro, NC | | |
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| | | I love it! There are not words to say how great it is! I know that Jonathan is going to love it! |  | | — Megan Cherry, Cramerton, NC | |
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| |  | Just a quick note to tell you and Todd how much we loved the portrait of Ernest! Clifton says it is the best present I have ever given him! Thanks again! | | | — Laurie Reed, Thomasville, NC | | |
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| | | I want you to know that I received the awesome portrait today. I am very pleased and can't wait to frame it. I really appreciate the info on how to preserve and frame. I also want you to know how much I love your personal communication on an individual basis. No matter how successful you become, I know you will continue to be a precise artist that will listen to the very particular pet lover. I will be ordering in the future. I will definitely refer your quality service because the artist is fantastic! |  | | — Heidi Markel, Charlotte, NC | |
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| |  | “The painting of my beloved black lab-mix, Arlo Jean, brings me immense joy. I’ve never been able to take a good photograph of my beloved black lab-mix, Arlo Jean. Her gorgeous blue-black fur turns into a black blob every time. But now I have a stunning portrait of Arlo that captures the beauty of her coat, as well as her shy, inquisitive nature. Each time I look at the portrait, I’m thrilled. It turned out better than I ever hoped."
| | | — Julie Palm, Winston-Salem, NC | | |
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| | | “Bobby absolutely loved the portrait and thanks to you guys it was a total surprise. He had no clue I kept it hidden until Christmas Eve. It has been framed and is hanging over our mantle."
|  | | — Martha Hill, High Point, NC | |
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| |  | “The portrait is fabulous! Thank you so much. My sister and her husband loved Jeffrey’s portrait! They both thought you really captured their little guy, and my daughter was thrilled she was able to provide the photo that was instrumental in the great portrait you painted. So as you can see, there was more than satisfaction for all your hard work and extraordinary talent.”
| | | — Karen Leonard, Greensboro, NC | | |
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| | | “Mere words cannot express the delight, joy and happiness I received from my portrait of my precious Katie girl. It captured her personality, and you were able to capture Katie’s soul through looking into her eyes! I cannot stop staring at her portrait. I cried and cried when I received the gift. Not only was it special having a portrait of my beloved Katie, but knowing you were the artist made it even more special.” |  | | — Janet Flynn, High Point, NC | |
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| |  | "Over the last few years, my family has made it a point to give gifts that mean something, that aren't just the usual gifts. We wanted to show that we care for each other with more creative giving, that also won't cost a fortune. With Todd Belcher's art, we found the perfect gift that is personal, gorgeous and all at an unbelievable value.
In my family, we've always had Great Danes. There was one particular dog, Bess, that really became a very close friend for my mother. When Bess died, my mother struggled to find a good photo of her to frame. All of the photos were small or even blurry, as often happens with pet photos. I sent two of those not-so-great photos to Todd Belcher, hoping that he would somehow be able to use them to create a portrait of Bess.
Not only was he able to design a lovely work of art, but Todd also captured Bess' heart and her lovely eyes, truly bringing her back to life on the canvas." | | | — Chemine Taylor-Smith, Greensboro, NC | | |
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| | "The genius of Todd Belcher's art is that it isn't only visual, it is emotional as well. He captures the spirit and life of the subject, and makes the viewer feel as if their beloved pet is looking right at them. It's uncanny and absolutely beautiful.
It is amazing that Todd can do these lovely works of art for such an incredible value, as well. I recently purchased another portrait of my mother's newest best friend, Lionel, to give her a matched pair.
With Christmas coming, Todd Belcher's art is absolutely the perfect gift, a stunning work of art that is personal, beautiful, and very meaningful."
|  | | — Chemine Taylor-Smith, Greensboro, NC | |
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| |  | “I absolutely love the portrait of my beloved pet. You captured his spirit so well that I almost forgot he has passed on. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to this project. My friend who had the portrait done for me gave me the communications from you and your wife and they made me cry.”
| | | — Memorial gift portrait commissioned by Mary Beth Feindt, Rochester, NY | | |
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| | | "I want to thank you so much for my portrait present. I'm not sure words can adequately describe the feelings I have when I look at my beautiful "Max". As I write this I am choking back tears - but it brings back such sweet memories. After 13 years with Max, we had to have him put to sleep on the same day that I brought my baby boy Matthew home from the hospital. With so much energy focused on a new baby, it felt like I never had the opportunity to give Max the honor he deserved. That is no longer the case. Todd perfectly captured his personality - the way Max would look at me with his mournful, penetrating eyes. It's been 7 years since he died but opening my Christmas present was like seeing Max again. I can't express how wonderful it is! Max has always had a place in my heart, but thanks to you, he is now with our family forever. Thank you so very much!" |  | | — Dawn Wilson, Hickory, NC | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| |  | “The portraits that you painted of my beloved Mini Schnauzers are some of my most favorite and prized positions. I'll have them and love them forever. You both were so professional and easy to work with. You made me feel very important and that I was a valued client. It was a smooth and easy process to let you know what I was interested in, you listened and delivered exactly what I had in mind only better!
My sincere thanks for the experience.”
| | | — Robin Clark and Cody and Cassidy Clark, Greensboro, NC | | |
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| | | “The portraits that you painted of my beloved Mini Schnauzers are some of my most favorite and prized positions. I'll have them and love them forever. You both were so professional and easy to work with. You made me feel very important and that I was a valued client. It was a smooth and easy process to let you know what I was interested in, you listened and delivered exactly what I had in mind only better!
My sincere thanks for the experience.”
|  | | — Robin Clark and Cody and Cassidy Clark, Greensboro, NC | |
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| |  | “The portrait is great!! Todd has really captured her personality. It's perfect and I love it. I can't wait to surprise my husband with it. I've started getting together the pictures of my other dog and cat. I'll finish getting those together and send them along. I can't wait to see what Todd can do with the two of them together.” | | | — Marybeth Broadwater, Southfield, MI | | |
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| | | WE LOVE IT!!!!!. My husband and I love her face and we especially love the fact that she looks so real. Todd has done a wonderful job. Lola belongs to my nephew and he treats her like his own child. I know he will love the portrait. It is so good, it is hard to believe it is a painting and not a photo. Thank you so much again for your wonderful work. I sent it to my sister (Buster's mom) and she loved it too. She said it was just perfect!!!! |  | | — Bonnie Howard, Riverside, CA | |
The portrait of Lola was commissioned as a Christmas present.
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| |  | ”I just wanted to let you know that my sister received the painting and she was overwhelmed. She told me that it is the exact picture of Buster. She and her husband love the painting and they will cherish it forever. It is a beautiful painting and we all thank you very much for bringing our Buster 'to life' in this painting.”
| | | — Bonnie Howard, Riverside, CA | | |
This memorial portrait was commissioned as a birthday gift
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My parents were absolutely thrilled with the Abby picture. After I had it framed and matted it became a beautiful masterpiece. My dad (who is the social butterfly) has told everyone about it and has invited all his neighbors over to see it. Your talent is amazing. Thank you! |  | | — Krista Snively, Pinehurst, NC | |
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| |  | Thank you so much for the beautiful portrait of Dixie. My husband couldn’t believe it. By all means put her on your web page. Let everyone see what great work you do. Thanks again, | | | — Cheryl Hamilton, Chesapeake, VA | | |
Dixie’s portrait was commissioned as a Christmas present.
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| | | “We love the portrait! Thank you for keeping so true to our boys. We truely appreciate your work.” |  | | — Meg Porter, High Point, NC | |
Dutch and Jac’s portrait was commissioned from a gift certificate which Jimmydog had donated to a fund raiser. This work was produced using two separate photos.
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| |  | “Paul and I wanted to tell you how much we love the painting of Sophie. You really captured her 'sweet spirit'. All of our friends and family think you did a wonderful painting as well. The portrait is currently being framed and we are eager to bring it home so we can enjoy it every day.” | | | — Helen & Paul Patterson, Mt. Airy, NC | | |
This custom portrait was painted for the Pattersons, the top bidders for a gift certificate that Jimmydog donated to the Forsyth Humane Society Furrball silent auction.
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| | | “Your wonderful, soulful portrait of my beloved Buddy is so dear to me. I wish there were words to convey how touched I was by this beautiful gift. You captured him completely. It is a gift beyond compare.” |  | | — Candide Jones, Winston-Salem, NC | |
This memorial portrait of Buddy was painted for Candide in appreciation for serving as chairperson of the Forsyth Humane Society’s Furrball. The portrait was presented to her at the event which raised more than $125,000 for animal welfare programs.
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| |  | “For a special Mother’s Day gift, I commissioned Todd to do this portrait of my mother, my sister and myself. I'm an adult now and thought it would be great to have a portrait of how we all were when we were young. Todd did this beautiful portrait from two different old and faded photographs. When we presented it to my mom, she was speechless. How nice to give her something that truly touched her heart! Todd really knows how to capture the spirit of the subjects in his drawings.” | | | — Lisa Souther, Thomasville, NC | | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Mother’s Day gift.
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| | | “Thank you so much for the beautiful portrait of my ‘MeMe.’ You captured her essence. I am honored to have her on your website.” |  | | — Marie Connors, Astoria, NY | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| |  | “I love it! And I’ll be showing it around the office, so be warned that more people will be calling to have their pets' portraits done!”
| | | — Jennifer Moore, Atlanta, GA | | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| | | “I love it. You’ve made my Christmas! It looks just like my Sally.”
|  | | — Ann Douglas, Winston-Salem, NC | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| |  | “Thank you for the wonderful portrait of my cat, Timothy.” | | | — Mona Pougiales, Minneapolis, MN | | |
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| | | "When I opened my last birthday present at a family gathering this summer, I was absolutely stunned to see such an incredible portrait of my dog McClary! Not only did Todd capture McClary's spirit, he also perfectly textured his soft, wispy, spotted coat. It's almost unbelievable that Todd has never seen McClary in person, and only had a photograph to work from, because the piece really captures the true essence of who McClary is to me. To find out only minutes later that Todd Belcher was the artist, was the second part in this huge surprise. The gift was given to me by my boyfriend's parents, and they discovered Todd, not knowing that we are friends who haven't seen each other in many years! Synchronicity always adds an amazing depth to a situation, and this was no exception. My boyfriend and I (and many others) will enjoy McClary's portrait forever! Thank you Todd, for your artistic talent, and ability to 'tap into' the spirit of our loving pets!"
|  | | — Dottie Northup, Wiinston-Salem, NC | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a birthday gift.
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| |  | “Todd captured the essence of each dog, and when Mom saw the picture, she was so touched. She has so many wonderful memories of each dog, and now she can enjoy their legacy every day. One of my sisters thought it might be too painful for her, but it helps her to remember them and keeps them alive for her. A pet portrait is a unique present that no one expects or anticipates. It is such a thoughtful gift because it shows you care about the person receiving it. You are not just getting a shirt or sweater so you can cross the name off your Christmas list.” | | | — Dana Fowler, Moore, SC | | |
This custom portrait was painted as a composite using nine photographs
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| | | “I am at a loss for words. Todd does amazing work—better than amazing, actually! My husband is thrilled with how Todd was able to capture his little boy's ‘wise old spirit.’ We plan on adding a dog to our little family as soon as we get settled in Oregon. If you would do me the honor, I would love to commission another portrait as a gift for my husband. Again, thank you so very much for this special treasure—we shall cherish it for the rest of our lives. Pets and purrs from us and our fur babies to you and yours.”
|  | | — Elisabeth and Rob Torgersrud, San Pedro, CA | |
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| |  | “I received Shannon’s picture and I’m extremely pleased with it. The minute I took it out and looked at it, I said, 'Oh my goodness that is Shannon.' It really does capture her, it is gorgeous. You captured her beauty and her heart. Thank you again, Todd, you did a magnificent job, I’m going to spread your literature around because I think a lot of people are going to want see it. Thank you so much.”
| | | — Mrs. Taylor A. Yates, Newtown, PA | | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| | | “I love the portraits. Todd is a wonderfully talented artist. This has been a wonderful experience!” |  | | — Tonya Romesburg, Baltimore, MD | |
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| |  | “The portraits are fabulous! Your attention to detail is awesome and the correspondence along the way was very personable as well as professional.” | | | — Tonya Romesburg, Baltimore, MD | | |
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| | "Dear Todd,
I received the portrait yesterday and am very pleased with it. Spikey was truly a remarkable dog and was the great love of my life. He was rescued from the mean streets of New Orleans and brought nothing but pure joy to me everyday. It’s hard to believe that he has been gone for six years. The portrait brought back a lot of emotions and I will admit to having a good cry, but I try to tell myself how lucky I was to have known and loved such an incredible dog. I now have a little cocker mix, Susie May who is difficult to photograph, but if I get a good one, I want you to paint her too. Thanks again for a job well done." |  | | — Karen Vincent, New Orleans, LA | |
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| |  | “I can’t tell you how pleased I am. Thank you again for such wonderful customer service and beautiful artwork.” | | | — Tonya Romesburg, Baltimore, MD | | |
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| | | I'm most struck by Todd Belcher's ability to convey the unique spirit of an animal in his paintings, especially given the mishmash of photos I've provided him to use as the basis for portraits. My cat, Helen, had been deceased for a couple of years when I had Todd paint her. The day I hung the portrait, Helen's sister-cat Gertrude, would not take her eyes off it. She stared and stared, convinced that her nemesis Helen had returned from the dead. I don't think anyone could have given the painting a higher compliment! |  | | — Julie Palm, Winston-Salem, NC | |
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| |  | “I love the portrait Todd did of my oldest dog, Molly. I cried when I opened it on Christmas Day and it hangs in a prominent place of honor in my living room. In fact, when I moved recently, it was the first piece of art I hung. Todd perfectly captured not only Molly's features, but her spirit, too. I've never had a piece of artwork affect me the way this one does.” | | | — Fran Marshall, High Point, NC | | |
This custom portrait was commissioned for her Christmas gift.
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| | | “Thank you so much for the beautiful portrait of Cowboy, my dog. I just love it!” |  | | — Mary Gavin, Jackson Heights, NY | |
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| |  | “I absolutely LOVE the portrait. Thanks for making my girls look so great!!!” | | | — Mary Dixon, Sacramento, CA | | |
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| | | "I gave my husband this picture for Christmas and just wanted you to know that he was speechless. He looked at it and a tear came into his eye and he left the room--we lost Missy, but still have Fergi. Thank you so much for capturing the Babe's essence." |  | | — Sue Jarrell, Beckley, WV | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| |  | “After an especially trying year, I couldn't stand the thought of giving my mom a sweater or CD for her birthday. The moment she opened Todd's painting of ‘her boys,’ I knew I'd given her a very special, enduring gift. It's perfect for anyone whose furry friends are part of the family. Thanks for your beautiful work, Todd!” | | | — Deanna Abrams, Burlington, NC | | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a birthday gift.
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| | | Todd, he loved it! The portrait already occupies a prominent place on the dining room wall. |  | | — EG, Greensboro, NC | |
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| |  | "My parents loved the portrait of Elise and Matthew. They have lots of artwork, but no paintings or drawings of family members. Your portrait marks the first. When my brother saw it - he said "Now that's the best present anyone could give them" and he's so right. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to honor my children and my parents with this wonderful gift." | | | — Dawn Wilson, Hickory, NC | | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| | | "Todd Belcher has captured poignant and precious moments of childhood in his portraits of my grandchildren, Summer and Jessica. The personalities of the children and their close bonds to each other come through in these original artworks. " |  | | — Elaine Kalber, Athens, GA | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| |  | “We're thrilled with the drawing. Thanks so much!” | | | — John & Carol Laginess, Virginia Beach,VA | | |
Jack is a retired mounted policeman and Princess, his beloved partner, is no longer with us. Jack & Princess’ custom portrait was commissioned as a birthday gift for Jack. (Created from multiple photos.)
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| | | Trip and I don't even know where to begin to thank you for the beautiful portrait of Will. It is one of the most thoughtful gifts anyone has ever given us and we will cherish it always. We are very blessed to have such generous and thoughtful friends. Thank you again. |  | | — Mary Best Ellington, York, SC | |
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| |  | "Todd Belcher created an incredible portrait of my two children walking hand in hand through a field. He captured this snapshot in time in such a breathtakingly beautiful way. It will enable me to always remember that summer, when my kids were 2 and 3 years old, even long after they've grown up and moved on to their own lives." | | | — Susan Hayden, Seattle, WA | | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a Christmas gift.
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| | | "It looks fantastic! Todd really captured both Goldie and Stephen! When my sister received the portrait she was just thrilled! She really loved it!" |  | | — A.K., Scarsdale, NY | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a birthday gift.
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| |  | Thanks for the beautiful portrait of our beloved Molly "Boo Boo." She was so special to us and very popular with all of our friends. Since she spent most of her time by the front door greeting visitors and students, we hung the portrait in our front hallway so everyone will still be greeted by her when they enter. You captured her spirit and beauty with great accuracy. Amazing! | | | — Marie VanVuuren, Greensboro, NC | | |
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| | | Thank you for capturing the essence of our kitty, Rosie, on the hunt in her wild kingdom. It’s beautiful and we are really enjoying her portrait. |  | | — Robin Herrick, Raleigh, N.C | |
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| |  | “I love it, I am crazy about it. It is perfect. It is the best thing I ever did for Richard. My babies look perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Expect business from my dog lovin’ friends.” | | | — Jodi Cohen, Cortland, NY | | |
This custom portrait was commissioned as a birthday gift.
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