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This page has a selection of testimonials from previous commissions. Thank you to all those who have contributed to this page.


Sandy with Nova and his Portrait

 

  Nova commissioned by Sandy & Mike NSW Australia

          You have captured the spirit of Casanova in your portrait. 

          It is a talking point amongst our friends in the dog show world.

          Thank you from Sandy & Mike Reeve, Piccino Italian Greyhounds.

 

            Blake - Drawn for Nellie NSW Australia

            Thank you Blakes portrait looks just like him.

            Nellie

           Sue - Oscar Commissioned by Gwyn for Sue ACT Australia

            Hi, Catherin - I just wanted to thank you for the most amazing drawing of my    Oscar, that Gwyn Wilding organised with you! It is absolutely awesome!! and is hanging in the front room, so all our cattery customers can see him, also - if he's off sleeping somewhere!
                                                            Sue

          Cindy - Commissioned by Tara NSW Australia

         Hi Catherin,
 
         The portrait is absolutley beautiful, it looks so much like her!! I         can't believe  the detail!! I am very very happy with the preview!
         Can't stop looking at her!!
  
         Thanks So much 
         Tara
  

         I need a hug (Scout) Donna - USA
 

I have been so busy this week I just realized I forgot to let everyone know that I received the beautiful artwork of Scout. 
 
Catherin you have brought Scout back to life!
 
Gail I can't thank you enough for such a wonderful gift.  I will cherish it forever.
 





Xing Xing and Baci - Jo QLD Australia

I just love this portrait so much and will definately recommend you to others. 

Jo

Pip - Commissioned by Hilary NSW Australia

I cant thank you enough for this wonder ful drawing of Pip. You have managed to capture that enquiring expression she had.  thank you so much for everthing.   Hilary

 

Chilli - Commissioned by Cathy NSW Australia

Chilli was very dear to us and we where just devistated  by her loss.  Catherin has captured her just as we remember her.  Thanks so much

Cathy

Washington - Winner BIS Runner up Sheltie Nationals 2006

Hi Catherin, love Washington's, portrait, I might be biased, but I think it is your best work,

you would have to be as thrilled with it as we are, thank you so much

 Cheers  Shirley

 

Maz - Commissioned by Simon ACT Australia.

Catherin
 
Thank you again for the wonderful portrait of Maz, I just love it.
 
Once again thank you for your help. Simon
 
 
Teefer - Commissioned by Leah VIC Australia
 
Hi Catherin,

I got the portrait and it is absolutely fantastic, I am blown away at how great it looks. Thank you very much.

Leah.
 

Polly - Commissioned by Dilys VIC.

Hi Catherin
 
Thank you so much I am so thrilled with her portrait, it is so realistic.  The frame also is perfect it really suits our home.
 
Thanks again
 
Kind regards
 
Dilys

Maggie - Commissioned by Luke NSW.

G'day Catherin

I picked Maggie's portrait up on the weekend and I am thrilled.  You did a fantastic job.
She is hanging in pride of place in my lounge room.

Thanks very much.  I look forward to seeing Maggie in the your gallery.

Luke

Grace Winner of Winners 8th Sheltie Nationals 2006 owner Debbie

          Hi Catherin,

Grace's portrait looks so real that everytime I look at it I expect her to move. You captured her kind loving nature so well. When you look closer and see her jumping you can see her love of life and fun nature. I will always be so greatful for her picture and the beautiful memory of her winning Winner Of Winners at the Sydney National.

From Debbie & Grace with many thanks.

Devil, Rudy &  Honey commissioned by George for his sisters christmas gift.

Thanks so much they look great.  I know that they will make my sister very happy.

George.

Tyler commissioned by Danielle NSW for her husbands christmas gift.

Hi Catherin
 
Tylers portrait is  perfect!!!!  I love it. 
 
 
Garry loves the picture of Tyler and is already hanging on the wall.
 
Thanks heaps.
 
Danielle
 
Comic & Betty commissioned by Trudy NSW Australia
 
It looks so much like Comic and Betty when she was younger.  thanks so much
 
Trudy.

Alby and Shadow commissioned by Amy VIC Australia for her friends 21st birthday present.

Hi Catherin,
 
Just letting you know that the portrait arrived safe and sound. Thank you for arranging to get it here in such good time!
 
It is beatiful, and the frame is great too - thanks for choosing. I know nicky will love it! Her birthday is on friday, so I'll be giving it to her then. I'm sure she'll want to write to you herself to let you know how much she loves it.
 
Thank you for fitting this special gift into your schedual at such short notice!
 
Regards,
 
Amy

 

Jasper commissioned by Nicol WA Australia (winner of the Best In Trial at the 8th Shetland Sheepdog Nationals).

Hi Catherin,

Just letting you know that the pictures arrived this afternoon in pristine
condition and I've now got them hanging on my wall.

Thank you so much for doing Jaspers portrait, I am just wrapped with it and it
is just beautiful and really captures him.

Take care and many thanks again.

Nic

Bently "Ben"  commissioned by Nigel NSW Australia

How fantastic is this!  I am already so pleased with

what you have done and Iam yet to see the original.

Your talent is amazing and you have captured everything

I wanted... I am so excited as I know that Dale will be thrilled!

 

Nigel

The ‘grand unveiling’ went exceptionally well and both Dale and I are extremely happy with the portrait. You have captured Ben’s personality so well and we are amazed at your skills, particularly as you have never met him.

 Again well done and we will both treasure the portrait for a very long time.

 Nigel

Chrissy commissioned by Neil NSW Australia

Catherin I am gettting such fabulous comments about the portrarit of Chrissy

I thought you should know. She looks stunning

Neil

RD - Trent Australia

Thanks so much for RD's portrait.  what can I say except Whoa its great.

Trent.

Truly commissioned by Karen USA

The one thing I wanted was for Catherin to capture Truly's eyes.  I'm amazed at how life like they are. 

Thanks so much.

Karen

 

Jemma Commissioned by Kaylene - QLD Australia

Unfortunately we lost   our best   friend of nearly   15 years in June.  

Jema touched the lives of many   of our two legged friends who

also miss her.   For the last two months we have missed saying our

'good morning little one' but after receiving Catherin's portrait of

Jema we now can get up each morning and say good morning once

again.   Catherin has captured Jema's whole wonderful unique personality

and   her true   characterics all in one.   Catherin, thank you once again for

bringing our little girl to life so that we can enjoy looking at for a very long time.

 

 Regards, Chris and Kaylene - Queensland

 

Mutley Commissioned by Soile - NSW Australia
We commissioned Mutley's portrait after seeing his image in the Sight hound Montage.   It really is our boys expression.
Soile
 
Hound and Mogs Commissioned by Kate - NSW Australia
Sorry its taken me so long to write a testimonial but I wanted to think about what I would write.   I was so happy with the portrait of Hound you have managed to make his picture seem so real.  
  I was so happy with it I decided to have Mog's picture done.   She was a cat I had when I was younger and I still miss her very much.
thanks again Catherin for such a great job.

Weezee Commissioned by Elaine - Florida USA

Thank you I absolutely love the picture!!!!     Its definately my Weezee!   You do wonderful work and if ever anyone needs a dog portrait done I will refer them to you.
Elaine.

Tasha   commissioned by   Patricia - NSW Australia

Thank you so much for my wonderful portrait.   I was so excited when it arrived.   It looks just like her.

Patricia

Kyser commissioned by Rosemary - NSW Australia

Looks great you would think Kyser was on the screen.   I will send it to work so the girls can see it.

I think my dog is a wonderful ambassador for your artwork.   I love it!!!!  

My dogs a star.

Rosemary

Billy & Bessy commissioned by Erika - NSW Australia (testimonial from daughter Peta).

Hi Catherin!

WOW..... You are amazing! I can't believe the incredible resemblance- it took my breath away. Even my 3 year old said

"look mum, there's Bessie".  

Thanks so much

Peta.

Insync Exotics Wylie Texas USA

Oh my God its gorgeous!   What an amazing artist you are.   Thanks so much for this I'm sure everybody else will love it as much as we do.   I can't wait to see the bids at our next charity auction!

Andrea.

Josie commissioned by Melanie - California USA

Josie was such a hard dog to photograph, she was dark AND skittish and that made it twice as hard. I knew if ANYBODY could capture her likeness, it would be Catherin, and even she caught her better than I ever could have imagined. Now we will have our Josie forever and nothing could be more special.

 

Coster commissioned by John & Barbara - NSW Australia

We are   delighted with the life like painting of our   palomino stallion "Radiums Coster", the detail is amazing and emphasises his characteristics. Thank you for the wonderful job that you have done.   Regards John and Barbara

 

Georgie commissioned by June - NSW Australia

Tiffany was delighted and surprised with the portrait of Georgie.   She
thinks it is wonderful.
Thank you so much for your help.   Website testimonial OK with me.

Many, many thanks again.  

June

Winston & Jess commissioned by Elaine & Lyn - NSW Australia

Commissioned for a 80th birthday present.

Hello Catherin - Just in to send you a message. Been anxious to let you know that the reaction was one   of amazement at your talent. Such a great likeness to Jess and Winston. Hazel was delighted as she just loves those animals. Elaine.

We had the party and gave Haze her present on Saturday.   She absolutely
loved it - as we all did - and it looks really great in her family room
(where she can see it each day).   What a great gift for an 80 year old - or
any age!!!   Someone said they'd never seen a portrait as good as yours - so
life like.

Thank you so much. Lyn