"Kathi,
You are such a talented artist. This is the 6th painting you have done for me in the last 5 years, I love your work. Thanks for sharing your work with me and the people in my world. You make something so deeply personal, with great attention to details, putting your heart and soul into it. You are a blast to create the work of art with and you always have great ideas. We have become friends during these artist projects and I truly admire your talent. "Daydreaming" makes me feel like I am there in Harbor Springs with my girlies, Lilly and Petunia...instant relax mode.
I really appreciate how dedicated you were to getting this done so quickly. Thanks for all the hard work you put into this great work of Art, I truly love it.
Very truly yours,
Cheryl"
—Cheryl S., Troy, MI 2019
“I am so glad I hired Kathi to do our dog’s portrait. Her passion and talent made it a great experience. Kathi captured Zuzu’s personality perfectly! It was the perfect gift for my husband!” — Ann Marie M., Troy, MI 2015
"We love the portrait that Kathi did of our dogs. She did a fabulous job, was a pleasure to work with, and really seemed to capture their personalities! We truly will enjoy it for years to come!t Kathi is truly a gifted artist!”
— Karen and Doug R., Bloomfield Hills, MI 2016
"…..she left a voicemail cuz she couldn’t get me and she was CRYING and said it was so beautiful and I should not have done it but she absolutely adored it and when I see you, I will let you listen to it!! She said she had no words to describe how she felt about having such a lovely remembrance of her dogs forever!! xxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxo Thank you for making her so happy forever!! “
-- Jen S., Bloomfield Hills, MI 2014
"Ohhhh, Kathi! It is just perfect! ... I am in love with it. I just want to sit and stare at my computer monitor. You have brought my son and our puppy to life! It looks 3-D. You truly captured Scott and his personality. I cannot wait to get it framed and give it to him for Christmas. …Thanks again for all you have done for me already. I am “over the moon” about your painting.”
-- Sue J., Brighton, MI 2014
“Kathi has done several paintings for me. I am in love with her work and her! She is an enthusiastic professional that loves painting and creating precious works of art. She captured the personality and cuteness of each of my basset hound puppies over the years. She is a joy to work with and we have become friends through our portrait journey together. Recommending her to all my friends and colleagues. Best to you and yours!" —Cheryl S., Troy, MI 2017
“I love this painting!! From the first sketch that Kathi shared with me, I could not believe how she could take a photograph of my grandson and make him come to life in a painting! Kathi and I were roommates in college, and have been friends ever since, but I did not know of her artistic talent until recently when I saw some paintings that she had done within the past few years....I was floored by the paintings I'd seen that she'd done for others and knew that I had to have her paint a portrait of my grandson Sterling! Thank you Kathi!!!!”
— Nina H., Highlands Ranch, CO 2015
“I had Kathi do a portrait for me of my son and his grandfather from a picture that I had, and I gave it to my son's graduation gift. The portrait turned out beautifully and my son loved it and has it hanging in his dorm room at college. His grandfather passed away when he was little and they were very close. He says it’s the best gift he has ever received. After seeing the portrait, my mother and several of my family members wanted copies of it, and Kathi was very accommodating in getting the extra portrait copies printed.”
-- Sue S., Troy, MI 2013
"Dear Kathi,
I want to express my gratitude for the gorgeous, lifelike portrait you painted of my granddaughter, Amber, jumping her horse. I was so moved, I cried when I saw it. You are one of the most gifted, talented artists I have ever seen. I would encourage anyone who wants a portrait....of scenery, family, pets, friends, ....to contact you. They will be delighted they did.”
— Hope B., Lexington, MI 2017
"Dear Kathi, Once again, you have created a masterpiece, with the absolutely perfect portrait of the entrance guard! Talk about looking like a photo!!!! Everyone who sees it is in awe, truthfully. It is so awesome! Even the guard, himself, was stunned when he saw it! Muchas gracias!"
-- Lynne H., Boquete, Panama, CA 2012
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