Hello!
I picked up the portrait from the Post Office yesterday after work and it is absolutely beautiful!! It couldn't be more perfect! You captured her personality so incredibly well. It brought tears to my eyes.
My original plan was to bring it over to my sister later this week, but I was so excited for them to see it that I drove over to their home last night to give it to them. It also brought tears to my sister and brother-in-law. It couldn't have been more perfect timing... they are getting a new puppy (yellow lab) next weekend and it helped to bring completion.
My niece who is only 3 has been looking at new puppies with them and every time she sees one she points and says "Phoebe" regardless of the color. This is the name for their new puppy. I showed her the portrait before showing my sister and brother-in-law and asked her who it was... and she knew it was Chloe :o) I thought she might say Phoebe since she only turned 3 last Sunday and that has been the focus lately... but she said "Chloe".
Thank you so very much for creating such a wonderful gift I was able to give to my sister's family. It will be forever cherished. I will recommend your work to anyone and everyone I know! I hope all is well with you.

Love to you and your family,
Amy

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Janelle, Received your package yesterday...it looks fabulous!!! I'm so excited, it really does look like my "girls". Thanks again so much for your time, trouble and concern. Thank you, thank you, thank you
Sincerely, Debbie

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Janelle - The portrait of Buddy and Sugar was a BIG hit on Christmas Day. Tom was thrilled! Thanks again for working with me to create a unique and meaningful gift.
Regards - Ed

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Janelle---I just received the picture of Ilean. You have truly captured her facial expression, body and just the plain ole essence of Ilean. I swear I could walk up to the painting and touch her and she would move just like the real Ilean would move. You have a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us. I will certainly show as many people as I can and hopefully you will have backorders for many years to come.
Sharon

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Hi Janelle, I just picked up the portrait at the post office before coming to work this morning. I was so excited when I saw who it was from. I love it!! You really caught the "essence" of Sebastian and Thor. I truly mean this- you are so gifted and you hadn't even met these animals. I am one happy customer. So... again, thank you for this most wonderful portrait. Other than the dogs, it is the most wonderful gift I ever gave myself.
Fondly, Susan

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Hi Janelle - the painting is great!!! It got here yesterday. I think I may have some more work for you after people saw it!!!!!! It really is very nice and I appreciate you getting it to me so soon. I'll be in touch.

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Janelle, I just wanted to thank you for doing such a beautiful portrait of our dogs, Aquila and Sierra. It brought tears to my eyes when I opened it - it was so perfect. I will always treasure it...
Cindy Gray

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Hi Janelle I just picked it up from the post office last night. I cannot put into words how impressed and thrilled we are, the picture captured my parents personality to a T. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift and talent with us. We are sharing your cards with everyone.
Thank you again and God Bless, Tammy and Bob

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I got Bonnie's Picture! You are the best!!!!! I am so impressed with your work. I have to hold on to it for a few weeks until my mom comes into town so I can show her, then I will send it on to Ireland. You have wonderful skills and taste. Bonnie looks like Bonnie down to the very littlest detail. You can really tell it is her in her facial expression. You go Girl!!!! Thanks again for such wonderful work and expect a picture of my house in a few months! Thanks again for everything
Mel

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I just had to let you know how beautiful your work is. I just saw the portrait you did for Tina F. of her two dogs. I work with her and she showed it to everyone. I was touched by how much it meant to her to be able to give something so meaningful to her mother. I know her mom will be so awed. My husband and I have 3 cats (our babies) so we will be getting in touch with you soon about doing them. Thanks for sharing your talent in this way.
Sincerely, Jo Ann W.

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Janelle........ WE LOVE THE PICTURE OF NIKOLAI. You did a great job, we were very impressed and both of us were equally elated. I couldn't believe how much it looked like him (and like the picture); you are a gifted person. We would like to see a picture of the acrylic painting - one day. We'll actually be in N.O. for the N.O. Wine and Food Experience (July 12 - 15) so we'll come by andsee if we can catch you to thank you in person.
Thrilled, Dee and Pete A.

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WOW!!!!! Janelle, they are so wonderful and so realistic that I started crying--I can hardly wait for my husband to get home to see Blu's--I can't believe you were able to do his eyes--even I have a hard time telling exactly what they look like because they are so different and muddled--which is a characteristic of piebald Dachshunds. Annie and Craig will probably cry when they get their's on Christmas Day--they love Topher and Bauer so much. I just can't thank you enough for these treasured portraits--you must bring joy to many people thru your talent--how fortunate for those of us who "found" you. Thanks again---I can hardly wait to show my friends---I will certainly recommend you to anyone. I am sure you will here from me in the future for additional portraits--till then
Love, thanks and God bless you. Patsy

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Janelle: Thank you so much for the beautiful portrait of Ashley! It is an exquisite likeness of her and we love it. We will definitely recommend you to anyone in the market for a pet portrait.
Thanks again, chris and claire c. (Sequim, Washington).

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Really....I cant thank you enough and I LOVE it...I cant wait to get it framed! Thank you ....and i have passed your name onward!
regards, susan k.

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Janelle, I just received the portrait of Hunter and I'm thoroughly pleased with the results!! Hunter looks so real. I'm planning to surprise my husband with the portrait for our anniversary in November. He'll love it! I've had a few interested people ask about you and your work. Thank you again, it's a great portrait!
Cheryl Tracy

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Janelle, Hi the picture arrived today-it is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thanks so much I can tell that I will enjoy it.   Thanks again--you are so very talented.
Tammy

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Dear Janelle, Received the portrait today of Billy--it may be the best yet--he is such a special dog in that he is not "perfect"--you captured him so lovingly--thank you. This should make me a "hit" with my new son-in-law!! My Blu is now almost a year old and is full- grown--I am sure within the year I will want another portrait of him--since he was only 4 months old in the first portrait--besides my husband--he is the love of my life!! God bless you and have a very Merry Christmas.
Patsy B., San Angelo, Texas!

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You ARE a real artist.  Nice to see some professional work.  I too am an artist and thinking of going on line.  My style is different from yours so there is room for us all.  I really enjoyed seeing your work.  There is some real "schlock" out there.  Enjoyed your gallery and was "WOWED" when I saw your true style emerge in your acrylics gallery.  YOU GO GIRL!!!  Best of luck to you. 
Sincerely, Jennie

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Einstein came yesterday and he is WONDERFUL!! We really do love your work and have told anyone who will listen to us about it! This has been such a fun project and we appreciate all you have done to make it that way!

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Janelle, just received your package.....and we love it !!!!!! You did an excellent job & we are elated with the results. You captured their eyes as I see them when I look at them as they are snuggled up together. Thank you so very much. We are very pleased.
Again, Thank You, Kathy

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Hi Janelle -   My name is Karen Q.  I am the daughter of Pat and Jim W.  I wanted you to know that the portrait of Einstein is absolutely perfect.  My husband and I love it.  We chose a special place to hang it it our living room.  You do beautiful work.  Thank you so much for all of your hard work.  We love it. 
  Karen and Kevin Q.

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  Janelle, I just wanted to thank you very much for the picture of Chipper (Boston Terrier) that you had drawn for my mother. She opened it Christmas morning and was speechless. It was by far the best Christmas present that she has ever received. She has showed the picture to everyone that she knows (and some that she doesn't). Our veternarian was so impressed by the picture that she would like a picture of her pets. Again, thank you so much for drawing the picture of Chipper. You are truly an artist.
Thank you, MaKeva B.

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Janelle, I just wanted to let you know that I received both portraits and they are fabulous! I still don't know how you do it! You picked up on every little detail and the expressions in their eyes. I sent the portrait of Mandy to my mom and she received it today.(perfect timing since it is her birthday) She was so excited. She said she wish she would have known what I wanted the pictures of her dog for, she would have trimmed her up. Thanks again for all of your hard work! You can chalk up another three satisfied customers!
Sincerely, Jenifer and Tim A. and Vicki G. (Mom)

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