Testimonials~


This page is dedicated to some of the hundreds of pets I have had the pleasure of sculpting over the years...and to their wonderful people.

Thank you for the gift that your notes, letters and emails are!

                                        


 

                                                                  *************************

*''We have figurines and molded pieces of nearly every Shih Tzu and Pekingese available on the retail market. Oh, how I wish we would have found Kathryn many years ago. There is no way that we can express our feelings to have sculptures of our own babies. Kathryn has an absolutely amazing talent and when we received our Rolex and Precious, we were in tears. For her to capture what we see on a daily basis and is in our hearts from a picture, is truly a gift from God. We will return to Kathryn until she has captured all of our babies that we hold so dear.'' -   J.C.   Trufant, MI


*''It's FABULOUS !!!! I feel like he could speak to me- You are so gifted. I love it...and can't believe it this is so totally him.'' -  L.N.    Richmond, VA


*''We just received the sculpture, and it is already in a place of honor...you captured how [he] looked in the last year of life, and it is with mixed emotion, but we will enjoy your work for years to come. Thank you for your unique talents and in helping [him] to live on in our hearts forever.''     - R. C.   British Columbia



*"At long last, here is the picture of Sam looking at Rocky for the first time... I could think of no testimonial more fitting than the look of utter surprise, delight and rapture on Sam's face! We think Rocky is perfect. Wendell told me that Rocky just got groomed so that his ears look just like the statue... and Rocky likes to lick it!!!" - K.W. Staunton, VA


                                                             



* ''they came today!! oh my gosh!!! i love them!! i really really love them! they look just like my boys!! personality and all...oh my gosh...i'm thrilled and yes i am jumping up and down also...''  - A.H.   Pocomohe City, MD



*"In a word, it is fabulous- just fabulous..."   - N.S     Richmond, Va


* "This is our dog- this is him! I think these sculptures make the neatest gifts in the world..."      J.R.   Ashland, Va



*''My sculpture arrived and there's just one problem- I'm not giving it up...can you do another? I love it! And the ones for my girls- I know they will cry when they see these."   - M.B.    Bangor, MN



*"I just want to thank you for the gorgeous sculpture of Josie! It is fabulous! You captured her."- E.M. Richmond,VA.


* "I totally love it and choked up. You captured her expression perfectly...I love the pose...I will highly recommend you to others!" - E.W.  Batavia IL.


*''There is no way to tell you with mere words how much my son LOVED the sculpture of Cooper. He got tears in his eyes, stared at it forever & kept saying how absolutely perfectly you captured Coop's expression, eyes, head tilt, etc. He also said it was his BEST BIRTHDAY ever!!! How do I thank you??? ...Thanks for sharing your gift- ''      - L.N.       Richmond, VA


*''The sculpture arrived yesterday and it is perfect! She looks just like she did in life, and we got all teared up again...thank you so much for your great work!...''          - S.T       Pocomoke, MD


* "All I can say over and over is Oh My God...my baby girl...You did such a wonderful job-no, it isn't a job, it is hands of love."  - J.D.  Chester, VA.


*''...what a great likeness and true keepsake. Thank you so very much!''   - D.F.    Vandalia, OH


*''The sculptures are fantastic- and bring back SO MANY memories of our childhood friend. Thank you for your wonderful help.''   - B.H.    Richmond, VA


*"I'm sold!!"           -A.L.        Clearwater, FL.


*''You captured [him] to a T!! I love it! If you wouldn't mind some free advertising, I'd like to put your work on my blog.''    - A.K.      New York, NY


*''I love each of these- I can't wait to give them as Christmas gifts- thank you.''  - B.H    Richmond, VA


 *''We are VERY happy to have our sculpture!  You captured him, and soon he will be twelve. This means so much to us...''  -   V.T.    Charlottesville, VA



*''They arrived and the likenesses are fantastic- you also captured both personalities. One of our staff who is a dog lover, said she 'has to have one' of her Pug.''   - R.K.    U.Va. ~ Charlottesville, Va.


*"I am so excited. You know how there is that one Christmas gift that you cannot wait to give? This is it for me. I cannot thank you enough." - S.S. Richmond,VA.


*"I just had to thank you- he LOVES the sculpture, and has it on his desk where he can see it every day!"- K.C. Rutherford, N.J.


*"I don't know exactly what to say. She is beautiful- every aspect, from the coat texture to her expression- even the angle of the head- I feel like a part of her is with us again. Thank you. I am truly in awe of the work. Every time I pass by where she is on the mantel, I stop and look- and pet her!"      - E.S.      Glen Allen, VA.

*"You have been given a special gift and will bless many with it." - J.S. Richmond,VA.


*"WOW- opening Jake on my birthday blew me away. What a dog he was and you captured him...Your talent is amazing and what joy you bring to so many people's lives."- L.B. Denver, CO.


*"...You have an extraordinary talent for preception in sensing the character and physical likeness of animals." -J.W. Richmond, VA.


*"I received Bear's sculpture today, and it is wonderful! You really captured his face, his coat flow and coloring. I can't wait to show it off. What a talent you have! When my puppy is grown, I will be contacting you for another sculpture." - K.A  Kenosha, WI.


*''It arrived today, and he is darling! It looks just like him- really, Kathryn, you are so talented- you should charge more for your work!''    - C.C.       Richmond, VA.


*"WOW!! You NAILED Gackers! ...I cannot wait to give this gift to my daughter-" - S.S.  Spokane, WA.


*"I just had to & WANTED to immediately tell you that the sculpture was the absolute HIT of Xmas!!!!!!...My daughter and son-in-law both shed tears...my son and grandchildren love love LOVE it...you were a huge contributor to our great Xmas."- L.N.  Richmond, VA.


*''He arrived today, and is so so so so beautiful!! If you start getting orders from Melbourne- you will know why! You are so amazingly artistic.''  - J.S.     Victoria, AUSTRALIA


*''Losing [him] was one of the most difficult things I have ever been through, but this gorgeous sculpture will always be with me- as a reminder of a best friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.''   R.S.-   Blacksburg, VA.


*'' [He] arrived today and as expected is utter perfection! You have a true gift- I cannot wait to give this to my friend.''    -C.M.      Midlothian, VA


*''I received the beautiful sculpture, and just gave it to my girlfriend. She loves it! It brings back a lot of memories, and is a very special gift. She will be with us always. Thank you so much for everything you did. It means so much!''    - K.M      Hollywood, CA.


*'' Kathryn captures the soul and spirit of each animal, even though she works strictly from pictures... I don't know how she does it, but it is truly magical.''     - K.W.             Staunton, VA


*"My daughter loved it; she actually cried." - J.T.  Mechanicsville, VA.


*" I have brought this awesome piece of art to people all over Dogtown...we are in awe of your work...
    the sculpture of Handsome Dan is priceless. You have a gift that goes beyond words and straight to the heart.
    Thank you for sharing this and allowing us the privilege to have your art contribution to
     our fund raising efforts." - K.T. - Best Friends Animal Society-  Kanab Utah (in reply to donation of a "Vicktory"
     dog sculpture).


*"It ended up being 'the best present received' " - J.M.  Richmond, VA.


*"Each one is GREAT. Thank you." - L.L.  Oakland, CA.


*"My husband was blown away. He cannot get over the likeness to each dog. You have a true talent." -C.B. Richmond, VA

.
 * ''When I set eyes on the sculptures, I was in tears! You have an amazing talent. Rolex is absolute perfection! Precious'    face is to die for..''   -J.C.    Trufant, MI


*"It's WONDERFUL! You actually captured her!"  - J.O.    Richmond, VA.


*"This is truly a treasure! I'm keeping it right here on my desk where I can see it every day." K. M    Delaware, MD.


*"He is perfect!! Gorgeous. I can't possibly wait until my daughter's birthday to give this gift..."  J. M.  Richmond, VA.



*"You've done it again!! It is PERFECT, and will certainly bring tears." -S.S.    Seattle, WA


*"I was so thrilled when I got home- all four sculptures are gorgeous! I find it amazing that you can do this work."-
P. H.   Richmond, VA.

*"You're incredible! What a work of art~ you captured our Pepper to a 'T'..." P.M.   Richmond,VA

.

*"You nailed another one---she was SPEECHLESS...they were ecstatic and TERRIBLY impressed with your work!!"-K.W.    Staunton, VA.


*"Each one came as a GREAT gift and totally unexpected. Thank you."- K.B.    Richmond, VA.


*"What a perfect match! My in-laws could not believe it...great job!"- S.F.   Richmond,VA.


*"...you really captured the essence of her quirky personality! You have such great talent."- S.H.   Seattle,WA.


*"...Both dogs are entering the senior years of life, and I will always have these sculptures to remind me how much love and happiness they have brought to my life." -Joy   Hudson,VA.


*"She's gorgeous! I can't believe it- it's a perfect match. Thank you."-K.S. Richmond,VA.


*"This is truly a remarkable likeness...I even love the way you included her rabies tag. Just perfect!" -A.C. Richmond,VA.


*"I have five children and they were bursting with joy - they couldn't get over the likeness!"- L.M. Richmond,VA.


*"I received the sculpture today and I am amazed. It is exactly what I was looking for but so much more. You did a great job. I'd like another piece for a gift..." -T.W. Richmond,VA.

*A special thank you from Washington State: Sophie

*


*"I opened my gift Christmas morning, and could not believe my eyes!! I kept looking from the sculptures to my dogs and back again! These sculptures are gorgeous!"- M.M. Midlothian ,VA.


*"I love it!!!!! It looks exactly like Beckham!"- C.M. Richmond,VA.


*"I was in NYC this week and received my sculpture: It is perfect!! I cannot believe it. Maeban likes it too!"- L.C. NYC


*"Yesterday my daughter presented me with the sculpture gift. It is FANTASTIC. You captured his face, his pose, his color, his eyes and all in a remarkable way. I love it and will treasure it always, as it sits on a prominent shelf in our living room. With deep appreciation to a great sculptor." -H.M.,Md   Lynchburg,VA.


*"These are GREAT!!!! I kissed Tigris- she looks beautiful, and so nobel!"-H.M  Manassass,VA.


*"I can't express my heart felt appreciation for the beauty of these three pieces. The faces are absolutely gorgeous, and I love that a nice per cent went to the Humane Association." -A.H.  Delaware


*"We love our bunny family- my wife loves them. They are simply beautiful!" -L.S. Richmond,VA.


*The special poem:

"You have certainly made our day, our life,

less difficult and filled with joy,

in giving us the artistic replica

of our furry little 'boy'.

It is truly a forever gift

in which you had a hand:

One thought, one action carried out,

a joy-giving gift well-planned.

He sits upon the fireplace

near his own little bed.

And every once in a while

he'll turn his furry head

Then he'll move across the floor,

as if waiting for your sound

at our front door." - (see HOME page photo)


*"I can't thank you enough for Susie! Her owners were thrilled to death with the likeness!!"-B.H. Glen Allen,VA.


*''[He] reached them this afternoon- they both teared up and asked me to thank you for bringing their precious boy to life through your work!''    - J.B     Jacksonville, FL.


*''The sculpture arrived today, and it is marvelous! I cannot wait to see the other two.''   - B.H.     Richmond, VA.

___________________________________

Pet Portrait Art Site highly recommended!! ~ Kathryn N.

I feel fortunate to have discovered this site: go to  portraitsbynette.com

~ see the beautiful portraits of my dogs~