Exquisite Personality Portrait
Commission Artist
Clients comments
I thought I would write to let you know what the family thought of my portrait. The general concensus is that it is brilliant, however, they worry about my "sad eyes". Secretly this amuses me because I believe it is what really makes it me. It has also confirmed my belief that sitting for a portrait - and getting to know your subject - it so very important.
I am especially touched because whether you know it or not you have seen into my soul. I do have a real sadness inside which I try to keep well below the surface. For my friends and family I am happy and laugh alot. I try to be mindful of other's pain and try to discard my own. You have been able to see something which is buried deep down inside which I try to hide and I thank you for your insight. You are truly an exceptional person. Not just for your artistic talent and ability to express it but your innate ability to paint such lovely skin tones while knowing and demonstrating that there is more beneath that skin's surface.
Leanne
Thanks again for your, my, beautiful Art Piece. I can’t stop looking at it. The feeling it conveys is as though she was your child, soft and lovely.
Sue
I love the painting more and more and keep going and have another look and gloat! It is especially nice to know and remember that I watched you work on it.
Alison
I never tire of your beautiful painting Penelope. It has graced my walls for many decades and still I see more and more in it. It lifts my spirits daily.
Dawn
I chose you Penelope to paint my son and daughter in laws portraits because you capture the light in your subjects. I am extremely happy with the painting.
Angela
It seemed an impossible request but you have captured the story I wanted conveyed of my wife and daughter’s close love. Many thanks.
Stan
You are my favourite artist Penelope. You have painted our 4 family members with sensitivity and captured their characters perfectly. They hang proudly with all our other family portraits.
Jelena
It is uncanny how you perceived the real me. Thanks so much. People have remarked on how well you captured my likeness
Mark
Tears of joy came to my daughter’s eyes when she sighted the painting of her and her sister. She loves how you captured them in pastel.
Roz
Judging Comments
Thank you so much for giving your valuable time to comeand judge our Exhibition. We greatly appreciated your expertise and your continued support of the Society.
Thank you also for attending the opening night and speaking to our members about various aspects and techniques that the judges are looking for.
The Watercolour Society of Queensland 2007
The Management and memberswould like to thank you for devoting your time to judging of works submitted to the Student Exhibition. Your comments about judging and the many requirements needed to produce quality art were very much appreciated by all in attendance. Thank you once again.
Scattered Arts 2008
Thank you so much for being one of our judges for this year's Art Show, It was wonderful that you came and your judging contributed to making it another successful Art Show.
Brookfield Show Society 2009
Tutoring Comments
On behalf of the committe and members I wish to thank you for assisting us recently as a tutor in our Art Workshop project .
Whole hearted approval, kind words and expressions of gratitude were passed on by the students. Obvious endorsement they enjoyed your class.
It is hoped we may call upon your services again.
Logan Artists 2006
Thank you for conducting a successful workshop for our organisation's members at Nundah. The knowledge gained from this very informative workshop was appreciated by all on the day. Everyone went home most inspired and eagar to start painting.
Artist Guild Of Australia 2006
On behalf of Arts West I would like to sincerely thank you for providing a wonderful workshop at recent 40th Anniversary School of Creative Arts, and for judging the Fifth Biennial Exhibition.
Students were provided with a great atmosphere in which to indulge in four days of creativity, they were delighted in the high stanards of the workshop and there was great feedback congratulating you on your efforts over that period. The high standard of work produced at the school was testament to your ability as a tutor.
Thank you also for your donation of an original piece of work from the workshop. I will arrange for this to be framed and we will raffle this in coming weeks.
I hope you may be able to join us again at some future date
Arts West School of Creative Arts 2008
On behalf of the Society, I would like to express our appreciation for teaching such a wonderful workshop at Eungella on location and for judging our artists and Art Exhibition. Your generosity of knowledge, your warmth and compassion is greatly appreciated by all of us.
Mackay Art Society 2009
