Nichole
Pam thank you so much! I love the painting and cant wait to get it framed and show him!!!!! He still doesn’t
know yet. Three paintings down and one left to go. I love your work!!!!! We definitely have to meet sometime. I
feel like I have known you forever!




Michael

The portrait made it safe and sound this morning. My Mother in Law said she cried when she saw it...that's how
beautiful she said it is.

On a side note...I have a printed out version posted in my office...Everybody who has commented on it says it
is absolutely amazing.

THANK YOU so very much for all you have done. My Wife will absolutely love this.




Joani T.
Skokie, IL

"A friend of mine introduced me to Pam's work and I was amazed. All of her portraits are life-like as people
say, and simply amazing, so I knew I had to have one done of my daughter, Alexis. But because she's an only
child and I have so many photos of her, I couldn't decide which one to use. No matter, I knew that Pam would
capture her youth, beauty, and innocence, and she sure did. Together we selected a simple photo and even people
who don't really know Alexis get a good feel for her personality simply from viewing the portrait. I couldn't
be happier with it."




Rob Black
A huge thank you!!!

Pam, thanks again so very much...I love it and could not be happier with it. I can't thank you enough. It looks
GREAT!
~Rob




Theresa Klier

Hi Pam!!!

Just wanted to let you know that I got Elvis's (Pookie's) portrait today
(my kitty cat) from my friend Angela! I have it here on my desk since
Angela gave it to me today. I will bring it home tonight. But, as I sit
here, I can't help but smile at her picture and want to kiss her all over
her face. You couldn't have gotten her soul down on paper any better!!
I'm glad you got to "meet" her (Elvis)! (Of course, my good friend Angela
too!!)
Therese.
p.s. I can hardly believe all this time and now I have a portrait of her.
I'm still shocked !




sharon c.
Moscow, ID
04/01/2008
Pam did a portrait of me for my husband. It is a cherished piece of art that i hold dear. She does fabulous
work and i would recommend her (and have done so many times) to anyone who wants a high quality painting.
I am so glad i bought one =) She is so detailed and lifelike its amazing!




laura f.
Glenview, IL
03/28/2008
I could not figure out what to get "my husband who has everything" for his 50th birthday. Then I remembered a
friend of mine who is an artist. She painted a portrait of our 3 children from a black and white photo that
was absolutely beautiful! My husband loved it so much he wants to buy prints to send to his parents and mine!
He brought the portrait to his office and everyone who comes in comments on how beautiful the piece of art is!
He said it was the best present he has ever received! Thanks Pam!




Mary L.
Chicago, IL
10/25/2007
My first portrait by Pam is a HUGE success! She created a unique painting of my dad in his plane for his 85th
birthday and she did a FANTASTIC job! Her talent really shines in all her work and we were all impressed with
the way she rendered this portrait, her artistic judgment and exceptional skill! I highly recommend
her--original portraits of your loved ones are the most unique and treasured things you can have and I will be
telling all my friends about Pam!




Robin H.
Skokie, IL
02/29/2008
Pam did a portrait of our son Alexander a few years ago. It's absolutely amazing!! It's immediately visible
when you walk into our house and guests are blown away by it. She has a great talent for color and detail. We
are very pleased with her work and will definitely recommend her. She's awesome to with.




kate c.
Morton Grove, IL
10/09/2007
Pam has done 2 portraits for me and they are, by far, the most commented on artwork in my house. I love the
work Pam does; it is high quality and she is meticulous in the way she pays attention to detail. Beautiful!




julie R.
Skokie, IL
02/25/2008
all of the photos of my fathers childhood went up in flames when he was gone in the marines - the only picture
that was saved my mom had redone by pam and it is incredible. Everyone that comes through my parents house
comments on how great the picture is. Pam is the most talented artist i have ever seen.




Lisa L.
Skokie, IL
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09/18/2007
Every person that walks into our home immediately has their eyes drawn to the portrait of my 2 children that
were painted by Pam. They are astounded that it is a painted piece of art because it is so lifelike and
brilliant in color and depth. It's funny because every person argues with me that it can't be a painting
because it is to "real". I assure them that "yes, indeed, it is a one of a kind hand painted work of art".
After that, they insist on seeing her other work which can be found at Cactus9.com .




Judy W.
Buffalo Grove, IL
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09/15/2007
Pam is an enormously talented woman, and is as wonderful to work with as she is talented. Last year, she
created a portrait of our three grandchildren from one of the many photographs she took, using colored pencils.
Looking at the finished product you would absolutely swear that these kids were going to get up and walk out of
the portrait.

Pam's work is fabulous! She guarantees her work and, if for some reason, you're unhappy with the outcome, she
will re-do it at no charge. Odds are, you'll love it!




sharon c.
Skokie, IL
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09/15/2007
Pam is awesome to work with. I actually had someone ask me if the portrait she painted of me was a picture
because it came out so beautifully! She paints true to the picture you give her, and will nip and tuck where
you want her to do so, so that it looks entirely natural. Can't recommend her enough!




Sharon Carey

“Hi Pam! I just love the colored pencil drawings! I know you were at the art fair a couple weekends ago (at
least I had it on my calendar)! But, I ended up not going. Ironically, my best friend's cat passed away.
This is the drawing you did of Algebra for me. So, I went over to her house instead.
But, I thought you'd like to know that although the vet asked if she wanted ashes or pawprints - some sort of
memorial of her, my friend said no because she has that picture I gave her and that meant just as much! I
think it speaks to your work when her "mom" finds that picture so comforting!
Take care,
Therese”.




“Thank you for your contribution to a wonderful Holiday!
Ann unwrapped the package and is, of course, looking at the back. I got this pic just as she flipped it over!
I had just second wrapped and brought in the one pic. I went out to get the rest just after I snapped this.
Mellissa, my daughter Amy, and even Sam reportedly were saying "I want one of those!". When I returned with
the rest of the pictures they were screaming "I got one! I got one!"
Everybody was in awe of your work. Ann said she went home last night and just sat there staring at it!
Thanks again so much for your effort and your prayers.
May your family be blessed for the Holidays and for the New Year.”
Dave George


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