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PORTRAIT OF NEVADA
GOVERNOR KENNY C. GUINN
Everyone is extremely pleased with the portrait.
I appreciate all your hard work and the wonderful quality
you exhibited in your painting. Its just phenomenal.
Were very, very pleased. Nevada Governor
Kenny C. Guinn
Thanks again for this absolutely beautiful painting.
I cant stop thinking about it. Lynn
M. Libby, Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs
Michele Rushworth is an exemplary
painter, perhaps one of the stellar artists of our country,
and theres no doubt about it: Governor Guinn has
fine taste in portrait art. Teresa Moiola,
Nevada Arts Council, Department of Cultural Affairs.
PORTRAIT OF WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNOR GARY LOCKE
"Michele has an amazing talent of making the people
on her canvas come alive. I was so pleased and so touched
by her portrait of me. She is not only a delightful
person to work with, but made the entire process thoroughly
pleasant and comfortable." Washington State
Governor Gary Locke
"The portrait of Governor Locke turned out beautifully,
as we knew it would. Thank you so much for taking on
this project and congratulations!" Sharon
Wallace, Communications Director, Office of the Governor
"The portrait is absolutely wonderful!" Kelly
Wicker, Community Relations, Office of the Governor
"I want to compliment you on the fine work, capturing
the Governor's personality and enthusiasm. This is a
classic portrait and captures Governor Locke at his
best."
Derek Valley, Director, State Capital Museum
"You deserve huge applause." Sherry
Grindeland, Seattle Times
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
BALLET PORTRAIT
"From our first meeting to the installation of
our portrait, the process was pure pleasure for us.
Your understanding of the particular circumstances,
of our characters, and of the delicate balance needed
in presenting our art form on canvas were both reassuring
and impressive to us.
We expected the high level of skill for which you are
known but did not anticipate how beautifully your imagination
and your intuition would work together. But no matter
how good the working relationship, in the end what counts
is the painting itself and this one is a beauty, Michele!
Many of our artists and staff have written and called
recently to tell us they look at the portrait several
times every day and have the sense that we are still
with them. What better proof could there be that your
work has achieved, or rather surpassed, the original
goal of maintaining our presence at Pacific Northwest
Ballet. We are very grateful to you, Michele. Working
with you was a pleasure, an experience we would recommend
to others with the greatest enthusiasm. With best regards
from both of us, Kent Stowell and Francia Russell"
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
PORTRAIT
"Dear Michele, I enjoyed meeting you and I certainly
did enjoy the painting that you created for Edgar Martinez.
I though it was magnificent. Hopefully there will be
a time when you can do more work for Major League Baseball.
Sincerely, Bud Selig, Commissioner of Major League
Baseball"
"Dear Michele, Thank you very much for the photograph
of your Edgar Martinez portrait. My family greatly enjoys
it and I compliment you on the quality of your work.
Sincerely, Senator Slade Gorton"
"Talented Northwest artist Michele Rushworth has
created a wonderful piece that I would like now to unveil
and present to you." Howard Lincoln, CEO,
Seattle Mariners
"An amazing portrait of Edgar brought smiles from
everyone." Rich Waltz, Sportscaster, Fox
Sports Network
"Seattle CEO Howard Lincoln called Edgar Martinez
"an exceptional athlete, a great teammate and a
true gentleman" and unveiled a portrait of Edgar's
classic high-step batting stroke by artist Michele Rushworth
of Sammamish" The Seattle Times, October
3, 2004
"Edgar Martinez was the recipient of a beautiful
portrait painted by local artist Michele Rushworth"
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 4, 2004
9/11 FIREFIGHTER
PORTRAIT
"Michele, this is a beautiful, beautiful portrait."
Jane Clayson, Host of CBS television news program,
"The Early Show"
" A local artist has created a masterpiece of
the heart
. a wonderful portrait."
Susan Hutchison, Anchor, KIRO-7 television news
"This is something that my entire family is going
to cherish forever. It's beautiful, thank you so much.
Having this portrait has comforted me like nothing else.
It is warm and gentle and captures all that he was about
as a fireman." Suzanne Oelschlager, widow
of New York City Firefighter Doug Oelschlager
OTHER OFFICIAL PORTRAITS
We had a wonderful retirement dinner
last week with a formal unveiling of the portrait. Angie
and I visited the office yesterday to see the portrait
in the board room and the general consensus is that
you did a fabulous job! Many thanks and our best wishes
for the future.
Brian Harker, CEO, Alliance One International
Ive been so impressed with your painting
and feel you captured Professor Hetricks essence
perfectly. Im confident your demand will only
increase as more potential clients see your finished
work. Thanks again for helping us honor Professor Hetrick
through your gifted work. Shonaga F. McQuade,
Campbell University Law School
COMMENTS ABOUT PRIVATE
AND FAMILY COMMISSIONS
I cannot begin to tell you how pleased I am with
Mary Romes portrait. Not a day goes by that I
dont look at it and smile, for you truly captured
her in every way. The entire experience was a pure joy.
Not only do you have an incredible gift, you also handled
the business aspect with such professionalism.
Vaughn B.
I cant begin to tell you how thrilled we are with
your work! I am taken aback every time I glance at my
portrait. It is so lifelike and perfect you are
amazing. Its just what my husband Michael wanted.
Your talent will take you far and we feel honored to
have one of your pieces. This entire process has been
such a fun experience and I am very glad that I got
to know you. Many thanks and lots of hugs Mrs.
Peggy Swistak
"Dear Michele, I would like to thank you again
for the beautiful portrait of Jamie. You have registered
the subtleties and nuances of his expression and I am
thrilled to have this image of him. I almost never use
this word because it can be so trite, but I can truly
say I will cherish this work. Thank you again."
Amy Cockburn, Seattle, WA
"Michele's portrait of Alexis captures her joyful
and vibrant spirit. We are thrilled with it!
Brenda Herrington, Atlanta, GA
"The portrait is breathtaking, with a truly beautiful
use of light and such a warm portrayal of the person.
You have exceeded all expectations expressed by the
people who placed their trust in you for this project.
I want to express my sincere appreciation for your outstanding
work on this portrait and your professional approach
to every aspect of the process." Marian
Tyson, Portrait Brokers of America
"Not only was Michele a joy to work with but she
captured the pure essence of Maya and overwhelmed us
with perfection on the canvas. The portrait she painted
for us is a family treasure today and will become the
family heirloom for generations. She captured Maya's
heart and soul on canvas. I cried when the portrait
was first unveiled." Judy Neuman, Seattle,
WA
"If we ever had a fire, the painting that Michele
created would be the first thing we'd take."
Larry Volk, North Carolina
"When I saw the portrait for the first time I thought
to myself, 'This is the best money I have ever spent.'
With every passing year the sentimental value of this
portrait will increase."
Thomas W. Owen, Seattle
"Dear Michele, I just wanted to let you know how
much I am enjoying our painting and what a special place
it has in our home. Your painting captures not only
the pure innocence of the children but also the warm
relationship that they share. My family and I will continue
to value your work for many years to come." Jennifer
Estrada, Sammamish, WA
"Michele Rushworth has captured the soul of the
subject as well as the likeness. She has a talent which
reminds me of John Singer Sargent several deft
brushstrokes and she has turned a portrait into an emotion."
Jim Foley, Arizona
"I had tears in my eyes when I saw the finished
portrait you created of our daughter. You captured her
features exactly as I see her. Her features and the
fur on her collar look so real. Family and friends marvel
at the artistic gift you have." Susan Edwards,
Sammamish, WA
"Astonishingly beautiful." Jodi D. Gable,
Bellevue, WA
"I wanted to tell you just how gorgeous and perfect
the portraits are. What works of art! We're very, very
thrilled with what you've done and we can't wait to
get the next portrait that you'll be creating of our
whole family next year." Rick Wood, Snoqualmie
"I see my Grandpa up there on the wall and I want
to hug him!" Rachel J., Age 6
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