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“I just got the package. The painting is stunning. I can’t take my eyes off of it. It truly looks like Lucy is smiling at us, and her fur looks so fluffy I just want to throw my arms around her neck and hug her. I can’t wait to surprise my husband with it. Thank you so much! What a treasure!”
- Dr. Julie Pearlman, Northbrook, IL
“Working with Adriana was a dream. I came across her blog and knew that portraits would be the ideal gift for my friend and my father. I quickly emailed Adriana and she responded enthusiastically and professionally. With my photos, she listened to what I was looking for and what the recipients’ tastes were like. My friend’s dog portraits were a huge hit, and she spent the entire night showing them off to her family and friends. My father’s portrait of his boat rendered him speechless. Adriana was able to capture his love of the St. Lawrence Rive and summers with his family. It is now hanging over his desk where he views it daily. I would work with Adriana without hesitation for any portrait or landscape!”
-Joy Strickland, Fayetteville, NY
“I received the most wonderful gift ever when I was given a portrait of my dog, Layla, painted by Adriana. When I look at the painting, I expect Layla to walk right off the canvas and into the room. 
Her expression is perfect! It not only looks like her, it FEELS like her. I can’t wait to have Adriana paint a portrait of my other standard poodle, Harpo. I have also seen some of Adriana’s paintings in her vegetable series, as well as some of her “Chicago” paintings and other landscapes. This girl has a remarkable talent.”
-Teri Saipe, Libertyville, IL
“I received 2 paintings of my dogs for Christmas and absolutely LOVE them! It is so hard to capture a dogs personality in a painting, but here there is no question, she nailed it! My nephew saw the painting before meeting the dog. When he met Lulu, his first comment was, “she is JUST like that painting”. Would not hesitate to order some for friends or family of their beloved four legged family members.””
-Jane, Fayettevile, NY
“My wife and I were so impressed with Adriana’s portrait of Earl that I knew we needed one of Earl’s brother, Warren. Adriana was great to work with throughout the whole process, from helping me pick out a photo that would make a good portrait all the way to making sure I was happy with every last detail of Warren’s whiskers. I know this isn’t the last portrait I’ll order from her!”
-Matt Samberg, Pittsburgh, PA
“When I saw the portrait of my sweet lab mix, Kaya, I honestly had tears in my eyes. I love her so much, and it’s incredibly special to have such a lovely piece of art that I’ll be able to keep forever. This painting will be something that will always hang in my home, no matter where I live. Adriana captured her so well–I’m amazed at Adriana’s talent and the care she puts into each custom piece of art that she creates.”
-April Bowles-Olin (Blacksburg Belle), Blacksburg, VA
“There was nothing quite like seeing my mom’s eyes light up when I handed her her birthday gift– a portrait of her beloved Cairn terrier, Sally. Adriana is an incredibly talented artist. She clearly adores animals, and was an absolute pleasure to work with.”
-Emilie Wapnick (Puttylike.com), Portland, OR
“We LOVE our painting of Gromit. The colors and texture really pop off the canvas, and Adriana captured his expression perfectly. It’s great to have such a lifelike reminder of how ridiculously adorable he was as a puppy.”
-Lara Durgavich, Arlington, MA
“I was looking for the perfect gift for my mom, a devoted owner of three rescue dogs, when I learned about Adriana’s dog portraits. I absolutely love the two pieces Adriana painted of Harris and Monty. Not only did she paint them in an extremely timely manner, but she also captured the unique characteristics of our pets. I am very pleased with her work and would highly recommend her!”
-Ellen Zuckerman, Phoenix, AZ
“One of my friends commissioned her college friend Adriana Willsie to paint us a portrait of Bella & Sadie. And immediately upon seeing it, I knew which photos of mine she’d used for inspiration… it is THAT amazing. [...] Thank you to Adriana for the present of a lifetime and to the Boyce family for such a thoughtful gift!”
-Melissa Tuck, Athens, GA
“My sister loved the painting. She is getting it framed and then it is going up in her room. I think she mentioned even buying a piece of furniture for her room to match the painting! Thank you!!”
-Patricia Corvino, Chicago, IL
“I love them all! You seem to have captured such personality in each dog.”
-My Mom (it still counts!)
“I’m now the lucky owner of two beautiful paintings by Adriana (1 & 2). They are, without a doubt, some of my most treasured possessions. Adriana has this unique gift for really hearing not just how you want your painting to look, but the feeling you want it to evoke. She takes the idea you give her and then presents you with a painting that’s ten times more awesome — and more you — than what you had imagined. In addition to her artistic talent, which is apparent in every piece she creates, working with Adriana is a dream. She truly listens to what you want, and it’s obvious that she’s committed to creating a piece of art that speaks to you, the owner-to-be. I’d highly recommend snagging her before she gets booked out a year in advance”
-Kylie Springman, Brooklyn, NY
“I commissioned a painting from Adriana as a present for my fiancee. Adriana was incredibly helpful in working with me to come up with ideas for the painting and throughout the entire painting process. She was even willing to work with certain styles and color palettes to make this the most amazing painting for our home. She finished the painting well before our agreed-upon deadline, and the painting arrived in a beautiful condition. The final product was beyond anything I had imagined in talking to her throughout the process, and my fiancee was so impressed as well, he said the painting is the favorite thing that he owns now. I can’t believe Adriana’s talent, and am so glad that I worked with her to create such a unique, beautiful gift.”
-Keren Glinert, Cleveland, OH
“Thank you again for the beautiful painting you made. My mother loved it!! She even teared up she was so moved by it. You really captured the essence of the place! Anyways, I just wanted to let you know how much my mother enjoyed the painting.”
-Tracey Liljestrom, Charlottesville, VA
“This was my first purchase of original artwork, but Adriana made the process a breeze. She helped me choose the right painting for my home, and invited my input on high-level decisions. It was a lot of fun getting to describe a scene in vague terms, and see it materialize into a stunning painting that is now the centerpiece of my living room!”
-Justin Cutter, Seattle, WA
