What My Clients Say

Oil Painting of Dixie & Charlie

Hello Katja,

The painting just arrived and it's really great, I'm so glad that you painted the background a little darker than the photo, it's much warmer now.

I'm so glad I let you paint for me and not someone else, you're so good and have such talent.

Sincerely,

Gunilla Rud-Olson

Hello Katja,

Our beloved Dixie got sick and we had to let her fall asleep on March 1st.

Looking at our beautiful painting several times a day, I'm so glad you created the painting before this happened.

We have arranged lighting for it so we can enjoy our painting even when it's dark.

Big thanks Katja,

Gunilla Rud-Olson

Oil Painting of Maggie

Hi Katja!

The painting is gorgeous. You have really captured Maggie.

Thank you!!

Mara Stone

Oil Painting of Alice

Hi Katja!

The painting is absolutely fantastic, you've really captured my beautiful angel. Alice was my beloved soul mate, a very special little girl.

The loss of her is huge, but every time I walk past the painting and see that beautiful look and personality, my heart swim with warmth.

I am so thankful for this painting which brightens our home and will remind us every day of this beautiful little dog.

Line Nordgren

Oil Painting of Poochi

Hi Katja

Thank you so much for having the portrait arrive on time. My wife (and I) were both amazed at the painting. The detail is so incredible. Here are some pics of me, my wife and Poochi.

Najlepsa ti hvala - hope that's right

Kevin Fernandez and Susan

Oil Painting of Polar Bears

Hello Katja

Both Alison love the Siberian Stretching Tiger and it is marvelous how you have captured the relief on his face whilst stretching.

But we shamefully admit that our favourite is the Polar Bears. This is perhaps because we always wanted the bears and because the beauty makes them “come alive” but then so does your Tiger ……. I guess we love them both but as you can see from the pictures, your Polar Bears allow our home to be a home. Exquisite indeed. Lots of love from the USA.

I will regroup and establish contact again. Don’t forget us in the meantime.
Take care.

David & Alison

Pastel Drawing of Billy & Annie

Hi Katja,

the final portrait looks amazing. You have really captured their personality and expressions, Karen will love it.

Many thanks

David Barnett

Pastel Drawing of Flyffan

I'm almost speechless... Thank you Katja Turnsek for drawing a Conte Pastel of my Queen Fluffan.

As always, it's amazing and I can honestly say I don't know of any artist that can paint/draw as amazingly as you do. Fantastic

Carro Silvfer

Pastel Drawing of Morris

Hey!

But gosh, you're incredibly good! You've captured Morris exactly as I wanted and a little more, even his glimpse in his eyes!

His owner will be overjoyed because this is his ewe lamb :)

I'm really happy, you'll have a thousand thanks!

You will definitely hear from me again :)

Sincerely,

Lina Olsson

Pastel Drawing of Poppy and Daisy

Hi Katja, That's perfect, I couldn't have hoped for more! I know you're a professional artist and you do this for a living, but I'm still amazed at how well you've captured them.

Kind regards,

Richard Crowe

Oil Painting of Amber & Tess

Hi Katja,

The painting you have created of our dogs, Amber & Tess, is stunning. The close-up pictures of them are amazing, their eyes and expressions are exactly right.

We can’t wait to recieve the painting and we will try and take a photograph with the girls for you to see the true likeness that you have created.

Anita & Jerry

Oil Painting of Husky

The beautiful painting is here and well. The UPS man brought it into our house and opened it to make sure it was perfect. He loved it too.

We take it next week to get framed by the same people that will frame George's portrait. We will send you pictures from the dedication. We love the calling cards and postcards.

Thanks again so much. We are really excited to donate such a beautiful painting to the school.

George & Pam Hopper

Pencil Drawing of Horse & Rider

Hi

It is absolutely wonderful. Thank you very much. I'm so happy. I will save a little and order of my own dogs and horses :).

Best regards,

Betty

Pencil Drawing of Oliver

It looks absolutely amazing Katja!! I knew I picked a great artist. I went online initially and looked at 100's of artists and am so glad I went with you.

Thank you so much.

Marci Rathburn

Pastel Drawing of Kal O Briljant

Hi,

It does not need any changes! It is absolutely perfect. God you are good.

Kind regards,

Malin Wik

Oil Painting of Gully and Jixxy

I just had to drive home on my lunch break to see if the painting finally arrived. Went to get it out, it is absolutely fantastic. I got tears in my eyes, so realistic that is almost scary.

I now left it at the framer, a beautiful, slightly colorful frame and antique styled. It will look fantastic. I will get it next Friday at earliest because they had to order the frame and it delivered in Thursdays.

So now I will have to wait again… promise that you will get a photo of it when I get the framed painting back. Many thanks Katja; you should know that I spread your website to all people I know and I’m hoping you will get many commissions.

Cina Hjorth

Oil Painting of Wolfgang

Dear Katja,

Thanks for painting such a wonderful portrait. Here are two photos of Wolfgang with the painting.

The portrait will be going to our framer shortly, but we thought you would enjoy the before and after.

We are just thrilled. Wolfgang does show it, but he is thrilled also. Have a great week.

Sincerely,

… promise that you will get a photo of it when I get the framed painting back. Many thanks Katja; you should know that I spread your website to all people I know and I’m hoping you will get many commissions.

Jody Justus

Oil Painting of Coco

Hi Katja,

I just wanted to email and thank you again for the beautiful portrait of Coco. Mandy absolutely loved it! As you can imagine, it was a very emotional experience for her when she opened the package at Christmas as she only lost Coco 4 months ago. Everybody that has seen the portrait remark how talented you are and how much the portrait looks just like Coco.

Again, thank you.

Sincerely,

Shawn Guthrie

Oil Painting of Maddie

I LOVE IT!!! Youve exceeded my highest expectations!!! Maddy looks so pretty and natural and happy. My girlfriend is going to be beyond thrilled :)))

Jacob Reuther

Oil Painting of Katie & Quinn

Dear Katja,

I am speechless. It is the most beautiful portrait I have ever seen. Maybe I’m biased, but I think this is your best one. No all of them of great, but I think this is the best. Black dogs are not only a difficult challenge to photograph, but also to paint. You made it look pretty easy.

I am amazed and positive that the real portrait is even better than what I’m seeing here on the computer. I just don’t know how to thank someone who helped so much to restore my wonderful and happy memories of these beautiful dogs I had in my life for 13 years. This portrays Katie and Quinn in their prime. You have captured their personality through their eyes. Katie was the more serious one, most of the time.

Quinn was the forever puppy; he was always ready to play until his very last day. This painting and the process you and I went through together, has done so much to subdue the sadness of the last chapter in Katie and Quinn’s lives. This is most inadequate Katja, but thank you from the bottom of my broken, but now healing heart.

Judy Pittman

Oil Painting of Chiquita

Oh, she CRIED and CRIED and CRIED and CRIED. Mom was totally unprepared and really didn`t have a clue. I first gave her a greeting card I made myself and my brother printed it on a beautiful and expensive paper. In it was a print of the painting from your web site. She was really happy and besides that there was couple hundred crowns.

This money was for a frame, but of course she didn`t understand that... Then I told her to wait a moment and ran to get the package as I went towards her, she starred at me and understood right away as she saw the size of the package. She bursted into tears, didn`t even take the package at first.

She was REALLY HAPPY and than she wanted to phone and thank all people who helped buy the painting (grandmother, grandfather, my brother, my dad, her sister & brother)and she didn`t even have time to say "hi, it`s Carin" before she bursted into tears again. So I had to take over the phone all the time =) She tried to call you yesterday but you weren`t at home, only your son. But on the other hand she probably wouldn`t be able to talk anyway =) =) =)

Chiquita meant so VERY MUCH TO HER, on a way that no other dog could ever do. She was saying all evening: "she is alive, she is alive! Do you see her eyes? She is really alive!" when she looked at the painting. This couldn`t be better, I promise you. I have almost never seen my mother this emotional and I think it even came as a shock to her. Thank you DEAR KATJA for a really wonderful painting. There are many of us who are lyrical over this you have to belive =)

Kind regards,

Caroline Appelfeldt

Pencil Drawing of Taisho

I finally got the portrait of Taisho back from the framers' and it looks great! I put it on a wall in our master bedroom and had my wife close her eyes while I stood her right in front of it.

I told her this was her belated and now long-awaited birthday gift that she was surely going to love -- and so of course she couldn't imagine what it was -- and she was brought to tears.

It's such a lovely portrait. You really captured his character and this is a piece of art we'll cherish the rest of our lives.

I'm really happy with how it turned out and feel so lucky to have kept digging on the Internet until I found you -- all the way in Sweden.

The framers, who have seen it all, were really impressed with your work too. The eyes, the depth to the work -- they were pretty astonished.

Gary Rainville

Pastel Drawing of Leah

Hahahahah! It looks beautiful! Thank you. My girlfriend will love it! A great rendering of our goofy dog.

Chad Howitt

Pastel Drawing of Tjorven

Hi Katja!

It is really great :) I am really pleased!! It will feel good to have it on the wall and be reminded of what a wonderful and beautiful cat Tjorven was.

Thank you for your great commitment.

Pia Borg

Watercolor Painting of Lilo

Hi Katja,

I am thrilled with Lilo's watercolor portrait that I received today! Not only is it artistic, but it really does capture his personality. I can't wait to have it framed and displayed. This will be a beautiful keepsake that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Thank you for making this such an easy process.

I really found it comforting and enjoyable to view each stage of the your work. I am hoping to get another puppy at the end of the year and I will definitely seek you out again. Thanks again for everything, it has been a pleasure!

Take Care,

Sarah Guidotti

Oil Painting of Kenzie

Dear Katja,

I'm so excited about the final product! You really did such an amazing job! Words cannot even explain what this present means to us...

Jess Obrubsky

Watercolor Painting of Scout

Oh My how cute is Scout!!!! I am so excited about giviing this as a gift. Thanks so much...

Hi and Happy Holidays to You Todd was soooo touch with his painting. I had it framed with a suade matting! Not a great pic but the only one i have. thanks sooooo much for making such a beautiful gift.

Ellen Browning

Watercolor Painting of Scout

Oh My how cute is Scout!!!! I am so excited about giviing this as a gift. Thanks so much...

Hi and Happy Holidays to You Todd was soooo touch with his painting. I had it framed with a suade matting! Not a great pic but the only one i have. thanks sooooo much for making such a beautiful gift.

Ellen Browning

Watercolor Painting of Farley

Hi Katja,

I hope you are enjoying the summer. I just remembered I never sent you the photos of my Uncle George opening up the picture of Farley.

He absolutely loved it! My aunt and uncle hung said everyone who comes into the room compliments them on the beautiful portrait.

Thanks again! Take Care,

Sarah Guidotti

Pastel Painting of George

Hi Katja,

Sorry It's taken me a while to get back to you. The picture of George arrived last Thursday and we love it, you have done a fantastic job.

It's quite difficult to get George to pose next to the picture but after several attempts we finally have a photo!

Thanks again for your hard work, the picture looks amazing and has pride of place in our home.

Jenny