Client Comments
"Susan - Can't let this day end without thanking you again for your 'better version of me!' Everyone raves about the portrait. Just confirmed what we knew already . . . you nailed it! Thank you forever . . . and for your kind remarks, and for your always pleasant company."
— Jim Smith, Former CEO and President Webster Bank
"My portrait is truly something that I will treasure always!!
Thank you so much for capturing our souls on canvas! I look forward to seeing Paul’s portrait! After visiting your studio, he was inspired with quite a few ideas!"
— Terran Whittingham, Stamford, CT
"Oh my goodness Susan -- this portrait is exquisite! It absolutely captures Jim beyond what anyone could expect! You are a genius! Many thanks Susan – it has been wonderful working with you on this."
— Barbara DeBisschop, Manager, Corporate Relations, Webster Bank
“You were so correct, the pictures didn’t do it justice. It is magnificent and brought a flood of tears to my eyes. I am totally amazed that a human being can capture her with a paint brush and canvas, but you did it!! There are no words to express my joy and gratitude. God Bless you !”
— Wayne Fox, Houston, Texas
"We think it's wonderful! The pose is great and we love the colors etc. You did a great job capturing our likenesses and making us feel 'natural.'"
— Jennifer Philips, wife of Bill Philips, Head of the Westminster School, Simsbury, CT commenting on their double portrait
"I’ve shown your portrait to several people and they love it as much as I! Great job! Thanks."
— Brother Ronald Hingle, Provincial, Province of the United States, Brothers of the Sacred Heart
"Susan, It’s quite beautiful!! I think you captured him. There’s a dignity and humility that I feel you’ve captured quite well. The detail on the cassock and crucifix is outstanding. I’ve shown your portrait to several people and they love it as much as I! Great job! Thanks."
— Bro. Ronald Hingle, Provincial, Province of the United States, Brothers of the Sacred Heart
"I love, love, love it! You have caught the hint of my watch, the folds in my hood, made my hair better... so much to thank you for."
— Dr. Sue Groesbeck, former Head of the Emma Willard School
"The painting of Eli is everything I had hoped and more. You did an amazing job of capturing his essence. Thank you again!"
— Amy
"Thank you for your good work on your latest masterpiece for our family. We admire the family portrait of our children, especially as they have grown and are away from home! Your lifelike depiction of them makes it so they are with us every day!
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Your latest portrait exceeded our expectations in every way and for that we are grateful. Your work is without parallel and we are so grateful that our paths crossed. I'll have one more from you to do as we can never get enough of your good work.
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I sincerely hope others have the opportunity to work with such a professional artist that you are!"
— Sincerely, Rob Bouvier, President of Bouvier Insurance Company
"Susan Durkee's portraits are simply stated in one word - 'beautiful!' I've worked with many artists and writers over 35 years in book publishing in NYC and I have to say that Susan's work is master quality. She captures light, tone, and colors with all her elegant touches. A painting by Susan Durkee will become not only sentimental but a treasure for future generations."
— Jan Kardys, Nationally recognized Literary Agent; President Black Hawk Literary Agency
"Thank you so much, dear Susan, for sending along the oil study! You call it a 'rough', but I love it just as it is - taking at least forty years off my old face ... my beau loves it too! Any more work on it might break my heart."
— Joy Otis
"The portrait looks fabulous! I am very pleased – you are wonderfully talented and I thank you so much for your work."
— Robert J. Lynn Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
"You nailed it! This is perfect….You told me you would deliver the best portrait in the collection and I’m certain you have."
— Tony Venhuizen Chief of Staff, The Honorable Dennis Daugaard, Governor of South Dakota
"It looks LOVELY! If you think about it, the fact that I engaged you simply from your website is astounding. But the work you showed there was quite exceptional, and you've done it again. I'm sure the Baldrige family will be thrilled that you've taken this black and white photo and made it come to life in full color!
Many, many thanks... not only for your professionalism, but for putting so much heart into this effort. It is a joy to work with you!"
— Bob Sembiante, Communications Associate, Post University
"Thank you so much for the wonderful portrait you painted of me. Everyone I heard comment on May 19th raved about the likeness. After I looked of the material you enclosed giving your bio. and showing some of the portraits you have done, I decided I should be honored to have been painted by you. ...You're a very talented and thoughtful artist. I wish you great success as your career continues."
— Nancy E. Lauber, former Headmistress, Greens Farms Academy
"The portrait is wonderful! You have captured Nobleman's eye. I also love the pencil."
— Lanie Wimberly, World Hunter Champion 2001, Capitol Challenge
"On behalf of my family and I, we would like to thank you for your support in creating the beautiful Portrait of Deb and my dogs. I looked long and hard for an artist, luckily for me I found you. You exceeded my expectations with your passion, dedication, patience and skills......Thank YOU! Thank YOU!"
— Ron Plourde
"Just a note of thanks for the beautiful portrait you did for us of the children. It was beyond our expectations and we have received so many wonderful accolades on it.
You have a wonderful talent Susan and we are once again proud to display another one of your magnificent pieces in our home. We will treasure our children's portrait forever!"
— Robin & Paul Garavel
Susan Durkee has done such an outstanding job of capturing the presence and the person/ personality in my son, Saleel's, portrait. We are so happy to have this portrait, it will be treasured by our family.
— Amita Kulkarni, Ridgefield, Connecticut
"Your work is beautiful and flattering, and I appreciate your meticulous attention to detail, craftsmanship, and warmth… With sincere gratitude."
— Dr. Kevin M. Hicks, Former Head of The Hotchkiss School, Current President Stevenson School
“Thanks so much for this great work of art”
— John P. Tuke, Chief Financial Officer, The Hotchkiss School