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PAMALA GRIER (movie actress) USA 2008..."Washington Please & Washington Taking A Nap"

Minaz, I am weeping fore it is so beautiful. I am transfixed by its beauty. Peter so adores his pastel portraits giving him joy. xxox Pam

MARY KURELUK Canada, Toronto 2009 ... "Sam I Am"

Hi Minaz,I wanted to send you a note to thank you for the amazing portrait of my dog Sam. I received this as a gift from my good friends, Lori and Peter, and it is the best gift I have ever received. The painting of Sam is so real, so much like her.You are so talented to have been able to capture the essence of Sam without ever meeting her when this portrait was commissioned. Considering it was all done on-line, your professionalism, contact and progress reports were excellent. The finished product was beyond my expectations and will last into becoming an heirloom. Thank you again and I will certainly recommend you to all of my friends.

LESLIE COLLINS Chez Leslie B&B France, Colmar 2009 & 2008...

"Fuzzy & The Dragonfly" & "Softy Feline Feathers"

We love them! I can't wait to have them both framed and on the wall. I love the portrait of Softy, it really looks like her and the background is great. The girls are really excited. Softy looks great in the feathers. She got into one of the rooms today and I found her looking just like in the portrait! Cheers,Leslie

SANDRA MAYO Canada, Cloverdale 2008... "Jessie Sayz Throw the Ball"

Hey Minaz, I love my dog and I love your art. Jessie comes alive in the painting.

Everyone has enjoyed the piece. take care sandra

ERIN SMITH Canada, Vancouver 2007... "Kobe Landscaping"

Thank you Minaz. I will be giving this awesome piece to my husband for his birthday. (in a few weeks). I having a hard time keeping it a secret. Kobe definitely loves life and brings so much joy to the people around him. All the best, Erin

SHAUNNA DENIS Canada, Vancouver 2009... "Kitty Coiffure, Oh My Mushi"

My mom was delighted to receive your portrait of her beloved Mushi and Mushi took a serious look at it too when I leaned it up against the couch for her to see. I know she approved. It captures her personality completely.

Thanks so much, Shaunna Denis

JOANN FOWLER & SAPPHO COSMETICS Canada, Vancouver & USA 2008...

"Tiger Lily Lust & Sappho Logo"

As I sit down to my computer to work on my makeup line “Tiger Lily” – a figurative pastel by Minaz brings me both joy and inspiration . The colors, the blending , the serenity of the pose all serve to not only enhance my physical surroundings but to all uplift my spirits. Tiger Lily was also the inspiration for the Sappho Cosmetics logo – beautiful female natural serene beauty – Thankyou Minaz. - JoAnn Fowler www.sapphocosmetics.com

SANDY BLANK Canada, Ottawa 2009... "Hunter is Mr. Personality"

Dear Minaz: Thank you for your incredible portrait of my fuzzy guy. When I got my voice back the first thing I said was 'Minaz captured his essence.' You, my friend, are an incredible artist. There's no mistaking it --it's Hunter. Thank you Minaz. I understand that you only had 2 days to do it. It's wonderful and every time I look at it, I have to laugh. Here's a big hug, Love, Sandy

LORENZ NAUNDORF-RAMMINGER (real estate developer and record label executive) Germany, Berlin 2009...

"Akasha, Green Eyed Vamp"

I thought it was important that the pet portraits be done while Akasha & Filu are still living as I want to think that their souls have time to be absorbed into the pet portraits. I am glad to have made the decision to have these portraits commissioned by Minaz while they are still alive giving an extra vibe into the pet portraits so when one day when sadly they pass away to pet heaven, there will be more warmth and love left behind in my pet art.

"Filu Sweetie is a Charm"

Minaz is a true natural talent as she creates these works of art so naturally as if it were like breathing to her. The pet portraits are my life time investments of the heart. I see my pets Akasha & Filu hanging around in my home (Berlin Dahlem) while I get to enjoy the pet portraits dozens of time every day walking by them on my wall. I like seeing that Minaz caught the details realistically of Filu while Akasha’s green eyes are painted hypnotic. I now have the two most beautiful pet portraits I have ever seen and it’s my pleasure to share my thoughts.

LORI GIBSON Canada, Ontario 2007… “Lacy Take a Break”

The pet portraits art work produced by Minaz Jantz expresses an authentic real connection to the subject. I see depth, joy and pure bliss in all the creatures captured by Minaz’s imagination. It is as though Minaz can read the animal minds and understand their true essence. There is a healing component when you receive a portrait of your loving companion done in such a personalized setting. The portraits bring the animal to life; their very spirit springs forward off of the canvas. Minaz wants to do more than just capture an image of your animal companion; she wants to understand who they are; what are their quirks; this is what is clearly communicated in the finished art piece. Mainz’s artwork is unique and definitely not boring. Thank you for taking the time to understand who Lacey is to Peter and I and for so cleverly capturing Lacey in her most favorite chillin’ meditative state. I always look forward to viewing the latest additions to the ‘petartfurever’, the images make my day a little brighter and never fail to bring a smile to my face. Awesome and Inspired. Cheers- Lori G.

COLLEEN GIBSON Canada, Surrey 2007… “Rosy in Color”

Minaz captured my kitty Rosie Muurrrr with her unusual markings and character that define her as her kitty self. I was impressed on how she managed to pull in Rosie's charm into the picture. Minaz has great insight into the animal’s personality and what works for the portrait, even the background is a part of the animal’s character. The quality of the actual pastels used shows in the vibrancy of the many layers of colors that create such depth in the final product. I would highly recommend her to do a pet portrait for you of a current pet or one that has passed as a wonderful, heartfelt reminder of a great pal you shared your life with.

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