PHOTOMONTAGES
Roy Z, Father's Day Supreme Court fantasy
"There is an expression; beautiful things come in threes. I could not agree more. Nancy just completed her third Dreamscape for me. Mere words can not express my father's smile upon receiving this gift. It will fill Lake Michigan! After each montage she completes for me, I get a euphoric feeling of ecstasy and excitement. I continue to be amazed that she always knows how to "paint" the story that will bring joy to your heart for many years. Nancy is an extremely talented and devoted artistic genius. I will recommend her to anyone that gets the thrill in seeing their loved ones portrayed in either a fantasy or collection of pictures that can be shown and displayed for generations."
"When Nancy completed a previous "Dreamscape" for me, I was ecstatic and thought there is no way of her ever equaling her beautiful artistic accomplishments with another montage for me. Well, I was wrong, and I'm delighted to tell you, she did it again; her stunning ability to bring families together in a creative and imaginary way is beyond belief.
Roy Z, Mother's Day Parisian fantasy photo-purse
Tracey P, photomontage wedding announcement
"I LOVE this! So does Jon. I think it's just perfect. I can't wait to send them out. I am so happy with this - I think it's exactly what I wanted... How did you know when I didn't???"
Linda M, photomontage keepsake for her cruisemates
"Jerry and I both LOVE it!!!!! Jeff and Penny went ballistic; they absolutely loved the gift!! We were so happy that they seemed to really love the collage and appreciate the time that went into it. Penny looks great with her Cabo head -- much better than with sunglasses on. You're right; it fits like a glove. I like that the hotel sign is subtle and I like the fact than I'm pedaling towards it. You are a genius. What a wonderful way to have a remembrance of our trip. Good work, Nancy. Thank you for being the perfect artist who just happened to make the perfect gift!"
Mary Kay P, Sweet 16 photomontages for her twin grandchildren
"Dear Nancy, I just want you to know that I am loving this process with you. Thanks for your indulging me. I feel so nostalgic as I remember the wonderful process that you and I have shared in creating for Mary and Paul a tribute to their immeasurable significance and value in our lives for the last 16 years. I feel so grateful and honored to have been the beneficiary of your gifts of intuition, sensitivity, creativity and artistry as well as your personal warmth. This had been a cherished gift to me. Thank you."
Polly E, photomontage for Grandparents Day
"OK...you ARE psychic. As I was going to Chicago today I was kicking myself about leaving a main thing out of Gwen & Hap's picture. CROQUET!!!!! Hap built an indoor croquet course in their basement and they play all of the time! Hap's favorite hobby is collecting (and selling on ebay) antique toys...especially old lead soldiers and WWII fighter planes. The plane dropping the rose is a great idea! They have a standing joke re: the old tune "Roses Are Red, My Love."
Crystal E, Mother's Day photomontage of her daughter
"I just wanted to let you know my Mom loved her picture; the one with the castle. Everyone kept asking who made it and where I got it done. Thank you for putting a smile on my Mom's face."
Steve D, soulmate photomontage for their 1st anniversary
"It's fantastic :) But I think you know that, don't you? We absolutely love it! I love the way you took the puppy picture of Solo and had him biting Jess's dress :) It really is like you said, there's so many little hidden nuggets that all have meaning to us! It's beautiful... Thank you so much. I really didn't think you'd be able to complete it that quickly! It was quite a treat and a surprise :)"
Susan S, family photomontage portrait
"Alvin much enjoyed the Dreamscape. I will put it up this weekend and it will become part of our family lore."
Hana S, wedding day-of-the-event dreamscape
"My wedding was really about me and my husband, and that even though we've got parents who are usually over-involved in our lives, for that one day they receded into the background. What amazed me about the collage was that even though I never expressed this to you when I gave you the photos, I think that the collage really captures that feeling - the way our parents are small and black and white, while Steven and I are full of color and whirling around the inn where we got married."
Nina B, poetry book with photomontage portrait
"THAT'S IT!!!!!!!! I AM THRILLED...it's absolutely lovely!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!! Yes, it is a winner."
Cindy M, birthday photomontage for husband Mike's 50th
"It's great! I REALLY like it a lot. You did a great job! I like the arrangement of the little Mikes at the top and of me in the center section. He likes it so much he has it on display in his office for everyone to see. Thanks for sharing your talent, creativity and imagination."
Elyse F, Bat-mitzvah photomontage portrait for daughter
"WOW!!! It is fantabulous! Bruce, my husband and Melissa's dad thought it was amazing. His eyes lit up and he was so shocked. He had no idea we were even doing this. He knew you existed but did not understand what it was you were doing. He travels so much that he is often "out of the loop". So he was a good judge since he had no part in doing the collage. We have close to 100 people for the Hanukkah Party Sunday. Marsha can't wait to see it. Thanks so very much for all of your time and effort. It is really quite special."
Marion S, family reunion photomontage
"I told you the collage was a work of genius. It always helps when you know what you're doing. We love the picture -- what a great memento of the day, capturing lots of people and emotions! Not only did you fit everyone in, you made them all look good, too. Very impressive! Thanks again for saving our party for posterity."
Karen L, album with photomontages for husband's 60th
"You! You are the best! I love it all and thanks for keeping me in the loop during this fun project. Our children and those friends really loved the album. Especially the cute photomontages and memorabilia you included. And I loved your ideas about the years. We hung the picture you gave us of one of those photomontages - I had it framed in the same frames that match our "sports wall" and put it up by Bob's other Yale photos. Everyone who sees that one raves. How did she do that?
Susan C, photomontage portrait of her daughter
"Melissa's dreamscape makes me think about friendship and genuine innocence. Melissa and Allyson were both about 5 years old in that picture and it's still timeless because today the girls are back together again as friends in high school. It sits on my dining room on my breakfront, and it's as if it dropped out of the sky like a passing thought, capturing everything at that point in her life - all the wonderful things and all the potential. You took that 4x6 photo and put it into another context ... the "What Will It Be"..."
Jo Ann P, keepsake photomontage
"We loved the way you put the two girls and the dog in the picture even though they weren't in the original bubble bath. (You can't even tell!) It had a whimsical feel; a feel of Chicago; and it combined real and imagined memories. It was as much a memory of you as it was of us."
FASHION ITEMS
Kelsi S, photomontage photo-wristlet
If I wasn't so busy, and could day dream once in a while... it seems as if the montage you have created is an exact replica of all the things my mind would romanticize - making tangible all the things I love in life: culture, the sibs, and my sugar-booger ... in all honesty it's like your montage is metaphorically filling a hole in me. The bag is even more goosebump-provoking in real life. In other words: I adore it! It is absolutely splendid!!"
Lindsay K, photomontage cosmetic bag
"Ok...I love this. There is no need to do anything more. This is the one. I'm so excited to give this to her. I love the backdrop and the sitting Hershey kisses. Yay!! It is wild and fun and a little silly... I love the couch. I think it will make a really cute cosmetic bag. My favorite part is how you made it look like Victoria is actually holding on to the paper tag of the kiss. Too cool. Thank you so much!!! I wanted it to be something she'll like, but also something that shows how our great and silly our relationship is."
Sparkle V, photo-purse for her mother
"This is fabulous! I love it. LOOKS GREAT! My Mother is going to be beside herself."
Polly E, photo-purse for her daughter
"This thing is nothing short of awesome. She is going to be so excited. She's going to have to know that she can't lose this one! I'll chain it to her when she leaves! Take care and thanks for your patience and hard work. It looks as if you really had fun with it!"