Testimonials

Here are some comments from clients who have commissioned fine art portraits from Rita Romero.

“Rita, Words cannot express the amazing, amazing work that you do….  This is my 5th piece that you have done for me and each piece is priceless.  My sister, unlike me broke down in tears but made me promise not to post the photo on Facebook of her in tears.  Everyone that sees your work is amazed.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
- J.F., San Francisco, CA – 05/09/10

Pastel portrait of senior couple by portrait artist Rita Romero.

“This afternoon a package showed up in my office. To our delight it contained a pastel portrait of Barb and me. Thanks Rita for the beautiful portrait. We Love It!”
- C.S., Phoenix, AZ – 4/15/10

Thank you so much for the pastel portrait.

Oil painting portrait of couple by portrait artist Rita Romero.

“I’m so amazed by her work that I will never go to anyone else for custom paintings. This super talent will one day be discovered, and to think, I’ll have some of her work already!”
- B.P., San Francisco, CA 12/25/09
client comments about the portraits by noted California artist Rita Romero.

“It’s incredible how you really caught Mason’s eyes and his mouth! Now his grandmother wants one.”
- T.L., San Francisco, CA 01/24/09.
Pastel portrait of Asian boy by Rita Romero.


“Just wanted you to know I balled like a baby when I got the picture you did of my little Bonnie and her brother Clyde.  I know Joni had this started before Bonnie got sick, but the timing was perfect, as she went to Doggie heaven on December 15t. It is absolutely gorgeous and really touched me.  Thank you so much.”
- Alex B, Macungie, PA 01/14/09More client comments on the portraits of noted artist Rita Romero.

“We just received the portrait and could not believe how beautiful it turned out. You really captured the likeness and expression in the eyes.”
- P.M., Yountville, CA 06/30/08

Pastel portrait of senior lady by noted California artist Rita Romero.

“Thank you so much for the lovely portrait. I will treasure it.”
- C.W., Santa Clara, CA 03/04/07

I have been very fortunate in my art career to have brought a lot of happiness to people. In fact, I would say that is the most rewarding part of my work; knowing that my art has a very personal meaning to someone and can stir people’s hearts. Read some testimonials from clients. I have often quipped that I seem to have earned a reputation of making people cry (in a good way) with my art. I can think of no higher calling or greater contribution than to be able to create a painting or something that will bring beauty and happiness to people.

Yet there are people who think art is frivolous and unimportant. They don’t see the value of art, yet their lives are surrounded by the images, music, clothes, furniture, and other things of beauty that artists have created.

As a human being, we all have a responsibility to help each other, especially the less fortunate among us. But in addition to the usual contributions of money or time, I feel that artists have more to offer humanity – the beauty that we create from our soul. Whether it is painting, music, dance, pottery or any other creative endeavor, an artist contributes to the growth and benefit of the world. Artists’ work often reflects their society and times, as well as being involved with the prevailing politics. Historically, artists may have not been wealthy or very successful within their own time, but they gave of themselves wholeheartedly to create art that would bring beauty, and perhaps a message to humanity. If nothing else, a great masterpiece shows what heights that a human can reach, and challenges the rest of us to reach for the stars. Perhaps a great painting will comfort a troubled heart, serve as inspiration for your dreams, keep the spirit of a departed loved one alive, or just give you the comfort of knowing that such beauty exists in this world, which makes life worth living.