Hiroko was such a pleasure to work with doing a large commissioned piece of our dear dogs Yukon & Rusty, as her collaborative process working with us to create her art was truly appreciated.  Her attention to detail, and ability to transform our dogs to a painting that really captures their true appearances, and expressions, is just masterful.  We love our painting!!    - Trish & Dan (Golden, CO)

Hi Hiroko:
Well, the painting was a smash for my husband's 40th birthday gift!  He said it was the first time a gift has ever brought him to tears.  We both found the painting a breathtaking likeness of Mac & Winnie, capturing their physical appearance very accurately, but the most striking fact of the painting was how she chose and painted images that illustrated their personalities, making the painting somehow alive.  Wonderful work!  Thanks so much.
- Kristin Gormley (Broomfield, CO)

I have had two portraits done by Paws & Paint and couldn't be happier.  One of my dogs passed away shortly after his portrait was completed, and it has brought me so much comfort and joy while I have been mourning his death.  Hiroko does such a fantastic job, she works with you every step of the way to make sure you're complebely satisfied.  I've seen nothing that compares to her portraits anywhere.  Not only will these portraits remind you of your pet, they are fun and innovative pieces of art!  I truly can't say enough positive things about the experience as a whole and the end product itself.
- Kimberly K. Nicklaus, DVM, DAAPM, CVA (Buffalo, MN)

This was the birthday gift to top all birthday gifts!  My husband loved the portrait of our two dogs.  Hiroko captured the personalities and subtle features of each dog perfectly - from the curve of Aksel's hind paws and his non-stop action to Weila's mismatched eye color and aloofness.  The portrait is unmistakably of our kids.  I hadn't realized how much correspondence I would have with the artist.  We went back and forth many time and dozens of photos and draft images were exchanged.  Hiroko was extremely easy to work with, had good artistic input and really made my scattered ideas come to life.  Thank you!
- Anna Jaeger (Alexandria, VA)

Hi Hiroko! We were both absolutely thrilled to see portraits of Pisco and Lobo!! My husband really loves them, we can't wait to find the perfect location to hang them up so that we can enjoy them daily.  They are so accurate and beautiful, you really captured both of their appearances as well as their personalities so perfectly.  My husband said that these paintings were the best gifts he could have gotten. I am sending the link that is on your website to my friends so that they can see the paintings, and so that they can see the beautiful work you do. I feel that you charge such a reasonable price for such fantastic work.  Thank you so much, I am so glad that I found your website, and we will be enjoying these paintings forever!
- Rekha Dryer (Gallup, NM)

Hiroko,
Thank you so very much for the beautiful painting of my sweet girls.  Everyone who has seen it remarks how amazing it is that you were able to  capture not only the essence of their physical beauty, but you also captured that spirit that lived inside of them.  The day that this picture was taken was one of their happiest!  These girls celebrated life every moment but never more than when they had a chance to take a walk to the creek near our home. 
Sophie.....always ready to play, always  vigilant, ready to pounce into the water, a profoundly happy dog!  And Maddie....sweetly waiting for Sophie's lead, love oozing from her shy eyes, more interested in what her "humans" were doing than the ball floating down the water. 
Now, they are gone.  I am still healing from losing them but this picture is a reminder to me every day that they had a gloriously happy life and it helps me to remember this.
Thank you again
--Denise (Erie, CO)

We absolutely love the painting we commissioned from Paws & Paint entitled "Three Girls" - the painting captures the essence of each of our dogs!  We are already planning to order paintings as Christmas presents for our friends.
- Joanne and Carl Donsbach (Albuquerque, NM)

The picture I ordered of our dearest Jessie reminds us so of her spirit and all those memories we have.  We miss her but seeing her picture brings a smile to our faces.
- Gail & Rich Sheffield (San Carlos, CA)

Dear Hiroko:
As someone who does portraits as a hobby, I know how difficult it can be to truly capture a subject.  The portrait you did of our dog, Max is remarkable.  You captured not only his looks, but also his spirit and personality.  More than just a painting, this is a piece of art that will stay in our family and always have meaning to us. 
Thank you,
- Paul Langfield (Fort Collins, CO)

I received the painting of my dog Sheila today.  Wow!
I love the funky bright color! I knew I wanted more than just a photographic depiction, and you really captured my dog in outstanding colors! At first, I wasn't sure what options were available, so talking with you really helped.  I was amazed by the number of ideas we came up with, and this is definitely the best custom painting I could have hoped for! ..and thank you, Hiroko, those thick layers do give me the impression of an oil painting like I wanted without the oily smell!!
Thanks again!
- Erik Visdale (Loveland, CO)

"Thank you for the painting.  It's in my living room now!!"
- Per Gullberg (Fort. Collins, CO)

Hi Hiroko,
I wanted to attach a picture of Alps' portrait as it hangs on my wall in my living room framed. We love Alps' portrait so much and I am so glad I have a place to hang it where I can see it everyday!
-Lane Carano (Billings, MT)

Dear Paws & Paint
Thank you for the print - colors are so beautiful, I introduced your work at school and everybody loved it!
- Michelle Cousins (Phoenix, AZ)

Hiroko,
Thank you for a happy picture - seeing it makes me happy, if only briefly.  I love my dog chasing the ball, and I hope to see more in the future. When I saw the happy dog in local newspaper pages, I knew I had to have that painting. 
Happy Pictures!
(The Louvre was wonderful and interesting, but no picture made me happy.)
- Chris Bailey (Loveland, CO)

Happy New Year, Hiroko!
The portrait is fantastic! Everyone loves it.  Thank you so much for getting it done for Xmas!
- Linda Maddox (Fort Collins, CO)

Hiroko-
Tippy in the painting looks so real, it looks like he's still alive and smiling at us.. I'm so amazed.. Thank you. 
- Brian Finch (Taos, NM)

Hiroko, you now know my husband Keith and I have different ideas all the time(!), but you've done such a great job, we're both very happy with Sasha's portrait you created.  It's wonderful to have her custom painted. 
- Jodi Coons (Seattle, WA)

We did receive the portrait of our dog Quinne.  It looks great.  Quinne had a special look to her face and although this style is not supposed to be a photograph, I wanted to make sure it had that same "feel" to it.  I think you captured it well.  Your process is very good.  I really like the way you send updates as you go and solicit feedback.  This time around, I knew not to get nervous when we got the draft with the hollow eyes.  Honestly, I am surprised that you give your customers as many opportunities to give you feedback. That part is very good.  Thanks. 
- Doug Kraus (Erie, CO)

Thanks, Hiroko.  I love watching Cinnamon's cute smile in the painting.  It gives me a sweet memory of her. Glad I found your excellent service.
- Sally Smith (Rochester, NY)

We are so happy that our Bailey looks awesome in the painting.  Thank you, Paws & Paint.
- Marge and Tom Glover (Terre Haute, IN)