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"The amount of time, talent and effort you put in this project is quite evident. I know that those who are able to see the painting at the library will join Nancy and me in expressing their enthusiasm and enjoyment of this achievement."

PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN

"Benjamin McCready's talent is incredible. The portrait he painted for me is absolutely perfect."

PRESIDENT GERALD FORD

"It's been a great pleasure working with you and I applaud you for your flexibility and 'Customer Focus.' Most important, the end product reflects great professionalism and will be treasured for years to come."

MR. CHARLES MORITZ
CHAIRMAN, DUN & BRADSTREET

"I am honored to be one of your portrait subjects. You have done an exceptional job and I am looking forward to visiting you and your family the next time I'm back in our old neighborhood."

MR. STEPHEN AMBROSE
AUTHOR, HISTORIAN

"Your portrait of Supreme Court Chief Justice Hefferman is remarkable. Everyone who has seen the portrait is thrilled with it. You have truly captured his personality. It was a pleasure working with you."

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT

"There wasn't a dry eye in the crowd as your painting was unveiled. You have done a remarkable job of capturing not only the likeness of Helen Bader, but the spirit and energy that so empowered her to become so involved in helping other people."

MR. DANIEL J. BADER
CHAIRMAN, BADER FOUNDATION

"Your work has been much praised... we are all pleased with the result."

PRESIDENT ROBBEN W. FLEMING
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

"I think my portrait was the best I have ever had done and I wanted to express my gratitude."

HONORABLE HOWARD H. BAKER
U.S. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER

"We are all very happy with the portrait and thank you for the extra time you put in to make it special."

MR. J. PETER GRACE
CHAIRMAN, W.W. GRACE COMPANY

"One of the most celebrated portrait painters in the United States."

MR. STEVE HANNAH
SYNDICATED COLUMNIST

"Those who knew Dr. Sweet personally were amazed at the spirit of the man captured in the portrait. Those who know of him were impressed with your talent. Mrs. Sweet herself was speechless and near tears as she gazed upon the portrait. Thank you for preserving the memory of the Department's founding Chair. I will most certainly recommend your talent without hesitation. Thank you again for your hard work."

DR. KEVIN K. TREMPER
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
MEDICAL SCHOOL

"Robert Redford, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, hockey star Wayne Gretzky and George Bush are among the many VIPs who have been captured by the gifted brush strokes of the internationally acclaimed portrait artist."

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MAGAZINE