I can't tell you how impressed I was by what I could see of your Faces of Winter exhibition - from its organization through its execution. The site highliting your events had all the energy and excitement I've begun to associate with CSOPA, and more.
... On a personal note, congratulations on your honorable mention. From the photo of you and your clients at the bottom - and the portraits behind you, it is apparent that you aren't the sort of portrait artist who is afraid to tackle an ambitious size and scope. They looked great! Congratulations again to you and everyone at CSOPA. You are doing an outstanding job!
Carl Samson
2/14/2003
Dear Jeanine
Thanks to much I received the portrait and you are so wonderful. Thank you very much. I am sure George would have been so pleased and I am as well.....Love Bobbie [Mrs. Roberta Passantino]
1/27/2004
"Jeanine Jackson had a vision, and skillfully sculpted her dream into a reality. I am sure that I echo the sentiments of everyone who has been associated with the birth and growth of the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, when I say 'congratulations and thank you', Jeanine, for a job exceptionally well done." Foster Caddell 2/08/03
Jeanine C. Jackson
"Jeanine, it was so much fun installing the mural with you yesterday. It finishes the space perfectly!" Rita Keltner, Assistant to Bob Hensley, CEO of Grosse Pointe Development, Fort Meyers, FL, 10/31/2006
You, Jeanine, are the one who really deserves to be commended. You have created an association for Connecticut portrait artists out of a total void. In less than 1 1/2 years, through your boundless energy and unwavering enthusiasm, you have established an organization that not only promotes portraiture to the public, but provides both support and educational opportunities for its members as well. You have established an exceptionally competent and spirited support staff that deserves to be applauded for the time and effort they contributed in make Faces of Winter the great success it was.
It was an honor and a pleasure to share my passion for portraits with you and your members. I’m very proud to be associated with the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists. Marvin Mattelson 2/23/03
"So proud of my dear friend Jeanine Careri Jackson. Today on the news with an extensive interview, celebrating her award for best painting in the show. The portrait "Nora", make me feel very honored , this was my first time and Jeannine made it easy, fun and so relaxing. Jeanine not just won because of the perfection on every stroke, it was because she totally got the spirit of every single detail of this masterpiece. I invite you to see it, and enjoy the incredible sophistication of a simple day, seating in a home fill with love ." Nora Ochoa Ellis
"The portrait "Nora", makes me feel very honored , this was my first time and Jeanine made it easy, fun and so relaxing." Nora Ochoa Ellis
