Santora Fine Art

Carol Santora, PSA

Animal Paintings ~ Capturing the spirit of animals in pastel

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Testimonials

2009

"Amazing work! You can tell you love animals and I love the light, the moods, the quirkiness often displayed by animals. You should raise some chickens...they are most delightful and funny!!!"
Stephanie

"You can see the world in this horse's eyes; as usual, a gorgeous work of art, Carol!"
Sarah

"Your work is lovely indeed and reflects your genuine love of animals and your mastery of the pastel medium."
Greenhut Galleries, Portland, ME.

"I've said this before and I'll say it again- I LOVE your cattle! Love your colors. Your pieces just "vibrate". :-)"
Carol A.

"Carol's Pastel paintings are a combination of technical excellence and emotional intelligence. Willow was my beautiful girl who passed away in April 2009, and Carol's portrait of her from a photograph captures her exactly. The painting adds an extra dimension of affectionate observation which a photograph cannot achieve. A piece to treasure forever."
Jackie

"I don't just like it, I LOVE it!! There is a sense of wildness about this horse (Unbridled). He/she looks not only unbridled, but untamed, and very wise as well. The untamed-ness is more of a feeling than anything else... I really love it!! I'll stop babbling now and just feast my eyes for awhile."
Sarah

"Oh, Carol! Visiting your website was a delight! Your work is MAGIC! Love your use of color and light and the expressions on the faces of the animals are precious! What a beautiful gift you have, my friend!"
Pamela

"I love your work, esecially the cows. You have really learned to capture them. I grew up on a small farm, so your images take me home. I especially like that you do smaller sizes. Gives me ideas. Thanks for sharing your work."
Carol M.

"I'm so glad to read of your continued success. I'm very much enjoying "The Color of Cows." You've really put together something that is special, lively, and unappologetically CAROL. Congratulations!"
Andrew

2008

"Fantastic! This is about the best Griz I've ever seen! This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing!"
Michelle

"I found your work and fell in love with the orange and blue cows! Fantastic. Keep up the good work."
- Gail N, 9/24/08.

"I love the path you're on! Your pastels are breathtaking especially the rooster, and some of those cows are amazing. I do, of course, love the horses... Keep up your fine work."

- Judith from Fitchburg, MA

"You do such fun things with the color of your animals. I love all of them, but this one especially: Spirit Horse."

- Judith

"I trully loved your demo. The group was impressed with the way you applied pastel and your technique. For me, the way you showed people how to bring spirit into the painting was exceptional."

- Claudette, president Pastel Painters of Maine:

Comments about Shaggy Coo:

"Gorgeous use of colour..a really striking piece!" - Jacki
"Great personality in this colorful cow." - Nancy

Comments about Who Me?:

"I love the colors. Moose are my favorite." - Anonymous
"Wonderful pastel work." - Helen

2007

"I was just checking out your website and wanted to... say how absolutely neat it was to see your online article about your process for creating the Kennebunk Fire Cat pastel. WOW! Incidentally, even though the show isn’t open yet, a few people have seen it as it’s being hung, and your work has been drawing a lot of attention and positive comments. Your work is hung in its own little alcove to have enough space to also tell the story behind the image, and with some great lighting it really brings out the nuances of your piece--- makes it look like that cat is going to jump right off the paper!"

- Tracy, Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk.

"You took my breath away. My wife is going to love it!" ...
"Just wanted to let you know my wife told me the portrait of Zip was the best gift she has ever received. Thank you again for doing such a great job."

- Dave from Kennebunk.

"Bouncer looks fabulous! My Mom will be thrilled."
"...My mom cried when she saw Bouncer's portrait- I think you got a bull's eye. Thank you so much!" - Patricia from Kennebunk.

"The picture is amazing, the likeness is perfect. I have showed so many people and everyone just loves it. Thanks so much." - Karen from Pennsylvania.

"It is exquisite! Words cannot express how grateful I am to have such a talented artist create this portrait of Fletcher. It is magnificient, just as he was!" - Joanne from Cape Elizabeth.

"The portrait looks fantastic!!! So lifelike!!!"
"Karen loved it and was moved to tears on Christmas morning. We are both very happy with your wonderful talent!" - Mike from Wells.

“I presented my sister with her beautiful, beautiful painting, the pastel you did of Tobias. It was such a hit. She absolutely loves it. It’s just so gorgeous, so beautiful. Thank you for your work and your professionalism, and everything you brought into that painting. It’s just exquisite. Thank you so much. You really gave her back something that’s not been around. It was wonderful.” - Cathy from Kennebunk.

"My Father-in-law just showed us a beautiful sketch of his new pride and joy, Baby. My husband and I were astounded! It is gorgeous!"
"Just thought you would like to know that my brother, Jim, loved the rendering of "Baby." Mary said it brought tears to his eyes." - Dore family.

"The portrait of Saluda was a hit. Kellie (his mom) said you captured his eyes so perfectly." - Danielle from Biddeford.

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