"We received our drawing as a Christmas gift after 2 1/2 years of marriage. The portrait was one of my favorite pictures from when my husband and I were dating. I was taken back by how much I loved the sketch. It looked so much like us, but actually captured the emotion of the scene so much better than a photograph. We plan to hang this up in the bedroom of our future house as a reminder to us of the great love we have felt ever since we first fell in love."
- Lisa Harding
“I received a drawing from Julia several years ago. It is a drawing of my son and I on my very first Mothers Day. I remember the very day and where we were standing when that picture was taken. It holds a very choice and precious memory for me. Julia has taken that photograph, and created an opportunity for me to go back in time. I was taken back with emotion as I opened the drawing she gave me. She captured a feeling in her drawing that only I could know. I have been very fortunate to be a recipient of this woman's tremendous talent!”
- Brenda Longshore
“Julia's passion for drawing speaks for itself through her art work. One look at any of her pieces will take your breath away and leave you speechless. When I first saw the drawing she did of my husband and I, I could not even find the right words to give justice to her tremendous talent. Her drawings capture you and take you back to the "moment". Any individual would be extremely lucky to have a Julia Willis Portrait hanging in their home.”
- Melanie Willis
“We have a friend who recently lost his wife of 30 years to cancer. As a remembrance, we had Julia recreate a picture of him and his wife. His comments were: ‘I couldn’t believe it! I love it! I put it on the table where I could see it every time I walked by.’ It was amazing to see how a photo I loved of my children became even more fabulous as Julia transformed it into a treasured piece of art. The people seem more alive in her drawing than they do in their photo! Julia really captures the moment. Julia really brings a photo to life. It’s like they are ready to jump right off the page!”
-Wayne and Amy Willis
“Julia has done a few drawings for my family and I and each one is displayed in our home and cherished!! It's amazing to see a simple picture turn into the most precious piece of art you own. Julia puts on paper every emotion felt in the picture that a simple photo just can’t tell. Julia is gifted with the ability to capture and create a perfect work of art that will bring tears to your eyes every time you look at it. We love the work she has done for us and would highly recommend her to all.”
-Ashley Longshore
“You drew that with such detail! It’s so beautiful Julia. It is one of those drawings that will be in the family forever.” :)
-Lara Cobia
“As the mother of 5 wonderful children who are growing up so fast I wanted to capture a moment in their lives from their first years. The photos I used were already ones which sparked some of my happiest memories and were close up shots of their smiling faces. When I received the drawings from Julia I was not only amazed at her unbelievable ability to capture the picture exactly but at how touched I was to have the family heirlooms I had wanted for so long. It has been a few years since Julia drew them and I love them even more today than the day I got them. Thanks so much Julia. I waited so long to find someone who could do justice to the drawings and you were just the one for the job.”
-Michele Hale
