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<BODY BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" LINK="#FFCC99" ALINK="#009D74" VLINK="#FF9966"> <div> <IMG SRC="29a8ce7e0.jpg" border=0 width="206" height="126" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Client Quotes</div> <div> <U>Letters of Recommendation </U></div> <div> <B><U>_________________________________________________________________________</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <I>"Your art is absolutely breath-taking. What a gift. Stay well and happy."</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Phyllis Diller     </I></div> <bR> <div> <B>_____________________________________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>LA JOLLA BRIDGE CLUB</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.lajollacovebridgeclub.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lajollacovebridgeclub.com/"><U>http://www.lajollacovebridgeclub.com/</U></A></div> <bR> <div> Dear Rik:</div> <bR> <div>      We wish to thank you for the beautiful mural which you designed and </div> <div> executed for our bridge room here at the <A HREF="id616.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="La Jolla Cove"><U>La Jolla Cove</U></A>. After a review of </div> <div> many of the premier mural artists in California, our Board of Directors chose you for our commission.</div> <bR> <div>      The final panorama of the La Jolla cove and park which you painted was</div> <div>  exactly what we had in mind for our wall. You have our highest </div> <div> recommendation and testimonial for your outstanding work.</div> <bR> <div>      We cannot begin to tell you of the many accolades </div> <div> we receive each day on your magnificent mural.</div> <bR> <div> Sincerely,</div> <div> Herbert Marcus</div> <div> President</div> <div> La Jolla Bridge Club</div> <bR> <div> ___________________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> <B>John D'Agostino</B></div> <div> <B>Vice President, Public Relations</B></div> <div> <B>Taylor Guitars</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.taylorguitars.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.taylorguitars.com/"><U>http://www.taylorguitars.com/</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> To Whom It Might Concern,</div> <bR> <div>      In late June 2005, my wife and I were looking for someone to do <A HREF="id399.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Soft French Faux Treatment"><U>“faux” treatments</U></A> on the interior walls of our home and </div> <div> possibly some <I>trompe l'oeil</I> images on one living room wall. We tried unsuccessfully to contact a couple of specialists who </div> <div> were recommended to us by a developer (one of whom never returned calls or e-mails), and then I did my own search and </div> <div> discovered<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Rik Erickson's web site. After seeing his work, we knew we wanted to talk to Rik.</div> <bR> <div>      Happily, Rik not only responded promptly, but he agreed to meet us early the next morning before we went to work. I had given </div> <div> him some ideas as to what we wanted, and he showed up on time with several samples, one of which was perfect for our living room/dining room walls.</div> <bR> <div>      Rik started work soon thereafter and by the time he was done our home had been transformed into something much more elegant </div> <div> and aesthetically pleasing. The walls perfectly matched the sample he'd shown us that first day - a “first” in my experience. We found </div> <div> Rik to be accommodating, but because he has a fine-artist's eye and sensibility, we also benefited from tapping into his expertise and </div> <div> implementing his suggestions, and we're glad we had his input.</div> <div>      We expect to hire Rik again for more work in other areas of the house and perhaps outdoors, and we highly recommend him for any </div> <div> kind of work that enables him to utilize his considerable skills.</div> <bR> <div> Sincerely,</div> <bR> <div> John D'Agostino</div> <div> Vice President, Public Relations</div> <div> Taylor Guitars</div> <div> <B>_______________________________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>WELK RESORTS</B> </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.welksandiego.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.welksandiego.com/"><U>http://www.welksandiego.com/</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> "I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for the wonderful job</div> <div>  you did in the mural in our resort restaurant. This <A HREF="id108.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Broadway Montage"><U>beautiful mural</U></A> has</div> <div>  become the focal point in our remodeled restaurant. Our management </div> <div> was not only pleased with the final product but were extremely</div> <div>  complimentary of your demeanor and suggestions. I thank you for</div> <div>  a job well done and you have my strongest recommendations </div> <div> for future clients." </div> <div> Best regards, </div> <bR> <div> LARRY WELK CEO & Chairman of the Board...WELK RESORTS </div> <div> ___________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Scott Dveris</B></div> <bR> <div> Hi Rik,</div> <bR> <div> <B>Ecstatic! Excited, Awe struck! Anxious! </B></div> <div> Those are some of the feelings I have with the <A HREF="id622.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="African Savanna Mural"><U>AFRICAN WALL MURAL</U></A> you created, and I cannot wait to have it installed in my house. </div> <div> As you know, I have worked with big cats for over 5 years. Based upon another African mural I saw in a Florida Design magazine. </div> <div> I decided I wanted one painted for my bedroom wall. I had no idea where to turn, as most animal painters I was familiar with did not </div> <div> do large murals, certainly not one this big. </div> <bR> <div> Somehow I came across your web site and as soon as I saw your oriental painting I thought you could be the one to commission this work. </div> <div> As you know I did have reservations and told you so. I did not see you painting the kind of animals I wanted you to paint, nor with the detail </div> <div> and realism I wanted. You assured me you could do it and I signed up with reservations.</div> <div> I loved the process where you e-mail each day's progress. I felt a part of your work, and more importantly gave me an opportunity to make </div> <div> important suggestions and changes. I know what Lions look like and the detail I was looking for, and you were completely open to suggestions, </div> <div> and made the necessary changes to meet my needs. I thank you for that, knowing that artists like to be left to their own creativity. </div> <div> You have far exceeded my expectations and I am absolutely in love with this mural. I am envious of your talent, and I have and will continue to </div> <div> share your work with others, and just want you to know how pleased and happy you have made your customer. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.</div> <bR> <div> Best Regards,</div> <bR> <div> Scott Dveris </div> <bR> <div> ______________________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> Dear Rik,</div> <div>      My husband and I wish to express our sincere appreciation for the magnificent work you did on our preschool, Alpine Tendercare II. </div> <div> When the parents, and especially the children walk up the stairs of <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0099FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id602.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><U><B><U>Diagon Alley</U></B></U></A></FONT> and into the Muggle's Learning Chamber they are over whelmed. </div> <div> Universally their mouths drop open and exclaim. “Oh My god!”,  “Holy Cow!”,   and my favorite, “This is sooooo cool.”</div> <div>      The atmosphere your work has set for this tutoring program will ensure its success. The parents and children are sold on it once they step into the room and see your work. </div> <div> Thank you again for your creativity and hard work</div> <bR> <div> Respectfully,</div> <div> Beverly and Donovan Jacobs</div> <div> Alpine Tendercare</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><U>What the real experts have to say....</U></I></div> <bR> <div> “It's Perfect!”   </div> <div> Xionara age 6 years</div> <bR> <div> “Stupendous”  </div> <div> Brandon Age 13</div> <bR> <div> “Whoa”       </div> <div> Willie Age 6 years</div> <bR> <div> “Oh My, this looks like a Disney ride!”</div> <div>                     Angela, parent</div> <bR> <div> “Welcome to Harry Potter Land!”</div> <div>                     Brad, parent</div> <div> <A HREF="id602.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><U><IMG SRC="296479720.jpg" border=0 width="121" height="114" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A> Click</div> <div> <B>__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Rick & Tanya Montgomery</B></div> <div> <B>Fallbrook, CA</B></div> <bR> <div> Dear Rik,</div> <bR> <div> Your work has made our Master Bedroom Suite more beautiful then we could have ever imagined. Our decision to use your services </div> <div> was based on your web site and 1 in person meeting. 3 months later you came to our house in Fallbrook and influenced the way </div> <div> we feel and live in our home.</div> <bR> <div> We are sending you pictures of the Master Bedroom fireplace wall you created, the great fresco ceiling, and Trompe L'oeil </div> <div> at the end of our hall. Your skill is so advanced, and you work so fast. We really enjoyed having you in our home.</div> <bR> <div> We hope you can show what you did for us on your website. It is so beautiful.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Sincerely,</div> <bR> <div> Rick & Tanya</div> <div> (On the <A HREF="id75.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fresco Ceiling Design "><U>Fresco Ceiling Mural</U></A>)</div> <bR> <div> <B>_________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Hi Rik,</div> <div> The mural looks great!  </div> <div> The Councilman is interested in having you paint </div> <div> a mural on the northeast wall that you and I previously discussed. </div> <bR> <div> Thanks,</div> <div> David Cowan</div> <div> Council Representative Fourth District / City of San Diego</div> <div> (On the <A HREF="id574.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Inspiration Wall"><U>“Inspiration Wall</U></A><A HREF="id574.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Inspiration Wall"><U>”</U></A>) </div> <div> ______________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> <B>Graffiti Control Division City of San Diego</B></div> <bR> <div> That is wonderful work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div> <bR> <div> Sonya Ollison </div> <div> Graffiti Control Division City of San Diego</div> <div> (On the<A HREF="id574.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Inspiration Wall"><U>“Inspiration Wall”</U></A>) </div> <div> ______________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> <B>CAROL SPONG, ASID</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="helvetica" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> "It is my pleasure to recommend Rik Erickson, the artist. He created </div> <div> a <A HREF="id55.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ice Cream Parlor"><U>stunning mural</U></A><A HREF="id55.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ice Cream Parlor"><U> </U></A>for me for the ASID Showcase House in the</div> <div>  juice bar area. The mural is a recreation of a soda fountain/juice bar </div> <div> and it is done with such wit and skill that I'm sure it will be one of the</div> <div>  hits of the show! Rik works tirelessly to get the effect he wants and </div> <div> has such a pleasant way of interacting with the people around him that</div> <div>  it was an asset to have him on this project."</div> <div>  sincerely, </div> <bR> <div> CAROL SPONG, ASID</div> <div> _____________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> To Whom it may concern;</div> <bR> <div> This letter is to recommend the faux painting work of Rik Erickson. He recently completed finish work on my </div> <div> remodeled bathroom, matching the finish he had done in my adjoining bedroom several years before. He also </div> <div> painted four Redouti style flowers, in frames in the skylight shaft of the bath, and they are quite satisfying. As an </div> <div> art history teacher, I have definite opinions as to the type of art I want in my home, and Rik has always taken my tastes </div> <div> and desires into serious consideration, and has executed them very well.</div> <div>      I would not hesitate to use him for any future faux work as he is clean, reliable, efficient and very talented.</div> <bR> <div> Sincerely,</div> <div> Carol Salcido</div> <div> San Diego, CA.</div> <bR> <div> _____________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> To Whom It May Concern:</div> <bR> <div> This will serve to highly recommend the professional painting and mural services of Rik Erickson.  Rik painted </div> <div> a gorgeous mural of<A HREF="id477.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Venice Scene"><U> Venice Italy for an empty niche</U></A> in my home. Before I called Rik I researched various artists </div> <div> and visited home expos in my area to find the perfect artist for a mural I had in mind.  I found Rik's website and </div> <div> was impressed with his work. So I contacted him.</div> <bR> <div> Rik and I met to discuss the details surrounding the painting.  I found Rik to be a good listener. He captured all the </div> <div> details with great precision. When Rik finished the mural I was absolutely in awe of his work. He used the most </div> <div> amazing colors which stood out. I was also impressed with his attention to detail. He added some of his own touches </div> <div> to the canvas which create a natural element to the Venetian scene. </div> <bR> <div> My family and visitors absolutely love the painting Rik created and I know that it will bring our family many years of joy </div> <div> when we look at the Venice scene.</div> <bR> <div> In closing, Rik's work went beyond meeting his contractual obligations. I highly recommend Rik Erickson without </div> <div> reservation for any one who is looking for a painter and who appreciates beautiful work. </div> <bR> <div> Sincerely,</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Rosa M. Alvarez</div> <bR> <div> ________________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> Dear Rik</div> <bR> <div> I wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying the different styles of painting you </div> <div> did for us; the cabinets and walls in the faux style are wonderful, ( I can hardly remember </div> <div> that we started with stark white paint on everything), to the Venetian plaster on the </div> <div> fireplace and my personal favorite! My beautiful Dragons. Tell Charlie that we rearranged the living room so we could see </div> <div> his great mural. You were so professional and helpful, with such wonderful ideas. Everyone that comes to visit is just blown away. </div> <div> You should probably send me some business cards because I would highly recommend</div> <div> you to anyone wanting to enhance their home. Don't forget when we have the big house warming we want you guys to come.</div> <bR> <div> Sincerely,</div> <div> Suzanne Callaghan</div> <bR> <div> _____________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> <B>GASLAMP QUARTER ASSOCIATION</B> </div> <bR> <div> The Gaslamp Quarter Association (GQA) had the </div> <div> pleasure of working with Rik Erickson on a project to beautify our</div> <div>  community. Rik painted a movable <A HREF="id65.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ascension"><U>mural</U></A> which was used on one</div> <div>  of the buildings slated for redevelopment and located in the heart </div> <div> of the historic district. The mural was commissioned by the Center </div> <div> City Development Corporation (CCDC) with the intent to move the </div> <div> mural to another site within the Gaslamp Quarter once construction </div> <div> begins on the McGurck building. The GQA Art Committee with Rik's </div> <div> help was able to find a creative and attractive solution to our </div> <div> ongoing challenge to fight blight in the district. </div> <div> Thank you,</div> <bR> <div>  Donna E. Smith Executive Director cc: B Schroeder, CCDC </div> <div> _________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>SUN LOUNGE TANNING CENTER</B> </div> <bR> <div> Dear Rik, Thank you so much for an excellent job. We were all </div> <div> extremely happy at Sunlounge upon seeing the great job you did for</div> <div>  us. This <A HREF="id345.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pacific Beach Mural"><U>mural</U></A> shows a lot of energy and vitality which is exactly what </div> <div> we wanted to show to and for our customers. Thanks again </div> <div> for a great job ! </div> <bR> <div> Dana Gilbert, Owner and General Manager </div> <bR> <bR> <div> _______________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> Dear Rik, Please accept my sincere thanks for the superior job you did on my</div> <div>  <A HREF="id595.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scottish Influence"><U>fireplace mantle and surround</U></A>. The faux finish is nothing short of a creative </div> <div> wonder and the center-most horse depiction is beyond beautiful. The </div> <div> extraordinary care you took concerning all preparations and the steady </div> <div> work schedule couldn't have been more professional. </div> <div> And as an added bonus, you were unfailingly courteous throughout.</div> <bR> <div> Working on an old, nondescript mantle such as mine must have presented</div> <div>  a bit of a challenge but you managed (with experience, knowledge, and </div> <div> artistry) to transform the fireplace area to an incomparable,</div> <div>  exquisite focal point of an otherwise plain room.</div> <bR> <div> You are probably not in need of any additional recommendations but </div> <div> if the situation ever does arise, please feel free to add my name to your reference list.</div> <bR> <div> Again, many, many thanks….and I hope to be talking to you again soon.</div> <div> Sincerely,</div> <bR> <div> Shannie Lamendola</div> <bR> <div> ___________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> Dear Rik,</div> <bR> <div>      The <A HREF="id369.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tuscany Scene"><U>Tuscan scene</U></A> you painted for my kitchen stove area is exactly</div> <div>  what I had envisioned, and gives a dimension and pleasant view to an </div> <div> otherwise boring flat wall. The rose arbor in the bedroom is delightful,</div> <div>  and everyone who has seen it thinks that it is lovely, and adds a real </div> <div> artistic touch to the room's décor. The faux finish you did on the bedroom </div> <div> walls has softened and warmed that area, and we are very pleased with the entire project. </div> <div>      Thank you so much for the fine job you did. If we can give a </div> <div> recommendation to any future clients, we would be happy to do so.</div> <bR> <div> Sincerely</div> <bR> <div> Carole and Bob Salcido</div> <div> ________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> Dear Rik,</div> <bR> <div> We would like to once again thank you for the wonderful trompe l'oeil you</div> <div> did for us. You understood exactly the feeling and effect we wanted. We</div> <div> couldn't be more pleased with your work.</div> <bR> <div> We get so many compliments. People really think the faux stone in the <A HREF="id598.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Niche"><U>niche</U></A></div> <div> is actually the stone you matched perfectly from the courtyard. The "Herbs</div> <div> in the Window" scene on the tumbled marble backsplash is so subtle and</div> <div> charming--just what was needed in that spot to warm up the kitchen. We were</div> <div> very impressed that you took the time to research the appropriate paint</div> <div> products that would adhere to the finished marble and withstand the extreme</div> <div> heat of the cook top. As for our outdoor fireplace, you transformed plain</div> <div> stucco 'blah' into old world charm. What a difference!</div> <bR> <div> You are a pleasure to work with, Rik. You are careful, considerate and</div> <div> conscientious. I especially appreciated your patience and your openness to</div> <div> try things like incorporating elements of our iron gate into the design of</div> <div> the fireplace medallion. We look forward to having you work on the other</div> <div> projects we discussed.</div> <bR> <div> Yours truly,</div> <bR> <div> Chris Wichard</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="mailto:rik@muralsfantastic.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:rik@muralsfantastic.com"><U>rik@muralsfantastic.com</U></A></div> <bR> <div>   <script type="text/javascript"> var page_name = ''; var invisible = ''; function sE(){return true;}window.onError=sE; var ui='rik';var rn=Math.random();var base=top.document; var qry=ui+':3::'+escape(base.referrer)+'::'+screen.width +'x'+screen.height+'::'+screen.colorDepth+'::'+escape(page_name) +'::'+invisible+'::'+rn+'::'+escape(base.URL); document.write('<a href="http://www.web-stat.com/stats/'+ui+'.htm'); document.write('"><img src="http://server4.web-stat.com/count.pl?'); document.write(qry+'" border="0" alt="web stats analysis"/><\/a>'); </script><noscript><a href="http://www.web-stat.com"> <img src="http://server4.web-stat.com/3/rik.gif" border="0" alt="web stats analysis"></a></noscript>   </div> <div> Murals Fantastic is the online portfolio for artist & muralist Rik Erickson.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> All images are © Copyright 2000 - 2001 by Rik Erickson, and may not be reproduced, </div> <div> copied, displayed, or used in any way without written permission.</div> <div> All rights reserved.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Artist and muralist Rik Erickson serving the Southern California  & Chicago area.</div> <div> For the very best in high quality murals, faux, trompe l'oeil, fine art, design and much more.  </div> <bR> </BODY>