1stAnniversary - First Wedding Anniversary Portraits

Customer feedback

Below are a few more examples of some of the many anniversary portraits I have drawn over the last few years and a selection of kind comments from my customers.

If you would like me to draw a portrait as a present for your loved-one, please get in touch.

subject: Re: Commission
date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 19:16:33 +0000

Hi Basi,

I received the picture today - thank you so much it is truly amazing :-)

The packaging was also excellent and it arrived in perfect condition.

Kind Regards,

Mike

subject: RE: portrait
date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:09:28 +0000

Many thank Basi,
Richard and I love the portrait.
Many thanks again.
Venetia & Richard

subject: Re:Portrait
date: 20/08/2010 17:12

Hi Basi

Thank you so much for the beautiful portrait. It arrived safely today as it was very well wrapped up.
The emailed image really did not do it any justice!
You are a very talented artist and I shall be sure to recommend you to friends.
I am having it professionally framed today and I am collecting it tomorrow.
We are celebrating our anniversary in Barecelona and I cannot wait to see Derek's face when I give it to him as I know he will love it as much as I did.
Many thanks again
Regards
Catherine

subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Picture]
date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:53:39 +0100

Hi Basi

Just wanted to drop you a note to say many thanks for the picture my wife loved it, she thought it was an amazing present.

Many thanks again
wish you all the best

Kind Regards
Richard

subject: RE: Read: [Fwd: Re: portrait]
date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:55:57 +0100

Hello Basi,

We are delighted with the portrait thanks again.

Regards

Steven Sibthorp

subject: RE: your portrait
date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 10:17:13 +0100

Hi Basi

Thank you for returning my e-mail so quickly. The portrait looks fantastic !

Kind Regards.
Jon

subject: Re:[Fwd: Re: portrait Enquiry]
date: 28/07/2010 :10:27 +00:00

Hi Basi

Thanks very much for your e-mail. The picture is stunning!

Thanks again

Sanj

subject: Re: Portrait order
date: 18/07/2010 16:54 +00:00

Dear Basi,

I received the portrait on Thursday and was delighted when Carly opened the package this morning. She was extremely impressed and so was I, at the detail used to make the portrait.
We are currently in the airport away to go on holiday and wanted to take this opportunity before we leave to thank you. This is defenitely the one anniversary out of the many we will have that we will remember the most.

Thanks again

All the best

Ross & Carly

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 08:16:51 +0100

Basi

Thank you. the portrait look's great.

Barry

subject: Re: delivery date
date: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:53:20 +0200

Dear Basi

The portrait arrived on time and Lucy was really delighted with it.

Many thanks.

John

subject: RE: your portrait
date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:46:27 +0000

Basi

Just to let you know I have received the portrait. I am really pleased with it and can't wait to show it to my husband on our anniversary on Sunday - I'm sure he will love it as well.

Thank you

Emma

subject: RE: your portrait enquiry
date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:33:11 +0000

Hi Basi

Arrived first thing this morning, looks fantastic, thanks you very much.

Kind regards
Tony

subject: Re: your portrait
date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:44:33 +0000

Got it and its brilliant!! Thank you so much.

Best regards,

Andrew

subject: Re: 1st anniversary gift
date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:00:02 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

Dear Basi,

I have received the portrait and am so pleased. I think you have done an amazing job - you are very talented. Thank you so much.
I hope you have a good Christmas and new year.
I will be in contact in the future for future presents I'm sure!

Take care and many, many thanks again

Tim

subject: Re: your portrait
date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:12:12 EDT

Hello Basi
Thank you so much the portrait is wonderful, and brought a tear to my eye, we are going to present Kate and Dave with during a meal tonight.

Take Care

Margaret

subject: RE: your portrait enquiry
date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:38:13 +0100

Hi Basi,

To confirm receipt this morning of our wonderful portrait! Thank you so much, the level of detail is exquisite and we are both very, very pleased.

I would not hesitate to recommend you to others who might be considering one of your portraits for either their first anniversary or just a lovely, special gift.

Many thanks,

Kerry and Alan

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:05:41 +0100

Hi Basi

Just a quick not to say I received the portrait today, it looks fantastic and I'm sure John will love it... I will be giving it to him on Sunday.

Thank you so much!

Kind regards

Rebecca

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:41:50 +0100

Dear Basi

Once again thank you very much. I have had more time to look at the sample you linked to today and it really is more than I had hoped for - what an excellent portrait.

Kind regards

Nigel

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:16:25 +0000

Hi Basi

Thank you very much for getting this done in time. It looks great and i'm sure Emma will love it!

Thank you once again you're a great find and a true talent.

Kind regards

Neil.

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:05:51 +0000

Dear basi

I've just seen the portrait and I absolutly love it.

Thanks a lot.

Natasha

subject: RE: Portrait
date: 3 Jul 2009 09:59:55 +0100

Hi Basi,

Just to let you know the portrait has arrived safely and it is beautiful, thank you very much, I am sure Peter will love it

Gio

subject: RE: Your portrait enquiry
date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:12:07 +0000

Dear Basi,

That's marvellous! Thank you.

With best wishes, and thanks again,

Andy

subject: RE: portrait for 20 May
date: Wed, 13 May 2009 04:05:48 -0400

Hi Basi,

The portrait looks wonderful, thank you.

Once again thank you.

Matthew

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:34:00 +0100

Hello Basi,

I Hope your are well.

I received the portrait yesterday. It is fantastic, i love it and so did my brother and sister in law. Thank you so much for doing a fabulous portrait for me.

Thank you once again for your amazing work.

Look forward to hearing from you son.

Best Wishes and regards.

Reshma

subject: RE: 1st Anniversary 12.4.09
date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:43:59 +0000

Hi Basi

Its beautiful...many thanks...can not wait to give it to my husband on Sunday now

Thanks again, I shall certainly recommend u to friends and family

~ Kind regards

Michelle

subject: Shah and Shumi's Portrait
date: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 09:07:43 +0000

Hi Basi

I gave the portrait to Shumi today and she was absolutely blown away by it!! She was speechless! She could not believe how accurate and detailed it was. In her words she said it was a timeless piece. And I agree. It doesn't get any better than this.

Thank you so much. Both me and Shumi agree you are extremely talented!

Kindest Regards

Shah and Shumi

subject: Re: 1st Anniversary
date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:26:34 -0500

Hi Basi

Its our anniversary today, so I wrapped up the portrait and gave it to Martyn this morning, he and I are thrilled with it and we both think its brilliant, the fine detail is fantastic, it's better than the original photo.

Thanks again for your help and the effort you put into our portrait and in such a short time period.

Kind regards

Caroline

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:14:43 -0000

Dear Basi,

Thank you so much for this portrait, it is absolutely fantastic!

Thank you very much again, it is perfect!

Kind regards

Helen

subject: Re: your portrait enquiry
date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:24:15 +0000

Dear Basi,

I received the portrait today and all i can say is that your work is outstanding.
I will present it to Amanda on Sunday on our anniversary and i just know she is going to love it.

Many thanks.

Best Regards,

Lloyd

subject: Re: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:06:59 -0800 (PST)

Hi Basi,

Received today with thanks, it looks fantastic.

Regards,

Bob.

subject: Re: Portrait for 26th October
date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:28:02 +0100

Dear Basi

This is absolutely beautiful - I love the details such as my hair and also Julian's contented look in his eyes.

Thank you, fantastic work!

With best wishes

Sanja

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:26:40 +0100

Thanks Basi

It looks great.

Thanks once again

Ivan

subject: Re:
date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:15:53 +0000 (GMT)

Hi Basi,

The Portrait looks great!!

We had an axcellent anniversary and my wife loved the portrait.

Many thanks!!

John

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:51:52 +0100

Hi Basi

Just a quick note to let you know my wife and I were absolutely thrilled with the portrait, absolutely outstanding!

Kind Regards
Jeff

subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: Your PortraitsInPencil.com enquiry [Scanned]]
date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 13:02:51 +0100

Thanks again for this Basi - Anne-Marie was absolutely thrilled!!

Regards
Nick

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:17:59 +0100

Thanks very much, Basi.

Portrait arrived today. Looks great.

Thanks for all your help and hard work.

Regards
Andy

subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: Your PortraitsInPencil.com enquiry [Scanned]]
date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 13:02:51 +0100

Thanks again for this Basi - Anne-Marie was absolutely thrilled!!

Regards
Nick

subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry]
date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 09:25:28 +0000

Hi Basi,

He loves it too. He's taken it today to be framed - it will have pride of place in our bedroom.

Thank you again

Charlotte

subject: Re: your portrait enquiry
date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:02:10 +0000 (GMT)

Hi Basi,

Just a quick note to let you know the portrait arrived safely on Friday as Planned.

My wife and I opened the package on Sunday, the morning of our anniversary, and my wife was absolutely thrilled with the idea and with your work. She is off to get the portrait framed today.

Thanks again for fitting me in an short notice and for helping to make our first anniversary special.

Graham & Jane.

subject: RE: Quote: 1st Anniversary Portrait in Pencil
date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:51:11 +0100

Dear Basi,

Looks fantastic! I can't wait to see it in person.

Kind regards

Blake

subject: RE: Pencil drawing
date: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:46:44 +0100

Hi Basi!

Have received the drawing safe and sound! Thank you so much! Its even better in real life! I cant wait to show my husband!

Thank you again!

Pam

subject: Re: 1st anniversary 07/07/07
date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:34:36 +0100 (BST)

Hi Basi,

Just to let you know Alan was absolutely blown away by the portrait. He said it was breathtaking and he had never seen anything as amazing before. (He also wishes that he had thought of the idea himself !)

Many thanks once again for producing this fabulous portrait which will be cherished by us both forever.

Best wishes,
Sally & Alan

subject: RE: your portrait enquiry
date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:59:29 +0100

Dear Basi

Thank you so much - I am sure Rob will love it.

Kind regards

Julia

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:08:03 +0100

Dear Basi,

My wife was thrilled with the picture so many thanks. The image on the internet didn't do it justice at all! I was delighted with the outcome.
Just need to get it framed and up on the wall.

Many thanks again,

Andy

subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: FW: Your 1stAnniversary portrait]
date: Fri, 23 May 2008 09:28:19 +0100

Basi,

I got the portrait this morning and I am absolutely delighted (superbly packaged!), it looks fabulous!

Thank you very much for all your help and especially being able to get this completed in advance of our anniversary!

I know Emma will be delighted when she sees it this evening!

Jonny

subject: Re: Richard and Adele portrait
date: Sat, 17 May 2008 08:39:08 +0000 (GMT)

Hi Basi,

Again, many thanks for the portrait it is beutiful and i can not wait to see Adele's face a week on Monday,

Kind Regards

Richard

subject: Re: portrait
date: Sun, 11 May 2008 12:57:31 +0000 (GMT)

Dear Basi,

Just to let you know that the portrait arrived safely in one piece. Thank you so much - it is absolutely stunning! You are truely talented. I loved it so much I've had to show it to everyone at work before Bob has seen it!

I shall be getting a frame for it and presenting it to him on our anniversary - I can't wait for his reaction.

Thank you once again,

Regards,

Becky

subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: FW: Ist Wedding Anniversary]
date: Thu, 1 May 2008 09:04:21 +0100

Basi

Just to let you know Lorna loved the picture.

Many thanks.

Peter

subject: RE: your portrait
date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:36:59 +0000

Dear Basi,

Thanks once again for you help and hard work with this I am sure Sara will love it.

Regards,

Mark

subject: RE: Your 1st anniversary portrait enquiry
date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:08:58 +0000

Dear Basi

Just to let you know I've just taken delivery!!!

I really don't know what to say, its so beautiful. I was left speechless which doesn't happen very often!
I'm sure Nick will be as thrilled as what I am with it.

Thank you so very much Basi.

Lena

subject: Re: Fw: Campbell wedding photo No 219
date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:47:19 -0000

Basi

Thank you - this is brilliant. I am delighted and I am sure my husband Gordon will be also.

With thanks

Angela

subject: RE: wedding - original image
date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:46:39 +0000

Hi Basi,

Thanks so much for the portrait, it looks fantastic!
Many thanks once again

Kind regards,
Toni

subject: RE: your portrait
date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:59:45 -0000

All well and very pleased, I'm in the good books again for another year hopefully!!!

thank you Basi.

Regards

Nick

subject: RE: your portrait
date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:12:45 -0000

Hi Basi,

Thanks you for completeing the portrait, it looks fantastic.

Thanks again

Paul

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:36:00 +0000

Dear Basi,

I have had a house full of children this morning so didn't dare open it until just now! I haven't taken it out of the tissue either as it is so perfectly wrapped but was able to see through it and it looks fantastic!

I will present it to him on our anniversary and let you know what he thinks

Many thanks and best regards,

Donna

subject: portrait recieved
date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:09:24 +0000

Hi Basi

Many Thanks for the brillint job you done of the portrait.It arrived safely on Thursday 15th.
My wife loved it and so did all of the relations who have seen it.

Thanks again

Kind Regards
Damien

subject: Re: Portrait
date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:12:38 +0000

Hi Basi

The portrait looks absolutely fantastic...I can't wait to see the real thing!

Many thanks

Ian

subject: Re:your portrait
date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:04:33 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

Basi,

Received safely, thank you - it's a fantastic portrait, and has gone straight in a frame. It made a wonderful 1st anniversary present (even if my wife did look at the wrapped parcel and say, It'd better not be a big picture of me!), and I will certainly be recommending your services to friends and family.

Best wishes,
Dave

subject: RE: Your portrait
date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:41:41 +0100

Dear Basi,

Thank you so much for sending me a scan of the portrait I absolutely love it!

Many thanks

Catherine

subject: RE: Your 1stAnniversary.co.uk enquiry
date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:49:09 +0000

Hi Basi,

Many thanks all received intact and was well received! I will recommend you to friends definitely! Just the frame to choose now!

Thanks again!!

John.

subject: RE: portrait
date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:29:36 +0100

Hi Basi

We opened the packet together on Tuesday night, after returning from our anniversary trip. So literally we both saw it for the first time - I think the word of the moment, (and on-going) was wow (repeated more than several times)
We absolutely adore the portrait. We are both so impressed by your detailed interpretation of it. You caught us perfectly.

I personally would like to thank you for making our 1st anniversary so special.

With our very best wishes

Bob and Jenny

subject: Re: your portrait
date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:20:20 +0100

I have received the picture and I am more than pleased the detail and accuracy of the likeness is fantastic

thanks for getting it done so quick.

Trev

subject: Portrait
date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:57:10 +0100

Basi,

Just a quick email to thank you for the fantastic portrait.

It came on Saturday morning as promised and, more importantly, my wife absolutely adores it.

Once again, thank you for your excellent service.

Regards,

Michael

subject: Portrait
date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:54:39 +0100

Dear Basi

Thank you so much for the beautiful pencil portrait. I received it this morning and it is absolutely beautiful. I am really happy with it. I cannot wait to have it framed and present it to my husband. I am sure he will love it as much as I do.
You are a very talented and gifted person.

Best wishes
Rehana

subject: Re: delivery
date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 16:04:21 +0100 (BST)

Hi Basi,
Just a quick email to thank you for carrying out this commision for me. I gave the picture to my wife on Sunday and she loves it and cant get over how detailed your work is.

Our first baby is on the way and will be with us in November so I may be back in touch then!!

Once again thank you very much for sharing with us your gifted talent as an artist.
Best Regards,

Simon

subject: Re: your portrait
date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:42:41 +0100

Hi Basi,
Yes all is back to normal here. Water back on and drinkable and the portrait arrived on the Saturday, so wasn't effected by the strike.

And the good news is that we're both really pleased with it. Shall certainly be recommending you to friends and family.

All the best,

Tristan

subject: Re: your portrait
date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:06:25 -0500

Hello Basi,

We just returned from our anniversary trip where we opened the portrait together.
It was lovely and I certainly appreciate your efforts to capture the fine details of my dress and the flowers.

Thank you again. We will enjoy the portrait for years to come!
Kelly

subject: RE: your portraits
date: Mon, 21 May 2007 09:57:28 +0100

Dear Basi

I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for the wonderful portraits! The image you sent through on e-mail does not justify the actual. The attention to detail is magnificent! My husband was speechless when I showed them to him! Thank you for making our first anniversary as memorable as our wedding day!

You have such talent, that words cannot express.

Kind regards

Lisha

subject: Re: your portrait
date: Tue, 1 May 2007 15:51:26 +0100 (BST)

Hi basi,

The portrait looks fantastic,thank you very much i will recommend to you.

thank you

many thanks

pasquale

subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: [Fwd: Re: Portrait]]
date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 16:56:15 +0100

Basi - I have received the picture and am very happy with it, thank you.

Robert

subject: Re: Your 1st Anniversary enquiry
date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:40:45 +0000 (GMT)

Hello Basi,
I received the portrait on Friday and have been away for the weekend, so I apologise for not letting you know sooner.I opened the packaging with great anticipation and was overwhelmed when I saw your work; you are truly a very talented person.. It gave me goose bumps and nearly made me cry !!!
I have since had it framed and it looks breathtaking.
Thank you VERY MUCH.. I will let you know how it goes when I present it to Fiona
Kind regards and all the best for the future.
Mick

subject: Re: your portrait enquiry
date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:49:46 +0000

Dear Basi,

A million thanks for the beautiful portrait of me + my husband Rohan. We can't wait to adorn our house with such a unique work of art. I think Rohan was so stunned when he saw it he was lost for words. But he treats it like it's the most precious thing ever! It is - it's so special. Thanks for making our 1st wedding anniversary so memorable.

Best wishes
Neeta & Rohan

subject: Re: your portrait
date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 07:10:48 EDT

Hi Basi,
The picture is awesome, Thank you so much.

Thanks again,

Andi.

subject: Re: Your 1stAnniversary enquiry
date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:24:13 +0100 (BST)

Dear Basi
Many thanks for the slight alterations, its really great and I know they'll be chuffed with it.

Again, many thanks. I'm delighted with it.

regards
Joan

subject: RE: your portrait
date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:47:45 +0100

Hi Basi,

Just wanted to confirm safe receipt of the portrait - it looks absolutely amazing - thank you so much - I'm sure he will love it just as much as me...now I've got to take it in the suitcase without him seeing!

Will definitely be using you again in the future!.

Kind regards,

Maria

subject:
date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 12:25:21 +0100

Hello Basi,

Just to let you know the portrait has arrived safely.

It's wonderful, i am sure my parents will love it!

Thanks again

Joanna

subject: Re: your portrait
date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:08:33 +0100

Hi Basi,

The portrait is amazing, better than I could have ever imagined. I am so looking forward to its arrival and I know my husband will be so pleased with it. I could not have asked for a better 1st anniversary present for him.

Thank you so much for your help and quick turn around with this. If anyone ever asks me about portraits I will certainly recommend you to them.

Thank you once again.
Claire

subject: portrait
date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 05:50:10 -0800 (PST)

Dear Basi:

The drawing of me and my wife is wonderful! It is a visual memory of our honeymoon August 1983 and is an anniversary gift.

Thanks again for gracing our walls with your amazing pencil art commemerating special moments in our life.

Peace
Bryan

subject: Re: home water birth portrait
date: Mon, 10 May 2004 19:49:38 +0100

Hi Basi,

Thank you so much, I know they will be pleased.

Thank you so much again, If you would like to send me some flyers, Im sure I would have many patients who would be interested in your skills!

Jill

subject: Re: Portrait of my parents
date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:41:27 +0100

Dear Basi,

Just to let you know, my wife and I gave the portrait to my parents last weekend - they really loved it. Thank you once again.

Hope all is well.

Kind regards,

Vikas

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