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TESTIMONIALS
Dear Mona Youssef
I would like to thank you for the beautiful painting you did to commemorate the enhancement of the Canadian Constitution Act in 1982. I am proud to have it hanging in my home.
Sincerely,
P.E. Trudeau.
Previous Prime Minister of Canada
Pierre Elliot Trudeau
December 7, 1999
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"As a Canadian Journalist, I have written about many noteworthy subjects, catering to the interests of various communities. I am proud to have had the opportunity to appreciate the work of Canadian Artist, Mona Youssef, whose work transcends thought and imagination from the most simple of concepts. We human, often overlook the most basic beauty that surrounds us every day. Through natural light and shadows, Mona has captured the essence or reality of objects on canvas so they are impossible to ignore. Often our life is composed of what our thoughts make it. Viewing her work has given me a different perspective in which to view life. The blazing color and intricate detail's expresses how life is to be enjoyed. Pride makes us do things well, but its love that brings them to perfection. Mona has great love to create feelings as optimism and hope, to all who view her work."
"Your presentation of light and shadows is awe-inspiring. The detail form of every object portrays their natural beauty, which human's fail to appreciate every day. Through your work one can find hope and purpose in life. There is truly beauty unimagined as we observe these scenes. Knowledge is limited, but imagination covers the world. Yes, you have created imagination from reality.
Kroft Ottokar Corp.
Canadian Journalist,
Kevin Otto, Edmonton, AB. Canada.
"The works are living and are literally animated obviously because of an aesthetically and hygienically character (themed: how inside of you how in front of you). Mona Youssef´s is creating in her works a substrate of poetical hygienically singleness and timeless beauty. In her visionary realism her works seem to be a happy exception in our western society and our civilization!
Ladislaus Weis
Art Historian, Germany
ladislaus-weiss@gmx.de
www.ladislaus-weiss-art.com
”Mona Youssef is a high quality fine artist. I had the opportunity to see her paintings at the Florence Biennale, Italy -where she was exhibiting last December, 2007- and I must say they are awesome! A combination of a high standard techniques plus a refined poetry permeate her oeuvre, which a true gift of light and delicacy. Mrs. Youssef is also a caring person, devoted not only to her work but also to the benefits of others."
Maitén Panella
Art Journalist and Curator
www.huma3.com
Venice, Italy
(I have met Mrs. Panella during my exhibition at Florence Biennale 2007 and it has been a pleasure meeting such kind, expert, understanding persona)
"Gent., sono la Dott. Giuseppina Scotti, critico d'arte, che lei ha conosciuto a Chianciano e queste sono le mie brevi note sulla sua pittura:
"Cascate di ghiaccio.... -mari - di ghiaccio azzurrino si presentano al pubblico della Collettiva Internazionale all'Art Museum di Chianciano Terme (SI)- Italy, quando lo stesso scopre le opere di Mona Youssef.
La sua ricerca intensa rivela un modulo espressivo elegante, eppure disinvolto, immerso in quelle "spaccature" profonde, quei cilestrini che illuminano il cielo e l'artista si avvale di luci e ombre, che provocano giuochi d'ambiente soltanto apparentemente freddo, perchè pulsante di vita interiore.
Il suo è un percorrere sottile, in equilibrio fra mente e anima, è assiduità di un'ispirazione che sembra oscillare fra sensibilità scenografica e un vortice di dimensioni meditative. Un incontro veramente piacevole e d'interesse quello con l'arte della Youssef.
Dott. Giuseppina Scotti- Critico d'Arte e Poeta
cell. 320 0143753.,br>
Piazza V. Gioberti 3- 58100 Grosseto Italy
Translation:
"Gent. Are Dr. Josephine Scotti, art critic, she has known in Chianciano and these are my brief notes on her painting
"Ice-mari .... - ice blue are presented to the public of international collective Art Museum of Chianciano Terme (SI) - Italy, where the same, discover the works of Mona Youssef.
Her research reveals an intense form of expression elegant, yet casual, surrounded by those "cracks" deep, those that illuminate the light blue sky and the artist uses light and shadow, causing games apparently cold environment only, because button interior life.
Her is a thin cover, in equilibrium between mind and spirit, is faithfully as an inspiration that seems to oscillate between sensitivity and a dramatic swirl of meditative dimension. Truly a pleasant and interest that with the art of Youssef.
Dr. Josephine Scotti-Art Critic and Poet
cell. 320 0143753.
Piazza V. Gioberti 3 to 58,100 Grosseto Italy
(I have met Mrs. Scotti during my exhibition at the Art Museum of Chianciano, Tuscany, Italy 2009 and it has been a delight speaking to her)
"Being a very talented artist is not enough these days. One must have someone, or have the personality and "know how" to promote one's self and bring awareness to one to his/her art. Mona's "Realism"artwork is very worthy of it’s name! I am in love with her proficient use of showing shadows and conversely.............amazing use of light. The colors reflect the feel and mood of each painting. There is one in particular, that I adore! It make me happy when I look at! And the stupendous variations of her use of color reflect a truly talented Artiste." Thanks for your kindness, Mona Youssef” August 6, 2010
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Greater New York City
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"Mona is a wonderful and great Canadian artist with an amazingly strong message in all her paintings and her art! I'm very happy and also extremely proud to belong to Mona's friends on Ecademy and on other social networking sites. Mona is one of the best and most talented artists I know! I wish her all the success she deserves!"
Best
Lucas Wyrsch
Swiss Business Club
Entrepreneur, Connector, Networker, Consultant, Enterprise Risk Managing Adviser
http://lucaswyrschbroking.blogspot.comM
Switzerland
“Mona is multitalented artist with a deep understanding of nature, the needs of human, and especially about the special needs of artists and other self-employed creative. She is a warm and trustful personality I warmly recommend as a collaboration partner and friend for anyone.” March 20, 2008
TOM Merilahti (Tom@Sicusynergy.org),
Founder, Marketing Integrator & Communication Coordinator, SICU (Synergy Integrated - Connects the Unconnected)
Finland
"MONA YOUSSEF is a Canadian Fine Artist and enterprising Businesswoman of integrity. She operates "The Mona Gallery" to showcase her creations with her own website adding value. The Opportunity of her poetic words resonated "When we truly love what we do we do it whole~souled .ART is a manifestation of Love .. ART is to LOVE!"
We send warm greetings to Mona from the ancient mystical DreamTime land of OZ DownUnder (Australia) in appreciation of her ART & CREATIVITY. Another innovative lady of integrity and unique art expressions who has a local and global CREATIVITY Dream for a "MarketPlace" Realm having a CyberSpace Shop with an Art Gallery Showcase."
+Michael A Riddell, Artist/Producer/Writer
Global Village CREATIVITY CENTRE Australia.
Michael A Riddell
Artist/Producer/Writer
Redhead Village, Lake Macquarie, NSW
Australia
http://creativitysummit.com
“I would highly recommend Mona. She is not only a fabulous artist, she is an artist with exceptional insight into the issues effecting artists today. More than just awareness, Mona is a doer with the wisdom to discern where action is needed.” March 20, 2008
Yvette Dubel , Creative Strategy Consultant and Source Artist, Cultural Fusion.
Program Development, Las Vegas, Nevada Area
http://webantiphon.com
“In 2008 I saw for the first time on a common exhibition in Leipzig / Germany your very impressive pictures. It is very extremely a painting in this excellent quality in which the point of view is based on the most exact observation of the reality and by Mona’s masterly brushwork on canvas to be allowed to see becomes transfer. Mona is a perfect master of her genre and takes second place to the big „old masters“of the past centuries in nothing. It is to be had got to know to me an honor this woman. Yours faithfully Ralph Hübschmann” February 9, 2009
Ralph Hubschmann, Sculpto art gallery
Leipzig, German
http://extravaganz-in-holz.de
(I have met Ralph during my exhibition in Germany and it has been great opportunity seeing his extraordinary sculptures.)
“Mrs. Mona Youssef's art is extraordinary. When I return to the United States next year, I hope to decorate my home with her works of art! Mrs. Mona Youssef really has a passion and talent for art. I hope she will paint me one day, too! Her combination of experience, love of life, passion, and positive attitude brings so much joy into the lives of everyone around her. I am so blessed to know her! Thank you, Mona, for everything you do! ” May 1, 2008
Juan Keefe, Professional Teacher/Principal Certified,
Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary School
China
"I have the pleasure of being connected to a truly great artist, Mona Youssef. I have just visited her web site and I am so impressed. Such real talent is rare indeed. I intend to see her gallery in Kingston, Ontario soon. Canada is indeed fortunate that talented artist decided to live here."
Bill Bates,
Unstoppable Internet Marketer Team Leader
Unstoppable Entepreneurs
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
http://www.billbateswins.com
(At last, I have the privilege meeting Mr. Bates when he enthusiastically drove two hours to my city from Ottawa to purchase some of my artwork and I have the honor to have a chat with such life-expert and profound person with great taste and understanding not only for art for for life)
“If you would like my humble comments is because you are a delicate artist and all your artwork is beautiful but rather fantastic which reflect creativity, innovation and life in this video - and how much I thank you for your gesture precious artwork by viewing and enjoying it with such music resembles you. I have enjoy and read things and many, I read the beauty between spring and autumn, between each a touch of touches in the colors of flowers in the love of color with the background, in this beautiful harmony between the details that made me in the psychological comfort, and how much I loved the forest and the trees, and I sensed the freedom of spirit and body, and the horses and the blue skies which accompanied the sea and the clouds as if the foam of the sea hugging the clouds in a hurry without abstention. Truly great artwork of my expression are coming from the heart and from my sense of the rich enjoyment that spoke to spirit, intellectual, vision and theoretical
Thank you Mona, O you are a great artist"
Maha Drouby Mina
Poet
Lebanon, Tirpoli
Hello Mona,
"Thank you for inviting me to look at your website and your wonderful paintings. I really like them. At first I thought I was looking at photographs. Autumn is my favorite season in your collage of all four. You have a profound gift, and I am pleased to leave a testimonial for you.
I am happy to be connected with you and encourage all who see your profile to take the short journey to your website..... it is only a click away...."
Best regards,
Bob Nicoll
Chief Paradigm Shifter
Remember the Ice, LLC
99577 USA
http://www.remembertheice.com
"Mona is a born artist. Her beautiful oil paintings are life like and extremely pleasant to eyes. I wish her success in her career and many more global awards."
Asghar Ali Khatau
President/CEO
RIN Enterprises Ltd
Brampton & Toronto
Canada
Dear Mona,
"It is my honor and privilege to be connected with such a talented artist who can capture love and beauty so well. Great paintings!"
Herve Lacheray
Engineering Manager, Software
Quanser Consulting Inc.
Markham, Canada
Dear Mona,
"Thank you so much for participating in my network. Mona, I love your work! The passion you have for life and creation exudes in your beautiful paintings. I wish you continued success in the future and would love to help you in any way I can."
Warm regards,
David Heads,
Chairman and Founder
Giving Aid Limited
Chamber of Commerce Building
22 Lockyer Street, UK
http://www.givingaid.com
Mona Youssef is an extremely warmhearted soul with a true talent for art! I am certainly not an artist myself, but I have been to the Louvre in Pairs, France. I can say that many of Mona's artwork match or exceed most of that which is in the Louvre! Aside from her talent as an artist, Mona is a kind soul who works exceptionally well both individually and with other people. She is a wonderful colleague who enjoys working collaboratively with others, and she is very easy to get along with. I really enjoy knowing Mona, and I highly recommend her! If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
With warmest regards to all who read this,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - United States
Professional Teacher/Principal/Superintendent Certified, Court Officer & Bonded Notary Public @ Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers
"Mona's is a highly gifted artist and this is evident in her work and has been acknowledged by many. She has keen observation faculties and a magical bent to render those on canvas that leaves an observer in a trance. She consciously makes efforts to polish her skills by constant improvement. She is a very refined thinker with exceptional communication skills employing the sophisticated manners and delicate choice of words. She is a person with a great positive attitude and highly likable person. Further, she is using her art to spread beauty, elegance, affinity, harmony, respect and peace among cultures & nations. She is an honest, a generous, a smart, a self-conscious and a dedicated person. She is well informed with important issues particularly concerning the art and a very impressive net-worker. She is a dependable person along with keen ability of judgment.
She has such unique talents and enlightened views - a sublime delight - that I have sincere wish & foresee for her talents get wider recognition"
Amer Naveed Raja
Chief Managing officer/Creative Director
Sthetiks
www.sthetiks.com
CEO/Consultant
MaxMin International Systems
www.maxminsys.com
Tel: +230 698 3396
Mona, your art is absolutely fabulous! Delicate and refreshing. If you wish to contact me, please, access my email through my website listed below. Looking forward to having a creative exchange!
Claudia Xavier
visual artist, Brazil
www.claudiaxavierdelima.com
A master of Art. Mona transforms your winter into summer and spring and vice versa through her passion for Art which is her passion and love. Keep spreading the colors of seasons in our lives. Thank you.
Rajan
Author, EFT Practitioner, TheraCoach, Consultant, Your Personal CEO (Chief Empowering Officer)
DNA United - Installing DREAMS in Your DNA!
Singapore, Singapor
http://www.dnaunited.com
Mona is a very gifted lady; her art shows her passion and love of nature. I feel very lucky to have Mona as a contact. And hope one day she may show her work in Merida.
Kind Regards,
Keith Hardesty-Neell
Hotel Owner
Hotel Zamna.Hardesty Corporation.Mx
Barrio de Santiago.
Merida centro.
Historical Centre, MERIDA, YUCATAN
97000, Mexico
I have yet to meet Mona but just online she has introduced me to many wonderful people. She is obviously a most dynamic person and a true Art Professional. I wish there were more like Mona!
Niall "Art Dealer" Fairhead
19 Helenslea Avenue
London NW11 8NE
+442084552700
www.images-art.co.uk
(I have met Niall after all at Gagliardi Gallery during my exhibition in London May, 2010)
"I'm really impressed by her work, she is an artist. She is very enthusiastic. You have my deep respect, Lady"
Warmly.
Pascal Paturel
Area Sales Manager
Thales, Saint Héand, France
http://www.thalesgroup.com
Mona is a multitalented artist & graphic designer with a deep understanding of nature, needs of human, and special knowledge about the needs of artists and other self-employed creatives. She is a warm and trustful personality I warmly recommend as a collaboration partner and friend for anyone.
Mr. Tom Merilahti
Synergy Integrated - Connects the Unconnected
Helsinki, Global Village 00100, Finland
Dear Mona,
You are indeed one of the most active and honest persons I know in the field of fine art. Your professional skills are appreciated by many and I do feel it as a privilege to be one of your valued friends I can trust and rely upon whenever I need your advice or assistance.
All the best from
Mr. Kurt Lykke Lindved
Denmark
(I have the pleasure meeting Mr. Lykke in Copenhagen during my exhibition which he organized, and his passion for art and kindness are)
"I am absolutely thrilled to have made contact with Mona. Her total sincerity and charm oozes through her communication and her profile. It is fantastic to see her putting together a solo exhibition of her art.
Much kudos to you Mona for exploring your inner self through your artistic expression.
Many Regards from Brisbane, Qld, Australia"
Tetka Rhu
www.holidaysandcash.com/tetka
“Returned home from the Laurentians to find your BEAUTIFUL tulip card in the mail. It is breathtakingly well done, a joy to look at, I intend to have your card framed. You are SO TALENTED, little wonder you will exhibit at the LOUVRES - that makes you a TOP ARTIST for sure. How did you know that I just love tulips (have yellow tulips on our dining room table right now) and I love little girls (I always say that I am a "girl mother") since we have two daughters. Your colors are warm, lively and superb.
In deep appreciation.
Anette Legault [anettelegault@hotmail.com
(I have the pleasure meeting Mrs. Legault in Frankfurt airport when was coming back form my exhibition in 2009 and we had spent an evening together and came back on the same plan. Since then we have been in touch and it is certainly inspiring knowing her)
Ms. Mona Youssef is an accomplished artist, an ambassador of all things positive and a willing giver of her time and effort to support and encourage others. I am honored to know Professor Mona Youssef.
Sincerely and Respectfully
Daniel Stoica
Professionally Equipped - Personally Dedicated
USA, Florida
Mona is an incredibly talented and creative artist who is able to direct her 'Big Picture' while keeping on top of all the details along the way ... no small feat! Any project she undertakes is destined to succeed due to that very combination and the special energy she brings to art making.” November 16, 2008
John Zwick , creative director, JZA
Founder and Principal, J. Zwick + Associates
Burlington, Vermont Area
“Mona exhibits an amazing synergy between art and business. With her professionally performed so diversified artistic areas and the practical approach of managing her entrepreneurial sides, Mona has an outstanding career which goes much further than Canada. With admiration, Alex” November 16, 2008
Alex Dragomirescu , R&D Scientist, IPEX Inc.
Toronto, Canada
Note: (I have met Mr. Dragomirescu when he kindly and courageously drove along with her daughter in the heart of winter almost 5 hours to attend my ehxibtion at the art gallery of Qunees Inversity)
"Mona Youssef is a person of integrity, compassion and vision. If there were more like her this world would be an infinitely more beautiful place for each of us to live in She has unselfishly, encouraged and supported many on their journey and now she is helping me. It is delightful for me to publicly acknowledge for the wonderful soul she is."
Blessings to all who read this,
Alasdair Urquhart , Artist, England
Mr. Alasdair Urquhart
www.alasdairurquhart.com
"In addition to paying attention to her own artistic career, Mona has expressed great care for how she can assist others. She is a thoughtful person who has also demonstrated her talent as a painter. It is a pleasure to have her in my network."
Mrs. Yvette Dubel
United States, 101 Convention Center Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, USA
Source Artist and CSR Program Consultant @ Cultural Fusion & Web Antiphon
"I have known Mona online for a year or more through social networking. She is a professional woman with impressive credentials and work."
Dr. Sally Witt
Yardley, Pennsylvania - United States
on Medical disability
122 Walnut Lane
Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067, USA
"Mona is a world renowned nature painter with a great heart."
Mr. Clyde Okita
Chicago, Illinois - United State
Art Photographer @ Clyde Okita Photography
“Mrs. Mona is an Angel. Her passion of art is incredible; at the same time as a human she is outstanding. She will always remain in my heart.” May 30, 2008
Dr. Nazneen Khwaja,
Naturopath Doctor/Nutritionist
United Arab Emirates
Medical Practice
“Mona is a competent, intelligent, remarkable person and embodied high values of principles for her successful business. She is eloquent and a very professional and exceptional Person.” March 11, 2009
Stefan Haase , Marketing Mana
Marketing Manager / Brand & Product Marketing
Hamburg, Germany
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
http://www.kienzleuhren.de
"Mona Youssef is a sincere, highly professional and dedicated artist with a rare openness and interest in business and social issues which I find both fascinating and important."
Christian Conrad
Management Consultant @ brands & values GmbH
Karl-Ferdinand-Braun Str. 2
Bremen, Bremen 28359
Germany
“Mona is a competent, intelligent, remarkable person and embodied high values of principles for her successful business. She is eloquent and a very professional and exceptional Person.” March 11, 2009
Stefan Haase , Marketing Manager / Brand & Product Manager, Kienzle Uhren GmbH
Marketing Manager / Brand & Product Marketing
Hamburg, Germany
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
http://www.kienzleuhren.de
“Mona is a very nice lady full of passion for art. She puts all her love in everything she does taking care of every single detail - as much in her profession as also in human relations, A wonderfully deep person.” May 1, 2008
Andreja Lajh - TopLinked.com, Open networker, Commercial-estate and green energy broker,
Art director, Eno-gastronomy & Lifestyle communication, PR, branding etc.
Public Relations and Communications
Slovenia
"I think there is no other Mona in the world. The depth of her being comes through in her art and her art comes through in her human interactions. It is all one beautiful Mona, It will be a life changing experience when we meet in person. Her art transforms your world."
Joyce White
President OF Community Association
Marketing & Advertising
Green Bay, USA
joyce@joyceventures.com
Website: http://www.joyceventures.com
"Mona is as talented as she is a wonderful human being. I would like everybody who views my site and decides to check out who I recommend ... to go immediately to Mona's site and open the photo album containing examples of her paintings. I may spend the rest of my life going there every week or two just to see if she's posted anything new. Such rich texture ... beyond what normal eyes will see! Be sure and tell her what you think."
John Moffitt
Project Manager, scientist, mathematician
john.moffitt@canrig.com
Website: johnmoffitt.com
Taxes USA
Note:( I had the chnace to meet Mr. and Mrs. Moffitt, John and they, as weel, had the chance to see my original artwork, 2009, it has been a pleasur meeting them and will in the future)
“Mona is an outstanding individual. Artistically inclined, she has a real talent for showing art in a new and creative way. She is fun to work with, be with . . . She is honest, kind, a people-oriented person . . . A true professional colleague whom I am extremely pleased to work with! It is without reservation that I give Mona my highest possible recommendation! April 30, 2008
Juan Keefe
Professional Teacher/Principal Certified, Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary Schoo
China
Comment on "Driving under sunset” oil painting
"Stunning, cette substance qui est ciel et terre, est ce qu'Hermès Trimégiste appelle le grand Telesma. Lorsqu'elle produit la splendeur, elle se nomme lumière. Votre peinture est un fluide et une vibration perpétuelle. Cette lumière éthérée est magnétique. Ce tableau est à la fois substance et mouvement, éblouissant!"
Alexandra B. MacKinnon Feodorovna
London, United Kingdom
http://www.babyusb.com
Translation:
"Stunning, this substance is heaven and earth; this is called the great Hermes Trimegiste telesma. When the beauty product is called light, your painting is a fluid and a perpetual vibration. This ethereal light is magnetic. This picture is at once substance and movement, dazzling!"
"Hi Mona,
"Your work is just phenomenal. It has touched me in such an unspeakable way. It would be an honor to work with you.
Sincerely,
rosey puskas-ragontse
www.redrose-photography.com
USA
"I did meet Mona in Copenhagen where we both participating the exhibition "Sounds of Art". She is a very nice intelligent woman and makes very beautiful art. I'll hope we meet again sometime. Please visit her website and walk to the online gallery."
Artist, Renee Middelkoop
Netherland,
http://www.reneemiddelkoop.com
"Mona is so gifted as an artist and the only thing that compares to the beauty of her breath-taking paintings is her. I receive so many compliments on her painting "Blue Shadows". When I've had a long day, just looking at her work... let's me just breathe."
Ken Rochon
Connector & Mixologist
Elkridge, USA
ken@absoluteentertainment.com
http://www.absoluteentertainment.com
http://www.perfectnetworker.com
"Your eye captures even the most intimate details. Bringing the full measure of your passion, Fresh and beautiful each one, leaving an uplift to those that see your work. You are a blessing to those around you."
Becky Anderson Wheeler
Note: To all my thoughtful contacts who have kindly, chosen to write me comments / testimonials, if you ever wish to have your contact information, names or even your testimonials removed from this page, please feel free to contact me and I will cooperate as soon as I can. Thank you and I am honored to having your testimonials on my website.
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