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Past Client Testimonials
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     Decorative painting designs by Artistic Alternatives have been featured in various newspapers and magazine articles throughout the region.  Artistic Alternatives was proudly featured in the April 2005 issue of Savvy Living Magazine in an article relating to the art of custom painted murals.  The Star Ledger Newspaper featured artist Arletta Tell in an editorial discussing custom painted cabinets, while Design NJ Magazine has listed Artistic Alternatives as one of New Jersey's recommended faux finishing and mural painting companies.  Venetian plastered walls and custom painted columns done in an upscale master bathroom was featured in the August/September 2005 issue of Design NJ Magazine.  A beautifully decorated wine room completed by Artistic Alternatives was featured in the November/December 2005 issue of Design NJ Magazine.  A full page article titled "Local Artists Who Brighten Our Home" featured Mark Romanoski and Arletta Tell in the May 2008 issue of NJ Monthly Magazine. 
But most importantly, here are what our past clientele have to say about our work:  

       Thank you again for the beautiful job you did painting our family room.  It has just the look I was hoping for and didn't know how to describe.  You have just the right mix of warmth and professionalism and I would be more than happy to be a reference for you if you ever need one.  Please feel free to give my name.  I look forward to working with you again.  
     Alison
    
     We just wanted to thank you once again for painting Alexandra's beautiful room!  You completely exceeded our expectations and we can't express how grateful we are!  Hope to see you soon!
    Sandy, Michael & Alexandra

     We love our kitchen cabinets!  We are so grateful for all of your hard work.  Thank you for your help in making our house a home!
    Jen & Russ

     Thanks so much for the wonderful work in our family room.  It was such a pleasure to work with you.  Pam and I are absolutely thrilled with the new look.  We will be in touch as we continue to alter the look of our home.  Please feel free to use us a reference.
    Chris


     I just had to let you know how thrilled we are with our newly finished entry way.  We had friends over last night who absolutely loved the transformation, all of which is a result of your hard work.  We will certainly recommend you to our family and friends and we would be more than happy to be a reference for you should you ever need one.  We look forward to working with you again in the very near future.
    Louise & Ian

     Your finished work looks terrific and it has been great working with you.  I appreciate your enthusiasm, presentation of ideas, communication, scheduling, neatness, and execution of the artistic plan.  If you need a reference, please send me a note.  Thanks so much.
    Beth

   Thank you!!  It looks beautiful - it's just what I had hoped for!  I couldn't be more pleased.  I am so thrilled!!
   Pricilla & Dan 

     It's almost impossible to articulate how thrilled we are with the artwork you created for our nursery.  You were able to take our quite sketchy ideas for a safari themed nursery and give them a vibrant life of their own.  We wish you could share in all the accolades bestowed upon your work by our family and friends.  Thank you for the professionalism with which you completed this project.  The effort put into the sketches, research, planning and scheduling did not go unnoticed.  It was our pleasure working with you and we look forward to working together again.
    Laura & Jamie

    Dom and I want to thank you both for the work you did in our home and the help you provided.  Our rug has been delivered and the match is perfect. We would love to have you come by when the process is further along to see how great your design is.  You both provided us with calm and a sense of accomplishment! Thank you again, we will see you soon.
    Nancy

    We LOVE our NURSERY!!!  I was so excited when I got home at last.  We must have been in there for an hour just looking all around at everything.  I wanted to sleep in there myself.  I'm sure I'll get my fair share of endless nights sleeping in there.  We just wanted to say THANKS AGAIN!!!   Both you and Mark did a fabulous job, I can't wait for the baby to see his or her new room.  Talk to you soon!
     Kenya & Todd

     We can't thank you enough for everything you've done - the nursery looks AWESOME!  We couldn't be happier!  We're looking forward to the room being completely finished.  Give Mark our thanks as well.  You guys are quite the dynamic duo!  Thanks again.
     Cybil & Jimmy

     Thank you so much for helping us transform our ugly little powder room into an elegant bathroom.  We couldn't have done it without your help.  From the flooring selection that you made to the mouldings, vanity and of course our gorgeous walls which you beautifully faux finished, everything looks spectacular.  Even the tile and moulding subcontractors that you recommended were wonderful to work with.  The project went much smoother than we could have ever imagined.  We also want to thank you for your honesty and for helping us to get over our fear of color.  Now I want color in every room of our house.  We're so happy that we decided to have you decorate the room from beginning to end.  Ed and I look forward to working with you again as soon as possible.  Thank you for everything.
     Diane & Ed