My parents are both quite old now, and won't be long before they pass away. It will break my heart and soul
when that happens.  My Dad was a lighthouse keeper for 32 years, as his father was, before him, for 36 years.
We lived in isolation at the lighthouse, with no electricity. Mom worked hard with 4 children and Dad worked hard at the
lighthouse. Of course, my parents are long retired now and we, their children, are looking after them now. 
After coming out of isolation, we have always lived by the ocean and have spent countless hours sitting by the
docks and watching boats and ships.

In your painting, I can imagine the smile on my Dad's face, as he watches those ships and wishes he could go out to sea.
Mom would be remembering the days in isolation when we went out by boat now and then, and enjoyed being on the ocean.
I want to thank you for such a wonderful print, and I do hope others can get some memories from your truly wonderful paintings
and prints.  The good Lord willing, I can keep this old computer running and be able to look back at your print as the years pass by,
and remember those wonderful times with my Mom and Dad when we were "together", and I can "remember when"
Sincerely,  Kathy Osborne
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My friend just bought me your print of "The Audition" from Big R Ranch and home in Salida Colorado.  It is to say the least
an exact picture of me when I was 8 years old.  I too had a similar out fit and it is uncanny how some of the stuffed animals
in the picture look just like ones I have had through out my life.  My friend said that when he first saw it in the catalog that
he stopped for a minute…. he swore that if that little girl turned around it would be a picture of me at that age.  What was your
inspiration for this painting? How are you able to capture the imagination of little girls like that.  For truly I believe it could be
many many a young girl. We all at some point in our childhood have played out this image. 
Thank you for this print.  It is a valued piece of my life now. Not just a piece of art, but a piece of life.
Melinda W.
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Hi there,
About a month ago I wrote a note along with a vote on you paintings.  I'm an amateur woodcarver and you said if I ever
get a website to let you know. I don't but I've sent a picture along with my first attempts at pastels. I just wanted to thank you. 
Your website was an inspiration. I even bought a limited edition of "together". Beautiful.  Pastels have opened a new door for
me and what fun. I'm thoroughly enjoying myself. Never having worked in color it's quite a challenge and a real learning experience.
So, thank you again. You've sent an admirer on a new adventure.!!
Al Y.
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I just received a beautiful print as a retirement present.  I am so very very pleased with the print it is beautiful. 
Could you tell me where in Kennebunk you painted it?
My print is signed but not numbered so reviewing your website I was wondering what kind of print it is. 
Thank you so much, I will enjoy it because it brings back memories of when I lived in Kennebunk. 
I truly love the ocean especially Kennebunk.
I would love to visit your studio at some point to see more of your work.
Again thank you,
Lorraine C.
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Dear Tom:
Before I tell you which painting I would like to vote into print, I would like to take a moment to tell you what an incredible Man
I think you are for the ability to capture the simplicity and beauty of everyday life itself that most people seem to overlook.
I'm a 34 year old single man living in Bossier City Louisiana, and several years ago, back in 1995, I took a company trip to
New Orleans where I visited a Wild Wings store on the River Walk. I picked up one of their catalogs and rushed out of the store
as we were all in a rush to get back on the bus to catch our plane. When the plane finally took off I pulled out that catalog and
that is when I discovered the most beautiful painting I had ever seen. The painting I am referring to is THIS LITTLE PIGGY.
Well, as soon as I arrived back home I called the store to order one of these prints only to be told SORRY WE ARE ALL SOLD OUT,
I was very disappointed but I kept the catalog only because of this print hoping to run across one someday, and today is my lucky day.
I found that old ragged catalog just the other day and opened it up to that moment in time that you so beautifully captured on canvas and
for the first time I noticed something other than that wonderful Mother and her Child...... it was the name of the artist, and thanks to
the Internet and search engines my long awaited dream of owning one is now just a click away. As I mentioned earlier I'm a single
Man but I have been in love with the same woman for the last 20 years, unfortunately 19 years ago a car wreck claimed her life making
it impossible to ever see her again, but for some reason when I see this picture This Little Piggy, it seems to make the impossible.... Possible,
Thanks to you. Every one of your prints seem to touch my heart in some way or another, some deeper than others nevertheless each one
has its place in my heart, so based on what little you know about me it probably wouldn't be to hard to figure out which print I vote for
Number 5, "Forever One,"..... because something's in life really are forever.
Thanks for all that you give,
Thomas R.
PS If I have to have a second choice it would by # 15
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Dear Mr. Sierak,
As I was going thru your gallery of work, I came across the painting "Boys Best Friend".  It grabbed my heart and soul. 
I'm sitting here crying now as I write to you.  My youngest son was killed in an automobile accident in July of 2002. 
Almost six months later (to the day) we had to have our golden retriever "Sam" put to sleep due to old age and cancer. 
This painting reminded me so much of Butch and Sam that I just had to write you and let you know that you touched my soul today! 
Thank you for such a wonderful piece of art.  I greatly appreciate your talent. 
Thank You,
Gina B.
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My husband and I have been married for 17 years and have had a horrible time with infertility for 14 of those.  Two years ago
I had to have a hysterectomy and that chapter of my life was closed.  For years we have tried to adopt and nothing ever happened.  
Two weeks ago we received a call from our lawyer out of the blue and we will be adopting a new born in March.  When I stumbled on your site
the prints of the mothers with the babies almost made me explode but I could not.  We have decided to keep it quiet until we are for sure it will happen
to avoid any more hurt to our families.  Your work is beautiful and even if this does not work out for us we are going to donate them to our
church nursery so they will be seen.  I am so excited about having these prints in my nursery. I am also in the process of setting up a child care facility
or the course I teach, a child care center.  When we get it underway I will be ordering more prints from you.
Thanks for listening to me babble but I wanted you to know how important your work is........to people like me! Thanks so much,
Pamela J.
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Dear Sir,
I'm a young artist from Asian country-Bhutan. I've seen some of your pictures on websites. I really, like your kind.
I Hope, I can follow a route from artist like you. Nice meetin' you, today in this websites, Hopin' to get response.
Till then bye,
Bharat
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Hi Tom,
I was able to present my niece tonight with the tube, and she just about jumped off the floor with delight
her father is going to make his own frame in oak for it....and when she saw her name and your signature, it just made her day :))
Thank you for lighting up her face and heart...also, I was so pleased to meet you and your beautiful wife
I just loved her company and conversation...you are truly Blessed...
Hugs,
Lucille
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I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful, wonderful stationery.  Having gone to the pound to get a dog for my
husband (deceased these past 13 years) as a Valentine's present, and being specific about NO hound, please,
I can remember laughing my head off when I put on George Jones and the dog started to sing. 
His name from that moment on was Possum and he is 15 now, still singing.
Thank you again.
Melanie
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Mr. Sierak,
I just received the "Drinking Buddies" print. I must say that it took my breath. It was so much nicer than what I expected!
Your attention to lighting and detail is absolutely amazing. You can almost smell the summer day.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for capturing such a perfect moment between buddies.
It will be admired for years to come, and I look forward to adding more pieces of your work to my home.
Sincerely,
Laura
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We just received the print and it is absolutely wonderful. I know it was some trouble to do this for us.
We are your fans forever! I think God is careful who he hands out great talent to. He sure was right about you.
Thank you, Tom.
Darrell & Cathy
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Hello, Mr. Sierak.
First, let me state that you're artwork is extremely inspiring!  I have to say that my favorites are "Life Span", "Miracle of Life",
"Forever One", "United We Stand", "The Toy Shopper", "Precious Bundle", "Baby's First Steps" and "Little Piggies". 
I love all of your work, but these just make me tear up.
Keep the artwork coming!  I absolutely adore it... and you should share your talent!
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Mom to two beautiful girls
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A year or so ago I wrote you twice, one letter you put on your website and the first was also a vote. 
I used to be a woodcarver until your work inspired me to attempt pastels.  Now that's all I do and on a daily basis.
Two of my paintings were just voted into an exhibition at work and I've included them below.  I thanked you
before when I had just begun to use pastels, but I want to thank you again.  Painting is wonderful and has opened a
whole new world to me. The results are improving every time and I am getting freer with each attempt.

You are an inspiration and the painting I purchased from you has been admired by all who see it. I just wanted to
thank you again, but words are so limiting.  I only wish that someday I might be able to touch people the way you do,
but at 56 time is running out:) If you can spare the time I would appreciate any criticism you may offer, if not I understand.
Lad in Salute is the latest and hug just before it. My son-in-law was Iraq and thus the inspiration.
Thanks again,
An admirer
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