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A SELECTION OF TESTIMONIALS

A sampling of recent comments about Meryl Ruth, her work and her artistry:

• L.W., art enthusiast: "There were many teapots on exhibit, but of course [Meryl Ruth's work] was the one that captured our attention."

• J.C., art exhibit review, December 2011: Meryl Ruth's teapots may take the prize in the fanciful category: Imagine pouring tea from a ceramic French horn!" 

• Selected visitors' comments at the National Teapot Invitational VIII 2011, Viewers' Choice Awards:  
  • For Owl and Pussycat: "Such detail!"; "I love the creativity."; "Gorgeously done."; "Amazing; I love it!"; "Detail is outstanding!!"; "As a mixed media artist I am very impressed with all the techniques used."; "Very imaginative and attractive."; "Wow; so fun and intricate."; "Such a happy feeling of love when I look at it"; "Totally unique; nothing else like it; beautiful and magical."
  • For Fit as a Fiddle: "Music to my palate."; "Good sense of humor."; 'Both imaginative and skilled."; "Loved that she took two different ideas and blended them into a crazy concept of a teapot!"; "Beautiful and unique."; "Very thought provoking; reminded me of my youth."; "Loved it!"; "Loved the whimsy and the execution."; "All around artistic."; "Awesome!"; "Creative beyond words!"; "Detail and creativity are wonderful."; "Very creative and great attention to detail!"

• J.F., a British art gallery owner, June 2011: Her work "is incredible, the attention to detail, the sheer skill involved, and the wonderful finished sculptures. [Her] "Owl and Pussycat" teapot is absolutely wonderful."

• Newspaper art show review, April 2011: ", , , blockbuster of an art safari. . . This is the kind of exhibition that is . . . stunningly rare. . . Quick viewing will fool you. [For example,] Meryl Ruth's teapots are hard to pick out as teapots even when you know what they are. . . [like] two pugs in a handbag."

• Art journal featured artist article, November 2010: Meryl Ruth's "unique, colorful teapots have won numerous awards both at home and around the country, as artist Ruth uses the best in life to bring a joyous display of a world so often spoiled by trauma and heartache."
   
• United Kingdom art blog, June 2010: "Meryl Ruth creates some amazing teapots!"

• Newspaper review, June 2010: "Meryl Ruth's hysterically smart lobster teapot."

• Art blog report, June 2010: Meryl Ruth is "creating some of the most whimsical teapots ever seen. They are collectible and guaranteed to make you smile before the water is hot."

• Newspaper review, March 2010: Meryl Ruth's "functional ceramic teapot [is] hilariously wonderful."

• Newspaper review, February 2010: Meryl Ruth's art work is "dazzling in invention and in technique."

• B.L., artist and art teacher, January 2010: Meryl Ruth's "sculpture is beautiful and moving . . . technically gorgeous . . . great fun . . . [yet] very profound and poignant . . . a celebration of love . . . in the moment."

• S.B., art enthusiast, November 2009: Meryl Ruth's "art is some of the best I've seen in a long time."

• Art magazine article, December 2008: "Meryl Ruth creates those one-of-a-kind whimsical and innovative works which have won her wide recognition and an international following."

• B.B., gallery owner, September 2008: "[Her] work is exquisite. Photos just do not do them justice."

• Gallery website, May 2008: Meryl Ruth is one of "America's most accomplished craftspeople."

• L.H., art designer, January, 2008: Her works "are definitely unique and each is truly special. . . [She] expresses love and beauty through her wonderfully sculptured Teapets and Teabags."

• M.M., art connoisseur, January 2008: Her works "are priceless and extremely spiritual."

• Art magazine article, January 2008: Meryl's works "have won her wide recognition and an international following."

• B.R., art publisher, January 2008: "Wonderful work!"

• B.S., gallery owner, December 2007: She is "an artist with style and elegance . . ."

• Newspaper review, December 2007: "Most hilarious [teapot on exhibit] . . ."

• O.S., commissioned work, November 2007: "Beautiful teapots . . . An incredibly talented artist."

• B.T., gallery owner, September 2007: "An exquisite bowl."

• S..P., gallery owner, July 2007: "A beautiful denim teapot."

• Art college review, October 2007: Her "work has been shown in galleries throughout the country."

• Newspaper report, May 2007: "An international artist."

• S.R., website report, January 2007: "Sweet, funny and well done . . . A charming sense of humor and style . . . Her work is a standout . . . Meticulous attention to minute detail ."

• Art guild, January 2007: "World renown artist."

• Gallery website, April 2006: "Her dedication to her art is expressed in the uniqueness and detail found within each vessel."