"My portrait showed me a lot about myself in a way that surprisingly wasn't frightening. As someone who is not normally open, the idea of sitting for a portrait while simultaneously being asked questions was a hard sell. The entire process was actually relaxing and informative. I got the chance to unpack a lot of my thoughts in the open. I felt the conversation progressed according to who I was and what I was saying. Ideas began to unravel and become more clear. Thoughts I had only bounced around in my head began to take a more structured form now molded by dialogue. I left not only with one of the most unique portraits of myself but also a new perspective on my own thinking. The entire process was great, I immediately thought of a few people I should recommend for a portrait next."

"The process itself is just as valuable, if not more valuable, than the finished piece, though the finished piece is an encapsulation of the process, which in turn makes it twice as valuable. Simi not only is able to capture the essence of her subject, but she makes sure to capture both how others see you and how you see yourself so beautifully. The process was therapeutic, and it gave me an avenue to reflect on my life as a whole, as well as where I am right now. It made me feel like a piece of art - as a process, as a becoming. And quite frankly, it made me feel beautiful - emotionally, physically, and aesthetically. I felt safe. I felt seen. I would recommend this process for anyone who has the privilege of sitting for a portrait by Simi."

"When Simi painted that portrait, it wasn't just the skill that moved me; it was the way she captured thoughts I never said aloud. The detail, the intuition, the way her words connected with what I didn't even articulate… it felt spiritual, like she was reading a language inside me I didn't know could be read. I've never felt that before."

"Portrait with Simran feels like taking a scrub brush to the insides of your brain and heart. If you're ready to do an emotional clean-sweep and receive some beautiful art in the process these sessions are absolutely for you. Be wary that these pieces are an incredibly honest reflection on your strengths, weaknesses, dreams, and fears. These portraits are a snapshot in time which continue to reveal themselves over and over as you look back, offering new insights and gifts each time."

"As Simi and I sat down for this portrait of me, I found her focused and her gaze without judgement. Getting to know the artist while she was learning about me was entertaining and made the time fly! Simi offered an opportunity to catch a glimpse of who I am and aspire to be and for that I am thankful."