"Thank you very much for the wonderful portrait, You've Always Had the Power. I can't tell you how much I love it!" 

–– Oprah Winfrey

 

"I have your Chelsea drawing - my angel - in my private study where I see it every day. It captures her spirit!"

–– Hillary Rodham Clinton

 

"Your fabulous creations are always my favorite, and you know just what will pull on my heart strings."

–– Maria Shriver

 

"I notice things in your work I love about Renoir's. Seeing soft beauty in the commonplace. Heaven on Earth if you will. Your talent is fully realized." –– Singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell

 

"Thank you for your beautiful and inspirational Let Freedom Ring drawing, which clearly is a work of love."

–– Laura Bush

 

"Sue Shanahan's art is not only exquisite. She captures the spirit and soul within. Her work has a magic and power that heals your own soul and spirit." ––  NY Times best selling author Sonia Choquette

 

"Your work is terrific!" –– Cokie Roberts