Portrait of Judge Johnson by Michele Rushworth

“The portrait has received many favorable comments, including one from a friend who stated that it brought tears to her eyes. Thank you for the professional and collegial manner that the portrait was planned and completed.

Your work is truly a joy for the eye, even though the subject matter may be wanting. We hope that you may pass this way in the future and will share time with us.”— Alan B. Johnson, U.S. District Judge

“While I am sure that you receive all kinds of compliments for your work, I wanted to share how struck my staff was by the natural appearance and lifelike qualities of your work; they said they had never seen anything like your portrait. 

I myself think that you captured a view of Judge Johnson that does a remarkable job of capturing his “look” as well as his appearance.” – Stuart R. Day, President, Wyoming State Bar Foundation

“We feel so honored to have two of your portraits hanging in our ceremonial courtroom. “  – Stephan Harris, Clerk of Court

“The unveiling event was very well received and everyone loved the portrait!  Many commented that they felt like he could just reach out of the painting and touch them and start talking to them.  

Everyone said that you captured the man himself and related to that pose in the portrait.  People have specific memories of him in that exact same position in the courtroom...Amazing!

We are blessed to have you. You are an amazing person.”  – Maggie Botkins,  Deputy Clerk of Court, U.S. District Court

“We've had rave reviews on your work!  Both portraits [of Judge Johnson and Judge Downes] are magnificent! We all think you did a wonderful job of capturing the Judge and I know he and his family are quite pleased also.

We're excited about how well it turned out and it will be fun to have a big unveiling!”  - Linda G. Burke, Judicial Assistant to the Honorable Alan B. Johnson

“The newest addition to the ceremonial courtroom is Judge Johnson’s lovely portrait. I had a trial in here the last several weeks and sat here through much of that time admiring his portrait. I feel like he’s here watching over us."– Chief Justice Nancy Freudenthal