"It's a first! (having a portrait painted) I have lived a life that has had a lot of firsts. It's a thoughtful thing to have someone take the time to do this. Johanna has perfected her art her whole life and I got the benefit of it..."

- Kevin Costner

"I couldn't be more delighted (with the portrait) and look forward to finding a place for it at home."

- Mr. Christopher Forbes

"An artist who exposes a part of your soul that had been invisible, transcends to truly a spiritual giver of Art. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - in this case it is in the eyes of Johanna Spinks who paints the soul."

- Lesley-Anne Down

"With sincere appreciation for sharing your vision and creativity with the watercolor portrait series "The Face of Malibu Rebuilds" vividly portraying the journey to recovery from The Woolsey Fire, your remarkable service to the Malibu community."

- Congressman Ted W. Lieu

"Thank you for your dedication to capturing the struggles and triumphs of locals through your portrait series "The Face of Malibu" and now "The Face of Malibu Rebuilds". Your vivid depictions have helped tell the story of a community who will continually persevere. I commend you for your outstanding service to people of the 27th State District."

- Senator Henry Stern

"It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been selected to receive the Mayor Arts Award in the Artist in the Community category. I appreciate the commitment you have made (The Face of Ventura) to our cultural community and am pleased to have the opportunity to honor you."

- Mayor Mike Tracy, Ventura, California