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I drew this during a small group session.   It wasn’t recognized immediately and after the session I asked one lady if she had ever met Benny Goodman and that the picture was connected to him.  She showed the picture to her husband who said, “That is Benny” and he used to play in his band!
This is the first portrait I ever drew with the intent of drawing someone in spirit.  It is the one that our friend Laura recognized as her boss that passed a year ago to the day I drew it.  They like to come through on anniversaries.  When she brought over the obituary photos, it was proof to me that I am able to see and draw people in the spirit realm and this is how my spirit guides want me to use my abilities.
Heather Rose wrote:  "As soon as Marti started to draw the top of the head and ears, I thought to myself, My God, it looks like my grandfather.  Well, sure enough, when the picture was completed, it was my grandfather.  What a shock and surprise!  Marti really depicted his features and his essence so well.  This is a treasured gift I will hold in my heart forever." 
A year after I drew the portrait of Heather Rose's grandfather, she returned for another private session with us.  I drew that same grandfather's mother.  Heather Rose barely knew her great grandmother, but her mother gave it a positive identification.
Vicki's Grandfather appeared to me younger than when he passed but the resemblance is unmistakable.  Vicki wrote:  "What an experience it was.  My Grandfather was very special to me and it's a comfort to know that he is here looking after me."
The lady I drew this for took a few minutes to connect the image to the person.  When she did, she pulled out a book from her purse with a picture of her passed spiritual teacher.  I had thought it was a woman because I felt so much feminine energy and Michael had seen a "woman" dancing.  But it turned out that Buz Myers was gay and the dance he was doing was an Indian medicine dance.  We have been told by several people that he hated his Adam's apple and that was probably the reason he posed with his hands covering his throat.
Here again, the age is younger with a bit more hair (vanity does exist on the other side!)  He also kept telling me that he looked like George Gobel and when I found a picture on the web of Mr. Gobel, at an older age than I remembered him as, that was very true.
Pam recognized her sister mostly by the eyes.  In the picture she sent me, she is even wearing a bow in her hair but the picture is too dark to see it.
Our friend Marlene is also an accomplished psychic, but was still amazed and thrilled when I showed her the picture I drew of her grandmother.
"Marti drew my dad's brother, Uncle Morteza.  I only spent an hour with my uncle in my life, but always wanted to get closer to him and get to know him better.  So, obviously, I was quite delighted to know he wanted to contact me."  Most of his life he had a thin mustache like the one I drew.  It just happened that the picture was taken at a rare time without one.
Sandy thought this portrait might be a combination of three people she knew, including her mother.  Then, when she was looking through some old pictures she found this one of her grandmother that matches perfectly!
Lorin didn't recognize who this was so she showed it to her mother who knew immediately that it was Lorin's godfather, George Jessel who is an old time comedian.  My first celebrity! 
Angela's grandfather appeared to me with a beard.  She found out later that he had a beard near the end when he was in the hospital.  This was further proof that I was not getting the information from her,
Unknown to me, Michael was channeling messages about a log cabin in Alaska which was filled with stuffed animal heads, antlers and old guns.  Jeanne had lived with her family in Alaska for 25 years in such a house.  Her father's best friend, Johnny Luster, was the reason they moved up there.  This photo was in the Anchorage Times in 1982.  There was even the moose rack in the photo which was described by Michael.
Fran's father appeared very gaunt and emaciated to me.  I found out later he had just died from cancer a month earlier.  We were amazed he was able to appear so soon after the debilitating effects of the disease.
Suzi knew Diane Whipple about 7 years ago and she came to us hoping to hear from her.  Diane was the girl that was mauled to death by the two dogs in San Francisco.  I saw Diane right away.  She was joking about being a hippy.  Also, the phrase “trailer trash” was running through my mind.  . Suzi told me that the only picture she has of Diane is of the both of them on their way to a costume party. Diane was dressed as a hippy and Suzi as “white trash”.
Bruce said that he thought to himself “Mom, if you’re here, you better come through now!” The next thing out of Michael’s mouth was “You’re mom’s here.” Then when he saw the portrait of his mom, it was overwhelming.
"I played the tape for my husband when I got home and then showed him the drawing...he recognized it immediately as his stepfather.  This drawing captures so much of this wonderful man whom we loved and miss deeply.  He was my 'greatest fan'."
While Michael was giving John his messages from passed friends and relatives, the name Eric came up a couple of times.  John said that, yes, he knew an Eric, but rather distantly.  When I gave him the picture, he exclaimed, "Oh, that Eric!"
Another Heather's Grandfather.  He has his hair combed back in the photo, but it's still the same silky, fine texture.
Melonie's Grandmother came through a bit dim, but the eyes, nose and mouth are unmistakable.
Sheri's mother looks much happier now that she's on the other side.
Christine's sister-in-law also looks happier.
I drew the x-boyfriend of Christine’s friend Clara. He’s still alive. We figured out that his mother, who had recently passed, sent me his image because no one would recognize her and she wanted to say hello to her son.
Julie's father was drawn at a group session.  Michael also brought him through.  He wasn't awfully fond of dogs and Michael saw him with a dog grabbing onto his leg and he yelling "Get the bloody dog off me!"  He was English.
This is Karen's father.  I think I drew his chin so large because I was actually seeing his goatee, as in the first picture, which was in later years.
Lynda didn’t recognize this portrait and when we met up with her a couple month’s after the reading, we suggested she broaden her quest. She took it to her neighbor who said, " That's my mother". Her name was Rose, which is the first name Michael mentioned in the reading and Lynda didn’t claim.
When I gave Ed his portrait, I told him that I thought it was two people together.  It turned out to be a combination of two friends that had crossed over.  In Michael’s reading, he told about a big prank that these two had pulled on him.  I guess they’re still joking around with him!
Uncle Frankie's personality came through load and clear.  I usually avoid drawing teeth (too much detail), but Tony's uncle/godfather always had on a big toothy smile.
Although Norma's husband appears a bit older in the portrait, she wrote, "My kids recognized their dad as soon as they saw the drawing.
I drew Kathy's brother-in-law, Jim, during a group session.  I used to say that I didn't do very well at group sessions.  I guess they proved me wrong! 
This is George's father.  George is a young black man with long dred locks.  I had no way of knowing his father was a Caucasian Englishman.
This is Ralph's grandmother.  The photo is a bit fuzzy, but Ralph said the everyone that knew her says: "It really looks like her!"
Pamela's father had such a good sense of humor, I had a hard time not laughing while I drew this!
I even drew Delora's grandmother in the same pose as the picture she found of her!
It happens often that my portraits depict the person as they passed, which is older than most people have photos.  Mary recognized her uncle immediately.
Shelley told me that her mother usually wore her hair without bangs.
This is Avia’s mother. The photo was tiny so the definition is not that good, but the hairdo was faultless down to the curls around the forehead. I got the nose a bit long; I guess I’m not perfect, yet!
This photo of Sandy's Great Grandfather is from the 1920's.  The portrait was drawn in a group session.
This was drawn in a group of 50 people. When Michael held the picture he got the name Mary. No one recognized her immediately, but that night, Natalie woke up suddenly and remembered some family photos that looked like the portrait. When she took the photo out of the frame, on the back was the name Mary.
Linda’s Father came through to Michael in the same group of 50 people and also posed for me. That’s a lot of energy for someone who was very sick before they died!
Daniel actually had the photo of his grandmother with him when we did the session and recognized the drawing immediately, even though she came through looking younger than the photo.
“He certainly does look happier now, from the other side, than he did here on earth, doesn’t he?” said Sue about her Grandpa Jim.
As often happens, Mike’s Aunt appeared to me as much younger than when she died, but the resemblance is obvious still.
When Lisa was in the session with us, she was saying “No” to just about everything Michael was getting. Then when she saw this picture, she immediately recognized it as her living boyfriend. It turned out that most of the reading was from the boyfriend’s great grandmother who recently died and whom Lisa wouldn’t have recognized.
Kelly’s Grandmother had gained weight in her later years. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have any photos showing that.
This is the only picture Nicole had of her great grandmother – it’s less than an inch square and very blurry. She was also wearing glasses that she didn’t pose for me with (do you blame her?!) However, Nicole recognized the portrait immediately during a group session with a gasp!
Shannon immediately recognized her Grandpa Laurie and brought me a photo the very next day after her reading. It’s of her and her grandpa from 32 years ago. What a loving memory!
Cheryl’s Grandmother’s best friend. Again, the photo was a tiny little black & white snapshot.
Delphine’s sister Vivian came through during a group session. This is another example of a person who is still alive.   Someone on the other side wanted to expressly say hello to her.
Kathy’s Grandmother has that same peaceful look as in her photo.
Donna Mae’s father came through looking stern, which he was. In the photo he was holding a baby, so the look is softer.
Olga's Dad.  She states:  "I hope this will convince other people of your divine work."
When Michael held this picture, he saw a big M. It turns out to be Sylvia’s childhood neighbor that they called “Aunt” Margaret. Notice in the portrait that she is looking off somewhere. That usually means that they are not a blood relative.
The photo of Alvin’s mother is very old and tiny, she isn’t smiling, she died older and she had gained weight. But if you look closely, she is wearing a bead necklace and that is why she told me to draw one in the portrait as a clue. Plus the fact that Alvin recognized her and that’s the best proof.
Barbara’s Mom. Must have permed her hair, like most girls in that day and age.
Kimberly's Great Grandmother was drawn in a group session of about 25 people.  She wrote:  Michael said her name was with an "M" and her name was Mary.  He also said she was associated with an "E" and her daughter is named Esther.
Lori’s husband came through the reading with some very specific and personal details. She almost fell off her chair when she saw the portrait. You see, Lori was a very determined skeptic!
Annie’s Grandmother came through as a bit younger than the picture she had. This was drawn in a group session of about 20 people. Michael was able to get enough names and circumstances to verify that it was her. She sure looks happier!
As often happens, Jodi’s great grandmother came through younger than the picture she had. But the nose tells all!
Norman Rockwell helped me draw Lydia’s grandmother!  Isn't she the cutest!
“When Marti showed me the picture, I didn't recognize it at all, however (Michael) mentioned that the name began with a "E”. I knew at that time which family it belonged to because in that particular family, all the sisters’ names are Edna, Ethel, Evelyn. That is my grandmother’s family. The next day I asked my grandma if she recognized the drawing and she immediately replied, that is my grandmother.” - Lori
When I drew this in a group session, Michael said it was connected to a Bob. Cathy remembered a Bob who she worked with that was a kindly father figure and recognized the portrait of him. We think he is helping her find a new job as she is unhappy where she is.
This is Kate’s Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandmother! The photo was taken in 1852 in Madras, India. Michael gave her name, Theresa and that she is acting as a guide for Kate.
Marcia remembers that her Aunt Dorothy wore hats very similar to the one I drew very often.
Madeline’s Great Grandmother came through looking younger but in the same pose of the photo she had of her from 1956. It’s very likely she wore the type of clothing I drew when she was much younger. (I think my drawing has improved since 2001!)

I drew Karen’s Uncle Mike during a phone session.  Just proves that phone sessions are just as effective as in-person ones.

 
Joan’s Grandmother came through wearing a hat like she was known to wear.
Papa Swami Ramdas was drawn for Joan whose friend is a disciple of him. Both women are American and Caucasian. I had no idea they would be connected to East Indian teachings!
Tania’s Grandmother came through to her step-mother over 2700 miles away during a group session. She wrote: “The picture I found is my grandmother holding me when I was a baby. I have been feeling very alone lately and I asked for anyone that was watching over me to let me know that I am not alone. I guess this is all the proof I need.”
Ron's Uncle Clarence.
Pamela's Grandmother Eva.
Melinda’s son Kobe was communicating through Michael, but he was having trouble as if the connection kept fading in and out. We found out that it was because he was posing for me at the same time and I also had trouble as if the focus was fuzzy. It takes a lot of energy on the part of the other side to do both at the same time.
Marjorie's Uncle Danillo.
Linda wrote: “At the group Michael identified this man as being "Germanic" in descent. He is Norwegian. Michael said his name was "John." His name is Johann. He is my grandfather who died March 17, 1976. I finally found a picture which was large enough to see detail. He is not wearing his glasses in this picture but the glasses Marti sketched are identical to the glasses he usually wore. I'm sorry it took so long to find a picture but the relatives were not anxious to help me. This picture fell out form behind another picture today while I was going through a photo album. I did not remember that I had this picture. I guess grandpa waited long enough to be identified! Chuckle. Thank you.”
Barbara’s deceased boyfriend, Leon, appeared to me during a group session. At first I wouldn’t draw his hand, but he insisted that it only represented the number one. Barbara told us that it was his jokingly way of giving someone the finger. He was a real character and came through again through Michael at a later group session very loud and clear.
Glynnis didn’t recognize the portrait that I drew, but a couple of days later she said she was pulled to a box of old photos. Almost immediately she came upon a photo of a group of relatives from her grandparents era. Although she still didn’t know her, she thinks she's her Great Aunt.  It's a perfect match down to the cleft in her chin.
Sue told me her Polish-born grandmother, Matka, wore glasses for reading, especially later in life.
This is Jean’s father-in-law, Maxamillion, who was quite a womanizer and philanderer. We feel he wanted to apologize for his actions in life.
Diane's Father-in-Law, Bill
The same Diane's Mother.  She said her mother was a bit glamorous in her younger years.
Judy said that her step-grandmother used to wear a scarf on her head a lot, as in the drawing.  This was drawn in a group session.
Judy’s Uncle Victor came through the same night as her step-grandmother. We said he was a ladies’ man. He disappeared with another woman, leaving his wife, and no one knows what happened to him.
Barbara's father drawn in a private session.
Barbara's Aunt Shirley was her mother's fraternal twin.  She came through during a group session.  When Michael said "Shirley" was connected to the picture, Barbara got all excited.  But when she looked at the drawing, she didn't think it looked like her Aunt - until she found the photo to match.  Go figure!
Wendy’s adoptive father, Stuart Fletcher. “Comparing (the portrait) to my father's photo, you can see that the lines around his eyes and especially his cheeks are accurately placed. Note the shape of the ears, the chin, the bang-on neckline, the pronounced nose and the twinkle in the eye. My father was a rogue, a ladies' man, a scrapper, a tall tale teller, a rancher, a loner, a handy man with tools and a lover of the land. Marti commented that he struck her as "a John Wayne type, very likeable, funny, a real man's man." And, at his best, he was. Because of the reading with Michael and because of Marti's sketch, I will always think of Pa at his best and feel healed of all bitterness.”
In a group session, I drew Terri’s daughter and got the message that it was attached to foul play. While she is alive and well, her grandmother, who looked very much like her when she was young, was murdered about 20 years ago. We feel that I drew Terri’s daughter to help usher in her mother whom Michael brought through with very specific and comforting messages and perhaps some clues to help with a reopened investigation.
This is Paula’s mother’s best friend Lillian. Lillian didn’t think too much about Paula’s beliefs and we think she came through to say that her views have changed
Mike came to see us along with his wife and daughter in hopes of contacting his 21-year-old son, Austin. They were not disappointed. Not only did he communicate well through Michael, he was able to pose for me at the same time.
Linda’s said she didn’t recognize her Uncle Ed at first because she didn’t remember ever seeing him smile. He’s sure trying to make up for it now!
This is Marsha’s great grandmother Julia. The picture, taken in 1927, was in her father’s baby book.
Roseanna’s Aunt Clara. In the group session when this was drawn, Michael referenced the names Shirley and Bill connected to the picture. Shirley is Roseanna’s sister and Bill her husband. They used to stay with Aunt Clara often. Bill is also the name of Clara’s brother. If you look at the photo carefully, you can see her hair pushed behind her ear is the same length as in the portrait and also curled under.
Although Dora was a friend of the family, she was known as “Grandmother” to Pat. This is a photo at her 86th birthday. She usually wore round “coke bottle” glasses, but for this picture she put on her good pair.
Kim didn’t understand why her Great Aunt Anna came through for her. She did tell me that she shares a family trait with her; she was also a “pack-rat”. Maybe her aunt is around her more than she knows.
Cindy wrote: This is my skeptic husband’s grandfather. As my sister was waiting for me to arrive home from work, she had a conversation with my husband, that he didn’t believe (in mediums) unless he had a picture of his grandfather drawn and the winning lotto numbers. He still doesn’t believe. (I guess it’s because we didn’t get the lotto numbers, too!)
This is Tina’s step-grandmother, Judita. When she met her in Italy, Judita showed Tina a picture of her biological grandmother whom Tina never met. Judita insisted that the woman in the photo was Tina’s “real” grandmother, but Tina said, “No, to me, you’re my grandmother”. Judita was so touched that she cried.
Michelle's grandmother, Slava.  The chain in the photo has the same medallion I drew.  I drew the chain shorter to fit in the picture.
Judy thought that I had drawn a combination of her father and her husband, but it pretty much matches the photo she sent us of her father with maybe a bit more hair.
Colleen wrote: My husband went to the reading just for me because he never has believed in this sort of stuff. And was he surprised and did he become a believer! He had a crowd show up just for him and his grandmother’s picture came through – whom he adored but lost her as a child.
"The portrait is of "Jo" (Josephine), my grandmother, who has been present and supportive during all our sessions." - Mike
Colleen recognized her step grandmother immediately. This was done over the phone. This is the only photo she has of her and, unfortunately, not that clear. I did get the earring. Michael had said that her name was that of a flower. Her name is Daisy.
I drew both of Tim’s grandparents in the same group session. Tim wrote: …”Michael made several references to a person named Wally that I just couldn't place for some reason. It left me lightly uncertain if the picture was really that of my grandfather. On the drive home, it suddenly hit me, I had a childhood friend named Wally, and my grandfather always asked how he was doing.” Tim wondered why his grandfather appeared as he did in an obscure photo till he noticed the sign in the background that reads "We're glad you came".
Sally’s mother came through for a friend of hers in a group session. When she first sent me the younger picture of her mother, I could see the resemblance but was not sure if I should put it in my portfolio because it might be hard for other people to recognize the similarities. When I received the second, older version of her mother, it confirmed that it was she. I’m including both photos here to show how different people look at various ages and to encourage people to do a diligent search for the perfect picture match.
During the session with Patricia, Michael brought through her husband Lou. As a topper, she recognized him immediately when I showed her the portrait I drew.
I have different artists on the other side who occasionally help me draw. This portrait of Patti’s grandfather has the quality a caricature artist.   It took two years to get this confirmation.  Better late than never!
BB recognized her grandfather but didn’t think she had any photos of him. Soon after, a photo “mysteriously” appeared!
Mostly because of the haircut, I first thought the portrait was of a young boy. Marina said it was her mother who Michael was bringing through very clearly. I didn’t really believe her till she brought me this photo!
This is Tracey’s Grandmother drawn during a phone session.
Ruth’s mother-in-law, Nita, was drawn during a group session. She appeared to me wearing a hat like she wore for her wedding.

 
Dawn didn’t recognize the portrait and neither did her sister, Tina. Then, one day, Tina was going through some old photos that their mom had left behind. She found one of her mom, Louise, with her Aunt Pat and
an unidentified third girl. The resemblance to the girl in the sketch was pretty close! So, without telling her why, she sent the photo to her cousin in New Hampshire and asked her to show it to her mom, Pat. Pat identified the unknown girl as a friend of theirs named Melinda. During the session Michael had a young female with an “M” name who was killed in an auto accident and it had to do with San Francisco. That was Melinda.
 

 

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