Dundon's boxes and calligraphy have been commissioned by such clients as the Seattle Symphony, Simon & Schuster, Classical King FM, Swedish Medical Center and Children's Hospital.
The artist's calligraphy was used for a juvenile fiction book by Noni Carter, Good Fortune, published by Simon & Schuster, which just received a Parent's Choice Gold Award.
Check out a video filmed for cable TV's Seattle Channel at Venue in Ballard that shows the artist at work in her studio. The Venue spots starts at about 3 minutes 30 seconds.
www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp
The following famous people have received One Heart art as gifts or have ordered One Heart artwork as gifts for others:
Oprah Winfrey, talk show host 2007
Elton John, rock star 2007
Jamie Lee Curtis,actress 2005
Kenny Loggins, musician 2005
Joanne Mera, 2005
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, 2004
Kerri Kazarba, news anchor, Q13 Fox News, 1999
Diana Krall, jazz singer, 2003
Chris Cornell, musician and singer, 1998
Ken Boynton, solo singer, guitarist, comedian, voiceover artist, and actor., gift from Patty Bonnell 2001
Kermit Apio, comedian, custom ordered his own wedding photo album 2001
Ananda Vajra Rinpoche, First Legal Counsel to the Dalai Lama, 1997
Josie Bissett, actress, 1998, 2002
Sheryl Crow, singer-songwriter, 2002
Melinda and Bill Gates, 2001
Cooper Edens, Children’s Book Writer and Illustrator, 2001
Kathi Goertzen, Newscaster, Seattle 2001
Susan Hutchinson, Newscaster, Seattle 2001
Howard Schultz, Starbucks International, 2001
Patti LuPone, Singer and actress, 2001
Dale Chihuly, Glass Artist, 2001
Bruce Nordstrom, Chairman Board of Directors of Nordstrom, Inc., 2001
Virginia and Bagley Wright, Seattle art collectors and philanthropists, 2001
Martin Blank, Glass Artist, 2001
Janet Hedstrom, Executive Chef, Snoqualmie Vineyards, 2001
Faye and Herman Sarkowsky, Seattle philanthropists, 2001
Mimi Gardner Gates, Director of the Seattle Art Museum, 2001
C. Everett Koop, M.D., Sc.D, former US Surgeon General.
Monica M. Malpass, News anchor WPVI-TV, Philadelphia, 2001
Connie Colla, CN8 Comcast Network anchor, Philadelphia, 2001
GROUP SHOWS
"Art of the Written Word," Arts Council of Snohomish County, Everett, WA, June 2007
"Love,Love,Love," Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, California, February 2004.
"March", Kaleidescope Gallery, Seattle, WA, March 6 - 28, 2003
"Artists Respond, 09/11/01" American Art Company, Tacoma Library in Tacoma, WA. October - December, 2001
Spring 2001 "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Gallery on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
"Celebrating American Poetry: an International Exhibition of Contemporary Letter Art", Frye Art Museum, Seattle, 1998.
LeRoi Gallery, Group Show. Seattle, WA. 1996
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRS
Bellevue Art Museum Fair, Bellevue, WA, 2000.
Best of the Northwest, Seattle, WA 1997 - present
Boise Arts Festival, Boise, ID 2006
Bumbershoot Arts Festival, Seattle, WA 1998 – 2000, 2002; 2005
Seattle Wedding Show, Seattle, WA 2002
Edmonds Arts Festival, Edmonds, WA 2004, 2005
Folklife Festival, Seattle, WA 1999 – 2002
6th Street Fair, Bellevue, WA 1997 – 2000; 2003 - 2006
University District Street Fair, Seattle, WA, 1997 – 2003, 2005
Fremont Fair, Seattle, WA 1997- 2003;
Anacortes Arts Festival, Anacortes, WA 1998 – 2000; 2005
Gig Harbor Arts Festival, Gig Harbor, WA, 2001
Coupeville Festival, Coupeville, WA 2001 – 2003, 2005
Choochokam Arts Festival, Langley, WA 2003 – 2005
La Conner Arts Festival, La Conner, WA, 2004, 2005
PUBLICATIONS
Author, Children’s picture book, The Yellow Umbrella, published by Simon & Schuster, 1994.
Chosen as a Pick of the Lists by the American Bookseller’s Association.
MAGAZINE/NEWSPAPER/TV LISTINGS
NWSource, The Daily Find, Seattle, 8/03/2010
The Daily, University of Washington, Friday, 1/25/2008
Seattle Bride, Spring 2008
Seattle Channel, City-A-Go-Go 12/7/2007 episode
Seattle Magazine, October 2007
Seattle Business Monthly, November 2006
Seattle Times, Digs, August 13, 2005
Washington Post, Thursday, February 12, 2004
Seattle Bride, 2003, 2004, 2005
Letter Arts Review, juried annual, 2002
Letter Arts Review, international journal of calligraphic arts, 1998
Seattle Magazine, February 1997
Customer Feeback
"I visited the Rayko Photo Center in San Francisco today and added a piece of yours to my art-o-mat collection. I love it! :) Its new home is in Hayward, California." - Alison, Hayward, CA
"Box has been received, and as expected, it is a huge hit! She absolutely loves it! The quality of your work never ceases to amaze me. Well done! Thank you very much! Until next time," - Randy, Colorado Springs, CO
"The box came in the mail; I took it downstairs,opened it, and I wept. It's beautiful--and that's not a deep enough word.You took something very precious and made it into an honoring that I know will make (my husband) weep as well. Thank you for handling such sacred things with such a tender heart. Bless you." - Sallie, Colorado Springs, CO
"The frame came and it's beauriful. I love the chocolate brown with white lettering. My mom is going to love it. Thanks again." - Katie, Lake Forest, IL
"Dear Caitlin, It's been ages, but I wanted to update you on a piece you made for us long ago. Perhaps you remember it - a trunk with our wedding ceremony and vows on it, done in brown with a very rustic feel. Mark and I have now been married with nearly 13 years. We have two kids and are living in Albuquerque, NM where Mark is an architect and I am working in environmental education. Many years ago, as a way to pay for architecture school, Mark joined the military as a Reservist...in fact, he joined just a few months before Bush sent troops into Iraq. He was safe for several years, but last year, it was his turn and he spent 14 months away from us, 7 of those in California training and 7 in Iraq.
I can't even tell you how grateful I was to have that trunk, with all those lovely words that I could remember him with and use to hold this family together. To say last year was difficult would be a gross understatement....Thank you for what you do. " - Alison, Albuquerque, NM
"Thank you so much for the box for my wife Karen. It was beautiful and she loved it. You truly createpieces of art. Thank you again for all of your patience and time. It is something she will treasure for a very long while." - Blair, Washington, D.C.
"Just a quick note to thank you for your corporate gifts on our behalf. The personalized gift boxes were as big of a hit this year with gift recipients as they have been each year in the past - going back to 2001!" - Marion Woyvodich, The Woodmark Group, Children's Circle of Care, Seattle, WA
"The boxes are gorgeous and I just can't thank you enough. I was very lucky to have found you online. You should advertise in big name magazines like Brides and Martha Stewart. Or see about getting on Martha's show, I'm not kidding...I can't wait to give these to the girls. They are a very special and unique way to give a gift. Your boxes will contain monogrammed pendants, and I just know everything is going to be perfect - and I know my friends will keep these boxes forever. You are very talented and I really appreciate your hard work and attention. Thank you so much for helping make my wedding day perfect!!! - Whitney, Brandon, MS
"I just got in from Boston and the package was waiting for me... I took a little peek at the (Heirloom Chest) even though it was so nicely wrapped... It's gorgeous! Even better than I expected. Thanks so much. I'll be sure to pass
on some of those business cards. I'm amazed at how wonderful it turned out. Thanks!" -Joshua, Lowell, MA
"I just received the box and I am sitting here with tears in my eyes ... absolutely stunning ... it is so perfect and even more beautiful than I expected. This has been a wonderful experience for me and I can't wait to give it to him. I don't know how to thank you ... but from the bottom of my heart ... THANK YOU!!!!!" - Wendy, Walkersville, MD
Here are photos of the presentation. There wasn't a dry eye in the ceremony; there must have been about 100 people in the room. Everyone who saw the box remarked about its beauty.
"I'm very pleased with the quality and craftsmanship of your boxes and woud recommend you to anyone for a special gift that will last a lifetime!" - Paige, Columbus, MI
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"I received the box on Tuesday evening and I love it!!!!!!!!!!! It's even better than I expected. I'm sure that my mom will love it as much as I do. I'm so glad that I found you, your work is absolutely beautiful. Expect to be hearing more from me throughout the year. There's lots of women in my family and I'm sure once they see my mother's box, they're all going to want one." Justine, Albuquerque, NM
"First of all - the box for my husband arrived in plenty of time and is SO beautiful! Thanks a million for your beautiful work on this gift. He'll treasure it forever. He was very touched. My Dad's box just arrived today. Beautiful as well. I will continue to purchase gifts from you because your boxes are exquisite.Thanks again (and again)." - Ingrid, Algonquin, IL
"I just love the box, thank you so much. It's precious and you did such a great job.Thank you, thank you. Warm regards and I just love this special gift for (my sister.)" - Dana, Redmond, WA
"The box is Magnificent!! Thank you for doing it and sending it out so quickly. I received it yesterday and I was blown away when I saw it. I showed it to my fiance and my daughter, and they too thought it was beautiful. We gave it to the bride and groom today, and they couldn't get over it! They were so excited and touched, especially when they opened it and saw their names and wedding date. This was the most special gift I could ever think of giving. I'll be ordering another one for my friend's daughter when I find out what color she likes.
Thank you again sooooooooooo much!" - Lorie, Atlanta, GA
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"The custom painted box with Thich Nhat Hanh’s quote is absolutely beautiful. I love it! I’m going to give it to my client today for her birthday. I can’t wait until the end of January to give it to her. She’ll be so excited and touched by the gorgeous gift. Thanks
so much." - Minh-Hai, Seattle, WA
"The box arrived yesterday and as usual you have exceeded expectations! It is beautiful! The color is perfect, I love that you wrote the three small sayings that I wrote, all around the edge of the lid. The interior dedication is perfect! Thanks so much." - Susan, Issaquah, WA
"I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful painting! It arrived yesterday, and I love it, can't wait to give it to my husband! THANKS!" - Meghan, Beaverton, OR
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"I am sure it (keepsake box) will make just the memory that I hoping to make. It was fate that
I fell upon your website through a link. Thank you for a beautiful gift to a couple who will
truly appreciate it." - Terri, Mokena, IL
"I received the boxes today and they're in perfect condition. They look terrific, and they'll make wonderful bridesmaid gifts. Thank you so much!" - Gina, San Diego, CA
"Just wanted to thank you for doing the rush job and such a lovely one at that on my anniversary box for Jeff! He really loved it! Evidently, unbeknownst to me prior, he'd admired your boxes for years...had seen them in a store a few years ago and thought them beautiful and romantic! Who knew?? The "First Anniversary Box" inscription on the bottom above your signing was a nice touch too! Thanks for helping me to make my anniversary present to my sweetie ideal!" - Alexi, Seattle, WA