Metin Bereketli sharing a warm moment with award-winning rocker Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of the unforgettable Elvis Presley! Lisa Presley won the ASYM's Favorite Female Rock Artist Award, also expresses her appreciation of Metin’s original paintings during the art exhibition Metin had at the American Society of Young Musicians Awards Gala. -- House of Blues, West Hollywood, CA

The Legendary James Avery! A great actor, and a Superb Human Being. Rest In Peace... _ _ _  The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air! The multi-talented and very funny cast members of the hit TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Joseph Marcell, and James Avery (RIP) enjoying a friendly moment with Metin Bereketli at the Blind Children's Center in Los Angeles Marcell and Avery were generous supporters of the Blind Children's Center just like Metin. Good hearts and star power are a heavenly combination that does wonders for the needy of our world.

Wes Craven!  Legendary film director Wes Craven was a lot more than just a rapid-fire wit. He was a very warm human being who liked to help others and encourage all young talented artists and actors to do their best. We already miss you, Wes...  You belong to all your fans, moviegoers, and your loved ones. Rest In Peace...  Glad to have known you.-- Metin Bereketli   _ _ _ Great memories... Metin Bereketli is enjoying a friendly moment with Legendary Wes Craven during the art exhibition, Metin had at the Annual Vision Awards, Gala. -- The Beverly Hilton

Rap is about truth and harmony, just like the essence of Metin Bereketli's original art... Grammy Award-Winning Rapper Coolio was enjoying a friendly moment in front of Metin Bereketli's original painting "Land of the Free" and expresses his appreciation of Metin's work during the art exhibition Metin had at the Diversity Awards Gala. -- The Beverly Hills Hotel

DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON! The multi-talented dynamo star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is enjoying a friendly moment in front of Metin Bereketli's original painting "Diversity 1" during the art exhibition Metin had at the Diversity Awards Gala -- Beverly Hills Hotel

Triple OSCAR Nominee (Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, Magnolia). Metin Bereketli with the global superstar Tom Cruise at the set of Billy Bathgate (1991) when Cruise stopped by to visit Nicole Kidman. -- Hamlet, NC

Venice! A Dream Build on Water... "Venice" painting is not computer-generated. Created with infinite patience by Metin Bereketli-by millions of free-hand strokes applied with a thin brush on a canvas through the aid of a magnifying glass. That's why you need a magnifying glass to see all the fine details in this unique painting…

Hollywood Legend Connie Stevens supports Vision Awards Gala and expresses her appreciation of Metin Bereketli's "God Bless America" painting during the art show Metin had at the Vision Awards Gala. -- Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel

Award-winning beautiful actress, Meagan Good is enjoying a friendly moment in front of Metin Bereketli's original painting during the art exhibition Metin had at the Diversity Awards Annual Gala. -- The Beverly Hills Hotel, CA

Metin Bereketli is enjoying a friendly moment with Vijay Amritraj, United Nations Messenger of Peace, international tennis legend, and charitable entrepreneur who is determined to wipe out AIDS in India. Metin contributed the auction proceeds of his "Mahatma Gandhi" signed/sealed print (in the background) to the Vijay Amritraj Foundation. -- The Beverly Wilshire Hotel

"It's indeed a great privilege and honor to receive A Letter of Appreciation from Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI." -- Metin Bereketli

Multi-Talented Beautiful Actress Rae Dawn Chong is enjoying a friendly moment in front of Metin Bereketli's original painting "Diversity 7" during the art exhibition Metin had at the Diversity Awards Gala. -- Beverly Hills Hotel

Award-Winning Actor David DeLuise! David DeLuise, son of the immortal Dom DeLuise, has already made a name for himself as another multi-talented DeLuise while carrying on the family's artistic tradition. David DeLuise was among those who fell in love with Metin Bereketli's "Rome" painting and shared a warm moment at the Feast of San Gennaro Los Angeles.

Metin Bereketli Gallery... Art lovers with their magnifier to discover the amazing secrets hidden in Metin's original paintings at Metin Bereketli Gallery...

''The Overcoat."... Theatrical performance has always been Metin Bereketli's other "Love." Metin acted in a number of plays during his USA art career. Here he is playing one of the characters in Nicolai Gogol's ''The Overcoat." -- At the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts at Wilmington, North Carolina. The Overcoat, (based on a story by Nicolai Gogol) by Bill Herman Directed by Vic Zagorski, Stage Managed by Jim Nobles Cast members: Wayne Upchurch, Wesley James Singletary III, Metin Bereketli, Chriss ott, Bob Garel, Betty Grapentien, Brian Hanson, Frank Odo, Peter Boyle.

Legendary action star and 7th Dan Aikido Master Steven Seagal is enjoying a friendly moment in front of Metin Bereketli's original painting "Mahatma Gandhi" painting during the art show Metin had at the Vijay Amritraj Foundation Gala. -- Beverly Wilshire Hotel

Alluringly Beautiful Supermodel & Author Saira Mohan, the graceful and warm Mistress of Ceremonies at Vijay Amritraj Foundation Gala. Saira expresses her appreciation of Metin Bereketli's portrayal of the "Mahatma Gandhi" painting during the art display Metin had at the Vijay Amritraj Foundation Gala. -- Beverly Wilshire Hotel

Legendary Sylvester Stallone! Metin Bereketli presenting one of his own designers signed "Peace-Necktie" to the legendary unforgettable megastar Sylvester Stallone in U.S. Vets Gala, honoring America's Hero Veterans. -- The Beverly Hilton  Metin has designed this elegant and unique "Peace Necktie" after 9/11, as a tribute to the power and beauty of the idea of peace and dedicated to harmony among the nations of the world.

Award-Winning Actor Noah Wyle! "Dr. John Carter" of the long-running TV series ER! Noah also stopped by Metin Bereketli's art exhibition to congratulate him in person during the art exhibition Metin had at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

"It's indeed a great privilege and honor to receive A Letter of Appreciation from Special Olympics Southern California." -- Metin Bereketli  "Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, every day, everywhere. We are the world's largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries -- and millions more volunteers and supporters. We are also a global and social movement. Our vision is to promote acceptance, inclusion, and well‐being for people with intellectual disabilities through sports." -- Special Olympics

Metin Bereketli's "Diversity 5" original painting graced the Central Perk Coffee Shop of NBC’s smash series FRIENDS!  "I was happy that the dynamism and the core meaning of my "Diversity 5" painting fit the main theme of the show so well." -- Metin Bereketli

Metin Bereketli's original painting "Imagination" has graced ABC's Top-Rated Soap Opera "General Hospital"!           Genie Francis (Laura Spencer) and Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer) in front of Metin’s "Imagination"   "I'm very proud to see my original work recognized by ABC's Top-Rated Soap Opera "General Hospital." Thanks to Award-Winning Production Designer Matthew C. Jacobs." -- Metin Bereketli

ARMY WIVES! "I'm very proud to see my original artworks recognized by such a top-notch TV series "Army Wives" and it is an honor to receive a letter of appreciation from Multi-Award-Winning Set Decorator Missy Ricker." -- Metin Bereketli

Metin Bereketli's original painting "An Ounce of Prevention" on the cover of U.S. Public Health Reports Magazine!  "I am honored to be considered for the cover art of the U.S. Public Health Reports Magazine." -- Metin Bereketli

Metin Bereketli: Not Your Average Hollywood Painter  Metin's philosophy: "From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life." -- Arthur Ashe