| Customer & Visitor Comments |
Customer
Comments
(The remarks below are from a few of our many
satisfied collectors, these were priced from $500 to $5,000)
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"Yin and Yang" by Neil Allen arrived last week in excellent condition. In fact, the painting was perfectly packed and very well protected. I cannot begin to tell you of the quality of work, or depth of talent, in this artist's original painting. Considering the deceptively simple subject matter, we were blown away by the level of detail and thought of composition. We are fond of all of the art we purchase, but this piece is truly special. Thank Mr Allen also for including his catalog/biography, which we greatly enjoyed and are adding to our permanent library collection. The painting is treasured more than you could know. His quality is exceptional and talent most extraordinary. " D.P. North Carolina, USA |
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Fall River Bugler by Frank Mittlestadt - The painting just arrived, and it is simply beautiful. Your website photos are fantastic representations, but of course can't possibly capture the depth and full richness of the original artwork. I am very pleased indeed, and the painting arrived in good condition. Thank you again." D.P. North Carolina, USA |
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Bald Eagle Miniature by Les Didier - "Your efforts in arranging the miniature painting of an eagle in flight by the artist, Les Didier, is greatly appreciated. I understand that the painting my daughter saw was committed to another gallery, so the timeframe in getting a different, original miniature was very short. The result is a wonderful Father's Day gift, and it is hanging in a place of honor." - L.S. Virginia, USA |
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"Bateleur Eagle" by Ian van Zyl -The painting was delivered this morning - well packed and in perfect condition. I'm thrilled with it!! Please pass on my thanks to Ian - It's beautiful and being mounted and framed as I write. I work at a local Bird of prey centre in the UK where there are 2 bateleur eagles, an immature male and a mature female called Mara whose colouring and expression is just like the painting. I am involved in her care and training, and also sponsor her, financing some of her care. Ian has captured the colours so well and it will bring me much pleasure since I can't bring Mara to my home!! - M.B. West Sussex, England
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"Les Didier's glorious Red-Breasted Nuthatch oil painting has arrived in fine condition. It will have a treasured place in our home. Your photo of this painting was very realistic and true to the original. Please pass along my thank you to Mr. Didier, for putting this painting aside for me, and for taking such great care in wrapping it for shipment." D.P. North Carolina, USA |
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"Preening
Crane - by Betsy Popp - "The crane has landed!. Just
wanted you to know that the art has arrived in excellent condition and
it is all that I expected! It was extremely well represented on the
website. I can't thank you enough. Hope to do business with both of
you again soon."
B.P. Florida, USA |
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"Househunting - Bluebird" - by Frank de Matteis and Goldfinch & Sunflowers" - by Martin Murk. "I received both paintings in time for my wife's birthday - she was extremely happy with both of them and they turned out to be great gifts. Thank you for all of your efforts in helping me get them on time and turning around my order on such short notice. You made the process very easy and satisfying. I look forward to sharing your website with all the other art lovers and bird lovers that I know." J.D. Long Island, USA |
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"Hummers & Cardinal Flower"- by Gerald Billette -"I just wanted to advise you that I received Mr. Billette's painting yesterday. It is absolutely beautiful and the detail is quite impressive. My husband could not believe that this piece was priced so low. Mr. Billette is an exceptional artist and I look forward to seeing more of his work. Please advise him that his painting exceeded our expectations and that the frame he picked was not only made for the painting, but looked like it was customized for my home." D.M. PA., USA |
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"Woodcock" - by Manuel Sosa - "I am very happy with the painting I am not an arts critic but I loved it, it has the natural touch in it, please send my kind regards to Mr. Sosa and also tell him to keep his work on our continents most secretive and elusive game bird, woodcock (culluk in my own language) because there are lots of nature lovers that are interested in seeing him on canvas (tuals.)" M.G., Istanbul, Turkey |
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"Tunisian Cat" - by Chris Jones & "Snow Leopard Cubs" by George Woodford -"I would like you to know how much I enjoy the two English paintings I had bought from you (Tunisian Cat and Snow Leopards). They were both just marvelous. I also appreciated the interesting note that accompanied both paintings written by the artist giving additional background. Thanks again. I am looking forward to my next purchase." S.L., Pennsylvania (The Artists reside in England.) |
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"Facing the Future" - Sheila Simpson-Creps - "I received the painting today. My wife and I love it! Its great! It will make a wonderful addition to our collection, that we will cherish forever!! The Snowy Plovers are so cute! The name you gave it is perfect in every way... and shows their plight in everyday existence. thank you for putting this on your site, and Sheila, thank you for such a lovely painting and painting my favorite subject, birds." C.C. , Hawaii |
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"Woodcock" - Rockne Knuth - " The painting arrived in perfect condition, and I am extremely pleased with it. This is the first time I have purchased a painting over the web, so I was a little wary. However, with your good website and additional help and enlarged pictures I was put more at ease. Knowing how this can work will lead me to keep your site in mind for future acquisitions." W.W., Michigan |
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"On the Fence" - Gerald Billette - "Your business approach to this process provides for a calming experience, one that allows the buyer to concentrate on the art and not the process of obtaining same. The representation of Mr. Billette's work was extremely accurate, both in content and character. Thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to discover a wonderful artist, both he and your company would come highly recommended by myself." D.W., Tennessee |
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"Barn Owl" - Rockne Knuth. - "I am thrilled with the painting and it looks perfect over the fiireplace. The sale is final. Rockne even included a note which made it all the more special. I LOVE IT! Thank you!" P.G.P., Virginia |
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"Mourning Doves" - Don Kloetzke - "Since I had never bought serious art over the internet, I had my reservations about a purchase. Having now completed a purchase, I am extremely pleased with the piece and John Hazelton was very helpful in walking me through the process. I intend to be a frequent visitor to Originalbirdart.com in the future." R.R.B., Sacramento, California. |
Visitor & Artist Comments
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"Just wondered if you received the last email I sent with a new drawing. I have plenty more that, when your ready, I can send individually. Hope all is well and your busy with OBA.com. Thanks for a wonderful site.. which I look at daily!" Ryan Jacque - Exhibiting Artist "To all involved in compiling the web site, EXCELLENT, it has taken me almost 6 weeks to explore every thing, but enjoyed each visit, keep up the good work. Please include me on your Notification list." - P.C. South Africa "I just wanted to compliment you on your website. As a gallery owner I look at quite a few sites that try to accomplish what you have accomplished. Wonderful job." - Spruce Creek Gallery, VA. "I've looked at a lot of web sites in last year or so,
yours is by far the easiest and best organized I've looked at. The
set up of the home page has all the info a prospective buyer is looking
for, as an artist and interested client who looks at works from other
artists, yours is the most comfortable site yet. Thank you for letting
me participate in the best www gallery on the web." - Robert
Leum, Exhibiting Artist ". . . no other site is as easy to use, works as smoothly and so fast, and really...to get me going the way your site does...with all of the highest quality images and speed and comfort....NOTHING ON THE WEB COMPARES!!! WELL DONE! BRAVO!!!" Cole Paterson - Montana "This is a great site - fantastic!! I'll keep coming back here for inspiration with my acrylic painting. Look forward to seeing the updated wild-life paintings." BR - "I just looked through some of the former pics of the month...and must say I'm really impressed with the continued quality of the work. (I don't browse the site as often as I should to check out the work of other artists...) I doubt if there are any bird/wildlife sites with such consistent quality!" Merry Cibula, Exhibiting Artist "Keep up the great work, originalbirdart.com is not only a great display for sales but becoming a great reference resource as well." Don Wesley - www.donwesley.com "JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR WORK IS TRUELY BEAUTIFUL AND
ENJOYABLE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING IT WITH THE WORLD." - SAMUELJOYE "Greetings! Thank you for all your help and information which you send about your website. . . (I've looked it up -- and it looks GREAT!)" - Sam Timm, Exhibiting Artist "I stopped by your site and found it to be quite good. I was especially impressed with how fast your images loaded considering their quality and color. How did you manage that?" - Blaine Billman - Northwest Art Got your announcement and checked out the pages. . . .really looks great, the color turned out very well. I am really pleased with everything and with your speed! Thanks for doing a good job." - Marilyn Bowles, Exhibiting Artist "I can't thank you enough for your help. I had run into a deadend here in Peoria as our wildlife gallery is relatively small. . . . Once again - thank you so much for your help!!" - B.A. - Peoria, IL. "Please notify us if you get any other wood duck paintings, particularly with a lake or tree scene. . . Thank you for beautiful web-site." G. & R. G. - Illinois "I found your web site most impressive and explicit." - R.A. United Kingdom "I have visited your site and think it very beautiful." Z.Y., China "I love the pictures, just can't afford it." - C. H. "A friend of ours has several pieces on display and it was quite exciting to see them on your excellent site. Congratulations." - Ontario, Canada "Loved the wildlife prints of Merry Cibula. Very lifelike." - Westlake, Ohio "Your site is lovely and I think you would like the art of my brother. . ." T. B. - Chicago, IL. "Thanks for the information on the Martin Murk woodcock print. . . Now we have some idea of the value of the print." - P.M. ". . . thank Mr. Lawrence for painting a sparrow. I have been looking many years for a sparrow, and none were to be found. It seems that most of the artists prefer to paint the colorful birds. Thanks for such a great web site. This is a great way to view other artists works in the peace of my home." - M. H. "My dad, Rocky Knuth, said that he had a web site and I was very excited to check it out! It looks very nice! I like the web site a lot!" - K.K. Bronx, NY "John - Checked out the web page, I am very impressed." - Betsy Popp, Exhibiting Artist "The site is fantastic! I can't say enough about it. Thanks again." Frank de Matteis, Exhibiting Artist |
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