Customer Feedback
Below are some samples of feedback that I've received.
I am still at work when I opened this email and actually said "un-f###ing-believeable!!"
right out loud. good thing I'm all by myself. :) WOW! These are truly fantastic!
Marcy D, Middleburg, VA
Simon,
The wait was worthwhile for Oakley's painting. She is lovely. I'm sorry you never had the chance to meet her. From your work, it seems as if
you have touched her spirit and brought her briefly back to life. David and I are grateful to you for your fine skill and look forward to bringing Oakley home
with us to rest. It's hard not to look at the painting and think, maybe, just maybe, she's waiting around the corner. I guess in some respect, it's
true.
Fondly,
Anne W, Berryville, VA
Hi Simon,
I hope you had a wonderful holiday and new year!! Just wanted to say thanks again for the fantastic job you did on Lulu's portrait. My mom was
so touched, none of us have ever seen a reaction like that! The whole family was crying (tears of joy of course). Here are a couple of pics of
her opening the painting.
Thanks again, you really captured Lulu's spirit!!
Sincerely,
Greta K, Arlington, VA
Hi Simon,
You cannot imagine how much this means to me and to Larry. I will never comprehend nor stop admiring your talent. How you channel heart, soul and
personality through a paint brush is beyond the limits of my mind. I just know that I'm very fortunate to own such a fabulous work of art. And very fortunate
to know such a gifted and generous artist.
I can't stop staring at the picture of Albert. Having it in the office today is proving to be very bad for productivity! Talk about a major distraction!
Your painting of our dear little Albert means the world to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Laura C, Middleburg, VA
Dear Mr. Bland,
I meant to send this thank-you note earlier, but I have been trying to find the words to describe how I feel about this beautiful portrait of my sweet old girl.
My husband, Lee, commissioned this painting several months ago and gave it to me as a surprise on Christmas morning. To say that I was stunned by its power
would be a gross understatement. In fact, my reaction was so emotional that my poor husband at first thought I HATED it because I was crying so hard!
You captured her heart and soul--both of which were beautiful, loving, and loyal, in spite of her horribly abused former life and her various medical
conditions--and all of these qualities are reflected in her funny, mismatched, clouded eyes. Fast Frame in Purcellville did a beautiful job of framing,
and the painting is now hanging in a place of honor in our living room. My good dog is now back home with us--I can't thank you enough.
Anne H, Purcellville, VA
Hi Simon
Thought I'd pass along these photos of the framed portrait you painted. We have hung the portrait and it is a wonderful addition to our
home.
Hope all is well. Again, many thanks.
Grant and Eleanor P,
Tewkesbury MA
Dear Simon-
The portrait has arrived and is a huge success. Rowboat and Rabbit seemed to recognize themselves, each gave a kiss to their likeness. The humans are also
very happy, thank you. It's beautiful. I can't wait to send a copy to their breeders with your website info for other possible vizsla portraits.
Dennis K, Washington, CT
Simon,
What a lovely article. Your work really is beautiful. You are doing the work you were meant to do! I believe when we use our God given talent to touch the
world, we are fulfilling one of our purposes in life. It was so very kind of you to include Ben and Rougey's picture in as one of your favorites. I will treasure
that portrait forever!
All the best,
Tracy P, Bluemont, VA
Hi Simon,
We just had Bazooka's portrait framed and it is BEAUTIFUL!
When we looked at it more closely in a different light it was so much prettier. We hung it over the fireplace in the family room with down
lights(soft) highlighting it. As one walks from one side of the room to the other his eyes follow you. It is almost as if he is here with us. Many thanks
for such a great portrait of Ch. Briardachs Bazooka!
Mrs. B, Fairfax, VA