Sep 2009

......We think your work looks amazing. You may have single-handedly jolted airbrushing out of the realms of motorcycle helmets and vans in the minds of UK people!

Lynn Parr (Editor Artists and Illustrators Magazine)

Aug 2009 NEWA exhibition

Dear Carl

I visited the above venue on Sunday and was amazed at how wonderful your pictures are – I must have worn them out keep going back and looking at them!

Just had to let you know how special and beautiful your pictures are.

You never know I’m might be contacting you soon with a commission :o)

Thanks very much for letting everyone (me) see your work!

Caroline

May 2009

Hi Carl
 
What can I say except WOW! I knew you could do it! Fantastic likeness to Hudson (actually better than the photo portrayed him) and the water effect looks fantastic.............Janet

Jan 2009

Carl

When she saw the painting Julie just stalled, stared at it in complete incredulity then started crying... It was a magical moment. When she regained her composure she was overjoyed (and still not terribly coherent) and said that the likeness is superb and was astounded by the detail.  Since taking it home and having it hung immediately her whole family have been amazingly impressed and she sent us a wonderful thank you card.  So, a complete success, thank you so very much - you do have a remarkable talent.

Best wishes
Helen x

2008

"My wife and I were astonished with the portrait........My wife cried when she saw it.......An extremely gifted artist........We would recommend you to anyone"

Steve & Ali Hartley

2008

Hi Carl

Just to let you know the painting went down as a huge success. Sarah cried (as predicted) and Rob was totally gobsmacked. I was really hoping it would get the response it did, as my fears whenever geting a portrait commissioned is whether it will be exactly like the subject, or whether it will just have a resemblance to the subject. Seeing Rob and Sarah's faces when I presented it was testament to your undoubted talent.

To quote Sarah " I know they (the greyhounds) were not photographed holding the positions they are in the painting, but it is just like having them both here"

Many thanks for doing a great job. There were quite a few enquiries as to where the painting was from, so you may get a couple of phone calls.

Thanks again
Rob

2008

I was astonished with the results of the painting you did of my niece's horse for her 21st birthday, but this didn't prepare me for my her reaction - her tears of joy flowed when she opened the gift "it is like he is in the room" It's now positioned pride of place on the fireplace wall keeping an eye on everyone. I would recommend your work to anyone and have done so.

Regards
Craig

2008

........the painting had an amazing impact which was emotionally received by the recipient.......Thank you

2008

Elvis Presley isn't just in the building he is watching over us all in my house. The Elvis painting is so true to life its unbelievable, it's the best Elvis painting I have ever seen, 10/10. I intend to commission you for other paintings in the near future.....CS