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Dogbot arrived safe and sound and I absolutely love it. Thanks for packing it with such care.
– April, Kentucky

Lola's portrait arrived--it looks great!
– Ann, Minnesota

We received Scoutie's portrait in the mail and once again, you've outdone yourself. Thank you so much for the beautiful likeness. You nail the look everytime. I think your ability to articulate the animal's character just keeps getting better and better.
– Jane, D.C.

Pete's portrait arrived today and looks great!!! Thanks again for your hard work.
– Ken, Michigan

I don't know how I will have the power to save this for Christmas!  I want to show it to EVERYONE NOW, including the luckiest gift receiver in the world (my boyfriend...who will be JUST as delighted as I am).
– Jill, Illinois

OH MY GOD!!!!!  You pegged him!  This is FABULOUS! The salvaged feet and knob add a wonderful touch.  (Geoff's a fan of that)  Wow wow wow!  Awesome!  I can't stop smiling! 
– Jill, Illinois

You are some kind of freaky talent. I am so blown away by that piece. You did such a wonderful job! I laugh every time I look at it. I am so pleased with the "Oz" specific details you were able to include.
– Jeff, Illinois

These look wonderful, my wife and I love them!
– Mark, California

My wife loved the portrait of Sally!!!  We are already talking about getting the other two done... actually, they seemed a bit jealous this morning.
- Mark, Georgia

Wow, it's BEAUTIFUL. You have a wonderful talent!!!! And so quick, too!
– Katherine, California

wow. wow. wow. love it. You have the remarkable ability to capture the spirit of an animal in its eyes. You're amazing!
– Jane, Washington

You are absolutely incredible!!  I LOVE IT!  Know that I am thrilled with this painting and want you to do more!
– Ann, Utah

I received the painting on Wednesday. It's so cool. I
know Jack will love it. Thanks for the extras too!
You rock! I showed it to one of my friends at work,
Grace (also a great artist/ craftsperson), and I think
you will probably be getting a request for a portrait
of her two cats soon. She then went and showed off
your website to eight of her animal-loving co-workers,
who all thought your stuff was awesome. Just thought
you might like to hear that.
– Libby, Illinois

I can't express how much I love the portrait of Justin. It is hanging in the living room. He thinks he is looking in the mirror!
– Michele, Kentucky

Wow! I'm speechless. This is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. And I can't thank you enough. It is perfect and I can't wait to see it in person.
– Mark, Massachusetts

That looks FANTASTIC! I'm so excited! They will absolutely LOVE IT!!! You're very talented!
– Beth, Indiana

I just had to thank you. John loved the piece, and was totally stoked that it was made just for him.
– Jennifer, Kentucky

Just a long-overdue note to thank you so much for the marvelous painting. It was a huge hit! Hopefully it will drum up some more business for you. You'll certainly be getting more from me!
– Jesse, Ohio

Thanks so much for the wonderful picture of Phoebe. You captured her look exactly and my daughter and husband thought it was a great "house warming" gift. They hung the portrait "Phoebe eye-level" so she can enjoy it too.
– Mary, Pennsylvania

It is such a wonderfully endearing piece. I loved that dog and have missed him tremendously - now I feel like he amazingly "landed back home". Thanks again for a fabulous piece of your artwork I will always treasure.
– Jane, Rhode Island

I got Cookie (Dalmatian). It's perfect.
– Katy, Pennsylvania

Received Cat Thing today... I absolutely LOVE it! Thank you!
– Victoria, Minnesota

Oh my God, Mark -- she is going to freak! This is sooooo cool (dog portrait & Secret Friend Mirror Book commission)!! Thanks.
– Lyn, San Francisco

Thanks so much! If you think your wife was difficult, just think what I have to deal with with 9 people who will be judging your work. My first reaction when I saw them was to break out in a cold sweat, but after a moment I realized they are totally tremendous (staff portrait commission).
Joel, San Francisco

It looks good. I don't know how you did it, but you captured the look in her (Cookie, Katy's Pet Dalmatian) eyes almost perfectly.
– Katy, Pennsylvania

Rudy arrived today and he's wonderful. Even better in person. You really captured him and his crazy eyes. I'm thrilled! Thanks again! (hope to do business with you again!)
– Robin, Arizona

Just wanted to let you know I went and picked up Tawny at the Post Office on Saturday and she is WONDERFUL.... there is so much depth and color and it is even bigger than I ever imagined!! I cannot wait to give it to our friend and we may just have to have Christmas arrive early this year!! Thanks again for such a beautiful piece of work!!
– Marcia C., Missouri

">I really enjoy my yellow dog, and look forward to purchasing more pieces in the future!
– Paul, California

I LOVE HIM !!!!!! he arrived safe and sound today !!!! Yippee!!!! HE IS WONDERFUL!!!!!!!
– Katie, Washington


I love the painting as much as I love him!
– Julie, California

You were right. It is now hanging on our wall -- and it looks fabulous! Wow -- much better than photo.
– Mark, Rhode Island

Your piece arrived today. Thank you. It is wonderful. My dogs loved helping to open the box. (Any Rotts among your future works??) Thanks again. Hope to do business again.
– Lisa, California

I received the painting intact last week. It is wonderful. I am really proud of it (as you should be) and am hanging it in my study. It has been a pleasure.
– Andy, Louisiana

I received the picture today & love it. You are a talented man. Hopefully we will do business again in the near future!
– Lynn, Illinois

I got your wonderful painting today. it is even more beautiful in person. Thanks for the quick shipment.
– Gail, New York

I LOVE THE FOLK ART SANTA!!!!! It is so neat. I noticed on your card on the back, that you do funky art of peoples dogs. The one on your business card is great! I showed a friend the santa, and she loved it. When she saw the card on with the dog, she thought she would like to get a piece of art for here brother who has a dog name "Elmo". Do you take commission work, if so, how much for a piece about the size of my santa??
– David, Tennessee

Yippie!!! Yahoooo!!!!! It arrived and the painting is magnificent! You are right - even better in person. Chase really looks alive! Thank you for everything it is truly wonderful. Have a very happy New Year!
– Jennifer, California

You are amazing, I LOVE them!!!! You really captured them, even Pixels' eyeliner eyes and Venus' markings. Since I don't have children my cats are the kids, so when I opened the box my heart raced. A friend was with me and she may be calling upon you as well for her cat named Peanut. I enjoyed reading your bio, what a great life and attitude. I got to work today
– Christina, Virginia

I love it! I had no idea you would be so fast! I can't believe how much you captured his look! AMAZING! Yes, pack it up and send me the total and I will mail it right away. I keep looking at your santa painting and may have to have one of those too. I guess I'll have to get busy selling more stuff on ebay. Im truly happy. Thanks so much!
– Robin, Arizona

I just wanted you to know that your portrait of Kosmo was given to its intended owner last week and that she absolutely loved it! Thanks.
– Bill, New York

Morley was a HUGE(!!) hit!!!! A million thank yous for making Tim's birthday surprise such a good one. Plan to treat my own kitties to portraits.
– Pam, California

I wish you could have been here on Christmas morning when my wife Toni opened her very last gift, your incredible portrait of our greyhound, Jesse. She was brought to tears immediately and it went on for quite some time. We are both amazed at how well you captured Jesse's spirit and how amazingly accurate your painting of him is. Toni is especially grateful. In her words, "there was not a better gift that I could have given her". She continues to comment on your ability to have captured the sparkle in his eye. We really love that dog and he's getting up in years (he's 13) and this painting is a very special addition to our home.
– Mark, Rhode Island

The pictures arrived, as promised on Friday, and were a very big hit! Dave loves them and enjoys showing them off to our friends. I was a little nervous having him open the package without having seen the finished pictures myself but I was so pleased with the results. I had as much fun seeing them as Dave did! Thanks again. You were so great to get them done before Christmas and with such obvious love and care.
–Sara, Pennsylvania

The "Justin" painting is wonderful! I can only hope it will serve as a dear reminder of her doggy who lives on her parents farm in Ohio. The bio is especially endearing. I know that anyone who receives one of your works will treasure it.
– Clare, Kentucky

I received the art piece yesterday. I love it. It looks great. Thank you very much. If you were wondering how I found your web page you can thank Primitivekoolart art Gallery for a link to your web page. Once again thank you and you can expect that I will be a returning customer.
– Mark, California

Got it! It looks great. Really a great likeness, one would swear that you know our dog. I look forward to getting more in the future!
– Greg, Georgia

In the words of my 5 year old, as I removed it from the box: "That's a Beautiful chair!" I couldn't agree more! I love the Art King Chair! It sits proudly in our home!
– Brian, California

I love the portraits. They were BIGGER than I expected too. It was also fun to see Magnolia in your cat gallery. I'm sure she would be pleased, although she didn't react at all when face to face with her portrait. The others will be gifts at Xmas. Will keep looking at your site, and plan to purchase more in the future.
– Louise, Washington

I received the Man and Woman Folk Art ("Something Missing") and just wanted to tell you how thrilled I am with both of them. I am so glad you offered me the pair. You were right....they need to stay together. SO......I'm keeping them myself!!! and getting my kids something else.
– Janet, Tennessee

I received Marilyn today & she is great. I know my son will love the painting. As soon as I can, I will be in touch to let you know more about the imaginary friends paintings I would like you to do for my daughter. Thanks!!!
– Sandra, Kentucky

Just wanted to let you know that the painting arrived safely and I absolutely love it!!
– Kate, Vermont

 
Mark Betcher
10327 Decoursey Pike
 
 
Ryland Heights, Kentucky
 
mark@betcher.com
 
 
859_356_0983
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