Praise
"Having the painting has kept Emma with us- we refer to her in the painting in our conversations. It's like we still have her around and it keeps her a part of our life." Krista M.
"These paintings have enriched my life. I own two - one of my present dog and one of a dearly departed dog. I look at them daily and sometimes get more pleasure from the painting than I do from the model. I have given two as presents, both to people who have lost their dogs. Their response was so great - tears, kisses and a slew of memories unleashed." Susan S. from Google Places
"This economy is so awful, but your art is so irresistible! Good art and the love of our good dogs can sustain us through the worst times!" Sandra S
"I love this. I find it hard to truly express how very grateful I am to you for bringing Foxy to life through your talents. I hope that someday I can find a way to do something that means as much to you as this will to Eric. I love the humor and whimsy you paint with so that every time Eric looks at "Foxy" he will smile with happiness instead of the sadness I know he feels. She was the light of his life." Brett G.
"You are the best of the best and that is why I fell in love with your style." Brett G.
"The judges, Brenda Lynch, Rae Huestis, and I, were completely charmed
by the wit, vibrancy, and charm of the painting. We love the bold
graphic look and the sunny Mediterranean/Californian feel. We also had a great
time looking through all your other "naughty" dogs on your website.
We don't know how you picked just one to submit!" Moira McLaughlin, Dog Art Today
"I just wanted to congratulate you on the wine label win. I love the whimsy and delight in your piece, and the colors and design will look beautiful on the wine bottle." Kimberly Santini, winner of 2010 Mutt Lynch wine label contest
" An honor like this is very well-deserved, and represents not just luck of the draw, but years upon years of study and effort. " Cady E.
"I absolutely love your art work!" Ginger of Ginger's Pet Rescue
"I was looking at your web page earlier and I love your art - just looking at it makes me happy! My favorite are the "bad dogs" paintings!" Jeanne S.
"I was so drawn to the beautiful rendition of the German Shepherd you so wonderfully painted for the adopted family, and so alarmed and saddened a bit by what they shared (dogsitter’s neglect).
But the gift you provided to them is so powerful a delight. You have such a gift that so many of us are so privledged to “own”.
You are so nurtured by the stories you must hear weekly if not almost daily about those who come to you for their dog’s image. What a gift you have in more than just talent...the gift of your love to the pups and pussies’ lives.
Thank you! This just came pouring out of my heart." Greg H.
"Your site is BEAUTIFUL! Wow! Your colors and your work are amazing. It’s stunning to see them unfold on the page." Jessie D.
"The painting is absolutely perfect. We both wept when we saw it. Do not change a thing. We cannot thank you enough!" Cynthia E.
"I am so glad I have this wonderful painting spread out before my eyes. It’s such a wonderful vision of what peace might be for all and for dogs on earth or elsewhere in spirit. Roger lived that spirit so much of his life, and you helped portray it!" Greg H.
"Hi Nancy, just going thru your gallery again and your "Scooter" cracks me up - the expression captures it all!
Your art is such an honest portrayal of dogs, so wonderfully colorful and just fun to enjoy. You should compile a beautiful art book of your dogs! " Linda S.
"I love your work. I always buy your cards when I find them. You have a very clever style and your love of animals shines through." Jay L.
“I love the new version! It brought tears to my eyes when I opened the file. The rock on the widow ledge, the mountain, the picture in the background, I love it all!!!” Steve M.
"I can't tell you how glad I am that I commissioned this painting from you. It makes me feel like I still have a piece of Rudy with me." Bev S.
"OMG! you got it!!! this is exactly what I was hoping for but it's even better!"
Lynn C.
"It's perfect! The more I look at it, I think it's one of your finest. I may be prejudiced, but everyone loves it. The way you captured her velvety ears, and Wyoming, I'm just enchanted with it." Kate McD.
“He LOVED it....got teary eyed. You really captured his "children". I think it's the best gift I ever gave him.” Robin G.
"I couldn't be happier with the final potrtait of my Sweet Potato. Everyone who sees the painting exclaims about not only how you captured her looks, but her personality as well. Thanks again" Nora D.
"I received the painting yesterday - it is fabulous! I have it hanging on my wall just to enjoy it before we give it to S and C. Really, it's perfect just as it is."
Angela P.
"Nancy not only captured the true essence of Max, our 13 and 1/2 year old Schnauzer, she also captured our hearts when we saw the final portrait. It was just perfect! We really enjoyed the process with Nancy, from the very beginning interview to the final unveiling of the portrait. Nancy involved us along the way just in case we had feedback, which we did, and she was able to incorporate what we wanted in the art. The end result exceeded our expectations! " Jill M.
“I loved the painting of Rocks, it captures her likeness so well, complete with ducks and airplanes, which are so much a part of her life. Thank you for such for capturing her sweetness and personality on canvas!” Susie J
"There are Black Labs and there are Black Labs---but THIS is Jackson." Bill H.
"I absolutely love your art work!" Ginger of Ginger's Pet Rescue
"I showed the painting to the girls and they both cried! I can't believe how much of his personality you were able to capture! We just absolutely LOVE it!!! Savannah K.
“Beautiful! Thank you again, so much. We love love love it! “ Jill M.
“ I LOVE IT! The dog is on my wall for awhile so that I can enjoy it. My brother may have to fight me for it. It is a fantastic painting.” Sho D.
"Your wonderful painting of Dinah and Dakota is hanging in my dining room, making me smile every time I look at it. Without actually seeing them, you captured their individuality. You asked all the right questions, and were so patient with my concerns. Those Collies long ago stole my heart away; anyone looking at their laughing faces would know why. Thanks, Nancy."
Maggie R.
“Wow! Freja looks like she could just jump off the page. “ Martha B.
"You captured the essence of our beloved Choppy- gorgeous, whimsical, and just plain cool. When Cindi saw it she was so touched, she wept."
" Fran D.
“We love our painting of Sunny. We had to move a couple of times and then rent a house for a year while ours was being built. We took few of our possessions with us, but we always took the painting.” Marilyn
“They loved it!” Amy G.
“You did an amazing job of capturing their spirit and good looks. “ Trish B.
"I am very happy with it (I have sent pics to all my friends) and I know we will treasure it even more with time.” K.P.
“We love it!” Celia M.
“Thank you so much, Nancy. I can feel my darling dog whenever I look at it."
K. Z.
“I absolutely adore it, and had my bf put it up where I can easily see it from my couch. It's like having her there almost!” Maggie
“So many animal paintings want them to look like a polaroid. Yours shows their personality. That wonderful brown dog smiling in the green plants was joy if I ever saw it. And, I have.” Miles of Smiles
“I think you are amazing! What a wonderful imagination and talent you have.”: ) Grace P.
“I just discovered your work on Evening magazine - what a joy! Your
fun, folk-artsy style perfectly captures the lightness and joy of the
dogs.I love how your paintings are fresh and alive. Do you ever teach
classes?” KR
“Your paintings capture the personalities of the dogs so well, I thought I knew them. I wanted to throw their balls.” Abil
“I really think your art is fantastic. I think one of my favorite's is the one where all you can see is part of the tail and the ears of the dog lurking near the table LOL! “ Dr. Kim B
“Thanks so much Nancy! I look at and cherish that painting every day.” MAS
“Wow! Your work has really gone to the dogs. I love it.” Jay L.
"Nancy Schutt is some good artist." -Daniel Pinkwater
..."Here’s how we did it, before dinner I got Rona and my mommy to go to another room to 'look something up on-line'. While we did that, Jeremy replaced a picture in the kitchen with Goldie’s painting. Rona finally noticed. I think her response was “Oh my God! It’s Goldie!!! It's Goldie!!!”.There was a great deal of laughing and shouting and hooting and hollering.” SD
"It was the most wonderful surprise & present that I have ever received." JoAnne R.
“By Jove I think you’ve got it! When can I pick it up?” Ron F.
“I LOVED looking at so many of your images one after another - - love the bounty... and the way you capture each dog's expression/personality! “ Karen P.
"The thing i love about her art is that it captures those irresistible traits that we love about our pets, and those that we don't. But they are all done through the loving lens of the owner that puts up with their bad habits in order to enjoy the good ones."
Dave, from blog www.swimpeteyswim.com
“Now to find a perfect spot for it...living room, entry way, downstairs living room. I want it where I can look at it everyday several times a day. Thanks again. This was a blast!” KC W.
“I like the expression he has as well. If he is so light in person, just ignore me, That's what my husband does.” Jenny
“That is so nice that you say you're attached. I too didn't want him to leave me. Everyone who met him in life fell instantly in love and he still has that power, how amazing!!! I truly enjoy this process, I so look forward to each new version. I can imagine you have done 5 paintings, I must be your biggest perfectionist client ever. There are so many stories in this piece. So, many angles. Even human interest, like how an unlikely pair like a blogging mother in Florida and a lesbian painter in Washington, became friends. “ JI
"You know how every once in awhile in life you meet someone that goes beyond your expectations? Meet Nancy Schutt." Bev Sparks
"I showed the painting to the girls and they both cried! I can't believe how much of his personality you were able to capture! We just absolutely LOVE it!!! Savannah
“Beautiful! Thank you again, so much. We love love love it! “ Jill M.
“ I LOVE IT! The dog is on my wall for awhile so that I can enjoy it. My brother may have to fight me for it. It is a fantastic painting.” Sho
“Nancy's bold, unabashed use of color and playful compositions for her subjects are what first attracted us to her paintings. Her giving nature and love for dogs (hers, ours and every one she works with) are what keeps her in our lives in what we hope to be a life-long friendship. Her willingness to arrive before work on her painting even began, to meet the dogs, capture their personality through sketches and photographs, and following up long after we took the painting home to apply that one 'final touch' to make it perfect, shows her passion for her subjects and work. Her painting of "The Kids" is one of the most personal gifts we've ever received . . . and certainly the centerpiece for the room we have it in. Our good dogs are good dog art!” Todd
“When I saw Nancy Schutt's paintings, my first impression was that she had somehow gained access to my house while I was away. She had captured on canvas my dog deep in dreamland on the couch, and my cats draped lazily across the back of an overstuffed chair. Her subjects ring sweet and true”. Metropolitan Vets
“Nancy, you are amazing...this is perfect! THANK YOU!” CP
"I love Nancy's work, this is the second painting she's done for me. She really captured the true spirit of my dogs, and the vibrant colors bring the piece to life. She truly has the gift." Sue W.
"Just wanted to let you know the painting is being admired by all and enjoyed tremendously by us. You really captured Izzy and the rest of us look much better than we should, which is all to the good, right? We found a great spot for it over the dining room table. The dining room WAS Izzy’s favorite room in the house, afterall, so it is fitting. I’ve sent the link to gooddogart far and wide, and response has been very fun. Thanks for making the whole process easy and fun—I learned a lot about how you work. All the best." Celia
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