Testimonials
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Endorsements & hard-won professional lessons. . . . . . . . (in no particular order) "...... deadlines are flexible, but only up to a point" (Doreen Scott, Art Editor Puffin Books 1970s/80s) "...... the kind of Art you dream about" (Tanith Lee, Author) "...... you've got 5 days - go away, and come back with something - revolutionary" (Doreen Scott, Art Editor of Puffin Books in a meeting with Philippa Dickenson, in discussion of nature of Fighting Fantasy launch title - Warlock of Firetop Mountain) "...... the work certainly quickens the pulse" (D. M. Leahy, Director Public Affairs ROLLS ROYCE Aero Engines) "...... overkill with quality" (R.O. B.B.C. Designer, 1980's) "...... are you able to come to Los Angeles and create a Film Poster for me right now?" B.C. CEO. Group One Films, U.S.A.) "...... to say how much I've admired your work (etc., etc . . . .) ..... just wanted to let you know what an influence you have been on the greater part of my life. I now work .... as an illustrator ...... you are still one of my heroes" (T.S. U.S.A.) "...... Frei-Jagd! - (well done)" Adolf Galland - Generalleutnant A.D., the Luftwaffe's most famous Ace. "...... The book reeks of quality from end-to-end" (P.W. U.S.A.) "...... We realise you'll have to work Christmas but the deadline's the 5th January in the Paris office, " (Editions Gallimard.) "...... (you're only) as good as your last job" (John Munday. Art Director Corgi Books & Creative Director Harper Collins 1970'/80's) "...... I esteem it to be the finest cover to ever appear on one of my novels" (Charles G. Finney, Author.) "...... (the quality and deadline fidelity of your cover art) it may go unsaid, but it doesn't go unnoticed" (Steve Abis. Art Director, Panther/Mayflower Books 1970'/80's) - R.I.P. - God Bless you Steve, and a million thanks for all your skills passed down to me - you may be gone, but you are not ever forgotten . . . . . . P.A.J.) "...... No amount of eulogising on my part can ever describe clearly the way you’ve captured my plane in this painting, the light, the color, the Arizona hills - just great" (R.W., Arizona, USA.) "......Great! My mum will LOVE it!. . . ." (Chrysella, London) "...... you think of everything" (Roger Dean) "...... (Blush)" (Anthea) "...... It is a very fine painting, yes, a very fine painting" (J.P. Dupont, Belgium) "...... Brian and I are really pleased with this new addition" (B.R., Birmingham, UK) "...... It’s a really fine piece, excellent" (P.G.. Guernsey.) "...... Thank you for a truly professional on-line magazine with fantastic art. Again, thanks" (William) "...... Hey! The pictures are great, best things I ever received" Cheers. (Dave) "...... loved your Frei-Jagd! very much... this wonderful painting (DUEL IN THE DARK) I really do congratulate you..." (Group Captain Peter Townsend, CVO, DSO, DFC and Bar) "...... Your paintings are very striking, some of the most dramatic that I have seen, I was most impressed." (Air Vice-Marshall F.C. Hurrell, OBE, FRAeS - Director Appeals, The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund) etc., etc. . . . . . . . . "observations" . . . . . . "...... you worry about the wrong things" (Bob Spearman, Peter's Art Teacher at School) "...... if you stood on a street corner and blew a trumpet very, very loudly, you might just about be drawing people's attention to how talented you really are" (Reginald Jones - The Artist's Father, who neglected to mention this point until the Artist was well into his 2nd decade working professionally) " never mind Dad, I fixed it now!") "...... if I have a criticism, it's that you do everything from gut" (M.L.V - Brother-in-law) ethos . . . . . . . "...... if you're not going to use the overdraft there's no point in us offering it again" (P.A.J.'s bank manager at Nat West in the late '70s) Compiled from archives by Debbie Jones (c) 1993/ 1999 / 2008 / 2011/2016 |
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