HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

``Thanks for the sample prints of your work. They are terrific.``

``Thanks again for executing a splendid commission.``

``You are an extremely gifted artist, and I commend you for using your paintings as a tool to commemorate significant historical events.``

``Dear Michael,

We want to thank you very much for your generous contribution to our Fairlawn, Ohio VFW Post 349 of your beautiful Abraham Lincoln painting.

The painting will be proudly displayed at all our meetings and functions as we did at the Fairlawn Memorial Day Service this year. A work of art such as this deserves to be widely viewed and we would be honored to help you distribute prints throughout the veteran's community and the Veterans Administration facilities.

We wish you continued success in you future endeavors. We have no doubt that an artist of your caliber will go far and we appreciate you channeling those talents to honor our veteran community.``

``I...admire the historical accuracy and detail of Ahab and the Whale and the USS Constitution.``

``Your generosity and support enables the zoo to display beautiful art pieces that depict animals in their natural habitat in such respectful and honorable way. The two paintings will be a wonderful addition to the Komodo Kingdom education Center entry way.``

``Governor Bush asked that I respond to your letter of November 14th...Your work is certainly outstanding, capturing an enticing rhythm, rich in color, texture and visual imagery. We would like to keep your information on file should the Governor, Senate President or Speaker of the House have future needs for a historical painter.``

``Your professionalism and talent are well-represented in your paintings.``

``The samples of your artwork included with the letter are magnificent!``

``I particularly enjoyed the picture of the U.S.S. Constitution.``

``The samples are very impressive indeed!``

``I do want you to know, Mr. McFarland, that I appreciate having the chance to admire the stunning attention to detail in your own work. Just staring at the ``Battle of the Nile`` for a few seconds makes me ponder how this finished work could have ever started out ... as just a blank canvas.``

``I want to express our sincere and deep gratitude for your donation of the very moving painting of veterans over the ages. The art is displayed in our atrium where nearly a thousand people pass each week. The art piece invites their attention to pause and reflect on the shared responsibility to our veterans and their families.``

``You did a great job and you are a very special artist. I can see Blooming Tree Press working with you again.``