TESTIMONIAL 1 To Whomever has stopped for a moment, and entered into the extremely unique site of a most gifted artist, Dr. Remi Engels--you might find, by gallery, a portrait of our son, Tyree. Tyree is no longer physically with us. However, Dr. Engels has beautifully detailed the smile, and given life to our son's rich and warm spirit. We literally feel embraced--each time we look steadfastly, into eyes of joyful reflection. Yes, comfort comes through the anointed strokes of this artist's soul and hands. Priceless! Travis & Susan Burt, Lynchburg, Tennessee. Contact ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 2 Thanks very much for the wonderful picture. Sabina says it's better than the original! I'm very happy, and appreciate your generosity. Dr. and Mrs. Boris Kupershmidt, Moscow, Russia ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 3 I received your wonderful drawings yesterday! I am very impressed with it. What I like is the striking 'character' that you emphasize in the drawing rather than just a copy from a picture. The character of your drawing seem to be felt in a hidden duality: 1. You know the subject (me) intimately from before. 2. Your 'spirit', a logic coolness coupled with romanticism and an unprecedented splash of humor. This gives a VERY special and different dimension to your drawings! I have a request about your drawings! May we use that for publication in a magazine or CD booklet? Please feel free to tell me what is your requirement for this. My Stella likes it also VERY much! She says you're a real artist! I am so honored to receive your drawings and I thank you and congratulate you from the bottom of my heart! Maestro and Mrs. Peter Ritzen, Taipei, Taiwan ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 4 I apologize for not getting to shake your hand after you did the drawing of my little Thomas. You brought out the smile and joy on my son's face as only a true ARTIST could ... Your talent is amazing and I truly thank you. Thanks Tommy and Stefanie Colucci, Tullahoma, Tennessee ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 5 Cher Remi, Voir tes dessins m'a fait énormément plaisir. Je les trouve très réussis, très fins et très sensibles. Bravo! J'ai hâte de voir tes peintures, maintenant! Anne-Marie et François MUSSEL, Epinay, France ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 6 The Thomas Jefferson drawing you did for the annual Thomas Jefferson Lecture held at the University of Tennessee Space Institute is outstanding. UTSI is fortunate to have your artistry hanging in our corridors for the public to view. Thank you, Mrs. B. Birdsong, Administrative Assistant, University of Tennessee Space Institute, Tullahoma, Tennessee ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 7 Remi is a FABULOUS artist. He has a way of capturing the personality of each person he draws. Even my dog... His talent is just amazing. You would think that he knows that person from the way he draws them. And then his paintings... Wow!! I have several in my home and people ask me where I got them all the time. Amanda Williams, Nashville, Tennessee ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 8 I can’t thank you enough for the vibrant roosters and hen paintings. Your artistic talent captured their essence which brings back fond memories of a man who had their same spirit. I’ll always cherish my pictures and you for creating this priceless treasure! With great admiration, Barbara Ervin Birdsong, Tullahoma, Tennessee ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 9 Thank you so much for the beautiful drawings you made of my grand-children. I offered them as a present and the kids were very happy with this. They actually look better than the real photographs and will be a joy forever. Everybody who sees the portaits recognizes the hand of the master. The Engels Family, Gent, Belgium ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 10 Words could not do justice in fully describing the masterful job Remi did transforming a simple digital photo into a beautiful hand drawn picture. I am not very fond of pictures of myself, but his artwork hangs prominently in my home. From whatever angle you look upon my protrait, my eyes seem to dance joyfully in tune to some invisible source of light and my smile is skillfully captured on the canvas. With the amount of detail that went into my picture, I can witness the intense passion Remi has for his work. Remi's paintings are so beautiful. The colors jump right off the canvas and transform any space they hang in, whether his strokes are fiery and vibrant or very subtle. I believe his work would be a valued addition to any collection and I look forward to adding more of his pieces to my own. Catherine Kelly, Seattle, Washington ____________________________________________________ TESTIMONIAL 11 Dear Remi, Our daughter Laura received your picture as a present. We really wonder how you succeeded in reflecting her extraverted and sensitive personality into her twinkling eyes and smile, without ever having met her. You paid attention to the smallest details and clearly put your and her soul into the drawing. This masterwork will become one of those pieces of which the emotional value increases year after year. Especially because it has been drawn by someone closely related and very special to us. Col. Frederik and Hilde Vansina-Engels, Leuven, Belgium