The Perfect Birthday Present!
Birthday Bliss!
It’s funny how we always seem to want something special for our birthdays, but can’t always have it.
Our birthdays are still great mostly, because someone special has always remembered us; and made us feel a bit special also. Then we’re often pleasantly surprised how many others have remembered too.
Recently I received and email request from Maureen in Scotland: she wondered if there was any chance I could locate a ‘Charlie’ print. Maureen already knew that this print has been sold out for a long time, but she was hoping I could find one for her. So, I set about trying to locate a print for Maureen. I made a few calls, and sure enough I found one available at a descent price. I immediately emailed the good news to Maureen, and she was delighted, she paid me with PayPal and I shipped the print up to Scotland straight away. The entire transaction took less than a week including delivery.
'Charlie' by David Dancey-Wood
Copyright Hawksbill fine Art 2005
Then I asked, as I often do, if the print was for herself or a gift for someone. Maureen explained that her sister, Diane, was a long time fan of Monkey World and especially of Charlie. In fact her sister had tried to get a ‘Charlie’ print before to no avail. They’d chatted about the possibility of finding one, but doubted if they were available reasonably priced.
After watching an old episode of the Monkey World programme on the telly, Maureen decided to have a look online and she found www.wildlife-sketches.com. So she emailed me her request.
Well, as you now know, she managed to get her ‘Charlie’, then had him framed, and on her sister’s birthday, Maureen gave Diane the surprise present.
She was absolutely delighted and not a little surprised. Diane feels that "David’s drawing captures the essence of Charlie in all his glory “.
Maureen took this photo of Diane with her newly framed print.
I had to add this story to the blog because it is such a great story. What a brilliant birthday surprise!
Happy Birthday Diane,
Well done Maureen, you're a great sister.
As Maureen and Diane know www.wildlife-sketches.com can usually locate the print you want.
All you need to do is email us your request, and we’ll do the searching for you.
We also offer Gift Vouchers, available from our Shop Page which allow someone to order which ever print they like most. What a great Gift Idea!
Vincenzo De Luca.
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That's a great article Vince. Diane has extremely good taste in Wildlife Art and the joy in her face is wonderful to see.
I'm pretty sure that David has drawn or is working on another illustration of Charlie, so Diane and Maureen need to keep an eye out !!
David Wood is the master of primate illustration. No onecomes vaguely close. ( And I seriously doubt they ever
will )
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