Following are comments and reactions from collectors of Sheel's original oil paintings and limited edition prints:
Joe is a graduate of the University of Vermont and is commenting on his canvas giclee published from “The UVM Green at Spring Bloom”...
“It looks even better than I could have imagined. I’m happy I went with the canvas option and that particular frame. I very much like many things you captured in the painting; the American flag blowing from the northwest wind (perfect for today, July 4th, too), the “Congratulations to UVM Graduates” banner on Morrill Hall, the information papers taped onto the door window of Williams Hall, the recreation of all the people on the main Green, the color of the trees and flowers, the long shadows from the sun setting to the west, and even a portion of the building I “lived in” for 4 years-Votey Hall (engineering). I was also wondering if you had a few windows open in Old Mill even before I looked and sure enough you did capture that too. It’s proudly displayed at the center of my Great Room above my mantle/fireplace with a spot light on it.”
Thanks again, Joe H.
“... I'm over joyed, I'm amazed... overwhelmed... it's better than I could have imagined... I'm over joyed!”
Michael Myer, Connecticut
“Out of 10, it's an Eleven... I'm so glad I met you. This is truly amazing work! It's just fantastic!
Thank you so much for your effort and attention to quality!”
Stephen L., Florida & Vermont
Sheel,
“We hung your painting in our new conference room and wow what response we had from our clients, they all remark on the beauty and quality of this piece.
Thank you for giving me something to enjoy everyday.”
Sincerely
Jack McKernon, Vermont
“You successfully combined all that we love about our view into one painting! This work embodies what summer means to us from our deck.”
Gary S., Vermont
“You have captured what it was like to grow up in the 1950's in Shelburne. No other image comes close to portraying all that I love and remember about that time, from the antique cars, to the window details in the corner grocery store, to the people. The end result is beyond my expectation!”
Rod Durrell, Oklahoma
“Our painting will have place of distinction in our home in Argentina. Whenever we view this work, Vermont and our memories will be ever closer to our hearts.”
Gus B., Argentina & Vermont
“Your work has a fascinating quality. Upclose you see blobs of paint, chaos. From a distance of 2 or 3 feet these blobs and seeming chaos become order that looks incredibly real! Then again from 8 to 10 feet away one appreciates the underlying abstract and mathematical components to the composition. It is truly a masterful work. One that commands repeated views.”
Marc Kaminsky, Lake Champlain Rediscoverd Reception, The National Arts Club in New York
Dear Sheel,
“My family and I just saw the Lake Champlain Exhibit at the Boston Public Library yesterday and loved your 'August Moon over Burlington' art piece. Being a native Burlingtonian, it has been what I have been looking for through many websites over many hours!...
I must also say that other artists I have contacted are not as personally professional as you. Some were unorganized, not returning calls/emails, while others had no website and even still others didn't listen to what we wanted (they tried to convince me of what colors I wanted, based on their inventory; and as a former designer, didn't appreciate, as you can imagine). Their prices were lower, but in our opinion, not even worth that based on the above mentioned.”
Kelly Kieslich Page
Newburyport, MA
Dear Sheel,
“What a joy to have a print of your Shelburne Village painting – and of course it was good to see you when I bought it. I must admit I'm not really into art per se but when I read the article in the Shelburne News about the exhibit, something inside told me to go – see you and the painting and buy it!... I hope your life will continue on a meaningful and successful path in the world of art. I have no doubts! And I then can say I knew you when!”
Cheers – Marion Pepper, Shelburne, Vermont
Dear Sheel,
“Your UVM Green print looks great at Merrill Lynch in Burlington and is getting wonderful comments. It was nice to meet you.