Reviews for Max Aitken
Tony Seals, United States
9 Jun 2016
This painting gets many comments from friends. The black background and the players expressions provide a compelling atmosphere of men at (serious) play. Great painting, fast shipping, well packaged. Thanks! Tony
Response from Max Aitken
13 Jun 2016
Hi Tony, Sorry about the delay in responding, I have been on holiday and have got a bit out of step. Anyway many thanks for the great review I am glad that you like The Card Players I like to set a distinctive atmosphere wherever possible and the idea of 4 men playing what is obviously a very serious game by candlelight certainly appealed to me. The high contrasts in the work give it more punch than one where the background would distract from the players. Best wishes Max
Tony Seals, United States
9 Jun 2016
I really love this painting. It's in the framing shop now and I have the perfect spot for it. Shipping was timely and packaging was outstanding. Thanks! Tony
Response from Max Aitken
10 Jun 2016
Hi Tony, Many thanks for the great review, and of course it is always nice to know that you really like the work, my wife was sorry to see it go as it was one of her favorites. Best wishes Max
Jenepher Quinn, Australia
29 May 2016
I am about to have this lovely painting mounted and framed as a special Christmas present for my two little Granddaughters, whose new room is being decorated as a study for them. The painting is the main decoration to bring the colour of the walls all together. Tilly and Bea are 6 and 4 and love horses and Enchanted Stories. So. thank you for painting such an Enchanted Forest, it's almost as if I had commissioned it, but better.
Response from Max Aitken
29 May 2016
Hi Jenepher, I am so pleased that you like the painting, it is a little outside my usual subjects but I enjoyed painting it immensely. Thank you very much for the great review, it really does make it all worthwhile. Best wishes Max
Luciana Massari, United Kingdom
26 May 2016
Max communicated with me almost immediately telling me when to expect the picture. When the picture arrived the first thing I felt was the sense of joy and hopefulness which this picture Inspired. Spring is a time of rebirth and I can imagine walking through a crisp snowy field bathed in sunshine. This picture is truly beautiful. Thank you
Response from Max Aitken
26 May 2016
Hi Luciana, Many thanks for the great review, the main thing though is that you really like the painting, it was one that I did some time ago and I must admit that I did not think at that time that I could ever bring myself to sell it. However, I am glad that I did because of your comments. Best wishes Max
Peter Gallay, United States
15 May 2016
Fabulous work. Arrived well packed and in a timely manner. Very happy with this work. I'll be looking for more by this artist.
Response from Max Aitken
15 May 2016
Hi Peter, Many thanks for the great review. The picture was taken from a photograph that I took on my last visit to the Isle of Man, with just abit of artistic licence to add some further interest Please keep me in mind when you are looking for another picture.
Eva G Sudol, United States
12 May 2016
Artwork delivered promptly and looked exactly as featured.
Response from Max Aitken
13 May 2016
Hi Eva Many thanks for the nice review, glad that you found the picture OK. I hope that this message reaches you as I am on holiday at present and I amnot sure that the e mails are working properly. Best wishes Max
Shasta Story-Martin, United States
1 May 2016
Would have loved it signed on the front but then again, it would have hid it's beauty! I simply love this piece- Shasta
Response from Max Aitken
1 May 2016
Hi Shasta, Very sorry about the signature, it was an oversight on my part, I usually sign them after I have finished but that one got overlooked. I will mail you a letter confirming that it is an original painting by myself. Glad that you like it anyway. Best wishes Max
Kirsty Taylor, United Kingdom
18 Apr 2016
This picture is fantastic!!! My 9 yr old son had chosen this picture. And when it arrived he was so happy with it... It is in my front room and everyone loves it.. Also I want to say a big thank you for the delivery of sevice you gave me!! I will be keeping an eye on your paintings to see if one will look great in my hall way.. Thanks again
Response from Max Aitken
18 Apr 2016
Hi Kirsty, Many thanks for the great review, it was a pleasure to be able to deliver it by hand as I normally sell unframed pictures and I was worried that it might arrive broken if I shipped it by post. It was also quite a coincidence as this is the first time we have visited Pam's brother and family for over a year and we would have passed within 3 or 4 miles of your house. Glad that you liked the picture, it is always nice when people come back with a good response. Best wishes Max
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Burt Thornton, United States
8 Apr 2016
Painting looked even better in person than on the site. I received it promptly and it was packed very securely.
Response from Max Aitken
8 Apr 2016
Hi Burt, Many thanks for the great review. Glad that you liked the picture. Best wishes Max
An Artfinder user, United States
12 Mar 2016
Mr Aitkin was very quick in responding and provided important additional information about the piece. I was pleased with his communications and will be watching his listings for future purchases.
Response from Max Aitken
17 Mar 2016
Hi Philip, Many thanks for the great review. I am glad that you liked the picture and my response to your questions. I always like to reply as quickly as possible and I should say that I am sorry that I took so long to respond to your review but I have been away for a few days and have only just had a chance to reply. Please keep me in mind if you require any other paintings, as you can see I paint in a number of different styles and mediums as I don't like to get stick in one commercial groove so perhaps you may find another one to appeal to you some time. All the best Max
