Allan and Elaine Duerr, Art of the West Magazine -"Art is meant to evoke a personal response and when we saw Debbie's painting of an English Springer, called Daydreamin,' it stopped us in our tracks ... the response for us was this piece looked like our English Springer, Bailey. Bailey is gone now, but gave us so much pleasure over the years that this piece of art is even more important to us today. Don't let a piece of art get way from you if it speaks to you."
Ralph & Cathy Wiese – “We are so very pleased with the work that you have done for us. Your talent has captured our four-legged critters perfectly. I was so pleased that you asked to get a bit more acquainted with Quincy and Finnegan with a short biography that I wrote. You have captured the spirit and the essence of each of them. This was definitely an investment in the "family" and the love that we feel for this "family." Many many thanks to you.”
Diane Albright -“Debbie Hughbanks's art has the ability to speak. Her work reflects her warmth and artistic creativity. It draws one into the heart of the work. One is able to see the beauty in people, animals and ordinary items like a strawberry or an antler or a native pot. It is a joy to look at the sweet faces of a beautiful mother and child or the a young sandpiper. Her work graces the walls of friends and relatives who somehow came to mind when I saw a particular piece of art. Each summer I look forward to seeing Debbie and her new work at the Denise Oliver Gallery in Harrison, Idaho.”
Georgia Hulac - “I was drawn to Debbie Hughbank's artwork the first time I saw it at the Denise Oliver Gallery in Harrison, Idaho. At that moment, I knew I would have to add Debbie's work to my collection. Since the first two pieces, I cannot resist adding whatever she creates. Her work is breathtaking! She has the ability to capture the essence of her subjects whether human, animal or inanimate.”
Dean and Judy Stepp -“Dean and I are thrilled with the portrait of our dog, Shane, that Debbie created for us. We would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to purchase such a lasting treasure.”
George King - "My name is George King and I live in San Antonio Texas. While spending the 2015 Christmas vacation week with my family down on the Texas Gulf Coast, I remember seeing a small ad in a local trade paper by a woman that did pet paintings. I contacted Debbie Hughbanks by phone and found out she lived in Washington state. After returning to San Antonio, I contacted Debbie and sent her a picture of my Bishon Frise my wife and I had for 15 years. She died in 2013 and I wanted Debbie to make a painting of her for me. After many phone calls with Debbie, I knew she was the one to do the portrait of my beloved “TEQUILA”.
After receiving the painting, it was like she was right in front of me.
If anyone wants a portrait of their beloved pet that looks like it would talk, I highly recommend Debbie Hughbanks."
