Laatste Avondmaal Leonardo da Vinci reproductie, geschilderd in olieverf op doek

If you're like us, you commission an artwork, online, extremely rarely. So, the experience is one that has a high degree of anxiety, especially after a disastrous previous experience. In that, we never accepted the finished product, which could only be described as a complete joke, bearing no resemblance to what was displayed online.

After as much research as possible and studying the pedigree of the potential organisations, we decided to go with Van Gogh Studio. Even that carried some misgivings, as the original painting was not a Van Gogh or even a like genre.

Erik, at Van Gogh Studio, was very good at communicating and responding to questions promptly, as necessary. He also pointed out differences in interpreting an old master, from a large wall, onto a smaller canvas, to ensure our expectations were set correctly. We were given a greater level of hope that the final product would be a close match to what was displayed online.

We don't usually write reviews, especially long ones, but suffice to say, we feel that we owe it to Van Gogh Studio and Erik in particular. The reason? The painting that arrived yesterday was every bit good as our expectations and better than our best hopes. It really is a work of art, as displayed online, but when seeing the actual oil on canvas, the reality of what's involved in its creation, hits home.

So, with a great sense of relief and gratitude, we congratulate the team at Van Gogh Studio. Every aspect our dealings, right down to the packaging and delivery, were exemplary. Many thanks for doing what you do so well. We are more than happy to recommend your work.