Fine Art Registry® Testimonials and Feedback

Jane Loveall – Artist

"Long overdue thanks to you for the wonderful article for FAR in June. The article brought a lot more hits to my website and more sales locally as it added to my credibility as a professional artist (when you work in the town you grew up in, people don't always realize you have indeed grown up!)

"My fabulous framer framed the article for me as a gift, so I can take it to future shows. And, our local mayor was so impressed, he thought we should send it to the New York Times.

"In great appreciation, Jane Loveall"

Parrish – Artist

"I have really enjoyed talking with you and appreciate all your help with registering Parrish's art work. We are looking forward to being long time members of the Fine Art Registry because we really believe in it. With our website in place and starting to do Trade Shows, we are expecting a big year!! Our first trade show will be here in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is one of the largest cultural events in the nation. The expected attendance is 300,000 in eleven days!!!"

Marcia Ann Nelson – Artist

"This is a great site for artists. Hopefully, we can all contribute in making it the best it can be."

Barbara Johnson – Artist

"Thank you very much. I am presently disabled as a result of several accidents. Fine Art Registry has inspired me as an artist and person. I can not tell you how much I appreciate being a member of such a wonderful organization."

Celesty – Artist

"For some time, I researched and compared the different options for art registration. Then I purchased some high-quality canvases that were pre-tagged with Fine Art Registry® tags. That's when I decided to implement the FAR® system for my work. I knew it was an important tool in protecting my paintings and copyrights. With my exposure on the Internet still growing, I feel safe having my paintings registered with FAR."

"Another thing FAR has helped with tremendously is the exposure on the Internet, further promoting the Celesty branding by providing the search engines an added source of information about me. FAR also provides incredible customer service to all their partners and members. I have dealt with other Internet partners in the past and I can say the support and professionalism of FAR has been outstanding. The low registration cost compared to other registration sites is also a plus.

"As an artist, it has given me more credibility, professionalism, and reliability in the eyes of customers and potential customers. Also it has helped me in the prospecting of galleries for new exhibitions. I can honestly say that FAR has been a big factor in my success!"

Ettina – Artist

"When I started looking into registering my work I was glad to find Fine Art Registry. I happened upon FAR at You Tube when I was searching for art registries."

"It is one more thing that has just fallen into place. I wanted an off site location to file and keep track of my collection. I found another site but it only offered Certificates of Authenticity that were almost $10 dollars each! FAR offers so much more and is much more reasonably priced! I also wanted a place where provenance could be established and alleviate some of my concerns about so many sites not monitoring art theft.

"I liked FAR's short videos and their mission. I wanted to find a registration company that was professional and was pleased FAR has extra security measures. Once I started, I was just tickled with how easy it was and how quickly my tags came!"

Mark Stacy - Artist

"For me, keeping track of everything before FAR was tedious. Now it is much simpler and more professional. I like the fact that there will be a record of everything in one easy to find location for both me and my collectors. I'd like to see the FAR process become an official standard for artists.

"Also, I believe that registering and tagging a piece of art does help with sales. It's comforting to a collector to know that there will be a permanent record of the art and its ownership. It also shows the collector that you are willing to go the extra mile and that level of professionalism pays off."

Soniei – Artist

"I was looking at 'Internet Marketing' videos on YouTube when I stumbled upon a video that featured Lorna Wallace and Fine Art Registry.

"I like the fact that it keeps a record of my paintings on the FAR website, it's another way to market. The more you put yourself out there, the better. I also like the fact that it helps with documenting the art. One customer was excited when I started tagging my paintings because it made it so much easier for her to insure her paintings."

Beth Cornell – Artist

"For me, I feel it's valuable to tag and register my work because I've often lost track of who bought a painting or what happens to my work even within my own show rotation and inventory. This gives me some structure and also I feel it increases the value to collectors and shows that I'm serious about what I'm doing with my work and that I'm committed to continue. "And I believe it has helped with sales. People seem to feel that the record of origin and connection to the artist is valuable. As years go by, and maybe they die and people are trying to sell off the estate, they can always fall back on the tag and number to find out about the painting and it's origins. I don't like the thought of my paintings being lost!

"I'm really grateful to the folks at FAR® for inventing this tagging and registering process and website. This has been the missing piece for me as a self-representing artist."

Wei Kan – Artist

"Through Lihua's introduction of Fine Art Registry, I am so happy to find that FAR® provides a platform just like a window facing towards the world," says Wei. "With the support and services of Fine Art Registry, I hope that my artworks will enter into the international market as soon as possible, so that I can realize the most value from my works, and have greater success. Meanwhile, FAR always has a very good reputation abroad, not only providing the unique tags for artists, but helping them register their artworks, and creating a permanent record in their database. This is very good for artists to protect their copyrights, and at the same time it's also good for my buyers or collectors. I must be responsible for them!"

Jessica Leach – Artist

"As an emerging artist, registering all my creations with Fine Art Registry gives me increased exposure and comfort in knowing my pieces offered for sale provide the buyer a credible history and authenticity with their purchases. It gives the owner of my art a connection to myself as its creator and a point of origin, and will continue to do so long after I am gone. It offers a Certificate of Authenticity, and when buyers transfer ownership, they have told me it was a very easy process.

"I believe having the pieces registered has had a lot to do with my successful pony sales on eBay.

"But more importantly, it gives all my artwork a permanent home. I appreciate FAR and all they are doing. If it weren't for FAR, I would probably still be giving my work away with no history of origin. I have ponies in homes in Australia, England, California, and even one in Austria. It's nice to know they are being admired and still have a connection with me in addition to the love and emotions that went into them. FAR has given me a permanent connection to my tagged pieces."

Jacques D'Auteuil – Artist

"The advantage the FAR system provides for me is great security. I feel my art is protected by doing so and when I sell a painting, it brings confidence to the buyer that he/she is buying an original piece. I feel good about having someone own one of my paintings and knowing it's all registered and preserved."

"Amazingly, I have already had an occasion where the FAR system has helped me tremendously in a dispute. A local paper published an article on my work and accidentally misquoted me as saying that one painting I sold was purchased after the buyer saw it in a gallery show. The gallery came after me as they thought I had breached an agreement and sold to the buyer on the side. I was able to prove, by FAR registration and date, that this was not the case, and that the buyer had purchased and transferred ownership of the painting many, many months after the gallery show, and in a different state altogether.

"I breathed a sigh of relief that I had registered this painting. It's all there in black and white (and color) on the secure FAR website for all to see. An affidavit showing this is absolute evidence. This problem could have tied me up in all manner of complications, possibly even legal, but it will now be dealt with efficiently and completely. All artists should take note of this and act accordingly to tag and register their work with FAR."

Jeanne Ground – Artist

"I was delighted to find Fine Art Registry. What drew me first was a way to safeguard my artwork. I've been concerned that anything visible on the Internet can be stolen and I want people who buy my paintings to be assured they are getting the real thing. Certificates of authenticity are often not worth very much. Then when I discovered there is a sales gallery available too, I was really excited about the increased visibility for my work and another avenue for sales. I feel that having a work registered adds to its value."

Edward Gilmore – Artist

"I am very thankful to Fine Art Registry and Teri Franks and to all of the FAR staff for also believing in me, my art, and my family. I feel FAR is the key to any artist who wants longevity in the art world. FAR has the most supportive group of people that I have dealt with. They go the extra mile for the artist and the buyers of the art. When you are the artist creating the art, it is a reassuring feeling to know that everyone is working hard on your behalf, and that they are not only supportive, but available to provide that extra support when needed. It has given me a peace of mind which is necessary to really see the big picture."

"I think that FAR is a great way to not only show your art, but also have it registered with a specific number for each painting, and it is also secure. The help with promotion of the art and the contact with other artists has been great, and there is excellent customer service as well."

Karen Brown – Artist

Fine Art Registry member Josie Taglienti, who, as it happened, was Karen's teacher from a life drawing class she had taken at Paradise Valley Community College.

"I think she had mentioned FAR to me when I was in class," Karen recalls. "I remember thinking 'Wow! This is what she was talking about.' I read her article and what she liked about FAR and read articles about other artists and all the great things FAR provided to them, and I realized 'This is going to be a great way to get started.'

"I'm a very detail oriented person and everything has to be just right with me and this provided that level of professionalism. I know a lot of people sell art on the Internet, but Fine Art Registry legitimizes what I'm doing. It's all recorded and people know I'm the creator of this. To have all the information permanently recorded, it's very professional. I'm glad I found this just as I'm beginning to embark on a whole new experience."

Robert – Former PW Victim

A Heartfelt Letter of Gratitude to Fine Art Registry from a Former Park West Art Auction Victim

"Please accept my appreciation for your expert guidance and willingness to stand/fight with me during a difficult time which ultimately led to a full and complete refund of all fees owed to Park West regarding an art auction bill of close to $10,000. While you emphasized on 11/5/07 that the Fine Art Registry would never make any guarantee of a refund, the FAR staff would work tirelessly in giving it your best effort. That is exactly what you did! Your relentless pursuit of fairness and honesty, publishing my story on your website, and other efforts won the day and ultimately prevailed against Park West, a billion dollar corporate entity, that uses predatory tactics to intimidate customers into paying questionable bills which are either unfair or result in restocking fees which are outrageous.

"There is a 'good news story' here that should be told on behalf of FAR, to motivate and add to existing FAR membership. The FAR staff perform a just and proper service to those potential members as well as new members who have been taken advantage of by these rip off artists who have this captive audience at sea. I'm sure I'm like other members who collect fine art who also see the value in tagging their individual pieces for inventory and security reasons. The FAR lifetime package seemed the best way to go and that is why I joined. Certainly, the inventory/insurance tag system and professional assistance in buying new art alone make it a wise choice.

"I had the pleasure of speaking with Teri Franks, FAR CEO, who helped me discover all the answers to my questions about FAR past and present. She really is an inspiration to communicate with and a definite fountain of knowledge in so many other areas that touch on the periphery of the art world. I was really impressed with her interest in my story and her emphasis that she would be 'carrying the flag' for all FAR members when it comes to predatory practices by Park West or any other Art Dealer/Business, for that matter.

"In short, I thank you and the staff again for adding that personal touch in my hour of need.

"Kind regards, Robert"

Anna Cabrero – Artist

"Because I am so enthused about FAR, I have become an unconditional supporter and promoter of this organization in Argentina where no one knew anything about the possibility of protecting art works and giving them a different status, something about which there is little awareness over here. It's the same with copyright protection. I expect a large number of artists will join FAR since our country emphasizes cultural development and has many outstanding artists."

Josie Taglienti - Artist, Reports on Her Participation in the Florence Biennale

"I passed out Fine Art Registry brochures and spoke about how important it was, especially when an artist is sending work around the world. They were amazed at the tags. I am expecting that many will take advantage of the Fine Art Registry opportunity.

"I am honored to have had this experience. Artists are a genre and commune unto themselves. I am most grateful for my sponsors, and wish to thank Teri at Fine Art Registry for her generosity in making this exhibition a reality for me."

Huanbin Cai – Artist

"Since I began to create paintings, I have never sold any of them although my pieces were shown in several exhibitions. I don't feel that there is a good chance to sell my works in China because there are so many replicas and copies around. Nobody will know if my work is original work or a replica. I have always waited for a good chance, a good platform on which to show my work. And finally I recognized in Fine Art Registry what I have been looking for."

Ebrahim Amin – Artist

One day he happened across the Fine Art Registry website.

"I read it and found it a very interesting idea," he says. "Many times I thought about what happens with my paintings. When I sell them, where are they? If I've sold a good painting, how will I be able to look at it again after some years? I found that Fine Art Registry is a good solution for these things. Right away I contacted FAR and signed up. This idea should be shared with many artists and galleries because it is unique."

Ebrahim has currently registered works he feels are of exceptional quality and says that "By doing so, the registered and tagged paintings obtain an identity and thus will be even more appreciated by a customer since the painting is presented in a more professional manner."

Dasheng Hu – Artist

"I need such a good site to work with, because FAR® offers so many services, and Lihua Zhao, FAR representative in China, has been able to help me. FAR is available worldwide and opens a huge potential market. Not only will I be able to sell more works but also I can read articles and gain knowledge which is so great!"

Bill Czappa – Artist

"I like the aspect that if a piece was ever stolen it could be traced and or ownership could be established. I had not really realized until I checked the site that you would also be able to have your work seen there also, and the more exposure the better."

"I think other artists would do well to join and be able to enjoy all of the above but also print out a form showing provenance to anyone who buys their work," says Bill. "It does establish that an artist made a piece at a certain point in time and that is really a nice safety factor in case someone tries to copy a work. And that is something I had worried about for years."

Michael Trant – Artist/Collector

"I met Theresa Franks (FAR® Founder and CEO) in Phoenix at an artist's meeting and was impressed by how genuinely she wants to affect the art world," Michael continues. "[For her] it's not just about the registration of art or the database created, it's about artists and collectors." "It's a perfect match for a new internet artist like me. As a collector, I know how important authenticity is.

My paintings already include a COA [certificate of authenticity] and my website serves as a permanent archive, but FAR tags and registration offer an additional layer of protection most collectors now expect. "I'll continue to tag and register all my paintings with the Fine Art Registry, just prior to release on my website. Not only does it provide additional exposure, but adds value to the collector's investment, so everyone wins."

Myra - Mother of Christian Early – Artist

"They're very helpful," Mayra says. "It's amazing. Lynn is wonderful. The art show in December had two weeks notice. I couldn't get the pictures on the site and she was so helpful. The other thing is, it's an exposure. The paintings, how they're shown on the site, for an artist it opens up a whole realm of possibilities. You're able to tell a person, 'go to the website and see my paintings.' And it's international. It gives your art credibility. FAR® is a great concept."

Catherine Puma – Artist

"As I was looking on line I kept coming across FAR. I was looking at prices and I thought, 'My God! for what you're paying to be a FAR member, this is a great value.' I bookmarked a couple sites and I kept comparing because I absolutely do my research first, and FAR is the best site."

"FAR didn't seem stuffy, like some of the other gallery sites or art registry sites. It just felt right. I appreciated the fact there wasn't any stuffiness. I called up and asked 'How do people become featured artists?' and Lynn she was so nice and she actually looked at my art and was interested, telling me about particular paintings she really liked. I was blown away. I was a real person to her! She was so pleasant and very informative and thankful for my business."

Anna Kurowska – Artist

"I think that FAR is a wonderful place for artists," she says, "and a place with a great future. It contains so much useful information and many, many articles and pieces that are fun to read. I am still at the beginning of discovering FAR but I am already in love with this site. There are people, like Lynn, who are always ready to help us, artists. It gives me this wonderful feeling to know that there is somebody who really cares."

Lisa Wray – Artist

FAR Founder and CEO Theresa Franks is "very interested in artists and art and I don't mean in a superficial way. She genuinely cares about art and artists." In commenting on other sites she looked at while researching FAR, Lisa thinks they are little more than money making opportunities. "So many people," she says, "feed off artists, their trusting natures, their desire to please and their insecurities. Of course, artists allow this to happen ... it's part of a growing process."

Vanessa Newton - Artist

"FAR has been such a great tool in helping me put together a professional portfolio to present to customers and future clients," she says. "I think every artist could benefit from this wonderful website. Everyone has been such a great help. Lynn is JUST WONDERFUL!!!! I really can’t say enough about the service and follow up she has given. Such wonderful and excellent customer service. They make the whole process easy."

Eva Marienchild - Professional Writer, New York

"Love your in-depth articles, and am stirred by your obvious passion for all forms of art.You provide a much-needed service to the "grass roots" community of artists and collectors whose heart is in their art. There isn't another site like FAR! (Aesthetically, too, it's a winner.) Keep up the exemplary work."

FAR Member Artist - Johnson City, New York

"Let me say that I LOVE FAR! I guess you could say that I am a FAR tag "addict". It's awesome to finally have something so great behind your work to help increase exposure and add value. I think it sends a message to anyone collecting your work or looking to collect your work, that as an artist, you take what you do very seriously. You have made your services and product so affordable, that I can't imagine ever creating a piece without having the Fine Art Official Seal affixed to the painting. From a customer service stand point alone, it would be irresponsible of me, as an artist, not to register/tag my paintings with FAR, to utilize as a tool to catalog and establish provenance of my work. I want my customers to know that I care and appreciate their interest and "INVESTMENT" they made in buying my work. Any way you look at it, FAR is a win-win for both the artist and the collector. Kudos to FAR for being a champion of ANY and ALL Contemporary Artists who choose to document their work for future generations to come...."

Jerry & Shirley - Collectors

"Finally! Someone has come out with what has been needed in the Art World for a long time. My wife and I have been serious art collectors for over 40 years. We have a large collection of Walter and Margaret Keane’s work, as well as contemporary works by other artists. We have our collection insured, but always thought that even if the art was stolen, and then if ever recovered, how would we know that we didn’t end up with a copy? Fine Art Registry is the answer to this problem and best of all we find it affordable. A fantastic feature we found is the ability to transfer ownership to a buyer online, which begins to establish the provenance for the piece and everything is kept confidential. The daily art news is worth the subscription price alone! What a great idea! Thanks...."