What people are saying
Apple Rain Art find homes around the world since 2012. This is what our happy collectors have to say.
Christine Corbin
2022-11-12T12:31:36+0000
I learned about Apple Rain Dog Art through my Facebook page, as I own Bedlington Terriers and discovered the most... beautiful sculptures of this incredible breed. I was looking for a special gift for the breeders bringing a puppy from Italy to the US for me to thank them and couldn’t have picked a more perfect choice. Not only did I get a custom piece of art, the artist also included a Bedlington card she made with my comments inside.You don’t have to be a dog lover to enjoy these beautiful works of art!read more
Susan Westheuser-Brookes
2022-11-06T03:23:09+0000
Discovered Apple Rain Art a few years ago. Was attracted by her amazing canine sculptures. When she branched into... Bedlington Terriers, I fell in love as I have one. I obtained a number of her Bedlington Terriers in various poses and mediums, from an original watercolour/ink/gouache, to sculptures in Raku finish and conventional finish. They are beautiful and much admired. Each piece is unique. Barbara is a pleasure to work with. Her pieces arrive safely, being expertly packaged to fully protect her art.I highly recommend Apple Rain ArtS. Brookes, Ontario, Canadaread more
Caitlin Roy
2022-11-02T11:45:01+0000
I love my Lagotto sculptures. She was able to make one look just like my dog. They are very well made and detailed in... texture,color.read more
Laura Darnieder
2020-09-02T20:49:38+0000
I contacted Barbara to help make the passing of a close friend's beloved dog less heartbreaking. She was absolutely... wonderful to work with and took such phenomenally great care in crafting a custom piece--right down to his little patches of gray hair. I cannot recommend her more.read more
Whitney Meeks
2020-08-31T16:59:25+0000
Barbara was so easy to work with and created the most beautiful piece that I’ve ever had commissioned. Every detail... even down to his eyebrows were detailed in the amazing bloodhound she created for me best friend, Heather. I highly recommend Barbara!!read more
Mouthuy Claude
2020-08-29T08:29:42+0000
They are as real as the alive ones. Barbara, you are a famous artist
Mark Wayne
2020-08-28T16:00:25+0000
I recently received my sculpture from Apple Rain Dog Art, it is beautiful! The whole experience was wonderful. I live... in the USA and was a little scared of ordering off Facebook. I will definitely be making more purchases from Miss Apple Rain. If you are looking for quality and uniqueness I suggest you give her a chance! God Bless !read more
Gema Romero Escudero
2020-08-28T11:34:46+0000
Amazing sculptures and paints. Super quality, a real piece of art. Barbara is a very kind person. Very fast shipping.... Top topread more
Gillie O'Rourke
2020-08-28T08:02:32+0000
I emailed Barbara Apple Rain two photographs of my Dandie Dinmont Terriers, one of whom (Lucy) had just passed to the... Rainbow Bridge. From these 2 photos a wonderful picture was painted with Lucy in the foreground and her friend (Tolly) running towards her. It is a happy, contemporary painting which captures the both the likeness and, most especially, the soul of these 2 lifelong companions. The painting now has pride of place in my lounge and is a fitting memorial to a dog with a beautiful soul who was much loved.I cannot recommend this talented artist too highly and I will most certainly be commissioning other works. What is amazing about this painting is that the artist had never met my dogs.read more
Sebastian Schmidt-Kort
2020-08-04T18:24:27+0000
Thank you so much Barbara! So nice .... this wonderful skulpture and safe traveled to Germany 🙏🏻🍀
Iryna Filatova
2020-08-04T08:14:48+0000
Thank you Barbara ❤️ for your amazing detailed work! The Scottie sculpture is almost ready to jump-up, it's so real! I... love it 🥰!All the proportions are great, every single line and detail is fabulous!Delivery was so fast and the sculpture was very good packaged. p.s.: thank you for a piece of Italy 🇮🇹 now in our Ukraine 🇺🇦 house!read more
Susan Chapman
2020-06-04T14:55:52+0000
Thank you Barbara for my beautiful Afghan Hound figurines.Excellent packaging very well wrapped.I am so very pleased,... thank you so much.read more
Sabine Neugebauer
2020-05-27T19:02:21+0000
Thank you so much for our new family members, Barbara - they are fabulous 😍! You are very talented - your work is... excellent!read more
Viktória Garai
2020-03-23T13:33:33+0000
She is wonderful as her sculptures! I am glad to meet her and her art.I warmly recommend to everyone!Thank you so... much, Barbara!read more
Gila Ariel
2020-03-12T20:31:42+0000
I bought a statue of a black and silver Miniature Schnauzer from Barbara as a gift for a friend but I liked it so much... that I kept it for myself! The friend got chocolates instead 😁read more
Fabian Negron
2020-03-01T13:52:52+0000
Great to work with, attentive and makes sure you are happy with the work. Would defiantly do business with her again.... Her dedication to is obvious.read more
Joey Hayes
2020-02-04T02:58:38+0000
I love my new piece of art that I got from Apple Rain Dog Art. Barbara has been a pleasure to work with and does a... fantastic job of keeping you involved in the process as you go from start to finish and I couldn’t recommend her work enough. Now to save before commissioning another piece!read more
Donna Givans
2019-12-05T11:42:34+0000
Her work is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! I received my Schnauzer sculpture yesterday and the details are perfect! Such... intricate details! FANTASTIC!! SUCH TALENT..EXCELLENT QUALITY! LOVE MY SCULPTURE❤👍read more
Mary Evans Preisinger
2019-12-03T17:03:12+0000
Barbara is an amazing person, and a very talented artist. I recently contacted her to commission a piece to have as a... lifelong remembrance of my oldest Giant Schnauzer, Zeus. In the 8 weeks it took to complete, my precious boy let me know he was tired, and needed me to help him cross the Rainbow Bridge. Little did I know, the day he crossed is the day his sculpture left Italy. It arrived 3 days later, in pristine condition. I couldn’t be more proud of it, and will cherish it always. Thank you again Barbara, so very much.read more
Monique Gorissen
2019-10-16T16:12:34+0000
Absolutely amazing art work, very easy to talk to Barbara from a distance, she understood right away what I wanted when... I asked her "Can you make "MANNUS" fly 😍 Shipping was fast and the sculpture was safely packed!!!read more
Jean-françois Loriette
2019-09-25T20:37:54+0000
Thank you Barbara Apple Rain forMy Beautiful sculpture ! 🥰I discovered Barbara by Facebook, and I immediately liked... her work !I contacted her by Messenger, and ordered a ceramic. Transport he went very well, and the sculpture joined my collection !read more
Clare Young
2019-09-25T18:26:11+0000
Fantastic service and the postage was quick but best of all the sculptor was magnificent, I have already put my next... order in as a present. So true to the dogs character and breed, life like thank you xread more
Richard Paisley
2019-09-06T17:04:32+0000
She was able to amazingly catch my Norfie's attitude and match his markings in every aspect. She produced such an... awesome sculpture of my dog. When I showed it to my Norfie he got busy sniffing it and wagging his tail.read more
Naomi N Bailie
2019-09-06T02:36:17+0000
I have bought 2 ceramic dogs from Barbara over the last 2 years and it's always been a great experience.Her custom... work is amazing! You won't be disappointed!read more
Katya Katya
2019-08-02T02:34:11+0000
Beautiful work, very fast shipping after the statue is done, I think it took less than a week for delivery from Italy... to the USA. THANK YOU, Barbara!read more
Lee Rotherham
2019-07-01T16:44:08+0000
The quality in the work is superb and each piece is individual. I am delighted with how Barabara has captured my... Lakeland.Great, great, great!read more
Anita-kaye Malby
2019-05-21T00:59:50+0000
All I can say is WOW!!!Barbara has outstanding talent and her quality of work is highly rated by many Dog enthusiasts.... To be able to watch your piece of clay be formed into a masterpiece is so special and it makes it feel very personal.Barbara is very easy to speak with and understand what you want. She is able to put her talent to design what we think could be impossible but she does it 🤗😍💗👌The money transfer goes smoothly and quickly. The postage to Australia was exactly 1 week. Super fast.Arriving in perfect order and extremely well wrapped not to break.Ill be definitely getting more pieces in the future. Thanks Barbara xxxread more
Cindy Hatfield
2019-04-12T18:26:15+0000
I ordered 2 Dandie Dinmont Terrier sculptures, one for myself and one as a gift. The sculptures were both outstanding!... The shipping to the US and Finland was very quick and no damage. Barbara is very accommodating on everything. Thank you! I'm sure I will purchase more in the future.read more
Sharyn Phillips
2019-03-23T00:30:38+0000
My beautiful Skye Terrier sculpture arrived and it is everything I expected. Love it. Arrived safely in Australia.
Gitte Wohlleben
2019-03-19T15:32:56+0000
Wunderschöne Handarbeit, sehr liebevoll und individuell gestaltet. Die Lieferung erfolgte sehr gut verpackt und... zeitnah.read more
Robyn Hand
2019-03-18T12:01:55+0000
I received my Skye Terrier sculpture from Barbara and I just love it! I chose the one with one eye showing because it... was different from anything I already have! Barbara has such a talent and also a great eye for detail! I highly recommend her work!!!read more
Heather Tomlins
2019-02-13T20:33:46+0000
I'm so thrilled to have found Barbara and her lovely sculptures! Barbara was delightful to deal with ... She sent so... many photos and some videos to help me choose. My statue arrived in perfect condition ... Thank you Barbara I'll be ordering again !!read more
Erin Ott Shaw
2019-02-08T16:51:51+0000
Barbara made me a beautiful Skye Terrier in motion and he's delightful. I've admired her work for some time and was... thrilled to be able to get a piece. Already planning for my next one!read more
Ronald Speedy Rodimon
2019-01-28T14:52:57+0000
i enjoy the poses of the schnauzers. It captures each of its characteristics.
Matthew G James
2018-12-26T21:26:35+0000
Barbara made my mini schnauzer gypsy with a bottle in her mouth, Barbara sent me some videos as she was making her and... i was just blown away by the whole process and talent, I feel so privileged to own a piece of art from Barbara and my sculpture of gypsy is even better in person so thank you Barbara for making her for me xxxread more
Martha Allen
2018-12-13T17:28:24+0000
I love my new sculpture! It is my Christmas gift to myself this year and am so glad I got it. It captures the spirit... of my two Norfolks at play and makes me smile every time I look at it. Thank you, Barbara!read more
Katy Jane
2018-09-08T07:54:02+0000
Absolutely stunning piece of art. I fell in love with the miniature schnauzer with the purple glaze as soon as I saw... it! My husband has bought it for my birthday but I have had a sneaky peek (of course!). Can't wait for November 🙂 Apple Rain Dog Art is truly talented and captures the essence of the dog perfectly. Can't recommend enough.read more
Nicole Jean-Pierre Grandjean
2018-09-08T07:17:13+0000
Nous avons bien reçu notre commande celle ci était superbement protégé et correspondait parfaitement aux photos que l... artiste nous avait envoyer le travail réalisé est tout simplement extraordinaire de ressemblance.Encore une fois bravo l artisteread more
Marie Claude Bertrand Baudin
2018-08-07T10:14:50+0000
Hello Barbara I am conquered by the sculture of miniature schnauzershe is magnificenta big thank you to you the... artist !!read more
Mandy Amphlett
2018-08-06T11:01:25+0000
Barbara sculpted me a wonderful standard Schnauzer copied from a photo of my boy Wilbur in his signature position... laying with his legs in the air.I watched the sculpture come to life with videos that Barbara kept me updated with. It has pride of place next to my TV so people can't miss him. Thank you Barbara xxread more
Cristyn Tantilla
2018-07-30T23:55:56+0000
Barbara sculpted a beautiful Cesky Terrier! The detail from the nose to the tail is just lovely. It is the mini-me... for my girl Grace. Cesky art is hard to find...and this piece surpassed my expectations. It's simply lovely!read more
Maggie May Ringo Witzn
2018-06-23T19:59:47+0000
Beautiful pieces with amazing expression and excellent breed type. Great communication and service as well 🙂
Vibeke Renard
2018-03-17T12:52:18+0000
Barbaras sculpture are so wonderful made, she knows how to get the expression from each dog she made by looking at... photos.read more
Kerstin Almgen
2018-02-15T09:38:15+0000
Yesterday I got my norfolkterrier. She is absolutly wonderful and I love here so much.
Stevie Bernhard
2017-11-03T14:01:22+0000
I can not tell you how much Barbara cared about my piece. She put her heart in to bringing Serra back to life. She did... the most amazing job. She spent a ton of time making sure she captured Serra's eyes. I would recommend and do recommend her over and over. Thank you again for bringing my girl back into my eyesight we look at her daily.read more
Danny De Hert
2017-10-27T18:18:39+0000
We are so happy with the sculptures of our two dogs Miro and Polleke! They just arrived today and what a joy it was to... open the box and look at both cuties. 😍 Excellent work, made with love and it’s so unique!read more
Andrea Maret
2017-09-22T12:15:42+0000
The sculptures of 3 Scottish Terrier arrived in 3 days in Switzerland. On of your next sculpture will be a bernese... mountain dog, as all my friend love your work. Thank you so muchread more
Sonja Sharp
2017-09-04T22:31:28+0000
I am very happy with my sculpture from Apple Rain! It came quick and was packaged very well!
Mike Rentner
2017-09-04T16:31:53+0000
I learned of Apple Rain Dog Art from a post on face book when someone posted a video of two Sealyham Terrier... sculptures. It was love at first sight. I had to have one! I immediately contacted her and had a wonderful conversation. She agreed to sell me the larger of the two on the video. Payment over PayPal, and she shipped it and it was in my home in Texas in less than a week from when I first saw it on facebook. It's beautiful and I love it. My experience couldn't have been friendlier or more professional.read more
Leslie Williams
2017-09-03T19:02:22+0000
I Love Love Love my Giant Schnauzer from Barbara! She certainly captures the essence of the breed. Also, I am in the US... and the purchase and shipping were seamless.read more
Sussan Svane
2017-08-22T06:41:39+0000
Outstanding artist - and also very nice and friendly to work with around the commision. She really cought on to the... inner essence of my beloved Miniature Schnauzer.Even her daughters could see it was her, when she arrived back home <3read more
Appy Trevaresse
2017-07-24T02:29:38+0000
Très grande artiste, j'aime particulièrement les schnauzers mais également ses sculptures Scottish!!!
Wendy Hicks
2017-06-19T20:10:18+0000
Barbara sculpted a Scottish Terrier using a new red clay. She put a photo on her fb page and I just had to have it. It... is absolutely stunning. The work she has put into this Scottie and all her other sculptures are truly phenomenal. A fantastic artist and have no hesitation in recommending her work worldwide. 😊read more
Brenda Cejka
2017-06-11T21:45:58+0000
Her work is exceptional. The Giants playing with the stick is exactly like our guys. I looked at several of her... pieces before choosing this one. My husband loves it. Just remarkable her talent.read more
Alberto Thiers Zeca
2017-04-04T19:23:11+0000
Simply fantastic, I was enchanted by so much art. Great artist of wonderful sensitivity. Congratulations on your work.
Sandy Shaffer
2017-04-01T21:25:54+0000
I saw Barbara 's Airedales and had to have one. Love it! Barbara I really enjoy your work what a talent.
Benedetta Reiser-Gilardini
2017-02-27T07:51:06+0000
I am extremely happy with my Jack Russell Terrier figurine. She is SO like the real thing it makes me laugh every time... I see her sitting on the table... Barbara portrayed not only the dog but her character as well. Thank you!read more
Stella Maris Nin
2017-02-23T21:44:48+0000
cada dia sus trabajos son mas bellos ,y la entrega de sus pedidos son perfectas. FelicitacionesApple Rain.
Annie Hartley
2017-02-19T23:16:23+0000
I have just received a lovely sculpture of my Minature Schnauzer that Barbara has made for me. I sent a photo of my... lovely boy Stanley and I now have a perfect little lookalike. What is also an interesting addition to the story is that Barbara bred the mother of our special little adored pet. Thank you Barabar and I hope Apple Rain goes from strength to strength sending these lovely creations all over the world.There is now one in Worcestershire UK!With thanks,Annie Hartleyread more
Annica Brax
2017-02-04T05:27:54+0000
I ordered in the beginnig of december a sculpture with 4 minischnauser, that represented a milestone in every color,... for Arja. Barbara took the challenge and did the minis from bad photos! The sculpture is superb and the minis are all like their model! Thank you Barbara for the sculpture that made Arjas 60 years present something she will never forget!read more
Lani Mostek
2017-02-01T22:27:12+0000
Barbara is an artist who truly loves what she does. You can see her love for sculpting & the subjects in each piece... she does. I totally love how she will take you through the process of the piece by posting pictures along the way. She has so many pieces that I would love to have. If you are seriously considering having a piece done, I would say........Just go for it! You won't regret it. Thank you Barbara & Apple Rain for your beautiful work.read more
Aashild H. Østebø
2017-01-07T15:52:49+0000
I ordered one skultur a Miniature Schnauzer after picture of my dog and work is gorgeous. Everyone can see that there... is Rico, she has managed to capture the personality of the workOrdering and payment is easy.Highly RecommendedAashildread more
Robin Ohrt
2016-10-22T21:39:47+0000
I recently commissioned Barbara to do a sculpture for my best friend. The end result was far better than I could... imagine...she is very talented and is able to capture the "soul" of the dog. I'm so impressed I've already asked for a second commission. I'm an artist myself so I have high standards!read more
Marivi Fajardo
2016-10-02T14:47:44+0000
I have got a little figurine of Jack russell terrier made by Barbara. It is amazing! If you want a replic of your dog... ,Bárbara is the right artist to do it!read more
Lloyd Dodd
2016-08-26T14:48:01+0000
I just received my Scottish Terrier sculpture and it's even more beautiful than the photos. It will make a perfect... Christmas present. Barbara was very pleasant and easy to work with, and I look forward to purchasing more from her in the future. Thanks!read more
Robert Oulton
2016-08-26T06:09:12+0000
Absolutely love my new Sealyham figure! Looks even better in person! Arrived promptly and safely and Barbara was... wonderful to deal with. Highly recommend!read more
Gill Clark
2016-08-22T22:30:47+0000
Delighted with my mini schnauzer sculptures by Barbara, one of which was from a photo of my girl begging, it so... captured her expression, I had to have it! Very talented, Barbara knows the dog's structure so well, it comes over in her sculptures...read more
Ssophie Hhedberg
2016-08-11T16:00:29+0000
I found Barbara and Apple Rain on Facebook and ordered a statue of my precious schnauzer Ellie. I can't describe how... happy I am with Barbara's work. From the start she went through all the options of sizes, prices and during the process she sent pictures and videos of the statue so I could follow the making of it and suggest changes. She listened to all my wishes and made good suggestions. And the result was amazing! She really got the expression of my Ellie and I couldn't be happier. I would recommend Barbara to everyone and now as I'm getting a puppy I might order a statue of her later on :)Thank you so much Barbara!!read more
Butters Sanchez
2016-08-08T05:29:15+0000
Butters Sanchez I have one of those beautiful sculptures I saw the birth of a lump of clay to a magnificent challenge... of the SS in action herding sheep. Thank you so much.read more
Roslyn Raufer
2016-08-08T00:47:49+0000
I commissioned a statue of my two mini schnauzers playing. I sent Barbara photos and video. She captured their spirit... so well. Her gorgeous creation arrived safely packaged to Australia.read more
Kittie Graham Walker
2016-08-07T03:52:48+0000
I have recently bought a Westie figurine from Apple Rain and it is fantastic! Barbara's incredible talent is so well... displayed in the structure of each individual breed. She has a unique gift in her ability to capture the individuality of each of her subjects. As an artist myself, I truly find her talent remarkable. The little Westie that I display so proudly will hopefully have a Scottie friend to join him as I fully intend to add him to my collection! Another important thing that I feel should be noted is the business aspect of ordering and receiving was very easy and accomplished nicely.read more
Southern StandardSchnauzers
2016-08-05T20:27:49+0000
I love Barbara's work. She has an incredible eye for the structure of purebred animals but most importantly, she has a... gift for conveying those hard to describe qualities that are really the essence of an individual animal at a particular moment in time. I have several of her peices. They all unique and a true pleasure to own.read more
Robyn Elliott
2016-08-05T20:10:28+0000
I love my Apple Rain sculptures! Each are unique & perfect examples of a Schnauzer. Barbara is very easy to work with... & I always get compliments on her work that is displayed in my home & office.read more
Mark Smolders
2016-08-05T19:29:31+0000
I have a beautiful scottie figurine that was made specially for me by this amazing artist. The contacts with her are... always a pleasure. The figurine arrived on time and was very well packed. It is a pleasure doing business with her.read more
Jeff Leland Davis
2016-08-05T19:09:55+0000
I am speaking from first-hand experience. I have a table full of this young lady's artwork. She puts her heart and... soul into what she creates and that is not an exaggeration. I am a retired engineer. I am very well-educated and I know what I am talking about when I tell you that this young lady's artwork is beautiful and comes from her soul. I may be a little bit crazy but I have part of her in my home and I speak to the pieces of artwork that I have purchased from Barbara. I show them off to anyone that comes into the house and I have yet to have any negative criticism. They all think they are beautiful and they are amazed at the detail in the attention given to creating her pieces of art. I do not have any talent myself to create what she does but I know what I like and I am not exaggerating when I tell you you should have a piece of Barbara in your house too. I have only recently learned more about this young lady and how talented she is, but I will not go into that. During this diatribe I am creating. I now know why the pieces that she creates have so much of her inside them. My dream would be to commission her to do a piece of work of one of schnauzers I have had in my past. To look at this young lady and then to realize the talent that she has in her mind and her hands to create these wonders, I am truly amazed and even as we are typing to each other right now I have one of her little statues in front of me. I can actually see them running and playing together. And those of you that know me know that I speak to my dogs and I speak to these little ones that I have that Barbara created. They are also part of my family, along with Chloe and shadow. I have not named them, but along with Chloe shadow and myself. They are members of my pack. Just to know that she has touched the same piece of artwork that I am touching brings me great joy. The talent that is in her hands and the imagination that she has in her brain to create these pieces of art is beyond my understanding. I believe each piece that I have purchased from Barbara has a little bit of life inside it and I do not feel so alone in my home when my pack is sitting there right on the table. It would be nice to meet her someday in person, but that will probably never happen, but in a sense I have met her because I have pieces that she created sitting here in my house and I am very proud to have them. They were not just a insignificant purchase. I saw life in what she created, and I wanted to share that life in my homeread more
Conny Rommel
2016-08-05T17:04:51+0000
Today I have got my first schnauer sculpture in black. Perfekt work and package sent with insurence in 3 days. We had... contact the whole time and payed after getting foto of perfekt ready sculpture.Very good work dear Barbara and thanks a lot. This was not the last schnauzer. The next one is with the face of our most loved dog.read more
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