Beautiful, different than expected
The piece is beautiful. The craftsmanship is really amazing, and the amethyst is even better than the photo on the listing.<br /><br />The whale was not quite like the picture though. I understand each piece is unique and no two will really look alike, as with any good art. And I realize blowing glass is no easy task. I did email the artist and confirmed he does try to make every piece as close to the original as possible, but it is not easy to do.<br /><br />The whale I received is still breathtaking and an extraordinary piece of art.  But compared to the one in the listing, it is smaller and not as long or proportional.  The one I received curves upward a bit more and the glass is not as elongated as the listing. (See photo of original and what I got - both beautiful, but very different). I just would have liked it to look more like the original, but I know that’s difficult to do.<br /><br />Another customer’s review shows a picture with an elongated whale more like the listing, but mine is quite different. I purchased this as a gift so am sure my family will still love it.<br /><br />The artist was very prompt and courteous in response to me as well, very professional. Still, I do want to express how beautiful both pieces are and are made with such incredible craftsmanship.
Rating: 4 stars