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    Dowdle Gallery

    4.8 (24 reviews)

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    Sevana M.

    It was my first time visiting Solvang and I came upon this gallery store where the art was beautiful but the 2 gentleman inside were even better. Nick was so funny. Friendly, and the guest were so intrigued by the way he was explaining the stories of the artwork. Kids loved him as well because his manners were just on point. It's because of Nick that the children wanted to puzzles. There was another gentlemen his name was Jim if I'm not mistaken and he was so professional and friendly as well. These 2 gentlemen are exactly what customer service should look like. You must go visit this gallery. Artwork is beautiful the colors are just so vibrant and amazing. Best gallery you can walk into in solvang. Don't forget to speak with Nick if you need anything he will not disappoint.

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    Chris C.

    Jennifer is awesome!! My family and I wandered into the gallery as we were strolling through Solvang. We happened to notice a few of their featured pieces in the window. Having just peeked into the entrance of the store we then realized that this particular gallery was featuring some beautiful work done by Dowdle, commissioned by Disney, and awaiting purchase to go home with a lucky new owner. These works are absolutely beautiful. Some of them have so much detail in them you really need to look closely to appreciate them. In the Cindrella painting, I swear I feel like I could play a game of where's Waldo with the characters and things in there. I could say the same of the Milan image as well. There are a number of different sizes that these works come in. I want to hurry back, talk to Jennifer again and see if we can't figure out maybe a nice two or 3 pieces that would look amazing on my daughter's wall. Prices? I'm sure that they will change down the road but right now, they are so much more than reasonable! I hope that in the next year or so that Dowdle will also re-create these works for puzzles! You have to come into the gallery! These works are SOOOOOOOOO beautiful and will make you fall in love with these Diney movies all over again. Some of the Disney pieces he has done include: Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, Cinderella, Aladdin and a few others. I urge anyone who comes through Solvang to stop in here. It's not a super duper fancy shmancy place but that's also a big part of its charm. THANK YOU JENNIFER for your time and for introducing us to more of the Dowdle collection. We hope to see you soon and to work with you on possibly putting a nice amount of art work in my little girl's room. I cannot wait!

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    Matthew K.

    You like Disney? You will love this gallery. The staff make it fun and they are Super kid friendly. Worth stopping in. The puzzles are a lot of fun and they kept the kids busy.

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    Great shop with beautiful artwork and puzzles. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

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