Gary’s animal art has been praised by collectors, art lovers, and his peers. Below are a few comments by enthusiasts, all of whom are well-known in their own right.

“There’s something that goes straight to some very deep part of your soul, straight from the pictures … If ever art was poetry, this is poetry.”

Jenny Seagrove, Actress and trustee of Born Free Foundation.

“Gary Hodges drawings express the very soul of each animal he portrays. The personal beauty of every one of his creatures weave a spell that ought to protect their real life counterparts from harm.”

The late Christine Stevens, President, Animal Welfare Institute, USA.

"We published four of Gary's pictures in 1981, just after he had started drawing wildlife. He obviously had talent, but more than that he had great sensitivity."

Rosamund Kidman-Cox, Editor, BBC Wildlife Magazine.

"The artistry of Gary Hodges is unique. With his attention to detail, his understanding of and feelings for his animal subjects, he creates images of beauty and authenticity which one never tires of looking at."

Virginia McKenna, OBE, Actress / Co-founder of the Born Free Foundation.

"The medium he has chosen does not allow the fast production of many pictures a year but, by producing beautifully printed limited edition prints of the drawings, many more people have been able to enjoy his work."

Robert Gillmor – Co founder and Past President, Society of Wildlife Artists.

“Gary is one of my dearest friends and I have, to date, 16 of his stunning prints and one original, the pride of my wildlife collection. Superbly talented, managing to convey feathers, fur and skin with such superb accuracy and sensitivity his pictures are a constant source of joy and wonder to me and the many thousands of his dedicated fans.”

Rula Lenska, Actress and conservationist.

His drawing of two of our orphaned elephants, Ndume and Malaika, hangs in my house, and is one of my most treasured possessions. To me it is the work of a Master, not only accurate in every detail, but subtly portraying the character of the animals with deep sensitivity."

Daphne Sheldrick, DBE, MBS, Elephant Orphanage, Kenya.

“The living spirit of the animals shines through their eyes and the beauty of their physical presence leaps from the paper. An artist who understands.”

Virginia McKenna, OBE, Actress / Co-founder of the Born Free Foundation.

"Gary's style has steadily evolved...to a point where he captures the fluidity and central beauty of the animals he draws with a stunning perfection that is virtually unparalleled."

Allan Thornton, CBE, President, Environmental Investigation Agency (USA)

“Gary’s ability to take us into the life of the elephant and its ongoing fight for survival is truly moving. I personally love his work and am proud to display one of Gary’s fabulous pieces in my home.”

Martina Navratilova, Tennis champion and animal lover.

“I am a huge fan of Gary’s work and have quite a collection of his pictures. Just like Gary’s drawings this film is charming and full of passion for wildlife and conservation. Gary’s work always captures in a simple but powerful way the spirit, strength, and gentleness of the animal and always brings out emotion. This film does the same. Watching the process of Gary’s amazing talent from start to finish is an absolute delight and inspiration. His final picture and this film are a real joy.”

Michaela Strachan, TV presenter commenting on “Wild at Art” film.

“The care and commitment to the young orphaned elephants I watched in Wild at Art is totally inspiring and really made me think. I also felt a strong sense of fun and laughter which lifted my spirits no end. To me, Gary’s stunning pencil drawings completely marry his love of wildlife and his brilliant artistry.”

Kiki Dee, musician commenting on “Wild at Art” film.

“I defy you not to be uplifted, entertained and educated by this wonderful documentary of Gary at work. Every family should have a copy and watch it once a week for sheer ‘feel-good’!”

Jenny Seagrove, actress and conservationist commenting on “Wild at Art” film.

“Drawn to Wildlife is a delightful programme showing a wide range of Gary’s wonderful wildlife drawings, with the added bonus of an insight into the artist and his technique. A must for any wildlife and art enthusiast or conservationist/wildlife supporters.”

Pam St Clement, actress commenting on “Drawn to Wildlife” film.

“If you like animals then you’ll like a Gary Hodges picture…”

“Gary must have some sort of magical relationship with the subject matter and I don’t think anybody else has that.”

Jilly Goolden, TV presenter.

“Artists successfully working in black and white, resisting the temptation to branch out into colour, are too few and far between. Gary has triumphed in his crusade against the prejudice there is in some quarters against such work. His love of the medium and his skill in revealing the texture of the animals he portrays also speak of his dedication for the wildlife that inspires him and which so richly deserve the protection of us all.”

Simon H Trapnell, Director, Nature in Art Museum.