I love it!

Portrait Poster


Sign-In Board Art


Giclee Print and stamp art

Well, Jane is absolutely gorgeous and has the most fabulous hair and smile. It was such a pleasure to draw her and what a fun theme for her bat mitzvah! I love a city theme.

Here's a handsome young guy, ready to go for his bar mitzvah in March!

stamp art


sign in board art

Portrait Poster 24” x 35”


Sign-In Art Poster 24” x 35”


stamp art (also great as a Giclee print)

These images were created for a NY interior designer. His client was wearing a pair of shoes like this and he wanted to incorporate a very large scale image of something like them into his apartment.

I think shoelaces are harder to draw than faces: shadow, shadow, shadow, highlight. Beat up old shoes seem to have a very distinct personality. I modeled these after a pair of my son’s old ones. Wasn’t sure I’d ever finish. We’re working with the base of the shoe color now as well as the cropping to figure out what looks best. Once printed, I’ll sign the piece.

Book Cover ideas for sign in books! Here’s a great example of the difference a great background image can make. All sign-in books are 13” x 10” and come with a matching dust jacket.

Fun “night club” version with color choices of lime green, yellow and turquoise.


Standard sign-in book cover. Remember there’s no extra charge for the backgrounds. We work with what you want for your event to make it graphically fun and exciting.

Michael looks great and ready-to-go for his Bar Mitzvah! Michael’s mom wanted a sign-in book for Michael just like she had made for his brother Jason a few years ago. Time flies!

Looking forward to spending next week updating and designing my new app. What will it be? Right now that has to stay a surprise!

Here’s a pretty one! Rachel looks absolutely gorgeous for her Bat Mitzvah! Rachel is wearing a fushia dress with a theme of butterflies. I had fun drawing this. Gorgeous hair, beautiful smile Rachel is ready for her big day!

Stamp art or Giclee Print standard


Portrait Poster 24” x 35”


Sign In Art Poster 24” x 35”

What a beauty Marissa is and what a pleasure it was to draw her. Marissa’s event colors are pink and black and we had a great time with them even incorporating them into a metallic card stock for the back of her invitations (not shown). Marissa wrote me this: “OMG, the invitations are amazing! I have never seen such a cool invitation.” I love it when the kids are happy.

Portrait Poster (welcome sign) 24” x 35”


Sign-In Art Poster 24” x 35”


stamp art for custom stamps

Just released! Shabbat Blessings


Very excited to introduce our new app “Shabbat Blessings”.  The app has been designed to let a user easily listen and learn the proper enunciation of  the Shabbat Blessings and how to serve a Friday Erev Shabbat evening meal without  previous experience. Great for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students, Jews wanting to rediscover Shabbatt, interfaith couples and even Christians looking to understand this most important holiday.

Click here to purchase and share the joy of Shabbat! Makes a great gift for the New Year!

Large Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Large Sign-In Art 23" x 35"


Stamp art/archival square


facial enlargement


Here's what mom had to say: Hi Liz, This is fabulous! Love your work! We are so excited! We will certainly share your name! Thanks so much! ~Debbie

And More!: This is PERFECT, Liz! Let’s go with it! SOooo excited! Thank YOU! ~Debbie

And More!: Oh Liz—You are wonderful! Thank you for the heads up on the “boys will be boys”* thing. If that happened I now that Ariel would be devastated! Oy! Thank you for EVERYTHING! Can’t wait to show off this poster!! Can’t wait! ~Debbie

*Illustrator's note: "Boys will be boys" references the possibility that a mustache could be drawn on the sign-in-board image by some wild teenage boy you didn't want to invite anyway. If this happens, it's not a problem! We simply have another print made of the sign in art. The portrait image is cut out and placed over the mustached one. Viola! It looks fantastic and flawless!

Finished my second twin for the Don Draper Bar Mitzvah. Gave a lot of thought of how to best position the boys so I could come up with the group picture to uniquely express their individual personalities. I wanted completely different facial expressions and body positions which were different yet equal. I think I got it.

Here's an incredibly handsome guy named Idan. Not only is Idan handsome he also has a brother who is equally handsome since they're identical twins. Mom wanted the guys to look similar but different. I thought by having one stand and one sit we could incorporate both of them into the same image for a welcome sign or banner. I really worked with the lighting on this image, I wanted an intense light and look from our young man. Don Draper, the gorgeous sophisticate from the Mad Men series was my muse while I was drawing. Idan looks fabulous!

portrait poster 23" x 35" option 1


portrait poster 23" x 35" option 2


sign in art 23" x 35"


stamp art

Here's my latest bar mitz, complete with sign in art and event poster/invite cover. I had a great time with this one. I used the boy's last name, Ratner, in the sign-in art and called it "The Ratner Pack" for that tie in to the Dean/Sammy/Frank element. I was trying to make him look like he was escaping from the paparazzi with the lights and the urban wall.

Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Sign In Art Print 23" x 35"


Stamp Art



below is the rough of this image as I was working on it. The image on the left was used for a color palette. The client's image is on the upper right.

Here's David, mild mannered middle school student during the day...HIGH POWERED DETECTIVE at night!!

Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Sign-In Board Art 23" x 35"

Large Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Sign In Art Portrait


Stamp Art


Here's what Mom had to say: Hi Liz, You are the best! I received the FedEx delivery today, and when I opened up the posters, I was amazed with how beautifully they came out! They are even better than they looked online. Jenna loves them, and we even used the graphic for the beginning of her montage. And thank you for ensuring that they would arrive on time. I was able to bring them in today to be mounted for the big day. We hope to order more from you in the future. Our heartfelt thanks,  Troi and Jenna

Here I modified my client Ginny's fabulous 90-year-old Mother's illustration. Ginny is so fun and creative and wanted "more speed" and "more action"! After all, nothing stops this Mom! She even bashed that thing into the back of an elevator when she was learning! Go Mom!






Here's what my client had to say: Many thanks, Liz, for doing such a wonderful job and for getting it done so quickly, even with my changes.  I know it's going to be a real kick for my Mom -- can't wait to see her face!  ~Thanks again, Ginny

Poster Print


Sign In Art


Stamp Art


Here's what mom had to say: WE LOVE IT!!!!!!
Thank you very much for your beautiful art work. I am sure it is going to gain great reviews! ~Regards, Randi

Here's some fun. My client Ginny's Mom's birthday is coming up and Ginny wanted to surprise her. So we drew Mom with her favorite toys, her red scooter and her dog. We threw in coordinating shoes and an outfit and Mom's pooch had to be drawn with floppy ears and energy. This image will be 18" square and printed on acid free paper with archival inks.



close up of "Ginny's Mom"

Introducing Master Chef Evan! Evan loves The Cake Boss and his image is draw to reflect this. What a great theme! Wish I had a few more bakers in this house! Evan's bar mitzvah is in February. Mazel tov Evan!

Large Portrait Poster (23" x 35")


Large Sign-In Board Art (23" x 35")


stamp art

3rd go at this logo. Changing of concepts as far as the meaning of "fresh" in Get Fresh. At first the concept of "fresh" was to be represented by a wink. Hmm, that just didn't work. The second one was just not quite there as the feeling was a bit too "fresh" (as in trouble maker) and wasn't sweet enough. For this third version, we will see if this cute and adorable concept in "Fresh", as in young and fresh, works. (Provided about 6-8 hand drawn rough sketches before that too!) It's all about bringing the right meaning of the store name to a memorable character reference that will please customers.

Some logo concepts go much faster but logo design can be a process until the client hits that eureka moment. Once I spent a week with a corporate client not sure on "just the right shade of brown." That's the job.

Here's a fun sports-lovin' guy named Jason. Jason's bar mitzvah is right around the corner! Mazel Tov Jason!

Large Portrait Poster (24" x 35")


Large Sign-In Art (24" x 35")


stamp art


Jason 13" x 10" Extra Large Hardcover Sign-In Book


Here's what Mom had to say: Liz!, You have done a wonderful job!  I knew you would.  I just showed the images to my husband and son and they are blown away!  I did not tell anyone about this.  I wanted to have a surprise for them.  I just love it and I am so impressed.  I will be ordering thank you cards from you as well.  

Thanks again,
Sheryl  ( one happy Mom!)

I'm delving into the very cute right now. Sweet, sweet little dog named Emily. This image is going to be a special Christmas present for a little girl and of course, this is her best friend.

She's so GORGEOUS!! Rose is getting ready for her bat mitzvah this month. I loved, loved drawing her hair. I put a fan on it!

Large Portrait Poster (24" x 35")


Large Sign-In Art (24" x 35")


Stamp Art

Working with "Get Fresh" Bakehouse on a logo. The gorgeous girl in the image was once one of my bat mitzvah clients! Get Fresh celebrates enjoying fresh baked goods while staying within gluten free restrictions. How fabulous!

Here's a lovely theme! Sophie is wishing under the stars. Sophie's image is going to be incorporated into a banner to display at her bat mtizvah.

banner sample


stamp art

Here's a great bat mitzvah! Mom provided the logo and I went to town. Lindsay has gorgeous blue eyes and a fabulous bright theme. To bring out the blue of her eyes we created a bright blue outfit and took the various elements of Mom's pre-existing bat mitzvah logo and incorporated them into the background art! Shazam!

Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Sign In Board Art, 23" x 35"


Stamp Art

How great is this! Just received some final photos compliments of the wonderful Taubman Family as well as Ron Levy Photography!

For more information about using Ron Levy for your own Bar Mitzvah you can contact them below!

Phone: 949-280-6001
www.RonLevyPhotography.com

Here's another gorgeous idea. My wonderful client Casey and her mom Madelyn sent me this image of her graphic "post party". Instead of the poster, they selected archival paper with archival inks. The image was printed with a large white border which her guests signed. Grandmom loved it too so a second print was sent to her. Mazel tov Casey!



Here's what mom had to say: Hi Liz - I thought you would like to see the finished product of Casey's signing board....just fabulous!!!  It is already hanging on her wall. Everyone at the party LOVED it. So thank you so much for your beautiful work!!! Best Wishes, Madelyn

Here's Chef Ben whipping up the ingredients for a FABULOUS Bar Mitzvah! What a great theme. Ben's parents requested a more formal body image for the temple and the fun theme image for the event. The stylized graphic behind Ben was custom designed to coordinate with his Chef concept. The swirls represent a plate and spoon, essential elements of the trade.

Portrait Poster, 23" x 35"


stamp art


Sign In Art, 23" x 35"

Let's not forget those goodie bags. Once you have your basic party package Liz can even format your art to fit stickers and upload in your shop site. Looks great slapped on those paper goodie bags!

Shazam! Here's the gorgeous Sarah, one half of a set of fabulous twins. (You can see the initial sketch I made in the previous post.) The background created for this image works with the colors and theme of their event.

Portrait Poster


Stamp Art

Another outine. --Here's a sweetie. I'm thinking I'll put her hand on her hip. She's so cute!

Here's a new outline base. I'm having a great time creating this one. She's a beautiful girl. I'm playing with her hair a lot. Making it look like there's a fan on it, should be very glamorous! Stay tuned for the finished product!

flying bird


flying hat

Here's what my client had to say: Liz, I just looked at both these animations and they both work perfectly and are just delicious!  Our community is going to LOVE them.  I can't wait to hear the reactions -- just can't wait.

And they came right in the nick of time -- thanks for pushing the fixes up.  I did a lot with this project today, including using some of the still images you sent me before, which I can use for almost-animated versions.  They look great, too. 

The animations are the icing on the cake, which I will intersperse, and maybe ask you to put a few more together later on.  (I have more ideas than money!)

Many, many thanks. ~Ginny

And yet another nice comment!: I'm glad to hear how fun this work is for you, Liz -- mine is for me, too.  But your art is so soulful and inventive, whether it's on the fun side, tender, provocative, or zany.  I love seeing each new image. ~Ginny

Portrait Poster Format


Stamp Art Format

Here's a handsome guy! Ari's bar mitzvah is coming up in February! His event colors are cranberry and black.

Paige wanted to look a bit older with a different dress. Here's the result. What a gorgeous young lady. Scroll down to see the original proof I sent her parents.

Here's what Dad had to say: YOU ARE SOOOOO TALENTED!!!!! IT'S PERFECT.   thank you.
 
Marshall

I'm currently working on a handsome young man's image. I'm including this outline of the image (pre coloration) I'm drawing so my readers can see just how detailed the drawings are.

Here's the stunningly gorgeous Paige as she readies herself to read Torah. What a knockout!

Stamp Art


Portrait Poster


Sign in art

I drew myself, as well as the dog, my husband and the rest of the mishpacha for my own son's bar mitzvah on Dec. 5th. It was absolutely amazing. Kept me very busy and kept me from blogging for awhile. We had it on a boat with an "adventure" theme. Good thing too because the weather made it quite the adventure!

Want something more formal? Our Giclee prints are offered on Archival Papers and Inks with print dimensions up to 18" x 18". Check out our order page for more information.

18" x 18"

Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Sign in Art 23" x 35"


Here's what mom had to say: Hi liz, just went to your web site, and I can't begin to tell you how excited Shayna was to see her portrait on display.  You may have even heard her squeal with delight, as loud as could be, all the way there in Montclair.  Barbara

I had the great opportunity to work again with my wonderful client The Friends Council on Education. We are revisiting a previous image I had drawn of Mr. William Penn and are spicing it up for a podcast. All in all we are making Mr. Penn Wave, my client (not pictured here) kick up her leg, Mr. Penn's hat fly off and a dove with an olive branch fly in and land on his shoulder. I am also including a cityscape that will be zoomed in on in the intro. I am including some of the illustrations that will be used by their animator in Flash. What a fun job! What a great client!









Here's what my client had to say: Oh, Liz!!!!!!!!  I just looked at all the files you've sent me and they are just fabulous.  I have to see how they animate, but I just love them!!!!!! Oh, I love them!!!!! ~G.

Oh, I just love the dots that Jordan picked out for her background. Fun, young and upbeat and pink! What a great bat mitzvah this will be!

Basic Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Sign-in Board Art- 23" x 35"


Here's what mom had to say: POSTERS ARE HERE AND THEY ARE AMAZING- WE LOVE THEM!!!!

Portrait Poster 23" X 35"


Sign In Board Art 23" x 35"


Here's what mom had to say: Liz, you are a wonderful artist! We're so excited! You so captured his face and smile. David really is going to be a handsome devil when he gets his braces off. Thanks, Lisa
~Looks really great! Really love the product!

Here's a handsome guy whose coming up on his Bar Mitzvah. The below graphic is being used in a 13" x 10" sign-in book. The interior pages will all be blank. Its a hardcover book with a matching graphic dust jacket. This would look amazing displayed with one of our portrait posters in the background. This particular image was created for a great party coordination service called Evention, Inc. They handle events from top to bottom. Oliner Graphics is now offering sign in books on our order page grouped with one of our spectacular portrait posters! Check it out!

Sign-In Book front cover


back cover


full graphic

Here's some real fun! This graphic was created for a series of educational podcasts for the Friends Council on Education. I actually created two screens, a sign-on and a sign-off screen. My client wanted her image only on the exit image and requested a "bemused" expression on William Penn. She also wanted to be standing on top of city hall in Philadelphia with his stature! Wow, I think we've got it!

Here's what my client had to say: Liz, I just love these images!!!  They are fabulous. You got me PERFECT.  I can't believe it, actually! BEYOND loved it. ~Ginny

sign-off screen


sign-on screen (no client image)


~enlargement of main image

Here's what mom had to say: Love it! You did a great job in capturing Jennie. Thanks, Ellen

Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Sign in Art 23" x 35"

As my grandmother used to say, "He's so handsome he belongs in the motion pictures!"

Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Sign In Art 23" x 35"

I'm having some fun here. This graphic has a lot going on. A full body graphic, an Indiana Jones theme, a New York night sky and the event will be held on a boat. This is a few steps up from the standard portrait package but will blow up unbelievably into a gorgeous print. Unlike most full body illustrations, the same amount of attention as a standard portrait was put into the Bar Mitzvah's face so that it could also be used as a stand alone blow up on its own. The intended use of the graphic is a welcoming sign onto the boat, sign-in art, table tents, place cards as well as being incorporated into the custom invitations. (For the layman reading this please note that the word "proof" has been written across the graphic for protection purposes. This will, of course, be removed when printing.)

One thing to keep in mind is that my artwork is drawn with the intent of blowing up BIG! Massive detail work is put into the graphics which can't be seen on the teeny tiny scale of the computer. Here's a blow up of the bar mitzvah's eye. These illustrations are super detailed and intense to draw!

Here's a handsome guy who's much cooler than I ever was! He snowboards, plays guitar and runs track! We're creating three posters for his Bar Mitzvah referencing these varied interests.

"Action Poster" 2' x 3'


Portrait Poster 2' x 3' -- standard

I thought I'd show how changes can be made with the graphics. Mom wanted to make sure our Bat Mitzvah girl's outfit matched on her image. So off with the "corporate" look and on with the strapless black dress! Shazam!

2nd proof with changes--New look!


Initial Proof copy--outfit too "corporate"


Here's what mom had to say:
Dear Liz, Just a quick thank you for your awesome work on all Audrey's projects…from the poster to table cards, your images were a big hit. Hope to work with you again. Best Regards, Janet

What a knockout! Callie was just so much fun to draw. I love, love, loved her hair and had a great time drawing it. She's getting ready for a fabulous Bat Mitzvah.

Portrait Poster


Sign In Art

Here's a real stunner! Gavriella is so gorgeous! I'm currently working on Gavriella's invites for her Bat Mitzvah which will be presented in a 5" x 7" "Purple Haze" metallic petal fold card stock. They should be fantastic!

Here's what mom had to say: "Looks gorgeous, we really love it."

Portrait Poster 23" x 35"


Sign In Art 23" x 35"

More sailing fun. Here's a great image for the cover of a birthday invitation. The card's final size will be 5.5" x 8.5" and will be printed on a UV coated card stock.

Front Cover


Card Inside


Here's a close up of the birthday honoree!

Sailing off to a perfect Bat Mitzvah!

Here's what mom had to say: Thank you so much. These are perfect! Sami loves them. Thank you again they really are beautiful. ~Norma

Stamp art


Portrait Poster -- 23" x 35"


Sign-In Board Art -- 23" x 35"

What a great event this will be! This was a rush job but I LOVED drawing Justin. What an exciting theme. What fun to draw.

Here's what mom had to say: We LOVE these!!  You nailed it! ~ Randi

Portrait Poster 24" x 35"


Welcome sign 24" x 35"


Stamp Art


Sign-In Board Art 24" x 35

Stamp Art


Sign-In Board Art



Here's what mom had to say:

Liz, This looks beautiful.  My daughter got a big smile on her face when she saw this  We're really happy with it. ~Sharon
 

portrait poster 24" x 35"


Sign-In Board Art


What a great looking bar mitzvah boy. It was such a pleasure to draw all those fabulous blonde curls. Don't you just love that smile!

Here's what mom had to say:
Hi Liz, We received the graphics today, and the whole family loves them! A friend of mine said they looked just like Joshua. I'm sure his sign-in board is going to be a big hit. Thank you so much, and thanks also for your nice note. My daughter can't wait until it is her turn. All the best, Troi

Stamp art


Portrait poster


Lots of fun 70s action here. Our bat mitzvah girl loves retro and looks great!

Here's what mom had to say:

Liz - I am so excited with the picture! You truly captured Laynie - what a talent you have! I am just so thrilled that this image on the sign in board will be the first thing our guests will see - it will set the tone for a really fun evening!

And, here's what our model had to say:

Hey Liz,
I love the portrait of me, I think it looks so much like me and you did a great job, Thank you sooo much!
Love, Laynie

Here's a handsome golf lover who just happens to also be celebrating his bar mitzvah!

stamp art


sign-in board art


welcome sign


Here's what mom had to say:
Thanks, Liz.  Daniel and I really like the pictures you drew for his sign in board and the welcome sign.  I appreciate your talent and sense for detail and colors.  The posters will enhance the decor at the party.  They are really special and different. ~ Gwenn
 

Here's a beauty. Sydney's Bat Mitzvah theme is "red hot".

Sydney's Bat Mitzvah just passed and here's what mom had to say: Just wanted to thank you for Sydney's graphics. The sign in board & poster were HUGE hits. Everyone has been asking me where I got them. Also the thank you notes came out great. Thanks again. Debbie



Portrait Poster


Sign in board Art

Here's the original I based the work on.

Here's a beauty. Samantha's bat mitzvah is on New Years! The image was created with that in mind and the blue's were given a lively depth. I played with the background graphics with the concept of the falling confetti and the excitement of the evening.


Stamp Art


Portrait Poster


Sign In Board Art

What a handsome guy! Here's what his mom had to say: "Hi Liz, They look great!  Thanks for your excellent job capturing him.  It looks ready to go! Lynn"

Portrait Poster 2' x 3'


Sign In Board Art 2' x 3'


Stamp Art-digital file

Our wonderful Zack just had his favorite t-shirt replaced by a more formal shirt. And he didn't even have to know! Mom' seems very happy, here's what she had to say:

More perfect than I imagined!  Thank you so much for the extra attention.  Consider this my final approval for Zack's image Pict #22.
 
Can't wait to see finished "Zack's Bar Mitzvah" poster and sign in poster.

portrait poster


sign in board art


stamp art

Sample Table Tent (5" x 7"): Table tents are printed on our greeting card gloss stocks and can be framed or just placed on the table. To order table tents for your event, just ask liz with your order.




Placecard sample: Tie your theme together. Place cards layouts are sent via an email word document formatted for in an Avery Template and are printed as needed (by you!) Terrific, economical and efficient! Place cards are business card sized.

My artwork is meant to be seen LARGE. Which means on the teeny-tiny format of the computer you are missing some of the POW! of my poster-sized pieces. Here's an example of Elise, a lovely girl with lovely fine soft features which can get a bit washed out on the small screen. I've blown up parts of the image and, as you can see, when they are blown up even this little bit you can see so much more of the details and shading which make the pieces so rich and engaging.

THE BIGGER THE BETTER!!

Here's the stamp art sample!

This one was more party and polly pocket! More of those eyes and smiles.

Here's an interesting version of what you can do with the eyes in an illustration. The client requested "more sparkle" in her eyes as her entire life people have said she smiled with her eyes. Here's the first version...



...and here's the sparkle version! They really pop. I created the difference by layering a series of the lighter shades within the eyes with a variety of gradients. Further I added additional shading and highlights to the outside of the eyes to draw in the viewer. Its a subtle but very powerful difference that really changes the viewers perception.

Here's our Evan on site at his Bar Mitzvah with his sign-in-board. What a handsome guy! Its so great to get emailed these final photos. After I've spent about four hours illustrating someone and getting into the "zone" I feel like I personally know them, despite the fact that my clients are all over the country.

From the client:
Hi Liz,
Here are a few pics of the poster at Evan's duckpin bowling party tonight. Everyone loved it!
Jennie

My artwork is designed to be blown up HUGE! As you can see from the detail here from "sarah's right eye (scroll down to the bottom of the page for sarah's whole image) . Shown in the teenie, tiny scale of the internet really takes some of the power away from them. If I only had to worry about my work appearing on the net I could probably cut down my illustration time to 1/4.

To get that wow factor, I include a FREE portrait poster with the basic package. Its a huge 2' x 3'.

Well, I've been working on that book cover for Diane Dutton. If you've been here before you've read how I did the test image based on myself. Diane has a fabulous website named http://www.businesswomenspeak.com/. She provides straight, clear ideas concerning how to get your voice heard in a male-dominated financial field. This cover is for her book called, "Soar Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Lock in on the secret weapons gauranteed to rocket your career." If you're interested, you can purchase the book with the old cover and title at this address: http://www.businesswomenspeak.com/womenladder.htm

I was just emailed this from one of my Bat Mitzvahs. In this case the mom used the poster to highlight where the sign-in books were and to help direct the guests to different locations. We also offer mini-poster prints (actually not so mini 11" x 17"!) for only $8.99 in our shop sites. These are great on doors and outside the building for parking etc. Don't forget the art makes great thank you cards too, all available in your shop. Don't forget this poster art is included in your portrait purchase.