references
Absolutely fabulous Ariel
05/03/11 12:05
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!

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!
Love this!
19/01/11 10:30
I really get a kick out of
seeing all "my" kids following their big events. I love
drawing them and basically sit here in front of my
computer most days, head phones on, wacom pen in hand,
drawing logos and faces for events. When I get to see
the images at the actual event it's like a ray of warm
sun has reached me in my office! Look how sweet and
gorgeous Ariel is!! What a beautiful young girl!



Gorgeous, wonderful Jenna
28/11/10 14:42
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

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
More speed! More Power!
23/11/10 17:21
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


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
Jake's Bar Mitzvah
22/11/10 07:38
Here's something I just love!
Feedback and a photo from the event, how
wonderful!
Here's what Mom had to say: Liz----thanks for the picture of Jake--it made his Bar Mitzvah! ~Amy

Here's what Mom had to say: Liz----thanks for the picture of Jake--it made his Bar Mitzvah! ~Amy

Stunning Sophie!
15/11/10 02:03
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

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
Jason
23/10/10 06:39
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!)
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!)
Jake "All Sports!"
29/09/10 17:36
Here's a handsome guy
getting ready for his bar mitzvah. Jake loves sports
and his mom wanted to incorporate some of The Giants'
football team's coloring into his image as well as a
casual clothing style and a "hint" of football. I think
we did it!
Here's what Mom had to say: "This is PERFECT--thank you so much for all of your hard work--we LOVE it--I have already given your name to a friend of mine. ~Amy"
Large Portrait Poster (24" x 35")
Sign In Art (24" x 35")
Stamp Art

Here's what Mom had to say: "This is PERFECT--thank you so much for all of your hard work--we LOVE it--I have already given your name to a friend of mine. ~Amy"
Large Portrait Poster (24" x 35")

Sign In Art (24" x 35")

Stamp Art

Casey's Finished Sign in Board
28/05/10 12:24
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 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
Stunning Sarah
27/03/10 14:01


Here's what mom and dad had to say: Liz- We aren't sure which of the three of us loves the proofs the most but it is unanimous that we are all delighted. Sarah's hair and her smile are spot on - and of course even without seeing the text of your email Sarah noticed her favorite earrings right away! The swirl background does flow very nicely with her hair (which indeed looks fabulous). We saw Sarah's image posted on your website - and she immediately called her uncle to let him see it (and swear him to secrecy). Everything is great as is and we approve it as presented in the proofs. Thanks-David & Nan
final animations
18/03/10 00:06
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
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
New Paige!
13/01/10 17:16
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

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


Sweet, Stunning Shayna
28/10/09 19:04
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

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
Gorgeous Jordan
15/10/09 12:37
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!!!!
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!!!!
David
05/10/09 16:44
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!

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!
Friendly Podcast!
10/08/09 12:01
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 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

Audrey-wardrobe change
15/07/09 17:52
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
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
Justice has been served!
17/06/09 18:19
I loved this! I received recognition for a logo I had
created in an International Competition and was
published in a book. The book is called
"Killed Ideas" and it recognizes
ideas of (cough) "creative brilliance" that have been
cast off or under appreciated by clients. My logo was
one of the top 50 selected out of hundreds submitted.
My logo is also in the running for the People's Choice Award at Killedideas.com so please cast a vote for me by June 30, 2009! Pick #13, Crew logo !!
Here's my logo spread!
My logo is also in the running for the People's Choice Award at Killedideas.com so please cast a vote for me by June 30, 2009! Pick #13, Crew logo !!

Here's my logo spread!

Sami
02/06/09 12:11
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"

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"

LBI Foundation—Art Cards
15/05/09 20:16
I'm putting together some art cards for a wonderful
"green" charity. The cards will be produced in a
series and sold to support the Rain Gardens at the
LBI foundation for the Arts and Sciences. The
featured artist of the cards is multi-talented artist
Paul Daukas whose work has been featured in two
recent shows (and who is also my father). The below
pieces, "Catching the Wind," "New Barney," and "Storm
Coming," are part of an acrylic series he created
featuring Long Beach Island, NJ. To find out more
about the LBIF Rain Garden go to http://lbifscience.org
Here's what they had to say: The cards came out beautifully!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I received them Friday afternoon and we packaged up some for the dinner last night at the LBIF. Don't know how many sold, but they looked great. Thanks again for your beautiful layout and design work. Have a pack for you when I see you next. ~Sandy
5" x 7", UV coating front, matte interior, 14 Ultra-thick Cardstock - scored includes envelopes.
Here's what they had to say: The cards came out beautifully!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I received them Friday afternoon and we packaged up some for the dinner last night at the LBIF. Don't know how many sold, but they looked great. Thanks again for your beautiful layout and design work. Have a pack for you when I see you next. ~Sandy
5" x 7", UV coating front, matte interior, 14 Ultra-thick Cardstock - scored includes envelopes.



Secret Agent Bar Mitzvah!
06/05/09 18:44
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
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

Pretty in pink!
06/05/09 11:45
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

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
Great Hair!
04/05/09 19:59
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

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
Retro Cool!
29/04/09 23:06
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

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
Golf anyone?
28/04/09 00:25
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
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
Sydney
21/04/09 08:17
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

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

Zack-with a change of shirt!
06/01/09 12:55
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

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

A nice PTA thank you.
15/11/08 07:19

How about this! I was working away in my office when these came to the door from the local PTA. They were thanking me for working on a logo and a new cover design for their school.
Just In!
22/07/08 11:06
Here's something nice I just got in…
Hi Liz!
We got your wonderful artwork a few days ago, and we are sooooo thrilled! Beautiful, exciting, eye-catching design & colors, with excellent materials, and workmanship, delivered in a timely manner, etc! We will definitely recommend your artwork to all our friends, and use your services again as the occasion presents itself. Thank you!!!!
Best,
Lyn
Hi Liz!
We got your wonderful artwork a few days ago, and we are sooooo thrilled! Beautiful, exciting, eye-catching design & colors, with excellent materials, and workmanship, delivered in a timely manner, etc! We will definitely recommend your artwork to all our friends, and use your services again as the occasion presents itself. Thank you!!!!
Best,
Lyn
Evan's Bar Mitzvah-on site!
13/04/08 10:57
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 wonderful client!
13/04/08 05:57
Thanks to my wonderful client Jennie, I have these
great photos of Evan's Bar Mitzvah suited up in
Oliner Graphic originals. Jennie is the best and all
of her friends and relatives should tell her how
great she is once they see this site! Thanks for
sending me the photos!
For first time visitors to this site that want to see a blow up of Evan's art click here!
Aunt Ellen
Grandpa "Big Dad" Alvin
Evan and Aunt Ellen
Evan and his mom and dad
Evan's little sister Kennedy (future client?)
From the client:
The T-shirts were a huge hit, particularly the kids thought it was cool to have Evan on the shirts.
For first time visitors to this site that want to see a blow up of Evan's art click here!
Aunt Ellen

Grandpa "Big Dad" Alvin

Evan and Aunt Ellen




Evan and his mom and dad

Evan's little sister Kennedy (future client?)

From the client:
The T-shirts were a huge hit, particularly the kids thought it was cool to have Evan on the shirts.