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 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

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

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 are the amazing Gab, Zach and Sam! This was a fun job as I had to try to incorporate their different styles and favorites into their graphics.

Here's what mom had to say: Liz, Thank you for the update, I can't wait to see them!!  The invitations are out and everybody has loved our stamp, thank you, thank you!!! Amazing Job!! It has been a pleasure to work with you too, I'll let you know when everything arrives.

Warm Regards, Jane

Vinyl Banner - 3' x 6'


Stamp art and
Giclee Print, archival inks and paper-- 18" x 18"


Portrait Poster 23" x 34"


Portrait Poster 23" x 34"


Portrait Poster 23" x 34"

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

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 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

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

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!

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 beauty! Alexandra was so much fun to draw!. Alexandra chose the blue gradient background for her art and it worked seamlessly with her tonal coloring. Her hair, eyes and skin tones brought out a wonderful richness in the color contrast of this piece. ~L

Here's what mom had to say: Got the posters and they are wonderful! Getting them mounted at Hobby Lobby on black thanks for the hard work! Thanks again for making this very special and unique! ~Claudia

Heard from mom again after the Bat Mitzvah! Thought you might enjoy this everyone loved your work thanks again!

Stamp Art


Sign In Board Art 23" x 35"

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.

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

portrait poster


sign-in board art


stamp art


Here's what mom had to say:

I LOVE IT - you are so talented -- but I have known that for a long time. This is going to be so unique! No one down here has ever seen anything like this.

I think all your choices look great. I like the stripe and the red -

next message:
AWESOME!! it is perfect. I like the red background for the portrait but if it is a hassle to make them with two different backgrounds ( one for sign in one for portrait) stick with what you have.

This is so cool - I just showed it to Andrew and he LOVES it -

Thank you sooooo much.

Robin

How nice! I was featured in Mitzavh Market!

Here's what they wrote, "Liz Oliner is an artist. Not with food, balloons or cakes, but with a good old fashioned pen and paper (and a computer!). Her company, Oliner Graphics, creates photo-inspired art  that makes for fabulous and personalized welcome signs, sign-in boards, invitations, place cards and so much more. We recently met Liz at the Celebrate! Party Showcase in Teaneck, NJ, and were very impressed!

Visit the Onliner Graphics Website to see samples, to "watch" Liz draw and to read her graphics blog.

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

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.

Here are two stunning sisters sharing a Bat Mitzvah.

Here's a comment from my client:
Can I just tell you, this bat mitzvah thing is soooo stressful...but every time I open one of your attachments, I get a big smile on my face and I have a warm happy feeling from head to toe. Thank you!

Regards, 
Nancy

Here's a great guy. A modest and terrific 2nd degree black belt. So I knew I better not mess up his image! Matt was interested in an action-packed graphic. Here's what his mom had to say,

"Oh my G-d that is so good!!!! Love it,,, so does Matt. I cannot believe you did it already. I will write later, I have to go back and look at the picture again,, love it. Eileen"

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 

Wow, doesn't Maddie look fantastic! I'm using a different background technique now. I really like it. (I can't believe how long its been since I've posted! Kids and work have been keeping me busy!) Her mom's comments are below.

Portrait Poster


Sign-In Board Art


Hi Liz!

These are amazing!!! We are all so blown away at your renderings of Maddie and the surrounding artwork. You have really captured her–she looks so grown-up, and beautiful. And the jazz dancer silhouette is perfect. I can't tell you how pleased Maddie is looking at herself. Thank you! 

Your turn around time is amazing! I look forward to hearing back from you, and finalizing everything.

Lyn 

From the client:
Dear Liz,
What can I say.  It is just Beautiful.  Emma LOVES it.  I am SOOOOOO Happy I saw your site before I ordered the sign in book.

I am sure Emma Would like an additional  Poster for her Room .  How does this work if I want to order extras.  Thanks again,  I know that Emma's is one of the early Bat Mitzvahs.  I will recommend you to anyone who is doing one.  Although once some people see your work they will ask ME.
 
Ros

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.

Here’s the plug I got from Mitzvah Chic. Mitzvah Chic is a wildly popular book and website for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah crowd and I was thrilled to illustrate the author’s daughter for her own bat mitzvah. You can also check out my plug by clicking here. You can see my image on that page, click on it to read the below.

Get a Fabulous Portrait of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah For Invitations, Sign in, Anything!

What does the queen of bat mitzvahs ask for when she can have anything she wants? An original "Liz Oliner!" This is the portrait of her daughter that MitzvahChic author Gail Greenberg is using on her daughter Julia's invitations, sign-in piece and in decorations.

Go to artist Liz Oliner's website (link is below) to see more finished portraits and the photos she works from. Liz can put the finished work on sign-in boards, invitations, and even put up a CafePress store with the portrait on all sorts of items for your child, friends and family members to buy party favors, decorations or mementos.
Gail says: "Julia's so delighted, she's inviting her friends over to see the invitations before we can even get them mailed. She's also got a T-shirt with her portrait - it's sort of the team shirt for her bat mitzvah. What fun!".

Here's another version of the Take 10 Now cards. Of course, I also created the logo. The "0" is supposed to represent a clock with the pink pie shaped wedged representing a ten minute span of time.

And How About This!:

Less than two hours from the moment I met Liz Oliner she had a complete
feel for my business and the energy I wanted to project. I had a
completed business card in my hand less than one week later, and was
thrilled as I watched my client list double at the first event I was
able to give them out. I love the image, my customers love the image.
I couldn't be happier with Liz's work.

Rory Cohen, Co-Founder

The Take 10 Success System

www.take10now.com