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you would like to talk directly to a previous patron I can provide you
with email address or phone number. Please contact me for details.
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can click on the photo to be taken to a page devoted to that portrait.
Stumble It!
"I
just wanted to let you know that I received the painting on
Saturday and I absolutely love it! You are right…
it is even better in person! You really did do an amazing
job of capturing Max’s little spirit. Thank you so much
for all of the time and effort you put into his painting.
I really appreciate it. " - Julie D.
detail from memorial
painting of Max - Library Cat - 11/15/09
You
are TOTALLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
I
know Buck told you the story that we'd seen dog portraits
in this style and attempted to get them. Theshop was supposed
to call us back and tell us if they could have the artist
paint a White German Shepherd, and they evidently couldn't
be bothered despite my contacting them several more times.
That was about a year ago. I was always disappointed that
the paintings didn't materialize and mentioned it a couple
of times. I didn't know anyone was listening!!!
Now, I'm GLAD THEY
DIDN'T follow through. YOUR paintings appeared today and I
almost fell over! I kept repeating over and over again, "I
LOVE them! OMG, they're AMAZING!"
For me, someone
who is never at a loss for words, I'm dumbfounded trying to
find a way to tell you how BEAUTIFUL these paintings are.
You've captured Lucky, right down to her teeth! They're exquisitely
painted and are so much more than "just a dog portrait".
They capture the
sense of humor and love within you as well. Thanks
SO much for making this the finest, most personal gift I've
ever received. Straight from your talent, and your heart.
It shows how deeply you care about pleasing us as well as
yourself!
I wish you all
the best, and from the depth of my heart, THANK YOU, THANK
YOU, THANK YOU!
Sincerely, Richard
L B
(with a BIG hi, and THANK YOU from Buck & Lucky!)
Liz,
oh my gosh.... You should have been there ... everyone asked
who you were, where I met you, how did you (meaning ... me)
do this??? You should have seen the bride and grooms faces
when they saw their (your) portrait! You totally missed out
- on the reaction! The faces of everyone who saw your work,
displayed up there! They all thought Disney did it as a special
gift... at 1st! but when they looked close to the detail,
the little glint hidden in Kristen's eyes, and Martin's exact
... and I mean ... EXACT smile! They all knew it was special!
Really unique, and a gift to be treasured forever!
The wedding coordinator
even moved it into the banquet room (right in front of the
head table, and roped off, so no one could even touch it!
After the pre-reception, where it was displayed in front of
the guest book! ) So it was even a center piece at the reception!
- - V.C.,
Cherry Hill, NJ
"Thank you for a great
job on the wedding portrait. It looks great. Again, I appreciate
your hard work. This really topped our Anniversary."
- P.M. Petersburg,
VA
In gratitude
for their service, members of the military receive a discount.
Liz
van der Werff's artwork was used for the cover of the Santa
Barbara Alzheimer's Association in 2002 & 2004
Bear
is SO BEAUTIFUL!! I did not think it was possible for someone
to create the picture I had in my mind and heart that would
capture the love and devotion that Bear has shown to us. As
I opened the portrait I was stunned to see how you had put his
heart and soul right there in his eyes - it is difficult for
me to believe that you have never looked into that precious
face yourself.
There
are no words that could ever convey how very much we thank
you for gift that you have given us. He not only holds a place
of honor in our hearts but now thanks to you he will forever
be a part of our lives.
Working with you
was a great pleasure. Thank you again for such a wonderful
portrait and the experience of being a part of the process
each step of the way.
I hope that everyone
that desires a quality work of art is lucky enough to find
your website as I was. I look forward to working with you
again in the future. - - - J.C.
Oh
my God………………. I am sooooo thrilled
with the portrait. You are phenomenal. It’s going to
be so hard to hold onto it until Christmas. My husband was
very curious about the contents. I just kept tell him it’s
none of your business what’s in there. I finally snuck
into the bathroom, opened it up and just stood there totally
amazed. This is probably the best Christmas present he’s
ever gotten.
Our dog's likeness
is remarkable. Considering you only had photos to work with
– I’m truly impressed.
Thanks again for
your hard work. It has been an absolute pleasure working with
you.
Awesome
portrait. The portraits looks better than the photos, it was
as if you were painting with Kemper in front of you.
To say it is excellent
is a understatement. I have been sitting here crying and just
looking at the picture. You have truly captured her total
essence. Thank you so much for the outstanding job and the
thoughtfulness of help prior to starting the potrait.
- Debby R.
~update~
I just wanted to thank you so much for doing the painting
of my dog Kemper. My sister gave it to me for Christmas. It
is such a perfect picture of my dog who is no longer with
me. I cried and cried at the beauty of the painting and how
realistic it truly is. I will treasure it forever. Your work
is superb and I sincerely thank you for doing such beautiful
work.
We
got our portrait today, and love it! You really captured
his expression. The detail in the face is amazing. We will
definitely recommend you to other people.
Thank you!!
-
S.D.
16"x20"
Graphite Portrait
Thank
you so much for making such a wonderful portrait. We absolutely
love it. My parent’s will too, I have no doubt. Thank
you also for being so prompt. We all know how crazy the Christmas
season is!! Anyways, we just wanted to say that we are absolutely
thrilled with the outcome and this will most likely be the
best Christmas present that my parents may have ever received
It
is AWESOME!! My wife teared up the moment she opened it. I had
it put in a nice antique gilded frame. It's a nice coincidence
that the colors in the room where we have it hanging are yellow
and blue, matching perfectly.
-
D.M.
20"x24"
oil portrait
(Detail from
16"x20" Pastel Portrait)
I
received my portrait today and it is absolutely breathtaking.
I am overwhelmed with emotion as I look at it. The sad reality
is, that our furry companions are only with us for a short while,
but through this portrait their beauty, spirit and memory can
live on long after their bodies have departed this earth. "Thank
You" for sharing your talent, you have been given a special
gift. ~update~
He absolutely LOVED it! He really thought
you captured the soulful look in their eyes, he thought it was
amazing. This will be a birthday to remember for a long
time.
Many Thanks! - Connie O., Pearland,TX
The
portrait is unbelievable! It brings them all to life. Both
my husband and I are awestruck by the likenesses. I think
it was the best wedding present I could have given him, thank
you so much!
- Sue T., Horsham, PA
artist's note
- this portrait was created from a b/w photo using color references.
16"x20"
Pastel Portrait
Liz
van der Werff's artwork was used
as the cover art for the 2002 Alzheimer's Conference
in Santa Barbara, California
16"x20"
Oil Portrait
"Thank
you for Lance's beautiful portrait. The portrait
turned out better than I ever expected. You captured his spirit
and his loving nature. It took a while for me to decide the
best way I could remember Lance and I'm glad I finally decided the
portrait was the best way. Even though he's only with me in spirit
every time I look at his portrait it brings a smile to my face and
all the fond memories of him back.
I can not express how grateful I am you took this project on. You
were so patient with my concerns and changes I made along the way.
It was so important to capture him the way I remembered him and
you did that. It was a pleasure working you."
- Kim L., Chester VA
My
brother called me in tears telling me it was the best gift
he has ever received. I was seriously touched. I must admit
when I opened it I was emotionally overcome. It was so beautiful.
He loved the portrait so much. He commented
that even though the picture I sent showed her on the floor
of his house, the background you chose showed her in a place
she enjoyed most. The pretty green outdoors. Kind of
like her backyard in Washington a few years ago when she used
to chase the squirrels up these huge evergreen trees. Yes
we are both very happy that we will have this painting of
her always to reflect on the great times we had with our girl
and all of our friends and family throughout 14 years of her
life and ours. The memories really come flowing back. You
have really touched our hearts and are a superb artist in
my eyes and my brother's as well. We will treasure it forever.
It was an absolute pleasure working with you. I can tell you
put a lot of love into your work.
- David K.,
Henderson, NV
artist's note
- Roc's name is painted into the foliage in the background
of the portrait.
16"x20"
Oil Portrait
click on the photo above to see much larger view of painting
