This vintage pair of glass doors is an example of how creative seating charts have become. This set was done in white lettering but the sky is the limit in terms of color and design.

So much information is conveyed to your guests on your special day that sometimes some of the messages are lost. Chalk marker signs are perfect to welcome your friends and family, nudge them to dance and let them know that anywhere they sit will be perfect.  You imagination (and Pinterest!) is the best source for these messages!

This is for the couple who shares a passion for one another and the Red Sox with a great sense of humour.

This seating chart was done for a formal wedding, and to the size of the frame pictured here. I did a climbing rose center line to keep the overall image simple and elegant.

This lovely poem, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, brings to mind a flourishing garden. I decided to add bees, butterflies and a bird with abundant flowers to surround the words with life.

This piece was created to encourage and acknowledge how hard we all work and how essential the feeling is of being proud of what we achieve and how right is it to do that. Redbubble link to sticker

This poem is done in gouache with a pointed pen. It has such a lovely flow and beautiful sentiment.

A simple, heartfelt quote, this was a lovely commission. The client wanted a subtle floral border and agreed that lavender suited the words. To anyone who is embarrassed by your tears, read this quote and be reassured.

This watercolor of two leaves needed the perfect quote and I am delighted to have found it. This will be available to purchase as a print, coming soon!

Using illustration to help enhance the mood of the quotation helps add depth and creativity. 

This commission was for just the lyrics so I chose the Italic hand for the lettering, simple and elegant.

I love reading and creating fun bookmarks. Using existing quotes or one that you love, I will happily supply you with some future favorites. 

A simple sentiment but filled with joy. Watercolor and gold mica paint with green lettering.

A happy quote evoking everything from family to worship to Monty Python. Calligraphy in a circle is a fun way to add visual interest.

This commission was a wonderfully creative gift for a mom and wife by her husband and sons. I incorporated illustration of some of their adventures and moments that meant so much to them.

This commission was in honor of soldiers who had fallen that was gifted on Veteran’s Day. The logo is of the company (that I incorporated but is not my work) where his son had served with.

This painting was commissioned to commemorate Craftsman Glass and Mirror company’s Forty years in business. I was asked to create an image of the building, their trucks and the personal cars of the owner.

Done on watercolor paper with watercolor, gouache and micron pen, then framed by the client.

Who doesn't love books? Each one illustrated has a title and art work you can see, if you look very closely. 

This card was a creative and funny take on getting older. 

This piece was for a couple who's life I illustrated, using information on their history, likes, hobbies, children and favorite things. This is the perfect gift for friends and loved ones.

This was a commission for a 13 year old girl's Bat Mitzvah gift. 

This was a gift for a friend who loves chocolate, a passion I share. With illustrations of favorite bars combined with a short quote, this made for a perfect present.

An Illustrated Life: Lizzy

This commission was for a recipient of award in the Unitarian Church of Chelmsford. Each ice cream flavor represents different aspects of the Church's teachings while the soccer ball and the destinations depicted are of a more personal nature for the recipient. The tree was a special image for her as well as the butterflies.

An Illustrated Life :A & J

This piece was for a married couple who live in the United Kingdom. They own a b&b, enjoy travel to St. Michael's Mount, motorcycles, they collect penguins and live in a town with ancient structures including a 10th century Tithe Barn,  12th century bridge and 14th century church.

This commission was for a woman who enjoyed yoga, lived in Montana, loved walking with her hand carved walking stick, and cooked in her gourmet kitchen in the San Francisco Bay area with a view of Mount Tam.

This whimsical piece was done using the Futuracha font and was a commission for a sign .

The restoration of this bicycle was a family project. The customer wheeled it into my house where I added their Christmas message to the bike to be used as a prop for their holiday family portrait. What a fun job!

This customer requested writing on the bottom of her wedding shoes so when photographs were taken, the text would be seen. A fun and creative idea!

This certificate of appreciation was created to honor the recipient for her years of service. The border decoration was hand painted using gouache, various hands (fonts) were used as well colors to create this one of a kind project. 

This certificate was one of three completed for this customer. Bookhand was used as the hand, creating an easy to read block of text.

Here I hand lettered the dedication for this orgnization.

Signs like these draw the eye and customers appreciate the clear, artistic information. When you have a lot of information to convey, crisp lettering is essential for readability.

By making it decorative, this schedule was a fun way to convey important information.

A simple sign can be playful and fun.

These chalk signs were done for a wedding but they can be used for any event you are having. Use your imagination (and Pinterest) to convey anything!

This list was for a meeting of a local organization. Silver on black foam board worked very well.

This tree was created with simplicity and elegance in mind. The dates have been removed for privacy.

By using a circular design, the tree rings depict the different generations. This tree ring shows one side of a large, extended family, going back seven generations.

This tree was a gift to a multi-generational family. The distant ancestors are in the roots and the great-grandchildren are in the canopy.

This is the first family tree I did and it was for a Jewish family. Written in Hebrew and in English, "from generation to generation" illustrates the Jewish tradition on passing on heritage from one generation to the next.

This Ketuba was done for a couple who had a corresponding piece of art work, which I matched using the star images, keeping it very simple. 

This was a project created to commemorate the re-dedication of a Torah scroll for Congregation Shalom. The scroll was originally from Romania and saved by the Allies after the war. This Torah went to the United States as part of a project to give them to newly created congregations so that they continue to be used for worship and education. 

The text of this Ketuba was done to be inserted into an opening in an art piece (not shown).