Gave it to my roommate as a gift and we had a blast…read more - Fun class with easy to follow instruction - Cozy studio space and friendly instructor - BYOB studio with a liquor store across the street if you need it - Located right in downtown Jersey City so there's plenty of spots to grab food or drinks before or after you go Would go again

Angelis was amazing to work with! Our wedding was on June 8, 2024 and it was simply breathtaking…read more She worked with us every step of the way and the painting is absolutely amazing, and it's not even the final product! I can't wait to receive the final product!

I had a portrait done by Leon Kalas and it was fantastic . My friends and my wife love it…read more Leon special at capturing the likeness of the person he paints.

What a great place to see some greal local artists. Went to see the art of Heather McLeod and a few…read moreothers and enjoyed the visit. Will be back on our next visit to the big apple.

We were introduced accidentally to Sugarlift through a friend, and it was such a lucky twist of…read morefate to have the chance to partner with such a fantastic team to help bring extraordinary artwork and energy into our home. Thanks to Hannah and Wright, we were able to get to know a variety of artists, visit studios, and truly get to know the landscape of the art world in a way that we would not have otherwise. We wanted very much to purchase a piece (or pieces) by a young, female artist and we were able to do just that, and found a match that was perfect for us. We are thrilled to have not just beautiful artworks gracing our home, but most of all to have found an artist whose career we feel invested in and whose work we feel proud to display. Thanks to Sugarlift for making that process possible, for educating us along the way and bringing the entire experience to life!

We used Drawing Booth for an event recently, and everyone was absolutely amazing!! Elke ensured a…read moresmooth planning process from start to finish, and helped navigate a number of changes that occurred as we got closer to the event. Our live sketch artist, Andrea did a great job at sketching speakers on-stage in real time under pressure, as we showed the final sketches on stage at the end of each session. The entire team was a pleasure to have on-site, would definitely recommend!

I've worked with Elke and Drawing Booth team 4 times now. It's been great every time! Our clients…read morehave always been happy with the experiential activation added to the event. Looking forward to working together more in the future!

Drawn Together definitely tied the event together! Once word got out about Michael, he was flooded…read morewith portrait requests. Portraits don't just have to be for the Bride and Groom with Drawn Together, everyone gets the opportunity! Everyone loved having Michael draw their portrait and he was so wonderful to have at our wedding. Truly talented and our guests all got to take a beautiful portrait home. The portraits really captured each person. Highly recommend as a must for your wedding, sweet 16, etc.

We hired their artist, Mike, to draw our guests at our wedding, especially during "down time" such…read moreas pre-ceremony and during cocktail hour. Out of 150 guests only about 19 were drawn. Mike was barely seen and I have no idea where he wondered off to during our wedding. Many guests had no idea he was even there and wished they had gotten a drawing done. When I spoke to the manager the customer service was awful and I was given excuses for Mike such as "the sun was in his eyes," "he didn't know where the guests were," (we were the only party at the venue that day), and he needed a place to plug in what was advertised as a mobile printer. Not worth a single penny, we were better off without hiring a live artist for what we received, which basically was nothing. He was unprepared despite us and our coordinator briefing him multiple times on the schedule, contact numbers and our vision for having him there.

O from ShineByOPortraits.com is so good at bringing your best portrait to life that I didn't…read morerecognize myself initially. She makes you feel completely comfortable which lets your best self shine through. I highly recommend O for your next headshot portrait!

I realized my decade-old headshots were no longer quite telling the truth about the (slightly more…read moreseasoned) woman I've become. So I reached out to O for a quick 1-2 photo session. After chatting, she gently convinced me to take my time, and I'm so glad she did. I'm a bit camera shy, but she made me feel completely comfortable and confident, and you can absolutely see that in the results. She captured the real me: a mix of business, authenticity, and personality.

I brought her two very important paintings that belonged to my grandpa, and she treated them with…read moreincredible care and respect. From the first moment, I felt that I could truly trust her -- and I was absolutely right. She did an amazing job, far beyond my expectations. On top of that, her pricing was incredibly fair for the quality of work she delivers. For something this meaningful and valuable, I honestly expected it to cost much more. Honest, kind, professional, and truly talented. If you are looking for someone you can trust with valuable or meaningful artwork, she is the one. Her work is absolutely worth every dollar.

We saw a painting going up at auction that we were interested in but it looked dull and had a…read moreyellow haze to it. We contacted Jill to who indicated that it looked like it could use a cleaning and gave us a range of what that might cost. She made clear that until she could do tests on the painting she couldn't say for sure what the outcome of a cleaning might be. We bought the painting and brought it to Jill. The cleaning and other work she did on the painting made an extraordinary difference and we are extremely happy with the results. Jill is a lovely person and very honest and easy to work with. She is highly skilled at her profession and we recommend her without reservation. Go to her website and watch her videos. You can't fail to be impressed.

As a lifelong lover of both art & horror, I couldn't resist attending an Art of The Living Dead art…read moreshow in my neighborhood for Halloween! So much talent but one piece immediately caught my eye, and from the moment I saw it, I knew it was coming home with me! The painting's composition is absolutely mesmerizing. I might be a little biased since teal is one of my favorite colors--but the way Boris uses it here is just perfect. Boris' use of teal to outline the zombie's hair and body creates a striking contrast against the more subdued tones of the piece. This teal is rich yet ethereal, giving the figure an almost otherworldly presence--like a spectral being suspended between life and death. It feels like the subject exists in both worlds at once, capturing that perfect eerie beauty that defines this genre of art. Equally impressive is the background. The black-and-white contrast feels both simple and complex at once, complementing the figure perfectly. There's something about how it pops against both a black and white wall--it's like the piece takes on a life of its own, shifting and changing with the light. The high-contrast backdrop lets the figure breathe and stand out without ever feeling overwhelming. But what really sets this piece apart are the glowing yellow eyes. They draw you in immediately--at first, they seem almost surreal, like they have an inner light of their own. In natural daylight, the eyes have a subtle, almost hypnotic glow, but when I light candles in the room, the effect is even more striking. The eyes seem to flicker with an eerie intensity that perfectly matches the dark mood of the painting. It's rare to find a piece of art that evolves with the time of day and the light in the room, but this one does, offering something new every time I look at it. I love Boris' work so much that I've already put down a deposit for another piece, and I can't say enough about how amazing the process has been. Boris has kept me in the loop every step of the way, making sure I have the opportunity to give feedback and request any changes before the piece is finalized and fully paid for. It's a rare experience to work with an artist who truly values collaboration and ensures that you're as excited about the final piece as they are. This painting isn't just something you hang on your wall--it becomes a part of your space, a presence that shifts with the light and always keeps you engaged. It's rare to find a work that feels alive in that way, and that's exactly what this piece does. I can't wait to see what the next one brings, but for now, this one is absolutely priceless.

Wanted to give my parents something special for Christmas after having to put their (our) dog yogi…read moredown. Found Boris on Facebook through a mutual friend. From the moment I contacted him this process to get this beautiful dog portrait done was quick and seamless. Came out absolutely perfect. Captured our beautiful Yogi Bear. Highly recommend. What an amazing talent he has.