Pastor Warren wanted to so something very special for the Committee Chair.  Apparently, he went above and beyond the expected job and tirelessly supervised every step.  He was at the construction site daily, dealing with the small details.

I used the same image, but cut a matte larger so there was space for personal notes from the Parishioners and fellow Building Committee members.  He was quite moved that Pastor Warren and the Parishioners thought so much of his work.

I can create custom mattes & illustrations for your unique memories!

Brenda Priest
Your Door & More

I delivered 5 years of Teacher of the Year and Teacher Assistant of the Year note cards.

I keep the illustrated images on file.  I can easily reprint or create a different form of the image, just ask me how!

Brenda Priest
Your Door & More

I was comissioned by one neighbor to illustrate another neighbor’s home for a milestone birthday.  Since it was for a birthday, I had to be covert.  Made sure Beth & Bob were not home and did a drive by shooting.

Funny, you can look at a house for years and years and really never see the details.  I don’t think I knew that they had a lamp post in the yard.  Most new homes don’t have lamp posts, I don’t!  I want a lamp post now!  Driving through the neighborhood, I only counted 3 out of 200 homes, that is low!  It adds warmth and charm at night and draws the bugs away from the front door.  To get one, I would have to have a tunnel underneath the side walk and that sounds way-way too complicated, an electrician is required and a switch put somewhere.  Forget it!

Well, the upside is Beth loved the illustration and Chris & Lisa gave an original, unique gift!

Brenda Priest
Your Door & More

Her office is on the corner of Highway 50 and Highway 42, in Southern Raleigh.  She is in a strip mall and when I offered to do an illustration, I don’t she was too sure what it would look like.  Her ribbon cutting was July 29.  My co-organizer and I attended the event for moral support and I also wanted to present her with the matted and framed illustration.  She was visibly moved!  Toni showed the drawing to each person in attendance.  I was honored she thought so much of it.

Toni was fascinated that I took the trouble to put her name on the door in the illustration, she told me yesterday she took a magnifying glass to see and she said, “my name was actually on the door!”  Those small details I don’t forget.

Good luck Toni!

Brenda Priest
Your Door & More

I was emailed pictures, as traveling to Massachusetts was out of the question.  She sent pictures from various angles and an interesting thing she pointed out to me, she has an outdoor clock.  I have never seen one before but it is an important part of the home.  She instructed me to be sure to illustrate it.  How cool is that?  An outdoor clock at your home.  It was a first for me!

Marsha loved it and her sister did too!

If you have someone you would love to give an illustration to, consider a gift certificate!

Brenda Priest
Your Door & More

If you are interested in contacting them, please feel free.  You can tell them that I sent you!

Ladyslipper Landscape & Garden Design – Julie Tucker

Purple Phone PR & Marketing – Rachel Minihan

Thomas Babb Photography – Thomas Babb

Aim Group II Promotional Products – Ellen Sherrill

Home Video Studio – Sharon Galluzzo

“My husband grew up visiting his “Gram” on her family farm in OH. The memories he shares from that place envelop his childhood. Sadly, his Gram is getting older and one will pass on. And, who knows what will happen to the family farm at that point. I brought Brenda a photo of the farm – and pointed out a tree that my husband had given to his Gram at age 8, which now overshadows the yard. Brenda did a wonderful, very true-to-life drawing of the farmhouse, with the tree gracefully hanging in the background. When my husband opened the artwork on Christmas morning, it brought tears to his eyes (and that’s unusual, especially with his in-laws here looking on). Brenda’s work not only captures a location, but the moments in time that make up life. She was a pleasure to work with and deliver just exactly what I was hoping she would.”
Rachel ~ Holly Springs, North Carolina

“I could not be happier with the experience I had working with Brenda. She did a beautiful rendition of our home, made a little change without any trouble, and provided us with high quality cards. She is very easy to work with and really talented. I recommend her and her innovative business to you without reservation.”
Wendy

“Brenda is a joy to be around and to work with. Her work is impeccable. My cards mailed over the holidays but I enjoy every day the print that hangs in my living room. Light and profound. She has a great eye for detail and a brilliant laugh. It is my pleasure to work with Brenda and to be a member of

Apex leads group and Coffee & Contacts with her.”
Laura ~ Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

“Our son and daughter-in-law gave us a pen and ink of our Lake Home for Christmas this past year. Brenda was a delight to work with and we so enjoyed the front of the house that she did that we had her do a pen and ink of the lake side of the house. We have had many complements on her work and would highly recommend her.”
Barbara Hilder ~ Washington, DC

“Tirza’s Imports has commissioned Brenda on two separate occasions for Invitations for our 2009 Holiday Open House and for stationary used with store gift cards.|  Ms. Priest has done excellent work and given detail in filling our order. We have referred her services to some of our customers that needed a gift for someone that has everything and where looking for a unique item. In addition the pen illustrations are not limited to residential and can accommodate commercial requests.  Thank you Brenda for your special talent.”
Anne M. Acosta ~ Owner, Tirza’s Imports LLC, Apex North Carolina

I presented Principal Proulx with the image on the day of the Ribbon Cutting, July 1.  There were Wake County Public School System officals there, town and local goverment representivies and many other exicted parents and future students.  An exciting time for all.  He hung the matted and framed image in the administrative lobby.

I received a Thank you card from Principal Proulx – low and behold, there was my illustration!

Brenda Priest
Your Door & More

‘Join us for the “February Follies” Car Raffle & Auction. Hundreds of items to bid on during our silent auction, followed by the car raffle beginning at 7. Don’t miss out on one of our biggest nights of the year!’

I offered an illustration to be raffled off.  The lucky winner contacted me and I drew this beautiful illustration of their home in Fuquay-Varina.

I attended the event, and what an event it was!  Hosted by Prestonwood Country Club, there was table hors d’oeuvre, beer, wine and dessert.  I bid on quite a few things.  I won a Cookie Lee gift certificate, a 2 night stay at a hotel, and solar string lights.  Great night had by all!

Brenda Priest
Your Door & More

Several months ago, I met Karl Murphy, the owner of Carolina Express Wash &  Carolina Auto Spa.  He was very interested in having an illustration done.  He has VIP monthly pass holders, and he often thanks for their business.  What better way than a hand written personalized note card from Your Door & More.  I was delighted.  As I stated before, a car wash is not in my portfolio, so I jumped at the chance to illustrate such a unique business.

For all those VIP monthly pass-holders, keep an eye on your mailbox!

Brenda Priest
Your Door & More