Testimonials

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“No one believes me that it is an illustration!
Thank you for making me look good!”
Jodi Miller
Art Director, Science, The New York Times

“I received my books today and was in awe at the beauty of the final product. Deb took my words and breathed life into them, enabling me to tell this story with the feeling and emotion that is often difficult to portray in print. Deb's passion for her work, her meticulous attention to detail and ability to illustrate emotion through the expressions of her subjects, coupled with a magnificent fusion of color results in an illustration that is amazingly lifelike. My experience working with Deb Hoeffner was one of great reward. She was committed to my project, communicated effectively, was responsive to requests, and offered council based on her experience. I am looking forward to continuing our partnership as I begin my next book.”
Carolyn M. Brown
author and self publisher, “All You Want and Then Some”

“Thanks so much for your timeliness and attention to this art for us. You do some awesome work, which clearly RE/MAX likes! The publication "Adventures in Advertising" that you previously provided artwork for just won the Platinum (highest award) in the 2007 Hermes Creative Awards! Congratulations!”
Terri Sidwell
Graphic Designer
RE/MAX International, Inc.

"The portrait was so well received! It hung in my house over the weekend for safe keeping. My husband and son (both good friends of Reverend Hull) think that you captured him perfectly. That was the consensus of the congregation, too. They loved the fact that you captured him at a relaxed moment and chose that moment to paint. This is the Sandy they love and they think your sensitivity is incredible. Thank you for your talent and the timely way in which you handled the project. You are remarkable in many ways."
Carol Cornwell
Smoke Rise Community Church

“Your work is the only work on the face of the earth that took my breath away. I am here to say as his witness that he is back, and that you have done the artwork that captures him like nothing I have ever before seen.”
mary sparrowdancer
author “The Love Song”
(formerly titled “The Love Song of the Universe”)

“I received the galley proof of the book today. It took my breath away. Your illustrations next to the copy defy description. Thanks again for a great job. You really captured Moose. Thanks!”
Jack Cotton, Jr.
author of “A Dog's Guide to Life: Lessons From Moose”

“Your painting is beautiful! We are delighted with the way you captured the beauty and spirit of this iconic bird, for a long time meaningful to our daughter. You have helped us find a really beautiful gift for her graduation. Many thanks.”
Steve S. and Ann J.
Grayslake, Illinois

“I've been sitting here...looking at Woodrow, Perla, and Charlotte...and I could not be more pleased. I'm so happy that I found your artwork on the net. I honestly don't think I would have been happy going any other route. Thank you for your kindness and professionalism. You truly are great....as an illustrator...AND communicator!”
"Kaley Willow"
musician and songwriter of "Miss Willow's Fence Row"

“You painted a beautiful portrait of my grandparents during a very difficult time for me when my grandmother passed away. I gave the painting to my grandfather at Christmas. He was so touched by the remarkable painting and how it brings my grandmother to life through her eyes. As we marked the one year anniversary of her passing, I thought about how much this painting has buoyed our spirits, especially my grandfather's during the past year. He has hung the painting where he can see it as he sits in his chair during the day. It is very precious to him. I just wanted to say thank you again Deb. Your kindness, thoughtfulness and support will never be forgotten."
N.C., Massachusetts
image withheld at client’s request

"Deb, Thanks for making me look so good."
Senator Al D'Amato

“You perform great under pressure,
a regular newspaper person”
Jeannine Kerr
editor, NY Daily News

“I am happy to report that the positive feedback on your cover art just keeps pouring in! We have even had some members calling in wondering if a print is available. We really hit a home run with that one! Thanks so much and congratulations on such a successful piece!”
Jodie Peters
Art Director, Bugle Magazine,
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

“The editor has approved both illustrations and even commented on how great the attention to detail is. These are really beautiful. Digital Imaging also sends a "thanks" to you! I am impressed with the attention to detail you provided in these images. "Awesome" does not even begin to describe how pleased I am. You have a very special gift as an artist. It is a pleasure to work with you. I look forward to a long artistic relationship with you!”
Dusty T. Payne
Creative Director/Production Manager
Dockery House Publishing

We Met on the Internet
"The beginning of a beautiful, romance? No. How about the beginning of a wonderful and rewarding Author/Artist relationship? Yep...I met my artist on the web.

"A little over a year ago I was the enthusiastic and totally naive author who wanted to self-publish her books. I got on-line and started surfing.

"Perhaps through sheer dumb luck or as I would prefer to think, divine intervention, I found Deb Hoeffner. I saw examples of her work on the Internet and contacted her, via email of course, and the rest as they say is history.

"Over the next year Deb and I became email penpals of sorts, never meeting as I lived in Venezuela and she in New Jersey. I would send my stories and ideas and she would send back sketches and final art. From the beginning she seemed to understand where I was going with the series. Deb successfully finds the ‘heart’ of each story and is able to bring the characters to life in a way that truly amazes and delights me as the author. Thanks in part to Deb’s willingness to ‘burn the midnight oil’ the first five books in my series were released March 2003. The reviews have been positive and I believe that the covers alone were a major reason I got a national distributor, a critical step in getting my books into the major book store chains.

"Deb’s work on the first five books was so wonderful and inspiring that I contracted her to do the artwork for the next six books as well. I knew if anyone could take subjects like death, teen suicide, lying or hair loss and come up with a cover that captured the feeling while still incorporating a touch of lightness, it would be Deb. I am happy to say that I haven’t been disappointed. Deb has already completed the covers for the next six and if possible I am more excited about the new set than the first.

"Yet looking back on our journey I find it amazing that we did it all over the internet. I would guess that many other such relationships will begin like ours. I can only hope their stories turn out as well and they too live happily ever after."
Celeste Messer
Author of “The Adventures of Andi O’Malley.”