Comissions & Testimonials
For inquires about commissions, please send me a message.
Rainbow Tide
“I grew up with Elise in San Diego, CA. I love how I can see inspiration from our hometown and the ocean in her work. Her art shows a different perspective of something that I normally wouldn't have remembered. One piece in particular I have in my home is of the water receding with the tide on the sand. It's such a calming and interactive piece that I love having in my home. It's such a warm piece that reminds me so much of my happy place.” -Christina K.
2019 mixed media on watercolor paper 22”x 24”
Bursting Sunshine
“I purchased the most beautiful painting from Elise, and I hope to purchase more in the future. I have received SOO many compliments on this painting, everyone who sees it comments on how much joy it brings to the room. It is such a happy and lively piece! My favorite thing about this painting is the amazing texture. It gives a layer of depth which makes the sun literally jump off the canvas. The artist herself was a ray of sunshine to work with. My order arrived quickly, well secured, and without damage due to travel. I am a very happy customer!!” -Taryn S.
2020 oil & interference paint on canvas
SUN & sEA
“I got a custom piece from Woodcuts. She was quick and tried to accommodate my every request. The piece she made was beautiful and fits perfectly in my house, it was everything I wanted and more!! At a super affordable price, I highly recommend using Woodcuts for any of your art needs. Five fantastic stars!!” -Casey H.
2020 acrylic & interference paint on canvas 11”x 16”
Laurel’s Ladies
“Elise is a rockstar! I’m so thankful I commissioned Elise to help create beautiful customized pieces of art. She listened to me and took to heart what I wanted while making recommendations that really enhanced the pieces. She provided consistent updates on the progress of the art. I always looked forward to the sneak peaks of the artwork she provided via Instagram!
Elise was honest and upfront about pricing and I always felt comfortable discussing costs with her. Overall my experience with Elise was fantastic due to her personal demeanor and incredible artistic capabilities. Her pieces are stunning and the highlight of my house!”
-Laurel H.
2020 acrylic on wood panel 24” x 36”
Nude in Blue
“Working with Elise Waelder on my commission piece was an absolute joy. Based solely on a couple of ideas that I had, Elise was able to immediately establish an artistic vision and create the painting now hanging in my apartment. She is intuitive, professional and her artistic creativity will leave you breathless. As someone who works with designers and artists professionally, I cannot recommend Elise and her work enough.” -Nick J.
2020 oil & acrylic on canvas
Moon Goddess
“I have been delighted with my numerous art pieces from Elise. Her versatility as an artist is impressive! I have a variety of her artistic visions: woodcuts, acrylic paintings, watercolors, macrame, and ornaments. This California artist imbues sun, sea, and light into her creations and always delights with her choice of color schematics.” -Vicki S.
2020 Acrylic & interference paint on canvas 18”x 24”
Sunrise On the terraces
“I commissioned Elise to paint a piece to match two Japanese woodblock prints so that they could be arranged together in a three-piece frame. Not only did she execute my vision, but she developed it into a more creative and interesting concept than I had originally imagined. I love her bold, bright piece on its own, but love how it compliments the other two even more! I can’t wait to hang my Woodcuts original in my future home!!” -Megan O.
2021 Acrylic & interference paint on rice paper 6.75”x 14.75”
Olympic Moutains
"I was out running one day when I came across a beautiful mural created by Elise and immediately started following her on Instagram. I was so captivated by her work that I reached out asking if she had an online shop, at the time she didn’t, but she was kind enough to commission a piece for me. Let me just tell you… She did not disappoint! Not only did she deliver an absolutely stunning landscape painting of the Olympic mountains, but she worked quickly, was reasonable with her pricing, and got it to me within 2 weeks. I am one happy client! Whatever art needs you have, Elise surely will not disappoint." -Emily
2020 acrylic & interference paint on canvas 11” x 16”
Wayne the Pup
"I had a painting of my dog that I did from an online paint-by-numbers template. The website sent me a paint-by-numbers set with about 47 different shades of brown and the finished painting looked drab and dopey. I commissioned [Elise/Woodcuts] to spice it up, add color and sparkle, while still keeping the main elements of the painting. The finished product is dynamite! I'm so proud to display "my" painting of my dog! I already loved [Elise/Woodcuts] original work and now love their edits to existing pieces! Thank you!” -Graham C.
2021 mixed media on canvas 11” x 16”
Tangerine Dream
“I’m so incredibly happy with the pieces I received from woodcuts. It was my first time communicating directly with an artist to create pieces for my house, Elise made it so easy and provided exactly what I was looking for. I love the textures and intricate details on each of my paintings, and it ties my home together perfectly. I definitely plan on working with Woodcuts in the future.” -Olivia W.
2020 Oil on canvas 9”x 14”
Cotton Candy Clouds
“I had an incredible experience in commissioning Elise to do several unique and beautiful paintings for our home. With very little direction she read my mind and created exactly what I had envisioned. She is extremely talented and I am currently commissioning her to create more amazing pieces for our home”
-Kathy K.
2020 oil & interference paint on canvas 48”x 24”
Egrets DANCE
Commissioned by Kathy K.
2021 Oil & Interference paint on canvas 9”x 14”
Rainbow Reef
Commissioned by Kath K.
2020 Oil & interference paint on canvas 36”x 12”
Fern Goddess
“Elise is not only a fantastic artist, but also a wonderful person. I had an old tattoo that I wanted to cover up for years but could never think of a good design. After a brief description of my interests she went above and beyond to create a gorgeous image that incorporated my old tattoo beautifully. Her passion and thoughtfulness shine in everything she does. I consider her work to be a huge gift in my life and I can’t wait to see what she continues to create.”
-Izzie G.
2021 Ink on paper 2.5” x 3”
Nancy’s House
“We asked Elise to paint a portrait of a house that a friend had recently sold, that they had lived in for 30 years, as a housewarming gift. Elise took the photograph we sent and recreated it in a wonderful and creative way...adding personalized touches and incorporating the gift recipient’s personal tastes into the art.The finished product was above and beyond what we expected and the recipient was as thrilled to receive it as we were to give it.” -Mark W.
2021 Watercolor & ink on paper 8”x 10”
Angel in the sea
“I commissioned a unique, papier-mache ornament for an annual Christmas swap, and working with Elise on the design did not disappoint! When we discussed what I had in mind (a mermaid-themed "angel" ornament), Elise made sure to ask what my preferences were for colors, size, material, etc. and I felt she really listened and made what I wanted come to life. The ornament turned out better than I could have imagined because of her special touches, like jazzing up the aqua and magenta colors with gold paint and wire. In terms of timeline for delivery and price, Elise stuck to what we settled on and kept me informed about her progress. In the end, I was thrilled to have a one-of-a-kind ornament to share in my exchange. Don't hesitate to reach out to her for all your gifting and art collection needs!” -Elaine O.
2020 Papier-mâché & mixed media 6” x 3”
Sea Goddess
“I cannot thank Elise enough for creating this gorgeous custom made macrame. Elise came to my condo before starting my project to get a sense of my taste and style. Then she left to create and create she did! I was not disappointed with this beauty. The beech tree branch and all the minute details she incorporated are fantastic. I know this was a challenging project that took a lot of her time and energy as well and I cannot thank her enough for this absolutely spectacular Sea Goddess macrame.”
-Stacy D.
—2021 Mixed media 85x 81”
Bar & Grill
“When we were looking to revitalize our outside bar we knew we could count on the artistic stylings of Elise Waelder! She far surpassed our expectations by transforming our old and ugly bar into something beautiful that we love to show off to our friends and family. Our one of a kind bar is now the focal point of our backyard and we are thrilled!"
- Lauren T. & Isabel P.
— 2020 House paint 72 x 24 x 36”
Party on Banner
“Elise is a pleasure to work with and creates beautiful, unique pieces of art in multiple mediums. I commissioned a set of hand-dyed macrame garlands from her for my party decor business. We collaborated splendidly. She took details from our original conversation and created exactly what I was looking for in a very timely manner. I can't wait to work with her again!” - Desiree G.
— Hand dyed macramé 6’