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"I've had the privilege of being drawn by you at least three times and have watched you work more parties and events than I remember under the flashing lights of a million canon point and shoots. If a photograph can capture a moment in time you capture an essence. As an artist, I love seeing you carry the rich heritage of portraiture to the club; Hiding 600 years behind ten minutes, you make kings and queens of us all." - Trace Black, Artist
"Amazing pic. Great to meet you. Keep up the good work." - Jerry Saltz, Art Critic
"Jaki Doyka is a singular talent. I was lucky enough to have her draw me one afternoon and it was a truly remarkable experience. Watching her deeply consider her next line while similtaneously flowing from a place of empathic intuition was inspiring and boderline ASMR. It's rare to witness such a force and we are all so lucky she remains committed to democratizing beauty wherever she goes." - John Manley, Musician
"Jaki has been able to capture in a perfect way the energy of a party in a piece of paper, mind blowing, fast and so accurate to the memory of that time." - Enrique Tena Padilla, Musician and DJ
"Jaki's drawings and real time portraits look as though the illustrated subjects are actually moving. Energy leaps off the pages, and she captures the spirit of the moment. As a jazz musician and performer, I work with the art of improvised movement, in vibrations that are felt, but not seen. Jaki brings the unseen to light! And there's something so personal about her art, and I feel it's rooted in close observation of, and connectivity with, the possibilities that flat past most people's busy consciousness." - Marlon Martinez, Musician and Composer
"Jaki Doyka is a true Original! Her work is of the moment, right on the pulse of contemporary life. As an artist myself, watching her create is both mesmerizing and inspiring. I'm lucky enough to have been drawn by her many times, and each time has been such a special experience; I adore each drawing to pieces! She has made me see myself in a light that I never have, helping me love and appreciate my uniqueness more. I purchased one, and am in the process of collecting them all! I'm also coveting her hauntingly beautiful flower drawings! Jaki captures the essence and flow of life in a way that seems efforless, but is clearly the result of deep concentration, connection to source, and years of dedicated skill development. I feel so lucky to have witnessed many of her sessions out in the world. I love seeing people light up when she shows them the portrait she magically whipped up at a club or show. The way she can create artwork while standing in a crowd of people is beyond me. The sheer volume of work she's created is wildly impressive, and her level of mastery is astounding. Jaki Doyka is truly a National Treasure!" - Colleen Freemont-Smith, Painter
"When I met Jaki at a DJ event for Atrak, she was effortlessly sketching any and all who caught the vibe - and the watercolors were all so vibrant, dynamic colors reflecting the person and scene, such a kaleidiscope!!! I knew I had to get my painting done too, and of course she captured the orange and green hues, that could only resemble me!" - Tommy Mehl, Technologist