clients

Zard’s international clientele repeatedly praise her outstanding artistic abilities, mastery of colour and composition.
This Fine Arts background as an accomplished painter lends itself to her unique and intuitive approach to the numerous Graphic Design skills she utilizes at Zard ART & Design. Highly efficient at logo/branding, marketing campaigns, adverts, publishing layout, packaging, signage, billboards, web design, video and audio production.From conceptual layout to reality–Zard is always on task with your entities’ future success in mind. Available 8-8pm EST everyday to meet (or beat) your deadline at [email protected]m

Lynn Stock/Executive Editor/Go Riverwalk Magazine:

“I have worked with Zard Tompkins for almost two years on the national socially conscious quarterly Blindfold Magazine as well as a few other projects. Zard is a talented designer who truly listens to her clients and creates attractive, engaging designs based upon those conversations, while injecting her own creative bent. Zard is organized, responsible and reliable. She stays on task, with an eye toward the comprehensive project, and offers support and encouragement for everyone on her team.As a woman, mother and friend to those challenged by cancer as well as our Planet Earth, Zard knows the women’s market. She creates clean, engaging designs that are not merely attractive but they seamlessly incorporate the message to the medium.”

J.Urich /Watchepedia:
“Zard is one of the few business person/Artist who somehow mixes both hats into one ball of energy who can smile, produce, create and get along in the business world…Zard can do it ALL.”

Kelley Figley     www.tampaairport.com
I first met Zard when the Beyond Perfection Art Cloth group selected her to design the brochure, poster, postcard and invite for their Art Exhibit at Tampa International Airport.
Her design was unique-it was different than anything we’ve had before.
We liked it so much in fact, that we recently asked her to design a postcard for yet another exhibit at the Airport!

Zard has been very easy to work with on both projects. We very much appreciate her design skills and talents, attention to detail and her positive attitude.
We will definitely consider using Zard again for future projects.

Jennifer Ferrari, Director Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
Zard first came to the Hobe Sound Chamber Of Commerce in 2004 to give back to her community as a volunteer. From day one she was extremely hardworking, eager and willing to get involved with several projects. Because of her incredible artistic talent and take charge personality, I soon realized that there were several free-lance opportunities for Zard to be involved in.
One of the largest projects that Zard has completed for us was our annual Preferred Business Directory and Community Guide. From start to finish, she oversaw the entire project, which included 5,000 copies. Our Chamber members and residents were extremely pleased with the guides and they found them to be reader-friendly, well-organized and aesthetically pleasing. Guide advertisers were also very satisfied and impressed with Zard’s design skills.
Most recently Zard was hired to design a complete marketing package for the inaugural Hobe Sound BBQ Festival. From creating the amazing artwork and selecting the retail merchandise, which was sold out within hours, to building a highly acclaimed and powerful website (HobeSoundBBQFestival), Zard’s expertise and talent were the driving force behind this wildly successful event.
In addition to major projects, we work with Zard on a regular basis to create display ads and other promotional materials for several of our special events and monthly networking functions. Zard is in the process of designing a brand new logo for our Chamber  which will follow an extensive branding campaign.
Working with Zard is one of the best parts of my job and she truly makes me shine. In addition to being a savvy business woman, Zard is one of the most talented and creative artists that I have ever met. Her patience and flexibility are always appreciated and I know that I can count on her to meet or beat unrealistic deadlines. She is truly a pleasure to work with and I am very fortunate to be one of her clients.

Dona Omanoff     www.donaomanoff.com
2005- She (Zard), approached me to review her portfolio and was immediately impressed with her graphic design, fine art and poetry talent. We “clicked”- she invited me to attend her Film Class at IRCC, introduced me to the faculty knowing I was interested in collaborating with the local colleges and having access to the emerging art and tech talent represented in the school systems. I also observed her working with the other students and recognized how advanced she was in relation to many of them regarding her knowledge of design and ability to translate her idea into “ business appropriate” products. In other words: She has an excellent communication and team building skills and a great sense of humor- something I value in my colleagues immensely and regard as a critical skill. As a member of the HSCC and Board of Directors I asked Zard to develop a “brand” for an event. She created an exciting, vibrant, flexible design in about 2 days and blew our team away with her willingness to take on the project.
Zard was a featured Artist at The Mars Gallery in 2006. I used her as a consultant, and she has coached me in Design and Adobe Photoshop. I hope to have a long personal and professional relationship with her since I think she is truly unique, ambitious, sincere and compassionate…

Wil Dawson      FusionArtGallery.com
“Zard is an outstanding artist. Her work is original, energetic and shows a mastery of color and composition. This artistic ability naturally comes into play in her graphic work…”

Marlene Tenorio     www.arttesa.org
“Zard Tompkins became a member of TESA, in 2004, and has exhibited her unique, beautiful artwork all over the Florida Tampa Bay Area. She was elected to the Board in 2005 and served on the Board. Her creative talents are not limited to any one medium and her clients anxiously await her next venture.

She truly captures her heart and soul in her art and turns universal obstacles into positive energy for her life.  All who have come in contact with Zard have gone away with a true friend and a much better understanding of themselves.

Her influence on the art-world is honest and forthcoming.

She will make a positive influence where-ever she goes.”

Dawn Pendola     www.whistlestopgrill.com
My husband and I own Whistle Stop Grill & Bar, In Safety Harbor, Florida.
Zard has designed & created all our graphics for the restaurant.
Her creative talents, which are not limited to any one medium, are at work throughout  our restaurant. She was able to capture the image that we wanted to portray in our old Florida atmosphere.
Her work is truly awesome… Everything she creates is outstanding.
Zard is extremely resourceful and knowledgeable in art, design & technology.
She  seems to be able to zone right in on what would work well for the project at hand. She has a wonderful work ethic and is totally reliable.
She is a dedicated Mom to her daughter and devoted to her family.

I can’t say enough positive things about Zard.

Dean Zirwas     Indian River State College
“She has a strong analytical mind in the areas of 3-D space, Cartesian coordinate systems, object relationships, color, design, symmetry and balance.

Along with her impressive portfolio of her design, print, and animation work- Zard has demonstrated a complementary background in other computer applications and computer maintenance issues that makes her a well-rounded operator of the sophisticated computer graphics software…”

Jessica LeMaster      www.medalistbuildinggroup.com
”She is professional, timely, very creative, knowledgeable, and most of all, easy and fun to work with. We look forward to our next marketing campaign, just for another opportunity to work with her.  I would recommend Zard Art & design to anyone needing design or art services.  She is an all around outstanding person and business woman. ”

Sheryl Smiles     tampa bay women/pasco edition
“Zard Tompkins worked for me as a freelance graphics designer in 2007.… Zard was exceptionally cooperative and efficient as well as precise and meticulous about her work and work ethic and performance.
I feel Zard would be a great asset to anyone who employs her or whom she works with and for, and has great talents both artistically and in her ability to meet the needs of others.
I also feel Zard has a high moral character and on a personal level exemplifies the finest character traits that one can want in an employee, associate and friend.
Zard is a blessing and asset to all she comes in contact with both personally and professionally.”

Donna & Fred Thompson     framemakersgallery.com
Zard, an Artist of the highest caliper and various talents. Zard’s portfolio is of varied and distinctive images that are sure to provoke pleasure and thought. We have had a wonderful experience showing and selling Zard’s work. Our clients (and hers) were mesmerized with her use of colors and the techniques applied.

Her creativity knows no limits: from decorative ceiling panels painted with flowing flowers and vines to her “ZARD ROCK”  sculptures, no image or medium was uncontrollable.

We were very sorry to have her leave the area as we are short one fine Artist.