The Connection Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Dec 2018/Jan 2019

PAGE 8 THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION DEC 2018/JAN 2019 Donna Levinston Braff is a well-respected lawyer with a reputation for providing high-quality legal services in the following areas: • Divorce Law & Adoptions • Wills, Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianships • Municipal Court & Juvenile Delinquency • Real Estate & Commercial Leasing • Physician Contracts • Severance Agreements • Mental Health Advocacy Call us For a Free ½ Hour Consultation 908-725-3000 or for more information, visit us at www.BraffLaw.com Over 30 Years of Diversified Legal Experience 575 Route 28, Suite 202, Raritan, NJ 08869 I am mostly self-taught and started my career in Rahway, New Jersey, in October of 1966. I was interested in drawing and painting since I could remember. The colonial paintings were inspired by the fact that my ancestors were innkeepers of the Terrill Tavern which still stands in Rahway, and they were also carriage and sled builders (I’m the 11th generation). My wife Lori and I used to own and operate a gallery in Red Bank that we have sold some years ago. We sold the paintings I created, along with prints, figurines, sculptures, antique toy reproductions, custom-made ships and Byer’s Choice dolls. In the past I have also worked for the FBI making draw- ings of crime scenes. My style is realistic, but the subject matter is unlimited. I love both a variety and a chal- lenge. Revolutionary, Civil War, landscapes, still-lifes, portraits, Surrealism, Aviation, Nau- tical, Westerns, wildlife, and florals are a few of my specialties. I have painted miniature oils, two series of Christmas plates for the Bradford Exchange, and drew comic books for two years with Gold Key Comics. Some advertisements I did include the cover for “Old Spice” cologne, the logo for “Sleep Doctor,” and a cover for “Finley” tea. I painted murals for Prudential Insurance in Newark, Rahway Savings Institu- tion (Battle of Spanktown), and the restau- rants Barbary Coast, Brass Bucket, and Al Dente Restaurant in Piscataway. Some of my paintings can be found in the homes of playwright Norman Wexler of “Sat- urday Night Fever” - the movie, actors Buddy Hackett and Robert Mitchum. Two paintings can be seen on a wall in the movie “Death Wish” starring Charles Bronson. One collec- tor has broken all of my sales records by pur- chasing 92 originals. What I really enjoy is to create something from a blank canvas, an image that will either make someone feel happy like my Dickens paintings, or very emotional painting like my Civil War veterans. The most important part of a painting is the idea, the spark, and the gathering of information that gives it its authenticity. Composition is next in level of importance, followed by application. It's pos- sible to imagine ideas that no one has thought of before. LLOYD GARRISON 100% Brushless with Soft Cloth 1,000s of Air Fresheners & Accessories Get the EverWash App (go to everwash.com) Use Promo Code Connection 50% OFF 1st Month Express Interior Detail • Express Wax Leather Conditioning • Spray Wax Try Our New Hot Lava Carnauba Wax and Rain-X $ 4 OFF Club Members Pay $5 Competitive Gas Prices, Express Detailing UNLIMITED CAR WASHES starting at $17.95 per month JOIN THE CLUB TODAY! Book Deal 5 Washes 1 Free GET TODAY’S WASH FREE of equal value That’s 2 Free Washes Expires 12/31/18. HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Gift Certificate Deal $50 Gets $60 Gift or $100 Gets $125 Gift + TODAY’S WASH FREE Expires 12/31/18. HOLIDAY SPECIAL! HOLIDAY SPECIAL! 10% OFF All Prepaid VIP Express Services And as always for club members. EXPRESS DETAILING WHILE YOU WAIT NOW OFFERING OPEN 7 DAYS: Monday-Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 8am - 5pm 555 Union Avenue, Route 28 Bridgewater, NJ 732-469-1649 S AL ’ S A UTO B ODY I NC . Serving Your Community for 48 Years (732) 968-2214 www.salsautobodyinc.com S ’ A 315 HIGHWAY 22 (EAST BOUND) • GREEN BROOK • Collision Specialists • Custom Painting • Paintless Dent Repairs • Towing HOURS: M-F 8 AM - 6 PM SAT 8 AM - 12 PM Closed on Saturdays thru June, July &August Where quality repairs are no accident We work with all insurance companies for appraisals and repairs. NJ LICENSE NO. 00342A www.theconnectionsnj.com