Artist local to Long Island NY needed

Hi I am seeking (immediately) a LOCAL artist to commission for a painting. Painting would be of a house that I grew up in. Medium is oil or watercolor. It is for my Mother who is known throughout the painting community in Queens and L.I. Here comes my ignorance: I need it by Dec. 25, 2003 I can't even paint a bedroom that fast. I am hoping there is a pro local to here that has the style and ability I am searching for. Thanks for all the eye candy you guys and gals supply.

go into manhattan and the post on bulletin boards at.....

parsons on 5th and 13th art students league on 57th between 7th and broadway fashion institute on 7th and about 27th school of visual arts on east 23rd i think

post at a few art supply stores, like ny central art supply, and pearl paints.

post over at http://wetcanvas.com