The gallery closes at 5 apparently; I say apparently because in we strolled at 5:20, as the gallery…read morelady was about to close it down. We asked if it was closing, and she replied that it was cool...she needed to do a few things anyway so we could look around. Impressive. Anyway, we looked around and the art was pretty decent..but way above my price range (which with fine art isn't saying much). Contemporary usually means experimental, and yes indeed...this was that for sure. Free gallery with fairly interesting art and a nice lady behind the counter. Cool...check it out

This gallery is a classy, beautiful, professional place to be. They feature wonderful artists,…read moresuch as Orlando Botero. He is an exquisite artist. He even received recognition from President Obama for his artistic contribution. I can't get enough of his work. They have yearly showings of his work and he attends them, usually in the summer. I highly recommend this gallery and Orlando. He is someone you meet and never forget. He adds value to every conversation. The lady who runs this gallery is kind and patient and always wears a friendly smile. She allows a person to browse and she is never pushy, but always helpful. I visit this gallery regularly.

This review is for the 'Mother's Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour' which is hosted by the San…read moreDieguito Art Guild. I hope this review helps someone who is thinking about doing the tour. My mom and I enjoyed a wonderful day out touring 8 home gardens in the Encinitas area (2026). (A couple of the homes were in Carlsbad and one was in Olivenheim, the remainder were in Encinitas). I purchased the tickets on-line prior to the tour and showed the e-mail at the first house stop, where we received a color printed booklet that would be our ticket for the remainder of the tour. The booklet had a description and photo of each house, along with ads for the artists. You also have the option to pick up your booklet at the Off Track Gallery in Encinitas. The drive between some houses was a couple of minutes, and as much as about 8 minutes for others. This is where your GPS comes in handy! You can follow the order suggested in the booklet. I had studied the map before arrival and slightly adjusted the order for our convenience. Curb parking was always easy. Many of the houses featured pools. Some had art studios. One had chickens and goats. Another had some garden art and a photo opportunity. Some had views to die for. All of them featured a variety of plants, trees, flowers, succulents, cacti, shrubs, along with art vendors selling their wares and a table of finger foods. The variety of art ranged from jewelry, paintings and ceramics to mosaics, photography and fabric arts. Prices started at about $10 and went up into the hundreds and everything in between. All the talented vendors were very friendly and welcoming, although we felt bad when we walked away without buying something. We also met a couple of the house owners who were interesting to talk to. The complimentary food included fruit, crackers and cheese, cookies, cake, chips, hummus, water, lemonade and more. It was lovely to graze the food and sit for a bit and enjoy the surroundings. The home gardens were open between 10am and 4pm. We started at 10am and finished about 3:15pm. This included one house that permitted us to also see the interior, which was a pleasant surprise. We also stopped at a local grocery store to use the restroom as only one home had an available restroom for use. I highly recommend this tour if you get a chance. It's a unique way to spend Mother's Day weekend and you may see parts of San Diego that you've never seen before. It was definitely an eye opener to 'How the other half live'! The photos attached are from the 2026 tour. I understand the homes change each year. Helpful?

Yes Johnny is an AMAZING DJ... I get that one hundred fold since his spins used to get my "mojo…read moreshakin'" at Mosaic Wine Bar on Friday nights. :) I would hire him for that in a minute for any gig I host but that is a different review. So now, come over here, un-crimp your little sister's jeans consider popping a squat, while stroking your "Moses" like beard, do please hear me out before you jump on your Fixie and ride off. Johnny KNOWS art and while I love poking fun at the hipstar culture that has overtaken my neighborhood, all I have to say is: wow, the young artists who display their work here are honestly VERY, VERY talented. If I had unlimited disposable income and a huge house with empty walls, I would just buy my art from the artists I see displayed here at this gallery. I don't want to meddle but this artwork is so good that it is worthy of a nod from those who are "long in the tooth" and "well endowed" in the wallet from La Jolla, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. I really think that there needs to be a fusion if you will of the art crowd in San Diego, oil based overly dramatic landscapes are cool when you are 70 but this art at this gallery bends your mind in a different way. Anyhow, wonderful gallery with a talented owner. Step in for a spell and go have lunch in the neighborhood.

Small little gallery with a huge punch!…read more Paul and Johnny are amazing for holding down the San Diego art scene by running this venue. They feature local and region artists, producing a full calendar of events, both on site and in other venues. Each art show is a party but the main focus is the art. They take very good care of the work and their main goal is to showcase the art in the best possible light (figuratively and literally.) They make sure they study each piece so that they can approach each potential buyer with the knowledge needed to present the piece. I can speak from personal experience as I arrived at the gallery early to drop off my artwork, Johnny was training an intern. She had flash cards and she was quized on each piece. That is care and dedication that I appreciate as both a patron and an artist! A few weeks later, I was presented a check of my pieces that they were able to sell. Both owners and curators are WONDERFUL people- amicable, down-to-earth, friendly. I'm definitely a fan of Thumbprint Gallery!

Awesome section of Liberty Station that has an endless amount of food options, places serving…read morealcohol, art galleries, clothing stores, jewelry stores, and more! Free parking, too! I cannot wait to come back and explore more!

I was invited here by a family member to check out the annual (high school) senior art exhibition…read moreput on by the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA). I ended up attending this event with my wifey and other family. Finding this place was difficult only because I was given bad directions and no address. Parking is scarce likely because of the event, but found with moderate effort. I walked up to the place and loved the vibe. There was live music playing near the entrance and the art expo was easy to find with all of the signs pointing out the way. I was extremely impressed with the talent that these high school seniors displayed in their art. The art presented included: photos, sculptures, and paintings. There were a lot of exhibits and they were all fascinating in their own way. It was a free event, but the school could have easily gotten away with charging for it to raise some money. The place was pretty packed and in certain areas people were nearly shoulder to shoulder. It was cool to see this art. I love art and museums, so I had a great time with my group. 5 / 5 - Art 5 / 5 - Atmosphere 3 / 5 - Parking

My daughter had a Juried student exhibition Honors art show here a few months back. It's a cute,…read moresmall gallery. A lot of people showed up to support which was awesome. Toward the back of the gallery, they have a restroom and a patio area, that day they had a jewelry stand and bartenders serving cocktails. Drinks were decent. Great experience overall. Con is that it's pretty small and parking was hard to find. Friendly people all around.

This is an excellent art gallery that screams North Park. So I was going to Tostada for some lunch…read moreand noticed this patio behind Tostadas. There was two people working even though it was closed and I asked them what is this place? They said it was a beer garden that also grows produce and has an art gallery. The beer is by Chuck Alex which I never heard of but the space is a nice size. With several communal tables and it's pet friendly which is so San Diego. So you can have beer and bring your own food or order from Tostada. Okay so on to the art gallery it's a little small but the art packs a punch. They have some tote bags hanging from the ceiling made of dollar bills. On the wall they have items from different businesses from Seven Eleven to Sushi bars and other local businesses. At first I didn't realize what the art was until I read the story beneath the art. This is a very cool spot in North Park and I was in the area on a Saturday night and this place was busy. So it's probably a good stop for date night.

This is my 1st review on Yelp, and for good reason. This gallery really goes the extra mile. Jill…read morehas an uncanny eye for framing and what's needed to make your artwork or photo "Pop". Jill makes framing seem like an art in and of itself. Once in the frame, you can't imagine your chosen art piece outside of it. The frame not only becomes an extension of the piece but you start to get the feeling it can't live without it. Wood Gallery has been framing my favorite artwork and memories for the better part of a decade or more before having ever even stepped foot in her gallery, until last week. I was on vacation in San Diego, with the family, when we decided to go to Coronado for the day, so we decided to stop in for our 1st visit. WOW, I was amazed! I couldn't help but get the feeling that I was stepping into a museum not a storefront. It was such a pleasure to finally meet Jill in person. The gallery had several hand signed lithographs of one of my favorite artists, Picasso, along with plenty of traditional and contemporary original artwork by a range of local and international artists. Jill's staff was courteous, friendly and knowledgeable without a hint of attitude like so many other places. They have no problem with curious visitors who just want to walk in and take a look at the beautiful artwork. I will continue to have my framing done exclusively by Jill and her art gallery. Coronado turned out to be a great little stop on our visit to Southern California. Art and Frames by Wood Gallery is a must stop when in Coronado. Don't forget to ask for Jill!

Employees are very rude and uneducated. I watched them tell 2 guys to leave because they were…read morefilming outside their store, then called the cops on them. They did nothing wrong, or illegal. If this is how they want to represent their business, everyone should just stay away

We enjoyed the gallery today. It's very nice. We looked at all the artwork they were going to be…read moregetting in more jewelry in June so come on in and check it out. give them a call in Coronado. They're open for appointment.

My girlfriend and I travel to San Diego every year for my business Convention. It is the absolute…read morebest! We stay at the Hotel Del Coronado every time. There is just nothing like it. My girlfriend and I both have a love + passion for art and make it a priority to visit a few art galleries during our travels. It's something we enjoy doing together. After arriving to SD, we checked into the Del and went for a walk down Orange Ave. We were lucky to notice a charming art gallery right across the street. We had never seen it before. Walking up to the front door i read a sign saying that viewing is by appointment only. Since we love art so much i called an made an appointment for the next day at 12p. The following day we showed up 15 minutes early to see the door was open and someone was there. Sean (the owner) greeted us at the door with a smile and charm that matched the gallery. As we walked in we felt the presence of the collector. Pasionate, clean, intelligent, charming and elegant. The art displayed on the floor is just magnificent. The fung shui and layout of the gallery was fluid and easy to peruse. As we continued to look around we discovered a painting by LaDiva Ruan. It was of the Hotel Del Coronado where we were staying. The combinations of colors, techniques and skills were just flawless. I had always wanted to bring a piece of the Del back home with us. I wanted to buy it. Being a bit of an art connoisseur myself i knew how the game worked. Or at least i thought lol. After negotiating a bit we made a deal and I bought the piece. Everytime I see it in my home I think of Sean and his warming hospitality and his charming gallery near the Del. The memory is apart of the art. Sean is extremely knowledgeable about the history of art and definitely educated us on a few things. He told us a few funny stories about the artist and unique facts about the hotel. I look forward to stopping by again next time I'm in town. 5 stars

Wow I've come here a few times now in the past couple of years! The first time we came here was…read morejust stumbling around from being in the area. We came back again because they were advertising their free admission online. What better pastime activity than to be viewing some great watercolor art by local artists. This spot is in Liberty Station, which is in general a hub surrounded by so many amazing things to view and see. This is a great free spot to go to in the afternoon (I believe they are only open 11am-3pm most days). You can park next to the building or in their lots. Planes fly overhead pretty often since you're near the airport. Inside, there's usually an activity you can do where you can cast a vote to which pieces are your top ones. You can see which pieces have the honor of being first place with the badges. The people at the front desk are always incredibly friendly and welcoming. You can spend a good 15 minutes here to take a look at each piece!

I was just having a day with my mom and sister. Walking about and darting in and out of different…read morestores and businesses at Liberty station when we stumbled upon this place. We weren't initially going to go in but the people at the front desk beckoned us in and with a warm smile and the word "free" we decided to come in. It was much bigger than we thought. Ended up spending about 40 minutes here as we looked at and immersed ourselves with the international art pieces that were on display this month. Every month there's a new exhibit and a competition (you get to vote for your favorite piece on a slip of paper and caste your vote in a box in the front of the business). There's two ish rooms with pieces on the dividers and on the walls. It's bright and airy place. Pieces are available for purchase and they range from 500 dollars up to 3k and more.