As an interiors photographer who photographs many high end homes, I see a lot of artwork placed in…read morea variety of residences. I just photographed a home on the Peninsula where Michelle Bello was the Art Consultant and was so impressed with the breadth and quality of the art selected. I was struck not only by the "museum quality" of the art but also how beautifully it was placed in the home. Michelle clearly has a highly honed aesthetic and knows how to place the perfect piece in the right place.

Michelle Bello deserves the highest recommendation. We were reminded what a talented person…read moreMichelle is due to the recent buzz she's received from respected art critics for an exhibition she curated, not to mention getting a major feature article in the San Francisco Chronicle. While Michelle has been our art consultant for over 20 years she is also a curator and works with outstanding artists. Michelle's in-depth knowledge of contemporary art is second to none, and she conducts her business with integrity and the highest standards. Over the years she has introduced us to both emerging and established artist whose work reflects our own passions and aesthetic. Now many of these same artists can be found in major collections and museums. Michelle is not only passionate when it comes to introducing her clients to great works that speak to them in meaningful ways, but she has an incredible eye when it comes to art placement. Oh, and for those just starting out building their art collection, you couldn't make a wiser decision than to hire Michelle. She is a delight to work with and will help you every step of the way!

I highly recommend the services of Aitchison Fine Art Advisory. Joy is kind, professional,…read morethorough, and a real advocate for her clients. She is prompt with email and communication and very knowledgeable. She answers your questions with clarity and thoroughness. For background, I cold emailed Joy in search of help to sell a family painting. She was very quick to respond, helped answer my questions, and found an avenue for selling the piece. As an individual seeking a professional art appraiser, I was impressed by her attention to detail and personalized client service. She made sure to understand my needs in this sale and advocated for my desires in the sale. I absolutely recommend the services of Aitchison Fine Art Advisory.

When we were trying to place a value on unique custom furniture we decided the best route to take…read morewas hiring a professional Appraiser. We were impressed with Joy's website and her credentials. We provided Joy with all the data and materials she needed to investigate comparable pieces in order to create a beautifully, well-crafted report that we were able to provide our clients. In addition to the formal appraisal, Joy provided us with professional advice that helped influence our designs. I would recommend Joy to any person creating or collecting art.

We connected with Rachelle through a referral from our architect, as we were embarking on a fast…read morepaced renovation and expansion of our home. I honestly do not know how we would have made it through without her help. There are 1000 decisions to make from tile to cabinets and paint, along with all of the finishes. Rachelle had excellent recommendations for high quality options that stayed within our budget. She helped us meet our contractor's deadlines, so we stayed on track to finish the project within 4 months. Everything came out so beautiful! She really listened and paid attention to what each of us liked to help us find our shared style. We are so grateful for her expertise and vast rolodex of resources and hidden gems.

Rachelle made very demeaning remarks regarding mine and my housemates disabilities. She spread lies…read moreto other contract workers and sent intense and inappropriate texts to my housemate and the person who referred us to her. She was very hostile and I did not feel safe associating with her. I just want to make sure people know to be careful with selecting businesses to work with. This is not a compassionate (or even remotely kind) company and I do not recommend using them if you part of a minority / targeted community.

Hugo built several shelving units for display art glass. The design was well thought out and…read moreperfectly built. He did extensive research to find the best type of material to place the glass on so they lighting could come through. The price was very reasonable. We really enjoyed our experience working with Hugo.

Contacted the studio to replace an old and decaying frame for a beautiful and important piece of…read moreart, and they did an an incredible job restoring the piece as well as picking out the right matting and frame to show off the beauty of the piece. They displayed high levels of experience and care when dealing with this piece, and clearly demonstrated their expertise in this matter. Very fast turnaround times, and overall very pleasant and easy to work with.

Look no further for the perfect place to select the finishing touches for your home, office or…read moreanywhere you are wanting to make beautiful. Making beautiful home interiors is my profession and I always need help finishing up projects which is why I am so grateful to have Slate Gallery. Danielle and her partner Shelly are extremely knowledgeable about the artists they represent and they curate a beautiful collection. They are also able to source art from other galleries so when they don't have the exact thing a client wants they are able to pull from other local dealers. And not only that, they bring the art to my clients after they have spent time learning about what they want and where it is going to hang in the house. We have come to rely on them greatly here at LMB Interiors and our clients rave about their great service. I highly recommend.

I finally got to stop in at this new gallery in Temescal on my way home. The exhibit there now is…read moregorgeous, works by Jessica Martin, an emerging Bay Area artist. New exhibits every month, I look forward to finding a bit of Breathing Space at Slate when I need an art fix. Open Thu-Sat 10-5 + Art Murmur first friday nights, 7-9pm.

Annette Schutz and James Bacchi have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere at ArtHaus. When you…read morestop by, you'll no doubt have an interesting conversation, admire the art and the beautiful space, and think to yourself that you couldn't possibly afford the gorgeous paintings , photographs and sculptures. Look at the price tags, and you'll be pleasantly surprised. You might just walk out with an original:-)

South of Market, unpretentious and friendly. Owners James and Annette are true art lovers showing…read morethe work of new and established artists. Check it out.

Having never sculpted before, my experience with Marilyn was simply amazing!! She is very patient,…read moreand knows how to communicate all her years of knowledge to a newbie like me. The class is relaxed, yet very informative. The day after every class we receive a detail email with pictures & so much information. So not only did I feel like I learned, I created 2 masterpieces!

Mari deserves 100 yelp stars. Her sculpting class is amazing only because she is such a talent…read moreherself and an amazing and inspiring instructor. My daughter really loves this class. We were so impressed with what she made. My daughter is talented but this is beyond sheer talent. This is because the instructor she has is so patient and direct. Her studio is perfect. The class structure is organized. And her home is full of inspiring pieces that Mari has sculpted herself. I highly recommend this class for your young one. I look forward to taking an adult class soon.

Natalie is a true professional. I always feel prettier after she does my lashes, super cozy and…read morecalming vibes too.

I've gone to Polish and Glo since I moved to the area from out of town, I received almost all of my…read morebeauty treatments of Microchanneling, Magic Glo facial, Volume lash extensions, facial waxing including brows + tint and had my makeup done as well. I always feel important, pampered, and beautiful. Natalie is both professional, friendly, and skilled in her craft, I guess I hit the jackpot when I found Polish & Glo .