There's truly something here for every kind of art lover. From pottery to sculptures to paintings,…read moreyou're almost guaranteed to find a piece that speaks to you and maybe even earns a spot in your home. This was my first visit to The Studio, a gallery tucked away in Hillcrest, and I was genuinely impressed. They showcase a wide range of artists, and it's especially great to see so many talented creatives from San Diego getting the spotlight. The featured show we saw was by Lance Chung, whose work beautifully captures dancers in motion. His pieces feel like stepping into a dream or a fairytale. They are whimsical, expressive, and just plain mesmerizing. Beyond the main exhibit, the gallery opens up into multiple rooms featuring other artists, so you can wander and discover even more creativity. One artist showcased pottery and mentioned she hosts group pottery classes. Honestly, such a fun idea for a birthday or team event. All in all, it was an immersive and inspiring experience that I'd happily do again.

Powerful exhibit showing off LGBTQIA+ artists. Stopped by on a Saturday around 4pm for their new…read moreexhibit, their 8th annual PROUD+ showcase and it was great. Parking is a bit tricky since it's Hillcrest but it was worth it. The two staff members working were kind and inviting. Nice way to spend a hour

This is the place to buy incredible art in San Diego! Alexander is such a warm and knowledgeable…read moreperson. We collaborated earlier this month with an exhibition and it was a true pleasure working with him. His gallery is such a wonderful space and it is filled with amazing art! Thank you my friend! You're the best! This is my new go to place...

The SD Art Advisory is a vibrant gallery featuring work from a variety of artists local and…read moreinternationally known. The owner Alexander Salazar is very knowledgeable about this art and the artists and he is on the cutting edge of what can be experienced creatively here in San Diego.

We were walking around downtown Little Italy and we came across this Fine Arts Galley Chuck Jones…read moreand they have different kind of art collections. They have a lot of variety of paintings that makes the room vibrant. The art collections were beautiful. Most of the art collections are from cartoon characters and super heroes and more.

Great art from a wonderful local artist. Stop in and pick something up to beautify your space... I…read morehave 4 pieces and love looking at gem every day!

When I first met Mee and visited her Gallery- I immediately eyed and could not stop thinking of…read more Blue Breath of Nature. Being a passionate lover of being on the water, an avid swimmer and a scuba diver it spoke to me. Several years later- I bought the original. I gladly paid asking price and would have never thought to ask for a "better price". I have since added her Aluminums, Steel Rounds, and Framed Reprints. Her art is breath-taking. She pours her heart, soul, mind, imagination and then finally her talent as a LIFE LONG Passion (& Wayne State MFA Educated Artist) -to bring an image to canvas. Art isn't for everyone & Mee's Gallery is free admission to view her heart, soul, and lifelong passion. She's been in same location for 13+ years. Not many businesses- who make millions, and millions more- can even say that - especially on India Street. Please don't ask for discounts when she spends at times months on a piece or you don't understand the background details to create such an image. Don't ask for pricing favors- like no tax- Mee Shim has to pay it on sales & so should you as buyer. And lastly- don't be rude, loud, obnoxious, disregarding her posting for "No Photos". Again this is her heart and soul- and she is an open, free Gallery for people to admire and perhaps grow with seeing her works. If you Love her Art- Tell Her, and Purchase an Original. If you don't connect, the open door you came thru is still open to leave thru. Be KIND- It will be better Karma than some Negative One Star Review you provide- and most important remember- The entire experience is Zero COST to you whether you loved it or otherwise. Her Gallery is a welcomed break from the hustle of restaurants, and Her Passion and Enthusiasm surround the visitor. Please visit- you'll be glad you did.

this place is great. the staff is awesome. they have frequent mixer events with artists there etc…read more the inventory has variety and is constantly updated. they also sell a range of items from jewelry to traditional fine arts at a wide range of prices.

From the owner: Adelman Fine Art is a new boutique gallery nestled along a tree-lined walkway in the new Broadstone…read moreBuilding on Kettner Blvd. The gallery is surrounded by Little Italy's most popular restaurants and shops - a vibrant destination shopping location. Complementing our eclectic fine art collection is our artisan jewelry - featuring UNOde50 and Melinda Maria.

I visited this place for the first time with a friend a couple days ago. I was in awww of the…read morebeautiful work that was displayed throughout the store!!!! One of the owners, Diane, was very pleasant and friendly in nature. One could tell she has a beautiful soul. My friend is a joker but loved and appreciated the quality of the work and had last been there about 5 years ago but remembered the excitement and pleasant experience at the store. It was a pleasant experience to enjoy my first time here with my friend and Diane. As I walked around the store I instantly fell in love with a small pair of green and blue glass earrings. I knew I wanted something to buy as a memorabilia. I must say of all of the pieces of jewelry that I own and as expensive as mine are, that these earrings are my favorite!!! They were inexpensive but so beautiful, caught the light in a way that was absolutely stunning on my complexion. Love them and have worn them every day since. As I was going to pay for my earrings my friend took notice of a beautiful peacock that was blue, green and had streaks of gold. When asked if I liked it of course I did who doesn't like peacocks, it was gorgeous. To my surprise, My friend bought me the small Peacock and my earrings!!! Of all the gifts that I have these are my prize possessions. They're absolutely beautiful, well made and made with love. I knew this shop was special and I can see that it's because of the integrity and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Diane is a blessing and I wish nothing but good health, success and happiness for her and her family. I can't wait to bring my out of town family here!!! There's only a few places that I frequent and this will be one of them when I'm in the area to appreciate the art and buy something and the other is the seashell shop in Morro Bay, CA.

My husband and I visit San Diego twice a year and every time I would go into Lowery's Hot Glass and…read moresee the pendant lighting and think I wanted that in our Pennsylvania home. I wanted to bring a piece of beautiful San Diego home with me. We met with Diane and talked about what I was looking for and she offered so many wonderful ideas. We went home and I took all types of pictures of our home and sent them to Diane so that she could get a feel for who we were and how we liked to live our lives. After emails and all my silly questions, (Diane is very patient) we had her create two (2) fluted pendants to hang in our kitchen over our island and she created a inverted fluted bowl to hang over our dinette table. They are amazing. Words can not describe how beautiful they are. The colors are so rich and lush. We love them and every time I look at them I think of San Diego. Diane you are very sweet. Thank you for the beautiful pieces you created for us. We will be back very soon to San Diego Diane and we will be in to visit....I'm thinking centerpiece for dining room table now. I highly recommend everyone when you visit San Diego stop by Lowry's Hot Glass and be amazed.

I just know the Melero boutique in Little Italy, haven't had the opportunity yet to go to the one…read morein Del Mar (well, I went but was closed, so I was only able to do window shopping). There is never disappointing to get pretty things at Melero's. The owner is just so classy-chic that her style is reflected in the clothing and accessories on sale. I just buy there very selected pieces, as it is pricey and like to mix and match with items from the $10 mall (or less). Still, Melero style prevails and every time I wear something from there I am asked 'where did you get this'. As you can see, I don't have any issue disclosing my secrets!

Melero Boutique & Gallery is an absolute gem in the Flower Hill shopping center!…read more I went to the Grand Opening party and instantly upon walking into the boutique, I wanted every single piece in the store. I would buy out Melero if I could just to be able to play dress up in the store every day! From jewelry (ranging from costume to diamonds) to apparel, Melero Boutique & Gallery is the perfect mix between chic and playful. It takes a very talented eye to be able to put together such a collaborative mix of trendy pieces that suit every person for every occasion. Style Challenge: I dare you to walk into Melero and find a piece that wouldn't make it to the StyleCaster pages!

I attended the Uplifting Vibrations show at the gallery this past weekend and I got the chance to…read morenot only appreciate all of the art on the walls but actually talk with Grant Pecoff and his wife Layne Pecoff. I will start with the art. They had a few artists displayed but mostly had the work of Grant Pecoff (given that it is his gallery). They also had some very moving pieces from Stephanie Clair, the expression that she created with her cubism style and simplistic faces was very apparent and warm. Then I noticed Grant work and immediately recognized it. One of my friends has a piece of his I have always loved, it is of about 10 narrow homes above a reflective river in Amsterdam, the colors used and the reflection created are so unique and awesome. I love his art and hope to one day own a few of his pieces as they would compliment any room. He also has many San Diego paintings, including one of the Coronado bridge...which elicits a very interesting story of how he met his wife Layne. She had seen this painting for the first time a week before her parents came into town. When she was showing them around Del Mar she remembered it and brought them over to the window to check it out as she went on and on about how much she loved it. A guy was also looking at it from outside of the window and let her know there was a marching band on the side of the beach that day, that man was Grant Pecoff and only 5 weeks after that moment, they went on a trip to Europe together and had gotten married. Layne is full of happiness and it radiates to you when talking with her. She provides such a warm and comfortable aura and will leave you in positive thought after conversing with her. She writes the children's books with Grant's art next to the words, I have read through some of them and would recommend to any parent who hopes for an active imagination for their young one. The art and words dance and mingle in a lively fashion that stirs even an adult mind. If you are in the Little Italy area and you are look for an uplifting gift for your eyes and mind, please oh please, come on in and surround yourself with beauty.

Interesting gallery in Little Italy. A fun exploration, though most of the paintings aren't…read moresomething I would buy, but I can appreciate the genre. They paintings sort of look like the psychedlic stuff from the 60s. Colorful, good movement. Fun people in the Studio, nice little side trip in Little Italy.

If you're looking for serious fine oil painting training, I advise you check the salon. It offers…read morea small class format and interdisciplinary studies to broaden art knowledge and approach. Classes fill up quickly, so you might have to register way ahead of time. It is definitely worth the wait as Concetta is a great instructor.

I have been painting at this art salon with Concetta since 2003 and love it! Her salon is filled…read morewith tons of loyal students and there are so many classes and options to learn to paint and improve skills. The classes hold about 10 students and she gives group and individual instruction. She is a brilliant teacher - very insightful and encouraging. She offers classes for beginners with no experience and helps even the most amateur artists into wonderfully skilled painters.

My hard shell suitcase came off the baggage carousel with a broken handle in Tijuana after…read morereturning from Puerto Vallarta. I took it to Index Urban and was referred to "the guy with black hair" in the workshop at the back of the building. He took a look at my suitcase and diagnosed it as a simple fix, made the repair in about two minutes and charged me nothing! This kind of customer service and care is nearly extinct in our society. Kudos to Index Urban! Also they have parking, a rarity in Hillcrest!

I brought a bag strap for my brief case here to be fixed....back in July! LOL! I totally forgot…read moreall about it until I found the receipt! LOL! I stopped by to inquire, and the worker went to the back. After a few minutes, they found the strap which was behind some other work. They never saw it! The repairman told me it would be about 10 minutes, and he fixed the other side too just to be on the safe side. I bought the briefcase from the same location when it was John's 5th Ave Luggage. From what I understand, the son has taken over and is doing a great job! I bought a Briggs and Riley suitcase from here about 15 years ago and it's still in great shape! I also bought a B&R backpack when I transitioned to an adult and gave up my Jantzen....LOL! They have some new styles that I might have to come back and take a closer look at. Solid store for your travel needs and repairs!