If you are looking for a talented photographer with an amazing vision, you MUST try Diana at…read moreLuckysova Studios. She knows how to shoot both indoors and to use beautiful nature near her studio and around San Diego to create unique memorable moments! She is flexible, calm, and patient, and gives helpful suggestions to make your picture look perfect and not staged! Her location in Old Town is very convenient - there are wonderful settings around, and she is very close to Presidio Park. I have used Diana recently for a family photo shoot with our daughter, and I love the results! We went through several outfit and setting changes outdoors, and Diana captured some very funny and endearing moments. I finally have professional pictures of my daughter that are worth sharing, yay!

Diana is a true artist. We drove two hours to have our little newborn daughter's picture taking…read more While we anticipated our toddler being in some pictures, we didn't think that we would also be in them. However, we decided to take a few all together and Diana made those pictures come out beautiful. The studio itself was very comfortable and Diana has a fabulous disposition with children, especially infants and toddlers. The pictures, USB, announcements and wooden box arrived at our house since we live two hours away and we loved everything. We will definitely be back for the 6 months and 1 year photos. While you are there, check out her paintings and other photographs.

THIS IS THE ARTIST YOU WANT! Aaron is crazy talented but also beyond kind and patient. I worked…read morewith him on our mural at Kickin KAsian in Northridge, and he exceeded our expectations. We had to work together to bring our vision to life while staying within some building limitations, and he nailed it. 10/10 would recommend and would work with him again. Thank you for the masterpiece, Aaron. Come check it out Reseda x Plummer in Northridge.

Aaron Kai is a Native Hawaiian artist that we, Mauna Loa, partnered with to design and collaborate…read morewith on a multitude of touchpoints. Aaron created bespoke artwork for us that celebrate our heritage in macadamias, that was created into a mural, merchandise, and expanded also into community events in Hilo as well as Honolulu to celebrate our partnership. Mauna Loa is the heritage macadamia brand from Hawai'i, and it was an honor for us to work with Aaron to give back to the community that we are both a part of. Aaron is from Hilo, and worked with the local schools that he went to- Kamehameha Schools in creating the mural. We threw a Mauna Loa x Aaron Kai community event that was extremely well received, and our staff have commented on how the mural has lifted morale at the plant, as it is such a beautiful piece that everyone sees on their way to work. Aaron is a pleasure to work with, professional, and has become a friend personally since the completion of our project. We hope to work closely with him again in the future. Mahalo nui Aaron, Danielle & the Mauna Loa 'ohana

I am so happy with Beata's work and highly recommend her if you're looking for a unique touch to…read moreyour home. I hired Beata to paint a sea turtle in my son's room. She was very easy to work with in the planning process. She arrived on time, completed the work very quickly and left our family stunned with how beautiful the turtle turned out.

Last weekend I attended a dedication for a mural for the Ramona HEART Mural Project at D'Carlos…read morerestaurant in Ramona. The mural was beautiful from afar, and I was surprised to find that it was lovely close up as well! I met Beata and she had the most wonderful personality - I'm guessing she's pretty easy to work with! Anyway, she did a great job!

I apologize for this review, as I have never met Ms. McKenna. However, this artist must understand…read morethat she shares the same name as another great artist named Elise McKenna. In fact, that other Ms. McKenna once performed at the Hotel del Coronado, just a little bit S of San Diego!! This was back in the 1890s. I know this having just finished the marvelous novel [Somewhere In Time] by James Matheson. I felt compelled to enter this review. Actually, her work looks beautiful in the examples, so this review is not entirely facetious.

I won a pet portrait through the Art Festival and met Elise. She was very professional and although…read moreI couldn't quite get her a clear photo of my beloved Yorkie, Sherman, she got his face perfectly! We love it and thank you!

Allison was wonderful in the planning and painting! We love the result and would definitely work…read morewith her again.

Amazing service and great work. We had a mural done to fix our original design. Allyson did an…read moreamazing job!!! We are super happy. Responsive and quality work

Late review...we booked an appointment for a day of sandy fun in July 2023 for my now-deceased…read moregoddaughter. This is one of the last memories I have of her and it was an amazing experience! We met our sandcastle building professional at OB near Dog Beach. It was a hazy day which made for more waves and great shots of our feat. The young woman who met us from San Diego Sand Castles was so sweet and had impressive building knowledge and skills. She explained the process and what we would be doing step by step. We let my goddaughter choose the type of castle. She of course chose well. San Diego Sand Castles supplied all of the necessary tools and equipment. We brought buckets of water. Dug holes with her shovels. She put boards around an area and taught us how to wet and pack the sand. She showed us how to make the sand look like bricks and windows. She gave us tools to do so and showed us how to scrape areas to form levels and peaks. It was so stinking fun!!! We had so much darn good fun. The cost was totally worth it. I think we were out playing in the sand for three or four hours. Thank you so much, SDSC, for a memorable day!

Definitely a fun/good time!…read more I joined my friends who hired SanDiego Sand Castles. We met their person (apologies, I've forgotten his name). We met our instructor at La Jolla Shores. He had all the equipment strapped to a hand truck with tires appropriate for sand. He was really skilled and was very chilll too. It was easy to ask questions and learn from him. In 2-hr we built a large castle with cool features. I'd recommend San Diego San Castles for a group outing. You'll need several people. This would be great for families, or entertaining out of town guests. There's some work involved so one of two people need to be stronger enough to carry water from the surf.

My event production company hired Dave for a client's carnival event on a last minute request. He…read morewas quick to get back to me with a quote, worked fast to get all business required documentation like business licensing and insurance. He was very communitive with me on day of event about his arrival. At the event he was talkative and engaging with all guest both young and old. He did amazing artwork and even created a dinosaur picture for a little boy who did not want his own picture taken. I highly recommend Dave for future events and we would love to work with him again.

Dave came to our house for a birthday party and put together a special fun and memorable collage of…read morethe guests. He was a pleasure to work with. He seriously never stopped for the entire party. Highly recommend!

We had a great experience with Mural Decor. Great communication, beautiful design, reasonable…read moreprice, friendly, courteous and professional. The mural is amazing! We couldn't be happier!

Amazing to work with and phenomenal talent! Great communication and went above and beyond on the…read moremural. Thank you Jerry!!

Just picked up a commissioned art piece that Cindy completed in less than 3 weeks for me. She did a…read morestunning job; I could not be more satisfied. She has a pleasant personality; she is very professional and a great communicator.

From the owner: I’ll paint a family portrait for you or teach you to paint your own family portraits!…read more Are you an art collector or an aspiring artist? I do commissioned portrait and artist instruction, so read on: Do you want help on your journey as an aspiring artist? I am on a mission to bring an aspiring 2D artist into the making original art as she finds her style, and when ready, she builds her own basic art business. createyourownoriginalart.com/ajc-ah Are you looking for a people or pet portrait? I am currently available to do original watercolor portraits of pets and people on a commission basis. This offer is available beginning September 1, 2026. I will only take two commissions per month, so apply now! cindybaletanner.com/artcollector

I first came across Michael Carini at Kaboo several years ago and fell in love with the uniqueness…read moreof his abstract work from his "Boy in the Box" series. I recently was able to go visit Michael at his studio, it was truly an amazing and intimate experience. I walked away with a piece I adore and he's now working on a commissioned piece for me aswell. Being born and raised in SD, I love being able to support local artists like Michael. Reach out to him, support a local artist, he won't bite. Thanks for your work Michael!

Had a last minute great idea for a first anniversary gift and Michael was able to get it done for…read moreme in short notice with no professionalism sparred! Can't express how happy I am and how much it means to my wife. He was very communicative and thorough. Will definitely be using him again on our next commissioned project. Thank you!