I got it as a birthday gift and received a lot of compliments from my friends. Absolutely…read moreBeautiful! Best painting ever! Thank you!

Very good handmade portrait oil painting !! So beautiful!It' the real oil painting not the painting…read morewith adding oil.

Fraud sent a $500 deposit through Facebook and she blocked me…read more I can not believe that she took the deposit and blocked me.

I first discovered Leslie on FB Marketplace. Her work caught my eye, as someone who appreciates a…read moretalented plein air oil painter--though it turns out she has many more talents. Initially, we purchased a painting of the local area for our home and just love it. Then, we commissioned her to paint a special place that lives in our hearts. And, wow, did she exceed our expectations! She will continue to be someone whose art we'll collect over time. Finally, she's focused on making her clients happy and does so in a very humble, passionate and detailed way. I highly recommend her work, which is a true gift to art lovers.

Calvin Lai is an incredibly talented artist with a detailed eye and extraordinary capability of…read morecapturing and preserving a moment in time. I have commissioned Calvin to create two paintings of memories that I forever wanted to be preserved through his art, and it is a pleasure working with him throughout the entire process. I am always blown away by the end result, every time it's more beautiful than I could have imagined. I have also worked with him as a model for his artwork which has been an absolute pleasure as he is professional, organized, and a joy to work with. I currently have 3 pieces of Calvin Lai artwork in my home and they are by far the pieces of art that I cherish the most.

Calvin is not only a great artist, but also an excellent teacher. He is a sophisticated painter and…read morea generous instructor who shares his techniques that bring his art to life. He takes you through every stage of painting while he paints and explains; and pays close attention to your work to make sure you've learned the lesson. I feel very lucky to get the chance to attend his sessions and can't wait to see my progress.

I emailed Rich and requested for a design for my shop. I kind of mentioned it that I would like 3D…read morechocolate doughnut and sprinkles. I emailed some pictures of the doughnuts that I made and my goodness he did exactly what I wanted. When I came to the shop and try to get the keys from him and I just speechless when I saw the murals on the wall. Rich, you are amazing artist, so easy to talk to and I thank youuuuu for the creativity.

Did a fabulous job painting my raised bed planter. Was very professional and it came out perfectly.read more

I met Debi through a friend and ended up visiting her art studio in San Francisco. I was…read moreimmediately inspired by her pencil portrait work, so I decided to ask if I could commission a drawing made for my adorable grandparents. I had a nice photo that was taken of them many years ago, and Debi truly brought it to life. I couldn't believe how realistic the portraits were when she was done. It captured them so well, and was more life-like than the original photo. It's so nicely detailed, with a sparkle in their eyes - I absolutely love it. Every time I see this illustration hanging in their den it makes me happy I went to Debi's studio that day, because it inspired a unique gift that surprised my whole family for Christmas and immortalized the people I care about the most.

I commissioned Deb to do a portrait of my and my wife from our wedding for my first year…read moreanniversary, and it is beautiful. My wife absolutely loves it and got tears in her eyes when she first saw it. It was a black and white oil painting, her first of this particular style. Deb is not only excellent at her skill; she is extremely efficient and was a JOY to work with when discussing the commission. This portrait will be something my wife and I will treasure forever. Thank you, Deb!

Sharon is a really great artist! Her work is vibrant and full of skill. I love it!…read more Her service is about average when it comes to friendliness, cleanliness, and execution. What I did appreciate is her promptness, easy communication and easy booking process, and her professionalism. Pricing wise, she's a tad bit more affordable than other artists around the area. So, that's helpful! Plus, she was super available during a weekday rush hour! would definitely book her again!

Couldn't recommend Sharon enough! She was so easy to work with, responding quickly to my emails,…read moreanswering all my questions, and arriving promptly the day of the event. She made our regular happy hour extra special -- our guests were so delighted with their caricatures. The digital caricatures were especially fun and made for a lot of good group portraits! We will definitely have her back for another event.

Our team offsite activity of doing water color with Lucinda was so much fun. In the two or so hours…read morewe had with her she gave us enough instruction to put together a nice landscape scene. Her explanation for how to mix warm colors with warm colors and cool colors with cool colors to get vibrant instead of muddied hues was a great tip for us beginners. She has a personable, humorous demeanor that puts you at ease and ready to paint. Location at cavallo point is great, convenient to have lunch at Farley and to run in during the session for drink and bathroom breaks. She has everything set up and ready to go while being flexible with our times. Worth bringing your team for a chill outdoor activity. As with all bay adjacent activities, Wear layers! Can get windy

Lucinda was awesome. My wife booked a lesson for our…read morefamily. It was all of our first times using water color or even drawing. She explained the process so my 6 year old understood, she gave everyone space but was always circulated among the students and gave appropriate feedback. It was a ver fun, relaxing, and light hearted time. In the end we got an art piece we created, and some cool bookmarks she gifted us. I highly recommend this class. W

My sister-in-law brought three friends from the Chicago area to visit the week before Valentine's…read moreDay. We decided to book a painting class with Alex at Alex Cole Studios. What an incredibly fun and inspiring event.! Just a great opportunity to play! I think as adults we forget that aspect of ourselves. Alex brought that out in all of us. Alex has a way, of bringing out the creator in all of us. Her studio has a wonderful feel and full of natural light. I highly recommend her for any event. You should also take a moment to view her beautiful paintings.

From the owner: Creative Painting Workshops * Private Group Workshops…read more * Corporate Group Workshops Put away technology for a couple of hours, get out of your head and into the fun of playing with your hands again. Using acrylic paint we will collage, paint, scribble, and splatter your way to beautiful paintings. Whether you have never painted before or are a skilled artist, Alex Cole's workshops are designed for all levels. Location: Private Home Studio or I can travel to your location Minimum to book: 9 on-site or 10 offsite alexcolestudio.com