Carolyn who runs this art gallery is as good as it gets. She's polite, nice, kind, generous with…read moreher time and attention. She has very good art and a wide variety of it. If you're on her mailing list, you'll get invites to her openings which are interesting. Check the hours,but you can always peek in the windows if she's closed. She's very knowledgeable. If you like investing in art, this is the place to go. Next closest is Chicago, Indy or St. Louis. Nice to support a local gallery.

Usually I just want to get out of a set of twin, one horse each, towns like Champaign-Urbana…read more People who think it normal or even alright to dress up in picked colors---none more dismal than Blue and Orange---scare me. If you find yourself stranded and not into Big Ten sports? Where do you go in such a place? Trust me, walk through the door of Cinema Gallery and you will find yourself in some other realm. There are many more colors than just Orange and Blue, especially if you catch some of the glass pieces casting rainbows during the day. Some say culture traveled between New Orleans and Chicago and moved as fast as it could between the two cities once. Something must have fallen from the train and it stuck around Cinema Gallery. It is nothing short of gorgeous.

International Galleries is my go to place in C-U for framing. I have had several pieces framed or…read morere-framed here. The staff are so helpful in guiding me to the solution that most enhances the piece. The workmanship is high quality. I highly recommend.

After reading my negative review of International Galleries the owner contacted my wife. After…read moretalking with her they came to an agreement . The work they had done was good. I would like to modify my earlier evaluation of International Galleries.

I came back from my last trip to France carrying in my luggage an old painting by my great aunt,…read morewho was an artist back in the days. The old canvas had been in the family for many years: it was gorgeous but hadn't been framed or displayed as long as I'd known about it. It was time to do something about it. It was a rather delicate job to do: the canvas was old, the paint cracking up in some spots. I decided to take it to the Framer's Market. As soon as I walked in I could tell I was talking to professionals: they knew exactly what to do, had some good suggestions for frames. Fifteen minutes later I had made my selection, entrusted them with the canvas. I picked it up two weeks later and couldn't have been happier: they did a great job of mounting the canvas, and the custom frame looks great. It was not cheap (but custom framing is never cheap), but these were dollars well spent, as the painting will soon be hanging at a premium spot in my living room. I couldn't recommend this place enough. So much better than Michael's.

These people do quality work. They did a fabulous job on some old family memorabilia and photos -…read moreone was a vaudville poster from the 20's that was horribly creased and wrinkled and they made it look brand new. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

I met with the owner, Ilene. What a woman. She is passionate about what she does. She really does…read morelove art. Her place is a blank canvas for artist to show off their talents. She is friendly. She is nice as she knows what she's doing.the gallery is a little difficult to find, but it's worth the trip. You really should check it out. Go there for the fog...Poppers I think it's called. Anyway, go to see the dog stay for the company and the beautiful works of Art.

Great gallery adding to the arts scene in downtown Urbana! Check 'em out and buy some cool art!read more

you GOTTA see this!!…read more internationally-known photo-artiste, larry kanfer is an artist with a camera. he's been shooting gorgeous photos of the illinois prairie for years. add to that his collections of chi-town, portraits, and his new china collection - plus others - and you've got a mind-boggle. you'll never look at the world the same way again. if you're visiting c-u, looking for a memory to take home, a stunning gift, looking for pictures for your new home - or even if you're a c-u native (that's champaign-urbana) - my guess is you'll find something that suits you at kanfer 's gallery. my son & his wife chose 2 large, stunning kanfer photos from his prairiescape collections, imaged onto canvas, and frame-streched to float on their living room wall...."Windsor Sunset" - a prairie sunset, all oranges, golds & blacks at the horizon with a big deepening blue sky & wisps of clouds with the silhouette of 2 trees; and a monochrome - "Congregation " - of a gaggle of geese on a lake, some lifting off in flight trailing water droplets in mid-air. if you don't live in c-u, go to his website - you can order there. kanfer images are also seen in art museums, corporate offices, & private collections across the country.

I love his Prairiescape Calendars. I have them in my home and office as well as give them to my…read moresibs who have moved away from the Midwest. My Father always used to say that the photographs were like the work of a master painter. I love 'em!

I've had all four of my tattoos done at New Life and every time I've been over the moon happy with…read morewhat they've done. My first tattoo was done by Lunchbox four years ago, I asked for a wind-up magpie, he took some of the images I showed him and made an original drawing for me based on components I liked out of the images I brought and also made it into an image that would hold up well over time. Second time was done by Kannon Ball (Dustin) who no longer works at New Life. Just a small sputnik behind my ear. I just walked in and he was able to do it quickly. Third was my massive back piece, an Alphonse Mucha painting, I originally went to Dustin for it, and requested it be on my side. He suggested I move it to my back so that the image wouldn't get distorted from the placement and having to resize it to fit. He worked on it for awhile before passing on the tall order to the shop owner, Tilt. I greatly appreciated his honesty in saying he was having trouble with the large piece and passing it on to someone with more experience under his belt. It took three and a half hours to do the outlining, and I still dont have it finished because Im still mentally preparing myself for the pain of more back tattooing and the blow to my wallet. But even with just the outline done I've received countless compliments on it, some even saying its the best work they've ever seen. My most recent was done by Michael T Hastings. I had been mulling over getting a shark for about a year, then shortly after breaking up with my boyfriend decided to channel my heart ache into a physical pain with some gain. I walked in ready for something new and he was able to sketch something out and tattoo me before my two hour parking ran out. I showed him two images that I liked and let him know what additional elements to the tattoo I wanted but ultimately was pretty flexible and let him take artistic liberty and add some original details to it. Every experience I've had has been so positive. All of their artists are knowledgable and give great educated, reasonable suggestions to make sure your tattoo looks its best and holds up over time. I always know the next time I want to get a tattoo that I can count on them because of their quality and professionalism. I know Im in good hands with them whenever I go there and that they'll get it done efficiently and beautifully. Anytime someone asks where to get tattooed I always point them in the direction of New Life. I can't wait to have them put another amazing piece of art on me.

I loved my piercings and my piercer Lunchbox was so funny and sweet! I absolutely recommend this…read moreplace to anyone looking for a piercing!