Bob was very nice since our first conversation on the phone. I went to visit his shop the day after…read moreand he showed me the wood he had in store for my photos. I did not end up using his service, but the price seem to be aligned with the competition. His turnaroud on the work is way better than what you cna find in the city of SF. I will be returning for future framning. Thanks Bob!

Wow! I just love the great work that Bob does here. I've had 7 framed pieces done here-I keep going…read moreback because the work/craftsmanship is impeccable. He can make a bookmark look priceless with the perfect framing. Dude! This is just two of the pieces Bob has done for me-my photography does it no justice.

This was the first time that I've stopped in since the store changed from "Cheap Pete's" to "CP…read morePhotos & Frames." I was helped by a relatively new employee named Rishi. She was very considerate. It was the holiday season, so the shop was busy and many of the customers were in a rush. Still, she was patient with me and walked me through my options for the four pieces I wanted framed. We found a stock option for one of them, but the other three required custom work. If I had to guess, the name change was probably spurred by people accusing it of not being cheap enough. There were definitely more affordable options than I've seen elsewhere, but none of them look cheap to me, which is even more important. The selection was comparable to what I've been used to at this location and I enjoyed seeing the way that Rishi was enthusiastic about the work - helping her customers find appropriate settings for their artwork and treasured memories. I was walked through my options and she'd learned her stuff! She knew how to guide me through the many choices, balanced with the existing artwork I have at home to make sure the new pieces would be well matched. (Please note, well matched is not the same as exactly matched, something I wouldn't expect and don't require.) Even though I stated that I didn't need them rushed, I was delighted when I got the message that my custom items were ready for pick up several weeks before they were due. Upon my return, Hector and Rochelle greeted me right away and located my order, giving me a chance to review each item before I left. I'm a very happy customer! Also, while I was in the store the first time, there was another customer who took up an exorbitant amount of time with one of the customer service representatives, but then walked out without purchasing anything. She repeatedly said, "You must think I'm a pain," to which the associate responded diplomatically and patiently, but she didn't bother modifying her behavior or thanking him for his trouble. I didn't catch his name, but I've been that sales associate before and I just want to acknowledge that he handled it like a true professional. I know it can be thankless work sometimes being in customer service, but hopefully the gratitude of the customers who appreciate your efforts outshine the ones who don't.

Francisco gave amazing service when I went to frame my mother's oil painting. The painting means a…read morelot to me and I was grateful for his willingness to help me. I totally recommend asking for him the next time you go into the store!

Copper took various pieces of a companies history and turned it into a masterpiece…read more I believe that you can't fake creativity and that you get what you pay for when it comes to art. While this piece wasn't cheap... IT WAS WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY. The receiptent accepted this gift and still hasn't stopped talking about it. Thank you for making something so badass and a true conservation piece.

Copper and pepper did a beautiful framing job with my feathers by Barloga studios…read moreGreat choice in floating them

A really nice experience with Dostal Studio. Great framing job and a very reasonable price. I will…read moreuse again and highly recommend.

I can proudly say that I've been using Dostal Studio services to frame my artwork for over 20…read moreyears. I first started using them when they were located in Sausalito and continued when the moved to downtown San Rafael. Their new location is great. It's a little further away from where I live but it's still a convenient place to get in an out of quickly. I've known Frank (owner) so long that we interact like we're old friends. Gary, Nathan and Vincent are all great people to work with there as well, very professional and they will all do whatever it takes to complete your project perfectly. I've had some very expensive pieces framed here and have been very happy with each interaction. That's saying something after 20+ years of patronage and over 100 pieces framed. There's just no where else I would trust taking something important to be framed. I also wanted to mention their shipping services. They've got amazing capabilities to make custom boxes and will ship a frame anywhere in the world. They've sent frames for me all around the country as well as internationally, all arriving without damage. An excellent additional service they provide at reasonable rates.

Gordon has done all my framing for years and has a great eye for the proper mat and frame to…read moreenhance the artwork. Cannot recommend highly enough.

I had gathered several pieces during the pandemic and decided to finally go get them framed. I…read moreremembered using Gordon over the years but he had been shut down during Covid. I was very pleased to find out he was back in business. He's now open Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-4:00. Well long story short he did an amazing job on all my pieces and he was so kind, patient and easy ti work with. I had been quoted much higher prices at another frame shop with less interesting choices. I highly recommend you check him out.

This review is long overdue. Thank you Artistic Picture Framing for your care, precision, time, and…read moreattention to detail. Rodolfo truly is a joy to work with and is so knowledgable about his craft. Couldn't have pictured (love a good pun) working with anyone else for the first framed piece in our son's nursery. While at a community holiday fare, we bought a super cool piece of art from a local vendor of a map of El Cerrito which includes my husband's work site. It's playful, colorful, and full of joy. After utilizing the Yelp app to find a framing company close by, we found Artistic Picture Framing. After meeting the crew in-person, we knew we were in the right hands. We worked with Rodolfo on choosing the right colors for the piece and chatted about becoming parents, the nursery we were building, and the magic we were hoping to encompass and build around from this staple piece. He captured truly what we were looking for at an affordable rate. Looking forward to utilizing this service for future art, so happy with the outcome!

I had a framed artwork that broke when it fell and hit the ground. It was a fairly clean break,…read morealong the side joints, but some of the wood framing had chipped. I called four framing shops but none would touch a repair. It was a very large piece and I didn't want to spend $1-2K on a redo. Artistic Picture Framing agreed. It took 3 days, just over $100, and it looks good as new. Amazing!

A great and considerate framer. I had a nightmare of a time trying to get a painting made by my…read moregrandfather shipped to me. It was packed poorly and broke on the way here, then was returned to the sender and it finally made it out here. But it had flecks of glass on it, was torn on the the edges. I brought it to Steven and he treated it so kindly and professionally. He picked the matting perfectly and had a wonderful selection of frame options, and he walked me and my wife through them patiently. The result is wonderfully light and a bit contemporary which is exactly what we wanted. He does incredible work!

I met Steve in his shop on 4th in San Rafael and asked him to come to my house to hang a few items…read morethat I didn't feel comfortable hanging myself. Steve was very nice to work with, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. I'd definitely recommend him to others.