This small framing shop holds a lot more than meets the eye. At least, it did the last time I was…read moreinside, about a year ago. They also sell artwork, and art supplies. When I lived in this area, it was so hard to find anything craft-related locally, and when I discovered this shop I was thrilled because they sold varnishes, and I was looking for a clear varnish at the time. It's so hard to find that anywhere in Liverpool without going to a hardware store--and I didn't really want hardware type varnish. I was also told at the time that certain supplies could be ordered in to the shop if you didn't see what you wanted. I'm not sure if the same rules still apply or not since it's been a while.

Barry and Staff are brilliant and go that extra mile to ensure customers are satisfied. Will…read morehighly recommend them to anybody wishing to have pictures ordered or framed.

There seems to be a trend recently for shops opening in which businesses sell rather cheap looking…read moreprints of photos or pictures of people which they then apply a rather simplistic Photoshop effect to and attempt to sell for rather extortionate prices. What's worse is that people think these look good and willing buy them as well. Thankfully, Art Framed in Ormskirk is not such a shop. Unlike their cheap imitator's, Art Framed offers its customers a range of pictures that are framed on the premises on frames that are finely crafted and beautiful. They do sell pictures of celebrities and people in general (their catalogue boasts 30,000 images), but they are all tastefully done and look quite professional whilst at the same time not being too expensive. Art Framed also sells a small selection of art from local artists which are also very tasteful pieces of art that are perfectly framed and again available for a small price, a nice touch.

This is as much a gallery as a framing shop. They do sell some prints, as was mentioned, but they…read morealso sell some original art work. There are some lovely local artists that place their paintings here for sale, and for original art the prices are good. The framing services are really good and they offer you quite a selection to choose from so that you can generally find exactly what you want to offset that fabulous piece. I

I wanted a large poster framing and Steve was very helpful taking the time to go through all the…read moreavailable options and giving advice. The end product was perfect. Excellent customer service. Highly recommended.

Geat framing shop that also sells beautiful ltd ed prints etc. Also very nice hand made greetings…read morecards. Framing is not the cheapest but excellent quality. Housed within a really important Grade 1 listed building which is worht a visit just for that!

This is an interesting gallery space although I use the term gallery quite loosely…read more The View 2 doesn't really hang many of its work in a traditional sense but seems to display it in any available space as and when it arrives. I have been in for specific exhibitions when some space is cleared on the top floor but mainly a collection of various work by all sorts of artists hangs along the staircase or propped along the floor. It gives the place an organic feel far removed from many sterile arts spaces but then anyone wishing to really take in what is on offer here will be a bit distracted by the pieces cobbled together. i think it is an enjoyable experiences as you feel like you have the run of an eccentric collector's attic and could stumble across a little gem with the next flight of stairs.

Galleries, galleries. We can't move for blooming galleries. Hey, I'm not complaining when they're…read moreas classy as this! It's just about the friendliest art gallery I've ever encountered. Not only are the works rather spiffing and the location exceptionally central, you'll get a complimentary drink on a Saturday afternoon while you view the art. I'm there! Taxi? Or train. Indeed, you can easily pop in here from Central or Lime Street. The space is used absolutely beautifully, I love for example the paintings on bare brick walls and the way some of them are crammed together almost collage-like. A lot of the exhibits are quintessentially Liverpudlian too - you'll see depictions of the city's streets during times gone by, some handsome portraits of Mr Lennon and these are all available for sale. Yep, this is a proper gallery as you can purchase paintings, obviously if you're made of money but if you're stumped for cash it's just as nice to sit back and take them in here. I'd heartily recommend a visit here. Unfortunately it's not wheelchair accessible due to circumstance and the building itself, but if you get a chance do pop in as it's one of the more unique ones in the city.

Fantastic art gallery in a really unlikely location! You'd never find it if you were passing…read morethrough, so it's worth mentioning on Qype. They have a great range of paintings to suit any budget - and I've also been very pleased with the high-quality framing service they offer.

I love this little art gallery shop. It's all original paintings and other art, handmade items like…read morejewellery, decorative items, gifts, etc. The paintings vary in style, but there does seem to be an overabundance of fairy-related artwork. Someone must be a fairy fan. There is quite a variety of media as well, from paintings to drawings to collage art. The quality of this art is excellent, so I have no doubt that the prices are good for what you are getting. But remember, you're buying art, so it's not going to be cheap.

Visited on a weekday with my mum. What a lovely shop with a knowledgeable and friendly lady to help…read moreus choose. Wasn't expecting to buy but couldn't help it! A really good range of art and beautiful unique handmade crafts (a lot on my wish list!) and we found something in our budget that we can both enjoy for ever. A really lovely visit - could easily have stayed all day! We'll be visiting again as soon an possible. Worth noting - easy parking and public loo facilities in the complex which was a useful and welcome bonus.

Housed in a beautiful art deco space next to Rennies Art Gallery, Rennies Arts & Crafts is a family…read morerun business that has been supplying painters and craft-makers for the last three decades. Like all art shops these days, the prices are steep so it helps that they have a wide selection of everything from canvases, acrylics and paint brushes to card, portfolios and letraset. Students get 10% off and there's a designated area promoting local artists, studios and workshops.

It's obviously hard for any reviewer to go the whole hog and give this place 5 stars because it's…read morejust an art suplliers after all, but as the sole supplier of the city's arts and crafts items it probably deserves more praise. For me however Rennie's reeks of middle class sunday painters who will just have a dabble with a brush once they have finished with The Guardian. The selection is very extensive with everything from oil based paints, acrylics and waters to all sorts of papers and cards, pencils and brushes. The prices on the other hand are not cheap. This is hardly struggling artist friendly and you will rarely see the street artists and creatives changing the face of Liverpool buying their gear in bulk from here - it is aimed at those with an expensive hobby. And all of this is sort of reflected in the gallery next door. Largely figuratively based pieces in a Vetriano style you are hardly going to find anything cutting edge or unique but Rennie's does stock a lot of original pieces available to take off the shelf.

If you like ceramics, sculptures, or just art in general, this little studio is a neat place to…read moretake a gander round and even maybe buy a gift for someone, or something special for your own home. It's definitely unusual in that it's a studio and shop, and if you time it right you can watch someone at work. I'm all about promoting shops like this because you get something unique that someone put a lot of effort into rather than a piece of crap that every third person owns that took a machine 2 seconds to make. It's kind of in a weird place, on Seabank Road amongst newsagents, strange little discount shops, and a car dealership.