Highly recommended! Great as a gift or a great memento for yourself…read more I had two small paintings done, one of my first beloved Boston Terrier Gizmo (which he was able to great a great likeness of him with pictures I sent since he went to The Rainbow Bridge on 12/8/14), and one of my new pups Apollo. David was great to work with from start to finish and he captured exactly what I was looking for (especially in my pup that passed away). These a great mementos which I will treasure throughout the years. Again I highly recommend him and would have him do more paintings of beloved pets in the future. Thanks David!

We've had David paint several portraits of our pets over the last couple years. He's considerate…read moreand professional and his paintings are treasured keepsakes for us. We miss our kitties terribly, but David's portraits provide us with warm reminders of our time with them.

Thanks to her five-star review on Yelp, I contacted Amy to see if she could help me create a…read moreChristmas present for my wife. She responded immediately and, despite being very busy for the holidays, painted an absolutely beautiful portrait of our late dog based on some photos that I sent her. Amy instinctively chose our favorite photo and absolutely nailed the essence of our beloved pet. She went out of her way to make sure that she would have it done in time for Christmas, was very communicative and responsive during the entire process and was very reasonable in her pricing. I can't recommend Amy highly enough for your "hand painted signs" needs!

Srujana made my graduation complete! I had an idea to honor my relatives in a unique way on my…read moregraduation cap, but I knew I needed some artistic help. I found Menakshee Designs on Yelp and scheduled a call with Srujana. Srujana couldn't have been nicer and agreed to help me even though I only gave her a week's notice. She worked diligently throughout the few days we had to get my cap finished for graduation. In the end, my cap looked beautiful and I received many compliments. My family and extended family loved the design and we plan to have my cap framed now after Srujana's beautiful work. I highly recommend Srujana and plan to use her services again in the future.

For my wedding gift to my in-laws, I had an interesting idea: since a part of my wife's family is…read morefrom the Indian state of Kerala, I wanted to give them something meaningful, and get a calligraphy print of my mother-in-law's favorite Bible verse written in Malayalam (the primary language spoken in Kerala). However, I ended up frustrated after reaching out to various calligraphers with no success. I ran into roadblock after roadblock, as Malayalam is not an incredibly widespread language and most calligraphers A. don't take commissions in languages that use different scripts than English, or B. are willing to try it, but for a much higher price and with no guarantee that the finished product will turn out as expected. After months of searching, I was referred to Menakshee Designs by another calligrapher who had been unable to take the commission, but said that Srujana may be able to help me. A few weeks later, I had two completed prints that were miles above anything I thought I would be able to have done. Srujana did such an amazing job. The customer service and attention to detail was astounding throughout the whole process, from ensuring that the commission was completed, shipped out, and received on time (even when it was on short notice) to making thoughtful suggestions like including a specific type of flower significant in Indian weddings - something that I wouldn't have even considered! Through every step of the way, she was communicative and offered me options so that she was sure the work was exactly what I wanted. My in-laws (and grand-in-laws!) were thrilled when I gave them the finished product, and they have gotten nothing but compliments on the framed prints that they now have hung up as a centerpiece in their living room. This was six months ago, so this review is much later than it should have been (the months after a wedding can be hectic!), but I wanted to do my part to support and draw attention to this amazing artist. I would not hesitate to urge anyone who is looking for amazing customer service and outstanding results to give Menakshee Designs your business, and I will be doing the same to every member of my wife's large family once wedding season starts in a few months!! Thank you for everything, Srujana - I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to work with you again.

No response re custom made silver jewelry -earfings…read more No response to email query . Not sure how someone stays in business being so selective.

Kim is one-of-a-kind: a no-nonsense businesswoman with impeccable artistic taste, expert jewelry…read moremaking skills, and a bubbly, outgoing personality. She had done a couple of small projects for us. She repaired a pendant; and then resized a ring that two other jewelers said couldn't be fixed. Next we took her a ring that needed a wider band to balance a large stone and the result was flawless. So naturally, when we needed to commission our wedding rings, we turned to her. My fiance and I briefly described what we had in mind and Kim sketched out some possibilities. We discussed those in some detail and settled on the basic concept. A few days later Kim sent us a finished proposal and quoted an extremely reasonable price. They were completed on time and are EXACTLY what we hoped for--beautiful and totally unique to US. We highly recommend her. She's never let us down.

Minis look great and in a timely manner. Minis crit also was fantastic at communicating so I knew…read moreexactly what was going on. Would recommend.

I had an amazing experience with MiniCrit Painting Studio, where I commissioned Tristan to paint…read moreseveral miniatures--including some majestic eagles, a cold drake, and a fire drake--and the results blew me away. Tristan is not only incredibly skilled but also highly professional and easy to work with. Each piece was painted with impressive attention to detail, capturing dynamic movement, texture, and vivid color. The fire and cold drakes especially stood out--the color transitions and effects were masterfully done and brought the models to life. Beyond the technical skill, Tristan's friendly demeanor made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. He was communicative throughout and clearly cares about delivering top-quality work. If that wasn't enough, the value for the money was excellent--high-end results at a very fair price. If you're looking for expert miniature painting with a personal touch, I can't recommend Tristan and MiniCrit enough. The photos don't even do the work full justice--you need to see it in person to appreciate the craftsmanship.