I asked Katie to paint something meaningful using an old grainy photo. She used that photo, along…read morewith other photos I had and other ideas and created something beautiful. and not only did she create something beautifu, but did so in a timely, but not rushed, manner and she communicated every step of the way. highly recommend Katie if you are wanting something painted to last a lifetime.

I was able to take in so many of Katie's works of art, both in studio and pieces she has finished…read moreand I am just floored at her talent! Her eye for creativity, color, composition, personality, attention to detail, realism, and artistry is just astounding. I could not recommend her more!

Very pleased! Joseph made a watercolor painting by blending two pictures of my kids in high school…read moreathletics. The end product was better than I could have ever imagined. Exceeded expectations! I will definitely refer Joseph to friends with similar needs. Chris - Wake Forest, NC

From the owner: Request a portrait of your family and lets in the way you desire, charcoal, watercolor, pastels, or…read moreoils. Immortalize your loved ones from master portrait artist, Joseph Park. Joseph will create a portrait of incredible art that you can proudly display in your home of office, whether you ask for a portrait of your children, family, or favorite pet! Joseph Park is committed to using his extraordinary talent to capture the detail and personality of his individual subjects. Born in South Korea, he has dedicated his life to the art of portraits from his home in Raleigh, NC. Joseph accepts commissions from anywhere in the country, allowing people to enjoy his work nationwide. When hiring Joseph Park, you are guaranteed a portrait of the highest quality, and a piece of art that will be cherished for years to come. For more information, or to discuss a commission, please contact portrait artist Joseph Park today. .

Some years ago I commissioned a landscape house portrait for a relative in order to celebrate her…read morebirthday. She was so thrilled and touched by the high quality and great attention to detail of Mr. Thomas' work that she cried upon receiving it. Over the years, she has kept her treasure in a sitting room where it is often a great conversation starter! I highly recommend Brush & Canvas for unparalleled excellence in artistic expression!

Beautiful art and a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Wonderful selection of frames and matting.read more

My husband and I recently sold a gifted painting through Gallery C. The process took longer than we…read moreand the gallery anticipated because of the pandemic but all of the staff at Gallery C guided us through with timely communication and friendly service. We're thrilled to finally have the sale completed and greatly appreciate their help throughout this process. Would highly recommend them whether you're looking to buy or sell.

My 8 year old daughter & I are huge fans of Sociable Art Kids! She's attended two art classes and…read moreis scheduled for a third next week while tracked out. The classes are taught at the owner/instructor's home with a few different themes offered during each track out (birdhouses, mermaids, flower collage, Fashion Face Fridays, how to draw dogs/cats, and others). She also does kids' birthday parties where the kids paint something fun to take home with them, and she just added some summer camps to the calendar that we're looking forward to! Karen, the owner/instructor is patient and offers a relaxing, fun environment and Abby really likes the tweeny pop music playing quietly in the background! The prices for classes are very reasonable & I love that she comes home with her very own piece of art we can hang proudly on the wall!

Want something fun and unique to add to your child's artistic talents? Cool Mama Crafts puts the…read morefun back in art. Karen the owner, is not only super sweet to the kids, but she creates fun and inspiring artistic pieces to keep kids wanting to come back for more. From sea turtles to bedazzled unicorns to custom created one-on-one sessions using all kinds of mediums, these classes will adorn your child's walls for years to come. My daughter loves Karen's classes, it is so much cooler than the traditional school art classes. Great fun for track out camps/classes when you want to fill your child's schedule with something different, and reasonably priced.

She did a painting of my dog and it turned out AMAZING I definitely recommend working with this…read moreartist!

Went here to take pictures and it wasn't exactly how I expected. It's a lot smaller than it looks…read morein pictures. However, it's still a good place to take pictures, be sure you bring some sort of lighting just in case you need it. It is a little dim in there, except for the part of it where the top/ceiling is open.

We visited the Free Expression Tunnel after my daughter's learned about it on a campus tour. It is…read morereally something to see. While there's a good mix of trash talk, there's also some lovely sentiments and fine graffiti art. Since it is always changing, I think it's worth visiting often. While there I kept thinking that maybe the next Banksy will appear here. Tips: The entrance to the Free Expression Tunnel is located at 2620 Yarbrough Dr., Raleigh (for GPS). On the weekend there seems to be plenty of public parking at the entrance There were two random cans of spray paint when we went. The tunnel is inspiring, so we'll definitely bring spray paint next time, and leave it behind for others.

Beautiful artwork and excellent communication skills. I have many watercolors and sketches from…read morethis artist. Highly recommended.

We attended a wedding in Magnolia, NC and the bride and groom decided against the traditional…read morewedding favors. I mean, after all, who needs another little monogrammed tin of mints or M&M's anyway? Instead, they offered their wedding guests the opportunity to have a caricature done by Ty Schafrath, better known as Tooney Ty. Not only is Ty a fantastic caricaturist, but he's also a highly successful animation artist whose drawings appear in works featuring Dora the Explorer, Disney's Princess and the Frog, Angry Beavers, and much more. He has a fantastic personality, and the time spent as he sketched us went by in a flash. He serves the greater Raleigh area and would be a great addition to your corporate events, festivals, conventions, and of course weddings!

From the owner: Book Tooney Ty to draw live caricatures at your event! Send your guests home with a cartoon style…read morecaricature from an accomplished animation artist featured in Dora the Explorer, Disney's Princess and the Frog, Doc McStuffins, Talking Tom and Friends and the throwback, Angry Beavers. Book Tooney Ty for your next event