In May 2012, I ordered a pastel portrait from Leah for my mom. Our family cat, whom we cherished…read morefor 17 years, had recently passed away from cancer and my mom was having a hard time with it. My sister and I wanted to do something special for her so I decided to have a portrait painted. After a quick Google search I stumbled upon Leah's website. After reading the reviews I decided to contact Leah. She was prompt, professional and very helpful. I told her a little about Snowy, what he meant to our family and attached a number of photos. She selected the photo she thought was best and set to work on the painting. If I recall correctly, we were under a fairly close deadline but Leah assured me that she could get the painting to me in time. She finished the artwork and sent me the proof. My sister and I approved it instantly and she shipped the finished product promptly. The product was even better than we could have imagined and we have been throughly pleased. We took the paining to a professional frame shop and the owner there advised on the proper way to frame it. We've had the artwork for a years now and it's held up great. It hangs in a very sunny room that gets daily sunlight and it hasn't faded or otherwise diminished in any way. We paid a couple hundred bucks for the artwork plus shipping and I can say it was money well spent. I will definitely keep Leah in mind when I decide to have my current furry babies immortalized.

This review is long overdue! Leah painted a portrait of my baby boy and I couldn't be happier with…read morethe results! The whole process took less then 10 days.I wasn't sure about which photo to use, so we looked at many film and digital photos and finally agreed on one that would work , although it was a little blurred. She took that somewhat blurry picture and created a beautiful portrait that captured my son's sunny personality and happy spirit. Leah sent me mock ups and a few background options. I appreciated how she kept me informed during the process. Leah Knecht is very talented and professional and I highly recommend her. My son is growing up fast but Leah has managed to capture for me my baby boys excitement at being with family and out of doors on holiday. I will always treasure this.THANK YOU LEAH!

Allison was wonderful in the planning and painting! We love the result and would definitely work…read morewith her again.

Amazing service and great work. We had a mural done to fix our original design. Allyson did an…read moreamazing job!!! We are super happy. Responsive and quality work

I first met Brian while driving to work one morning.. I was stopped at a street light, and there…read moreto my right, up on a self propped plank and ladder system was Brian maticulously repainting a sign for a business whose logo had been vandalized the night before by graffiti yielding property destroyers.. At the time, I was thinking about having some of my store signage redone, and figured, based on being impressed with the work he had done thus far in covering the graffiti, asked for his contact info.. Within a week Brian and I had already discussed numerous ideas on how to best proceed with my ideas for new signage, as well as updating our previous signs.. Brian is willing to try and make any idea come to fruition.. A solid creative collaborator.. Brian has a repertoire of brilliant murals and school mascot logos that he has done, everything free hand.. I was really impressed.. Ask to his his portfolio of work when you meet him.. You'll be impressed just as I was.. Brian and I put together a deal and within a matter of days, Brian had completed 4 hand painted signs with varying sizes around 4' by 8', as well as a retouch of the main store logo I have painted on the side of my building.. Upon his quick and professional work completion, we were thrilled!!! The work is wonderful.. You can tell he truly cares about his craft.. Thank you, Brian!! Brian is our guy moving forward whenever it comes to painted signage that really pops and stands out.. A++ and very much recommended.. ps. I wish I could post some photos to show the quality of the work he did for us.. But alas, I can't.. lol..

This guy! He paints murals anywhere! If you tell him you want a giant mickey mouse in your kid's…read moreroom, BAM! it's there after like a couple days...

This charming art gallery on Green Street is full of lovely art in a traditional style with a…read morevariety of price tags so there's something beautiful and affordable for everyone. The owner has a wealth of knowledge about artists, styles, and the pieces that will expand your knowledge of art and help you choose pieces for your home. It closes at 5 usually so don't try going in the evening, but it's open Saturdays too. I highly recommend stopping by!

Finding this charming art gallery on a recent visit to Pasadena was a most pleasant surprise. We…read morewere immediately drawn in by the window display of traditional fine art. The elegant interior and knowledgable and engaging proprietors only added to our experience. There are hidden treasures here for every pocketbook! Next time you are in Pasadena make your way to this quaint section of Green Street and Galerie Gabrie.

I recently attended a showing of some of Ms. Barlow's textured series of works and was so very…read moreimpressed. There were three I really liked for a variety of reasons, but since two sold I got at least one that I really had to have. Simply put, this piece represented a memorable time I experienced and I now have a permanent visual memory of this on my wall. What a talented and deep representation of a variety of mediums ~ I suggest you find a showing and get right over to it !

From the owner: Highly textured works that have different things to say to the viewer from different angles…read more Representational works that speak to the spirit in us.

THIS IS THE ARTIST YOU WANT! Aaron is crazy talented but also beyond kind and patient. I worked…read morewith him on our mural at Kickin KAsian in Northridge, and he exceeded our expectations. We had to work together to bring our vision to life while staying within some building limitations, and he nailed it. 10/10 would recommend and would work with him again. Thank you for the masterpiece, Aaron. Come check it out Reseda x Plummer in Northridge.

Aaron Kai is a Native Hawaiian artist that we, Mauna Loa, partnered with to design and collaborate…read morewith on a multitude of touchpoints. Aaron created bespoke artwork for us that celebrate our heritage in macadamias, that was created into a mural, merchandise, and expanded also into community events in Hilo as well as Honolulu to celebrate our partnership. Mauna Loa is the heritage macadamia brand from Hawai'i, and it was an honor for us to work with Aaron to give back to the community that we are both a part of. Aaron is from Hilo, and worked with the local schools that he went to- Kamehameha Schools in creating the mural. We threw a Mauna Loa x Aaron Kai community event that was extremely well received, and our staff have commented on how the mural has lifted morale at the plant, as it is such a beautiful piece that everyone sees on their way to work. Aaron is a pleasure to work with, professional, and has become a friend personally since the completion of our project. We hope to work closely with him again in the future. Mahalo nui Aaron, Danielle & the Mauna Loa 'ohana

This is a screen shot of a conversation between myself and Alan Jergens. I was giving away a FREE…read moretool bench with attached vise and apparently he thought my item was "reserved" for him ? In any case, his last comment should tell you everything about his demeanor and temperament.

Like a dream come true! Alan painted our son's nursery. He incorporated our ideas with his own…read morecreativity, and the end result was amazing! We sent him picture and he gave us unlimited time and patience! I would recommend him to anyone wanting to add a personal touch of unprecedented talent to any room or space.

We hired Mien sketch as a surprise for our daughter's wedding. She came half an hour early just to…read moreget ready. Everybody loved and was amazed at the likeness and speed of her drawing. All the guest loves it. She was one of the highlights for the night. She was still drawing even after the party ends and sent me digital copies and prints few days later. She is worth every pennies. Thank you so much Mien sketch! Highly recommend!

Mien's portfolio and style are what drew us to hire her for live sketches for our wedding. She went…read moreabove and beyond in making sure we and our guests were happy, and produced amazing artwork that many of our guests are already displaying in their homes. We also got photos done after the wedding as thank you's for our close family that were not completed and was e-delivered within a weekend time, which was faster than what she had promised which is usually a week. Her drawings are so realistic and you can tell who each person is without the photos. She even drew people from various photos since I didn't have people together in one. Also, Mien drew a larger complimentary photo of us with our puppy that wasn't in the photo but she had incorporated it well in the photo. Mien has been great to work with and her work shines in every piece! If she is available, hire her!

A contractor recommended Virginia Fair Studios to improve the look of a brick-veneered chimney that…read moredidn't match other brick on my house. The company did a beautiful job painting/staining the veneer to make it match. I'm extremely pleased with the result and would highly recommend this company to others.

I have had the pleasure of working with Virginia and Jay on several occasions. They make my…read moreinterior design plans come to life for my clients. They have done faux painting, furniture refinishing and special wall paint finishes for my projects. They are unfailingly creative and they make the whole experience an easy one for both my clients and myself. I was referred to them by another designer and I consider them an important resource. Marlene Oliphant, Marlene Oliphant Designs, LLC www.MarleneOliphant.com