I've been taking art classes with Kris for about a year now, and I can honestly say it has been one…read moreof the best decisions I've made for my growth as an artist. Kris is an incredible instructor, knowledgeable, patient, and inspiring. I've had the chance to take a variety of classes with him, including plein air, portrait, still life, and open studio, and in each one he provides clear guidance while also encouraging creativity and personal expression. He has a way of making every class engaging and approachable, no matter your skill level, and he always shares techniques and insights that make a huge difference. Thanks to Kris, I've not only improved my technical skills, but I've also gained more confidence and joy in creating art. His passion for teaching and genuine care for his students really shine through. I highly recommend his classes to anyone who wants to learn, grow, and be inspired as an artist. Also very affordable classes for all the knowledge passed and personalized attention.

I happened to come across Kris painting outdoors with some students, and after chatting with him…read morefor a few minutes, I felt that he would be a wonderful teacher. Two years later and I know I made the right decision! Kris is an outstanding teacher and an accomplished artist. He is clear and specific in his instruction, and provides personal guidance with a positive attitude, kindness, patience and humor. He immediately puts you at ease and helps you develop a successful painting. I've learned so much from Kris and strongly recommend his courses.

I loved the teacher painting ability and it was a very funny experience because I got to do my…read morefirst painting and it came out great.

We hired Leisure Painting for a birthday celebration! They were very professional. Brought in all…read morethe tables, chairs, and canvases for all the guests. They were patient and explained the process for painting. I would hire and recommend them again.

I definitely recommend this for your kids! I have an 8 year old who loves this! They have different…read moredays and different times! Such a nice location too! Great staff!

Wow! My son has been attending on and off this class for a little over 2 years and going on 3. He…read moreloves it and we love that he loves it. He started with Pastels, he's now onto watercolors and he's excited to go to oils. The reserving of classes is easy. The staff helps you out if you have questions. Shout out to Jelisa!!! (I hope I spelled that correctly). She's been so cool with my kids. The prices are fairly priced. The prices of the supplies are actually better than Amazon. Trust me I've looked. This place is not just for kids. I took some classes here too but unfortunately due to my schedule I had to stop. What's really great is that my son is really learning how create art from the basic foundations. For example, I didn't have extensive art classes, I was pretty much self taught so the way I do things is my way. So my kid sees me do something and says to me, "why don't you try this" and proceeds to show me something he was taught there. Immediately I'm like, "Dang, that would have made it easier." My point is, he's being taught and he's getting it! His artwork has definitely improved and he's super proud of his artwork and that's what's this is about. The classes are about 1-hour long and if you're a parent who likes to wait outside I highly recommend Oceano's on the corner. Get some food and a drink and it'll be your own weekly date. Art with Larisse also offers private parties and events. Check them out.

So much potential for a great art studio for kids in Eastlake, yet the teachers lack many skills…read more First, they are not patient at all with kids. If you work in an environment with kids you need to have a different attitude as to how you respond to children. Secondly, the art teachers always seem angry and frustrated. You are never greeted with a smile, good afternoon, thank you for coming etc. Lastly, the art material they use is not appropriate. The kids paint in regular size paper, for small hands the kids do not have much space to draw and color, very crammed up. Do your research before.... Update: Owner did reach out to me me and was very apologetic with everything that happened. Unfortunately I don't feel comfortable anymore taking my daughter to this studio. Everyone makes mistakes and I hope this incident was a lesson for the employees involved. Thank you

This is a gem in our community! We are blessed to have so many indoor playgrounds and parks, and…read moreother children-oriented business, HOWEVER this an excellent place for children to experience some quite time and enjoy stillness. I see my 5 year old in complete flow while working with the different materials available here. There is nothing like art for children to express themselves. Especially at this age where they don't have the appropriate wording, it is through art where they can express themselves with no judgments and with no expectations from us adults. There are no real mistakes when it comes to artistic expression and I think this is incredibly freeing for all children. This location is clean and very "zen". Teachers and owners are awesome with children and parents. Staff is professional and classes are reasonably priced. It is worth the investment.

This is a lovely locally owned art gallery with a talented artist. Right next door to Dorothy's…read morewine bar. So grab a glass of wine and look at the beautiful art. Highly recommend.

Stopped in tonight for their Grand Opening. The gallery is beautiful, the paintings are stunning,…read moreand Walter is so talented, humble and charming. Each work is so beautiful and unique. Alas, my favorite painting was already sold, and was a bit out of my price range, but I really enjoyed admiring all of them. They have high quality prints available as well, which I think were just $100-$250, depending on the size. Definitely worth checking out, and if you're lucky, you'll also get to meet Walter and Shatoo.

What an amazing experience! Had so much fun painting with Joyce! She's very interactive and…read morehelpful. I enjoyed every second of it! Thank you! Will be back soon!

I am not into art. I don't like drawing, painting, pottery, you name it, I'm over it…read more But my friends were having a paint party so I said I'd come and drink with them, having no intention to paint. I got there and everything was set up. Joyce was nice and everyone settled in. She asked if I wanted to join and I laughed. Nope! My friends were like 'just try it' so, begrudgingly, I did. I was anxious because I just knew it was going to be so ugly if I did it, but Joyce said it was designed for kids even as young as seven and if she could help then make something beautiful, she could help me. You guys. I had so much fun. Joyce painted along with us and walked around giving instructions. I was pretty needy because I wanted my painting to be something I wanted to keep and she was very patient with me. It was way more fun than I expected it to be and I LOVED my painting so decided to book my own party. This is a super fun, inexpensive, group activity. Check it out!

I took the littles to this location today for a nice little end to the weekend. I have been to the…read moreMission Valley location and have to say... I think I like the Otay one much more. The service was definitely welcoming to the kids and they actually walked the completely through process helping them create their very own slime and watch it change step by step. We got the pleasure of having (Alyssa) I believe her name was. She was awesome. Kids loved every step of it thanks to her. Seems like I would be a cool party spot for a birthday which they do offer. See you again Slime Kitchen Otay thank you for such a fun experience

My kids love slime and having a place like slime kitchen in our neighborhood has made them happy…read more The experience is worth it. The fact that you get to decide what type of slime, the color, scent, and textures is amazing. It's pretty cool how they get to watch it get mixed in the blender and then they get to prep it at the table. The staff are very friendly and patient. They do a great job answering questions and making sure that these kids have an amazing time. I enjoyed watching the kids get their creative juices flowing and customizing their own slime. They take reservations but walk ins are also welcome. We were there for about an hour and a half because there were 6 kids. But it's a great place to have a cousins day or spend time with friends/family. If your kids love slime I would suggest checking this place out.

I never write reviews on any site but after seeing Vanessa's work, I had to write a review. First,…read morewhen i graduated I needed invitations for my guests and I told her the idea I had in mind. She delivered the perfect invitations for my graduations and all my guests complimented the invitations. After that pleasant experience, I didn't hesitate to contact Vanessa to make my wedding invitations. I researched other providers but their invitations were not even close as good as Vanessa's. I showed Vanessa different ideas I had for my invitations and told her what I wanted as my wedding theme. She started working right away on my logo and ideas. When she showed me a draft of the invitations I was in complete amusement because she had read my mind and made the invitations I had always dreamed of. I decided to continue with the same logo and designs that Vanessa had created so I contracted her to do stickers for my wedding favors, name tags for my guests, the missal for my bilingual church ceremony, and the dinner menu. I am delighted by her work. All the work she did for my wedding was perfect and elegant. I received compliments from my guests on everything Vanessa made. Everything looked cohesive, expensive, elegant, and perfect. Without a doubt, I would hire Vanessa again and again. If you are looking for someone to do your invitations or any stationary for a party, contact Vanessa and see her work. You will be amazed of her work.

Vanessa did an amazing job on my job on my daughters quinceañera invitations... I highly recommend…read moreher.. She is very reliable and gives you exactly what you want...