Jia has made several dog portraits for me over the last year and a half. Each one has perfectly…read morecaptured their individual spirits and personalities. She has been so kind, punctual, and professional. Her paintings make great gifts as well!

What an incredible privilege it is to have JaiJai paint a portrait of your family! She recently…read morepainted an old photograph from when my son was a baby and it turned out absolutely stunning! She is so thoughtful in her approach and such an amazing artist! Anyone would be lucky to have a piece created by her!

A friend and I stopped by Julie's studio after seeing signs for open studio days. We found her…read morework, all of it, to be absolutely captivating! She gave generously of her time as she demonstrated for us a bit of her technique. I look forward to signing up for a beginner class with her.

Julie is a very talented artist and an inspirational teacher. She comes prepared with a lesson, a…read moreshort demo and then encourages students try that technique. In the end, you have a completed idea of how to practice and create. She's flexible and helps bring out your own originality, not expecting you to copy works of art. She is a kind and fun teacher as well as a very accomplished artist herself. Her creative, intuitive spirit is contagious. Her classes are for the novice and experienced artistic as well. You can develop your art and learn a lot from her and not be judged or stifled. I highly recommend her classes and workshops.

It was a great experience working with Erika to surprise my wife on our anniversary with a drawing…read moreof us and our 2 pups, she was able to use 2 separate pictures and make one great drawing. She was also able to have the drawing done within a week since I procrastinated a bit and did priority shipping and arrived within 2 business days! My wife loved the drawing! We can't wait to hang it up in our wall Thank you again to Erika, highly recommend!

Asked Erica to draw a portrait of my son and his dog based on photos I sent her. She did a real…read moregreat job. I will frame and give as a Christmas present. Everything went smoothly and now there is a really special surprise under the tree!!

Our team offsite activity of doing water color with Lucinda was so much fun. In the two or so hours…read morewe had with her she gave us enough instruction to put together a nice landscape scene. Her explanation for how to mix warm colors with warm colors and cool colors with cool colors to get vibrant instead of muddied hues was a great tip for us beginners. She has a personable, humorous demeanor that puts you at ease and ready to paint. Location at cavallo point is great, convenient to have lunch at Farley and to run in during the session for drink and bathroom breaks. She has everything set up and ready to go while being flexible with our times. Worth bringing your team for a chill outdoor activity. As with all bay adjacent activities, Wear layers! Can get windy

Lucinda was awesome. My wife booked a lesson for our…read morefamily. It was all of our first times using water color or even drawing. She explained the process so my 6 year old understood, she gave everyone space but was always circulated among the students and gave appropriate feedback. It was a ver fun, relaxing, and light hearted time. In the end we got an art piece we created, and some cool bookmarks she gifted us. I highly recommend this class. W

Fraud sent a $500 deposit through Facebook and she blocked me…read more I can not believe that she took the deposit and blocked me.

I first discovered Leslie on FB Marketplace. Her work caught my eye, as someone who appreciates a…read moretalented plein air oil painter--though it turns out she has many more talents. Initially, we purchased a painting of the local area for our home and just love it. Then, we commissioned her to paint a special place that lives in our hearts. And, wow, did she exceed our expectations! She will continue to be someone whose art we'll collect over time. Finally, she's focused on making her clients happy and does so in a very humble, passionate and detailed way. I highly recommend her work, which is a true gift to art lovers.

Fine, so she's not an "art gallery," she's an artist - but you should certainly look for her at an…read moreart gallery. I believe she's at HANG on Sutter right now. Ever since I stumbled across one of her pieces at one of the recent open studios events, I've been dreaming of them. I stalked her at the final OS day this Sunday down at Hunter's Point (where I totally want a studio now by the way). The colors, the depth, the glitter, the shine, the fanciful trees. . . If you have ever loved me, or liked me even marginally, please donate to the "Buy Jenniflynn a Beautiful Ivy Jacobsen Piece For Her 30th Birthday" fund. You have just over a month, so get crackin. Ivy - maybe we can work something out in trade? Need anything decoratively finished? Also, I'm sorry if I frightened you. I'm not REALLY stalking you. Okay, maybe a little. But only because I want to sit and watch you work because I am absolutely fascinated.

Like the other reviewer, I dream of Ivy Jacobsen's paintings, too (and have been stalking her for…read moreyears - her work makes you do it!) Luckily she has started to produce more affordable prints, one of which I snatched up at this weekend's open studios and immediately took to a frame shop. Her paintings are soothing, stirring and just plain stunning.

In my position as Creative Director of beauty brand John Masters Organics, I commissioned Simona…read moremultiple times to create custom artwork for our limited-edition packaging. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is is also a strategic thinker who is able to pull apart a creative brief to understand where your head is at in terms of brand, audience, feeling, placement, etc. She can tell you the "why" behind the "what" and "how." She is also a really great creative and business partner--understands approval processes, works fast, and produces inspiring work that we're all proud of. I also hired her for a live event in my office in which she illustrated on canvas bags for the team--lovely, fun, thoughtful. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat.

A super creative artist, loves to innovate with her illustrations. She was happy to take on a…read morecustom order - and did the loveliest job. I was very content and will go back to her next time I am looking for something personalized. I got this made for me, but I think it's a fab way of offering something special to your dear ones.

Mikaela was exceptional. She jumped right into the project and created a work of art. Not only is…read moreWHAT she does 10/10 she is an amazing person to work with with a stellar personality. We can't recommend her enough !!

Mikaela brought my vision to life in the most incredible way. I told her I wanted my bedroom mural…read moreto capture the feeling of fresh rain -- the softness, the sound, the sense of renewal that comes after a storm. It was such an abstract idea, honestly hard to put into words. Somehow, she translated that vague concept into something more beautiful than I could have imagined. What she created was exactly what I had been hoping for, even before I fully knew what that looked like. She met with me in person to sketch out the concept together, brainstorming and refining ideas in real time. I loved how collaborative the process felt. She thoughtfully incorporated the colors and design elements already present in my home décor, making the mural feel completely integrated and intentional. Beyond her artistic talent, Mikaela was an absolute professional. She communicated clear timelines, protected all of my furniture thoroughly, and kept everything spotless -- not a single spill. Since she was painting my bedroom, I continued sleeping there during the five-day project. There was no lingering paint smell, and the entire process was completely unobtrusive to our daily life. Mikaela is not only extraordinarily talented but also a genuine joy to work with. I'm already dreaming up the next project I can collaborate with her on. If you're considering a mural, stop looking and book her -- you won't regret it!