I met Debi through a friend and ended up visiting her art studio in San Francisco. I was…read moreimmediately inspired by her pencil portrait work, so I decided to ask if I could commission a drawing made for my adorable grandparents. I had a nice photo that was taken of them many years ago, and Debi truly brought it to life. I couldn't believe how realistic the portraits were when she was done. It captured them so well, and was more life-like than the original photo. It's so nicely detailed, with a sparkle in their eyes - I absolutely love it. Every time I see this illustration hanging in their den it makes me happy I went to Debi's studio that day, because it inspired a unique gift that surprised my whole family for Christmas and immortalized the people I care about the most.

I commissioned Deb to do a portrait of my and my wife from our wedding for my first year…read moreanniversary, and it is beautiful. My wife absolutely loves it and got tears in her eyes when she first saw it. It was a black and white oil painting, her first of this particular style. Deb is not only excellent at her skill; she is extremely efficient and was a JOY to work with when discussing the commission. This portrait will be something my wife and I will treasure forever. Thank you, Deb!

Totally responsive upon initial request. Came and looked at job, very quick with quote. Very fair…read moreprice. Work is quite outstanding, down to minutest detail. Very agreeable to work with, had 5-6 exchanges of ideas, with John the customer is the driver, John delivers what he says he will in the time he says it will take. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for mural work, small scale (mine 250 sq ft), or large.

Very creative, professional, easy to work with, and the work is very widely appealing.read more

If you need an art restorer, look no further than Ghanim! He is an absolute master of his craft. He…read moretook a large, 50-year-old painting by a renowned artist and restored it beautifully and professionally. I trust him completely with my art and already have more pieces lined up for him to work on

A client's canvas painting was damaged in a move from the Palm Springs area to Folsom. It became a…read morechallenge to locate an artist long distance to complete the needed repairs. I called and left a message and received a call back promptly. I sent pictures of the damage and received an approximate estimate to repair the damage. Mustafa met the client, picked up the painting, and did the necessary repairs. He kept me well informed through the process. Once he finished the work, he texted pictures to me and made arrangements to return the painting to its owner. The owner was beyond satisfied with the quality of the repair work. The estimate never changed. His price was very fair and his service was exceptional. I cannot thank him enough for all that was done especially long distance. I highly recommend this business.

We knew we wanted a caricature artist for our wedding. We searched through different folks and came…read moreacross Pete. We loved his work. He was very easy going and flexible to work with. He was very nice to guests and he was able to do a lot of drawings for our guests at our wedding. He was kind enough to relocate after cocktail hour. Our guests had a fun time with their paintings. Pete is a great artist. He adds unique color and flair to each of the drawings. We highly recommend working with Pete!

My very first time having a caricature drawing of myself! I've been hesitant in the past as I guess…read moreI was concerned what features of my face would be highlighted. What a pleasant surprise to see the results from Pete - I love the sketch! He was patient and kind with a sweet twinkle in his eye - quite charming. If you wish to hire an artist at your event, I cannot recommend Pete enough!

After picking out our own exterior home colors the last three times, we decided our cookie-cutter…read moreefforts lacked the curb appeal we always hope for. After all, we have seen beautifully painted homes all over Sonoma County, so why couldn't we be one? It's because we needed the right help... as in, a professional color consultant. After leafing through the local internet and talking with several such people, we chose Barbara Jacobs. Her portfolio, her confidence, her genuine interest and more were what settled us on her. Barbara came over, surveyed our home and environs, and over coffee, discussed our likes and dislikes. Then over a several week process, we kept winnowing out the close but not ideal colors until we were left with four colors that to us, seemed perfect. It wasn't until Carlos Garcia, the owner of Color Essentials Painting finished up that what seemed perfect...was. We never got there without Barbara, and we certainly would not have again. Thanks a million Barbara... you did it!

Barbara did a very nice job - thoughtful, clear, and sound advice on the wall colors for our…read moredownstairs. She was prompt, responsive and happy to provide detailed follow through. She demonstrated a wealth of knowledge about color and paint, and was a nice person to interact with. Barbara provided advice that matched our tastes, but also injected helpful ideas we hadn't considered (unlike other designers I've worked who were either too wishy-washy or too pushy). She provides a premium service at premium pricing; the cost will limit how frequently I can use her services, but she certainly provided excellent color advice. My wife and I are very happy with the results.

I had the pleasure of working with Victoria from Blossom & Ink Studio on an event. She came to etch…read moredrinking glasses, personalized for each attendee! From start to finish she was extremely responsive. We provided the glasses and setup. She etched the glasses - super clean etching by hand - very impressive! And attendees took home a beautiful and personalized momento!

Outstanding service. I dropped the pens & they were both beautifully engraved within an hour. You…read morecannot beat that. Victoria is a very pleasant lady. The price was reasonable. Great place to go to get your engraving done. Highly recommend this business. Thank you.

Lisa is an extremely talented artist who specializes in acrylic paintings. Her use of the knife is…read moreexquisite and really brings her work to life. I particularly enjoy her many captures of nature and the calming effect of the environment. Lisa, like her art has a radiant personality and is truly a joy to be around.

I only recently met Lisa through my wife Kimmy and I must say Kimmy has very good taste in people…read more My mother was an accomplished artist herself and I think Lisa shows real talent. She uses mainly Acrylic Paint and a knife to paint and has a gift for perspective, color, and balance. I was especially impressed by her subtle use of blue in a small painting of birches, which really pops out at you almost like 3D. I know too how difficult painting water can be and she tackled that nicely in a recent boat painting. Again I was both surprised and pleased by her use of color here. I am getting ready to publish a new book of poetry and hoping that I will be able to talk Lisa into doing some painting that will capture the mood of my work! Keep your eye on this young lady! I know that I am!