We were invited to a preview party at the gallery. We promptly sent in RSVP including a few of our friends. The collection is called Imagine Dragons and are album covers for the band of the same name. We have been to other exhibits here and they never disappoint. Tim is extremely talented. It is definitely worth a visit. read more

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My wife and I have been to this gallery many times and it always feels like we are in Europe at a special museum. The quality and refinement of Tim's art is breathtaking and worth a stop even if just to raise your energy. They have items across all price points and for some it will pull you into a new world of fine art! The people that work there can tell you all the stories of his career and about his amazing wife Amy. I couldn't recommend this gallery more. read more

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Exceptional, unique, beautiful artwork in a wonderful setting. Everyone is so welcoming and I just love to spend time in the gallery immersing myself in Tim Cantor's extraordinary world. read more

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Tim cantor art it's extremely extraordinary!! Amazing!! Loveable!! Espectacular!! Amy cantor , it's just such a great and wonderful human being, loveable way to talk and talk about different things., no wonder, it's Tim muse. I have a few pieces of Tim paintings and we don't get tired of seeing it and enjoying it. And especially his beautiful and stoning poem's along. Thanks dear Amy and Tim . Mario and family. read more

Love love love his work! You must come into the gallery amazing just amazing! Everyone is friendly and let you just look and observe without hovering. I would say make this a stopping place to spend some time! read more

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My husband and I have passed this gallery on several occasions viewing the mesmerizing paintings from afar however last night we had the opportunity to visit. Tim Cantor's artwork is breathtaking. His paintings are dark in nature yet illuminating with the most vibrant colors that make you take notice. I thought I would be in and out in 10 minutes, that was not the case. My hubby and I viewed each painting in detail taking in every creative brush stroke from the frown lines on a head to the veins in an arm. Pure perfection. I must admit I'm hooked. This was the perfect end to date night. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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This is a truly special gallery worth visiting that appeals to new art followers with its thematic accessibility and to more seasoned critics for the beauty and meticulous detail of Tim Cantor's work. The art here makes you feel more like you're in a museum versus a gallery because the oil paintings are surreal, existential and disturbing with many portraying painful images of human growth and psychology. Not the usual pleasant scenes of sailboats, beaches and other bourgeois topics you find in too many San Diego galleries. Tim's work here is uncomfortable and challenging at times, but that is what good art does. Take a look at the massive painting "Nostalgia" here which portrays a woman reflecting on her dark past. After first being exposed to Tim's art in the Pacific SD Magazine cover feature earlier this year (timed for the release of the new imagine dragons album for which he did all the illustrations), I've been meaning to check out Tim's gallery. I finally made it this weekend on my trip down from LA and although I only had time for a 15-minute walkthrough I enjoyed it enough to want to return later to fully take my time to absorb the art and read Tim's accompanying poetic writings presented adjacent to the paintings. Loreen, who was staffing the gallery this Sunday, was incredibly friendly and helpful-- not what I'm used to when I go to a gallery. She offered to have me set down my backpack and bags which I was carrying because I was traveling and about to hop on a train. Because I look 10 years younger than my age (and like a college kid when I've got a backpack strapped on) gallery managers usually don't give me the time of day but that was not the case with her. She was welcoming to let me view the art, and I would recommend it to my friends as a result. I may not be able to afford a $3,000 painting at the moment but I'm sure some of my friends can. Plus many of the images are available in exhibition books ($20) and coffee table books ($75+) and glossy notecards ($3.50). Most of you probably heard about Tim because you are an imagine dragons fan, so I'm happy to report that you can buy an exclusive 2015 Smoke and Mirrors CD set here that has the art Tim did for each of the songs. It's not framed or in original painting form but it would make a great collectible. Loreen also told me that the gallery plans to hold a special event next year for his Smoke and Mirrors album work. I would love to see those original paintings. San Diego is lucky to have such an intelligent and thoughtful art gallery, unexpectedly located in the vape of the tourist-centric Gaslamp District . read more

Whenever I visit Gaslamp San Diego, I always make it a point to stop by his studio. I love his work and poetry.

I love this gallery! Tim Cantor is so talented and his paintings are absolutely gorgeous. I would love to one day own one of his paintings, but until I can afford one, I will have to stick with the cards they sell there! This is a small space, but it is definitely worth stopping in if you are out and about in Gaslamp. I have been in here twice and both times the people working have been very welcoming and informative. read more

A fun gallery in the Gaslamp District. While I definitely am nowhere close to being able to consider buying anything since these works are priced in the tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, it was a cute, spooky place to drop in and see some paintings for 15 minutes. I like Tim Cantor's art style and it's cool that he has poems to go with some of his work - you can even hear the poems being read, since they are part of the soundtrack here. The woman at the desk was friendly and welcoming. I think she's used to most people just coming in to take a peek at the art! I wouldn't come out of my way to visit this gallery, but definitely worth a peek if you pass by it. read more

THIS was definitely the highlight of my trip to San Diego. My curiosity was piqued by an article in my hotel's Sites to See book. From the moment I walked into the gallery, it was magical! Tim Cantor's art, famous to others, was new to me, and I was instantly enthralled! All my questions were answered enthusiastically by the gallery hostess, who turned out to be none other than Amy, Tim's gorgeous wife! Talking with her was definitely a highlight! As I studied each picture and read the haunting poetry, my enthusiasm for this artist was cemented in stone. His realism (surrealism) is fascinating and pure, talented, technical, precise execution. Subtle references to symbols and other great masters' influences keep pulling you deeper and deeper into his stunning work. At times playful, mystical, or even scary, there's plenty to enjoy here. read more

Tim Cantor is my favorite artist! My friend who enjoys Swing dancing & I serendipitously crossed the street one night in the Gaslamp District, & I was awestruct! Tim's Bio was posted in the lit window, and I knew instantly that he possessed remarkable talent. My friend was miffed (Tim named his Gallery after his beloved wife, Amy, who is radiant & stunning. So was my friend, but she was upset that her boyfriend had not named a Gallery after *her*! :) When Tim was 3, he would draw and not play with other kids his own age; by the time he was 16, he had a painting hung in the Whitehouse! He fell in love with Amy in San Francisco, he had her at "I'm an artist". Tim is incredibly meticulous, shy, and nocturnal. He often reflects Amy in his art....He colors he uses are surreal, sometimes it takes him an entire year to finish one work of art! His prices have really increased in value -- deservedly so since I first discovered his gallery in 2004. I have been to a few of Tim's Openings, he has to prep himself to deal with the public...Once he does, he has a spectacular presence! You can truly tell you are in front of an old, extremely talented soul. Amy told me in 2004 that Tim hired someone to price his work, and that is when he began to succeed. I think that is a great idea, it's hard to be impartial to your own work. I was just retained to promote an upcoming artist, I feel she has really undervalued her work. Tim isn't afraid to explore the dark side, he is really a fascinating person and I strongly encourage you to visit his Gallery -- it's more like a museum than a Gallery, and it is literally easy to spend hours inside! I have his books and cards and someday, I'd love to have several of his pieces in my home. read more

We were anxiously awaiting opening night for Affinité when Amy returned our call and invited us to come and see the collection before opening night. And can I tell you, what a treat! Amy is such a warm and enthusiastic person, we enjoyed the attention as she gave us many insights into each piece and Tim's methods. We are both very happy with our new addition and any wait to hang it in our home. Thank you to Amy & Tim! read more

Although I really enjoyed my humanities/philosophy classes in college, I went to obtain an engineering degree - successfully so, thank God! I learned enough to get a very limited understanding of both. Above all, I came to understand that an early evolutionary accomplishment of humans is the appreciation/obsession of studying ideas and appreciation of the arts. This IMMEDIATELY followed the ability to master cultivation. Solve the ability to reliably eat and stay put, move on to art? Wow. How else do you interpret this behavior other than to see how it demonstrates that art is an ESSENTIAL component of what it means to be human. Unfortunately, I have only pedestrian knowledge of it. Consequently, my enjoyment of art is limited to work that doesn't require the viewer to "see" the artist interpretation without some help or background. Fortunately, there is Tim Cantor. He treats you with a poem which flanks his picture. The poem is an inspiration for his artwork or vice-versa. Either way, anyone can really enjoy this work. I know he used to frequent the studio acting as though he was a curious prospective customer in the early 2000's. Kinda cool that he still has reactions to how people respond to his work. Not sure if that is still happening. I also suggest visiting sober (of course) but in varying states of lucidity/coherence. WOW. Id love to shell out for some of his work, but I cant justify that kind of scratch yet. Some day, Tim! Peeps, if you are looking for an artist who is really too talented to have a studio in San Diego, look no further. BRILLIANT! read more

If you are in the neighborhood, be sure to stop by the Ashby Galleries, home of several incredible paintings created by Tim Cantor. Tim's paintings are something out of a dreamscape, somewhat of a cross between Tim Burton and Cirque du Soleil, but are well their own creation. The gallery has a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, in no small part due to Amy Cantor, Tim's wife, and hostess to exploring Tim's wondrous works of art. Amy is sweet and charming, and a delight to speak with. While not everyone may be able to walk away with one of the frequently changing paintings, they do sell an excellent art book as well as cards depicting some of the various works. I walked in one day by chance, and was moved enough to have made many return visits since. It's a fantastic artistic experience that one should not miss. read more

There is a beautifully inspiring atmosphere in this gallery . . . the artwork is intriguing, sometimes whimsical and sometimes dark. The time, emotion and dedication that the talented artist puts into each of his paintings is amazing. The young lady who works there, Amy, is a sweetheart and will treat you like an old friend. Whenever I am down in San Diego, I try to stop by and see what's new. read more

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I love his art! I wish I could afford to buy it all. I did buy a card, though, so I have a small piece of him in my home now. I appreciated that the lady working the desk did not pressure for a sale, but instead just let us enjoy the experience. read more

I love the combination of paintings and poetry. Beautiful work. Friendly people. One of the few places I don't consider gauche in the Gaslamp. read more

I love this gallery. Tim Cantor is very talented. His subject matter is always interesting. His work is a bit on the darker side and I'm a big fan of how he incorporates birds and other animals into his paintings. My vocabulary and knowledge is very limited when it comes to art, but I would describe Tim Cantor's work as pop surrealism. (I just googled it and apparently another term is "lowbrow"). Think Mark Ryden and Roq La Rue. read more

The prices kinda made my head spin - $35,000?! - but it is really cool to go look at his pieces. And he named the gallery space after his wife - awe! :) read more

We happened upon this art gallery and it was a pleasant surprise. Amy, the artist's wife was there and answered all of our questions. I fell in love with Beauties privilege and the poem touched me so much that we had to purchase it. I look forward to seeing what other paintings this artist creates and I hope that we will have a long relationship. When you're in downtown San Diego you must check out this gallery even if you don't want to purchase, the paintings are beautiful to look at. read more

What a unique gallery! We enjoyed taking in the art and will seriously consider adding a piece to our collection at some point. Just beautiful. read more

The Tim Cantor gallery is a fabulous place to enter, for this extraordinary artist's vision takes you to another dimension via his imaginary works. The core of his art conjures Dali's surrealist influence and deepens it into an idiosyncratic world of myths and metaphors. Do read each poem accompanying each piece; they are essentially meaningful and in perfect symbiosis with each art representation. read more

I was in town for a trade show walking the strip, and ventured in to this little nitch of a gallery. It has very cool art, some relatively strange and some one size fits all. The art style is unique and fun. Vibrant in color, and beautifully displayed. Framed well, and placed next to beautiful poems and stories behind the art. read more

Tim Cantor Gallery - Art Galleries Near Me - San Diego, California

Favorite art gallery in San Diego. Perfect location downtown as well. Very convenient to check out when going out. Tim and his wife Amy are wonderful people and the art is out of this world. Love the art gallery openings. So much fun! read more

One of my favorite places. I fell in love the first time I walked by and was hooked! A must see if you are in San Diego or date night. I feel blessed & honored to own The Hollows & and an original. Not one day goes by that I don't look at these master pieces in my home, and they take my breath away every time. read more

Simply enchanting . We could have spent hours walking around in awe of his work. We were lucky enough to meet his delightful wife, Amy. So kind, so personable, a beautiful human being inside and out. She made our visit most enjoyable. We really appreciated the beauty of the art and the stories they spun in our minds. The way Tim paints colors makes the canvas seem to illuminate. If the paintings weren't enough - lovely poems accompanied most of them giving you a double dose of art through picture and text. A true treat we experienced today. I'm very happy we stopped in. We took home the limited edition book and I can't wait to savor every page. read more

My wife and I happened by the gallery as we attended a business event in San Diego. We browsed the art on display and talked with the associate working. We really enjoyed Beauty's Privilege. We walked to dinner and discussed the art. We decided to purchase this art and walked back to meet Amy (Tim's wife). Amy is beautiful and charming. We discussed Tim's art and we were interested in a piece. We made the arrangement and are having it shipped to our home Dallas. She was also helpful giving us the technical specs for the lighting used in the gallery so we can display it beautifully in our home. Tim's is a surrealistic artist with many themes in his works. We enjoyed our time in the gallery, talking with Amy, and purchasing his art. Even if you aren't in the market for purchasing art it is worth the visit to take in the artwork and the atmosphere in the beautiful Gaslight District in San Diego. Now we have to visit the gallery in Amsterdam to see how it compares. read more

I am in LOVE with this place!!!!! It is heaven on earth. The magic of Tim Cantor's art and warm and friendly atmosphere always make me come back. Every visit to the gallery gives me a genuine feeling of peace and happiness. It is a beautiful world out there! read more

Tim is any amazing artist. Hey just opened and limited engagement at the AFA Gallery in SOHO NYC. He is recently know for his work for Imagine Dragons. If you are near it is a must see. read more