Beautiful pieces of local art. Two of the friendliest, gentle canine people I've met! The shop…read moreowner is helpful and conversational too! We bought a cypress ocean print, and a painted shale coaster. Looking forward to our next visit!

Every time I am in Pescadero I stop by this store, because it is so inviting and has such beautiful…read moreand unique items. However, I am often on my bike when I'm in town, and I visit less when I can't shop or carry purchases. Yesterday I was riding with a group and one of the cyclists was stranded in an area with no cell signal and a flat on a gel tire that we were unable to fix. We were 5 miles from Pescadero, the nearest town. The group rode into town to get help and frankly did not know where to turn. But I realized that Luna Sea was open and I went to ask if they could give me advice. Janice, the owner, informed me that there is now a bike store in town--new to me!--and they were able to assist our rider, who, it turned out, had been able to flag down a pickup. Soon he and his bike were reunited with the group. When I went to update Janice, she said that if we could not get any other help, she had planned to close her shop--on a busy Saturday afternoon!--to pick up our friend. I was gobsmacked, and really touched. Turns out Luna Sea not only has great merchandise but also a great owner! Go spend your money there--I know I will, next time I am in the area.

Great work- talented artist and super hard working. Pleasure to work with…read more Looking forward to much more work ahead. Happy to talk if need be for recommendations

"In working with Morgan, there is nothing that didn't go the way that I thought it would. I…read moreappreciated is how efficient she is - she guided me through the process pretty quickly, and all our communication was spot on. It was such a great connection, so natural. Everything about it was easy, and the whole team was amazing. I start every morning by looking at the murals. I take a breath, look at it for 5 minutes, and then I can go into my office and work. The kids are still hanging out by them at every recess, they enjoy them as a part of their life every day. I didn't expect that parents would walk up to me constantly to thank me. That was a great surprise. One lady cried in my office, 'it is so beautiful!' The school just became instantly better! I would recommend Morgan for every reason -- for the process, experience, the result. She goes above and beyond."

I was so happy to find an art gallery in Gilroy. The lady running it was Friendly and informative…read more Many added thumbs up for it being woman centric. Great interesting pieces and cannot wait to check it out again!

I can't say good enough things about this store. I miss being able to pop in weekly and now that I…read morelive two hours away at least I get to visit now and then. Today was no exception because the staff always on point and helpful but also respectful to let you browse. They have some great pieces in right now. I can't wait to come back with my daughter next week when she's in town from East Coast

Walking around downtown, we stopped into Om Gallery because the lights and unique lighting fixtures…read moreattracted our friend into the store. They have some unique and original home decor, lights, art paintings, & sculptures. It fun to walk around and see all great stuff they have.

This place is a hidden gem in Palo Alto, in an industrial area surrounded by factories. It is a…read moremuseum of the work of Tony Foster, an artist from UK who paints beautiful watercolor landscapes. It's free, and a nice place to visit for an hour or so ... highly recommended.

We tried Story Time with Anna on Sunday. It was an hour experience that our grandson enjoyed. We…read moresigned up ahead of time and street parking was easy. There was also a sign that there is additional parking behind the museum. After checking in there was a craft/art activity with stickers and tempera paint sticks. Low mess :). Adjacent was a play area with colored scarves, a pretend campfire, felt board for the children to explore, and books. Before entering the museum area Anna gave an introductory talk describing what to expect. She made it interactive which was very nice. They also did a song to get their wiggles out. She then guided the group through the museum to the carpeted area with cushions for the kiddos. Ana talked about and asked questions about the art on the walls. She read Under the Same Sky to the children and made this an interactive experience also. It was just the right length of time, thirty minutes. This was just right for our 18 month old grandson.

I collaborated with Paul at Artistic Picture Framing (meaning Paul did all the work) on a special…read moreproject framing my horse's award buckles from the 2018 Appaloosa Reining Horse Association World Show. We went with a sort of ruggedized shadow box style using glare-proof museum acrylic (that won't shatter like glass), and the end-result is beautiful and totally exceeded my expectations! Paul (who's such a nice guy and a pleasure to work with) listened carefully and then applied his creativity and skill to capture exactly the look I wanted...sort of rustic with an authentic Western feel. He chose the perfect colors and textures for the backing and frame to make the silver buckles really stand out. The craftsmanship is just exceptional, with each buckle perfectly aligned and very securely mounted (he put a lot of work into this), showing real precision, balance and a real sense of skill and pride. The overall result feels solid/sturdy and looks artful and clean. He even installed heavy-duty hardware so that I can mount it to my horse's stall. It was fun discussing the project with Paul. He wanted to understand the meaning and significance of of the pieces being framed up and the theme and look I wanted and he absolutely nailed it. The turnaround was quick, the quality amazing and the display looks like something out of a Western art gallery even though it'll hang right where it belongs, on the wall of my horse's stall!

I brought my handmade mosaic into the the Oakland store for framing and was assisted by Jess. Jess…read moredid a great job in every respect. Her communication was wonderful, she was very interested in the project, and made great suggestions for framing which enhanced and secured the mosaic. I will return for future projects with Jess!

I was incredibly impressed with the quality of my stained glass piece. It is very obvious that the…read moreartist is passionate about what she does and has a keen eye for nature. I studied goats in graduate school and work as a field biologist, so my goat piece was a perfect way to commemorate that! The piece is exactly what I was looking for! There is an incredible level of detail in the way she fits everything together so that the glass textures and color patterns form a very realistic picture. I am very happy with the results!

It started as a conversation and ended with a masterpiece. I was looking for a potential gift for a…read moresoon to be 5 year old little girl. I began chatting with Vanessa and immediately she began brainstorming and coming up with ideas. Within minutes she had drafted several variations of the idea. After I selected my preference she went right to work and encouraged my input through the multiple stages of the process, ensuring it was exactly what I wanted. At no point was I left in the dark, Vanessa sent me progress pictures along the way. It was nice to see how things were coming along. I was very surprised, not just by how quickly it was done, but the extra degree of care that went into the piece. Vanessa overdelivered in every way, and I can't wait to make one special little girl the happiest for her big day. She is absolutely going to love her gift. I highly recommend Vanessa, go see what she can do for you!

Over the past five years, we've worked with the Scale Collective on three major projects, and…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. Sara served as the lead experiential designer for a pop-up interactive art gallery for children and our Oakland-based preschool, as well as selected the furniture program for several areas of our residence, most notably the outdoor dining and lounge area. The Scale Collective impressed us with their creativity, knowledge of contemporary art and design, and enthusiasm for the craft. The preschool is now a vibrant, engaging space that captivates both children and adults. The interactive elements and thoughtful design make it a truly unique experience. At our residence, Sara transformed our outdoor dining and lounge area into luxurious, yet comfortable spaces perfect for entertaining and relaxing. The design seamlessly blends with the natural surroundings, creating an inviting atmosphere that we and our guests adore. Their use of materials and furniture was spot on, making the space both functional and beautiful. We will enjoy all these spaces for years to come!

Great taste! Furniture, color palette, fixtures, hardware etc. Sara's taste is amazing.read more

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!

Annette Schutz and James Bacchi have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere at ArtHaus. When you…read morestop by, you'll no doubt have an interesting conversation, admire the art and the beautiful space, and think to yourself that you couldn't possibly afford the gorgeous paintings , photographs and sculptures. Look at the price tags, and you'll be pleasantly surprised. You might just walk out with an original:-)

South of Market, unpretentious and friendly. Owners James and Annette are true art lovers showing…read morethe work of new and established artists. Check it out.