We had a very special (and challenging) large piece from Bhutan that needed special care & creativity. Paulo came through for us in a big way! We can't say enough good things about our experience. If you need your art handled by a true artist, Paolo is it. If we could give him 10 stars we would! read more

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I would give Paolo more than 5 stars if I could! From the moment we walked in to his shop, we felt like we were in the hands of a true professional who takes pride in every single detail of his craft. We brought in a very wide, unusually short piece of art--something that could've easily turned into a framing nightmare. But Paolo offered thoughtful, professional advice that elevated the entire piece. Our custom frame looks like it belongs in a museum! The quality is impeccable, the materials are top-notch, and the level of care Paolo puts into his work is crystal clear. On top of that, his customer service is warm, attentive, and incredibly helpful. He reframed an old beloved piece of art print from 20+ years ago and it looks spanking new! He listens, offers ideas without pressure, and truly wants you to walk away thrilled. We highly recommend Art Frame Studio! read more

Art Frame Studio - Framing Near Me - Mountain View, California

After seeking out a place to get some framing down we found Art Frame Studio and Paul. After going into an un-named well known craft store earlier to ask about framing, I was very disappointed with the lack of good customer service. After meeting Paul, it was like a breath of fresh air. He spent an hour with my wife and I going over mattes and frames and gave us a very reasonable price. And he even reframed an item that we brought to show him what we wanted and he didn't even charge us, who does that anymore! If you need anything framed I would definitely recommend going to see Paul in downtown Mountain View! read more

I visited Paolo at the Art Frame Studio this morning and I'm still smiling this afternoon. I brought in a small 5"x7" watercolor that a precious niece painted for me when we visited the churning seas in Carmel. I had already purchased the frame, but needed a mat. Paul has a discerning eye and found just the right color. He also noticed the tiny missing piece in the upper corner that our cat had had his wicked way with. He magically made this imperfection disappear. I mentioned it would be nice to have the mat ready when my niece's parents came for a visit next week. Well. Paul set to work straight away and cut the mat perfectly. Sheer perfection! When I asked how much I owed him, he waved the thought away and said "Not a thing." I ask you, how often does that happen? This was a kind and generous offer that reassured me that despite the turmoil in the world, there are some genuinely good people who are deeply talented at their craft and will happily share their gifts with their fellow humans. Every time I look at this beautiful watercolor I will feel the wonder of nature, the artistry of my beloved niece, and the generosity of Paul. read more

I would give this place 25 stars if I could, but Yelp only let's us give 5 maximum. My grandma passed a few years ago and one of the last things she left for me was a picture that she painted herself. Unfortunately, she never had a chance to frame it. This was a very sentimental item so I didn't just want to take it anywhere. Paolo was very helpful, professional, knowledgeable and friendly throughout the process and framing only took a few weeks. They even upgraded the glass quality on my painting for free. I would recommend this place for anyone looking to have something they value framed professionally. read more

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Amazing service and framing. Highly recommended! Went above and beyond to make our framing experience awesome.

Excellent result, friendly service, very quick turnaround, exceedingly reasonable price, for a quite unusual and cumbersome piece (etched porcelain landscape). He will have all of my future framing business. read more

Kind & professional service; been coming here for decades! (Also appreciate the air purifier & masking.) A Mountain View landmark at this point. read more

Paolo did a fine job for us with framing a special semi-antique oil painting. In terms of the combination of pricing, quality and turnaround time, Art Frame Studio definitely offers the best deal in the entire area. We also greatly appreciated Paolo's prompt and specific responses by email to our queries. In short, highly recommended! Tip (for those not familiar with the area): This section of Castro Street is currently closed off to traffic and parking. We parked at the public parking lot at 243-299 Bryant Street. There is other nearby free public parking, which can easily be found using your computer or smart phone. read more

While two other shops declined my job to frame silk paintings the way I requested, Paolo didn't hesitate and actually improved on my idea! He has a great eye- I watched him helping others picking frames and mats. His prices were very reasonable. He did a fantastic job and was very easy to work with. I suggest working with this lovely neighborhood shop over the big ones. Thanks for the beautiful work! read more

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We have gotten a few things framed by Pablo over the past couple of years. We did a shadow box for a cement paw imprint of our dog. We framed a custom watercolor painting of our dogs. And, we framed three Alanis Morissette set lists from various concerts. They are turned out amazing. You can customize every detail. If you need something by a certain date, make sure you give him enough notice. read more

I needed a acrylic sheet cut to size that i hadn't purchased from here. But Pauol was super kind and did it for me anyway for free Appreciated very much, very kind of him. read more

We've had several custom pictures and memorabilia framed at Art Frame Studio, and they've always done a great job with what we provide. Their staff are knowledgeable and able to suggest the best options for displaying multiple items in a single frame, and they are clear and transparent about how each component affects the price. They've also handled several delicate items and documents without any issue, and have returned them safely and carefully framed to us. read more

I am happy to pay for framing when the store really knows what they're doing. I took two pieces of artwork here last week, one by my son and one by my son's friend. Paolo was great to work with, he made helpful recommendations and both pieces turned out great. Highly recommend this business and I hope it will stay afloat, I would far rather go to a place like this than go to a giant crafts supply store. And it also adds to the vanishing charm of Castro Street, to have independent businesses like this one in the neighborhood. read more

Paolo did a fabulous job with 2 large unstretched canvases I brought him. He had them done within a week for a very reasonable price. I hope to go back to him once I have more framing needs. read more

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Honestly, the best framing shop you could find anywhere. I walked in with very little knowledge about which frames were best suited for my artwork(s). Paolo does an amazing job at what he does- he took the time in educating me about the various frames and even recommended which ones would work best. Did not try to oversell me on anything whatsoever, and I never felt rushed with the process. Very honest and to the point. Paolo ensures your overall satisfaction in the long run and I was very happy with the results. A+++++ all the way... and to top it off, pricing was very competitive. Will be coming back here for ALL my framing and art needs. Please support this awesome local business! I would definitely shop here instead of others in the area. read more

This is my second time working with Art Frame Studio for framing. The experience is great. I had a very large paint (2m x 0.8m) to frame this time. Initially I picked a thin golden frame. The material received was a little more red than the original color. Paolo was very kind to offer a free upgrade to more pricy wide golden frame, which worked great with my paint. The finished work looks amazing. I am very happy with the project. Highly recommend! read more

Art Frame Studio - Framing Near Me - Mountain View, California

I had the pleasure of working with Art Frame Studio on four major projects for our school's fundraising event held at The San Francisco Exploratorium. Class projects needed a professional finish and we were looking for quality work at a fair price so that we could make the most for our tuition assistance program. With Paolo's generosity of time, artistic talent, and quick turnaround we successfully had all of our projects on display in time for our event. read more

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Paul did fantastic work framing 2 different size pictures and a poster. patient & helpful guidance in selecting frames & matting. & all at reasonable price. great experience and I highly recommend. read more

Paolo Mejia, at the Art Frame Studio, does great work, is reasonable priced and is very attentive and patient. He did a beautiful job with two large works that I recently bought. Over the past 40 years I have had dozens of art work matted and framed by local and San Francisco framing places. Recently I purchased two Lu Hong serigraphs measuring more than three feet in size and decided to search for a local art framer. After reading his great reviews I decided to bring in one of these works to have matted and framed by him. He was very patient and knowledgeable in helping me choose the right frame and matting which greatly enhanced the serigraph. It came out absolutely stunning and so I brought the second one in for him to matt and frame. He again, did a beautiful job. Now I have two absolutely stunning Lu Hong serigraphs. Thanks Paolo, see you again for the next framing! read more

I recently had a concert poster framed at Art Frame Studio and I had a positive business experience! The man who did my framing was very helpful. I wasn't sure what I wanted when I brought my poster into the store but he took the time to help me go through my options and find the best frame/backing combination! In the end, his recommendations paid off because I love my finished product! While the price was not cheap at Art Frame Studio, the professional service and beautiful product I received warrant the cost. read more

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Great and personable service from Paulo. Framing on my mid-century modernist painting was exactly what I wanted.

This is really long overdue! Early this year, a while before the lockdowns, we had approached Paolo to help frame some old pictures of Hindu deities that we use in our prayer room. One big consideration for me was to ensure the person handling it would respect it well. When we walked into the store, we were so happy with Paolo's approach. He knew the value of the pictures and treated it with so much care!! He was honest and didn't try to oversell anything that wasn't necessary. Without a doubt, this is THE shop for all framing needs. read more

After spending years in Mountain View and passing by Art Frame Studio's cool display art on visits downtown, I finally visited the studio this week for help framing a small embroidery piece. Paolo built trust immediately by being upfront that I could just fit the piece in a standard 4x6 or 5x7 frame, so I decided to purchase a frame from a local store and return for the matting. Paolo helped advise on colors and was patient while I decided which to pick, and then did an excellent job cutting and framing the piece. The final product turned out far better than I imagined. I would definitely come back and recommend Art Frame Studio to others for custom framing! Thanks so much! read more

Very nice framing job by Paolo, and a great experience all around. I recommend highly if you have a framing job to do.

Very helpful, he took the time to show me different matting and framing options. I was very pleased with the outcome. Thank you read more

I had a few unstretched canvas prints come in the mail which got a little wrinkled and creased, and the studio was able to stretch the canvases and frame the prints. They had a great selection of frames to choose from and the stretching/framing work was excellent quality, highly recommend! read more

I needed help with using non-reflective glass for a special project. Art Frame Studio was super helpful, quick and courteous. I would definitely recommend them for art framing projects! read more

The service couldn't have been better. Covid protocols were strictly followed, so that I felt safe in the shop. The selection of framing options was excellent, and the staff helped me choose the perfect frame and matting for my artwork. I would definitely use their services again and recommend them without reservation. read more

I got a large unstretched canvas framed. He was patient with our request and coordinated well for pick up. The price was reasonable compared to other studios. Thanks Paolo! read more

I've brought two pieces of artwork here and both times Art Frame Studio has exceeded my expectations. Not only did they rave about how much they loved the artwork (personally appreciated), but they got the job done faster, better and for less money than Michael's. I was blown away by that last part given it's a small business compared to a retail chain. But it was cheaper and took them less than a week, while I was getting 2-3 week estimates from Michael's. Feels great to save money, get an amazing product, receive it back quickly and support a local business. Would absolutely recommend this place. read more

I really liked the place and how friendly Paolo was. Yes, the frames are a little pricey, but there is such a variety of them, so it's worth it. My artwork was ready even earlier than expected. I am definitely going back with my next piece. read more

UPDATE: Regarding the wait: Staffing problems, loud machinery & inability to hear the door chime aside, the wait would have been forgiven had I been greeted appropriately (hint: a smile would have been a good start) instead of with an attitude. As for the interaction, that's not quite what happened. Indeed I did mention my anniversary and a gift but that's not ALL I said. Does it SOUND logical and reasonable that I would provide so little information then "storm off" unprovoked? That would be absurd. I had no agenda other than to get a gift for my wife. Here's what I actually said: "I noticed some old black & white pictures of the Palace of Fine Arts. We got married there and I'd like to get my wife something for our anniversary and wanted to discuss some options & get some ideas". I actually wasn't finished with my explanation but was interrupted with the rude comment. Sensing It was a bad time, I WAS going to add that it looked like you were closing & since I walk by twice a day, I'd be happy to come back to discuss options at another time. Let's not forget, my leaving abruptly and my strongly worded review were both in reaction to how I was treated. Just because it doesn't match what you strive for doesn't mean it didn't happen. Bottom line: I sure didn't feel "appreciated" OR "respected". I was treated like I was an interruption and that my question was stupid. It's nice that you have been in business as long as you have and have other happy customers. I'm not one of them. ----- Walk by here daily. Went in for the first and last time just now. No other customers in sight. No one at the counter. Browsed for 10 minutes before rude guy came out from the back, acting like he's doing me a favor just to speak to me. I had some ideas about some prints I wanted framed & simply asked for his advice. I was told that it was a personal choice and he couldn't help. K. Thanks. Bye. Can't wait to see the inevitable going out of business sign in their window. I'm sure they'll have sob story about how they couldn't afford the high lease prices on Castro. read more

I had a delicate Chinese watercolor painting that needed to be wet mounted and framed. Not many frame shops can do wet mounting but art frame studio says it is one of their specialties. They did a fantastic job and the framed art looks beautiful. read more

I went there with a neighbor's recommendation. The owner did a great job framing five photos in a timely fashion. A bit pricey but worth it. read more

I had three posters 'framed' here, and I had a terrible time, and was left with a terrible job done. The posters we dropped off had already been done up a long time ago with plexiglass, matting, backing, and hardware - no frames. They had been damaged in a move and I wanted the same re-done. Two were of the same size... were. When I dropped them off, I was told it would just be a day or two. I was asked if I wanted to keep any of the old hardware or backing, and I said no as it was not in good shape. It was very expensive, but I figured it was worth it for the sentimental value that these posters have. Over a week later I stopped by as I had not heard anything, it was very chaotic and disorganized in the shop - despite me being the only person there. They could not find my posters for a while, and eventually told me they weren't ready and that they would call in a few hours. Another week went by, I hadn't heard anything, so I called and they informed me that they were ready now. What I received was three differently sized posters. The matting is un-uniformed, all three with different depths. The hardware is the same cruddy crap I told them I did not want to keep, as well as the dinged up, dented backing. On one of them, the matting extends beyond the plexiglass. Finally, only one of them is strung to be hung on the wall! I don't understand how I ended up with three completely different results. I certainly don't know why it was so expensive either. Cannot recommend! read more

This is not just your average frame shop. A client bought one of my paintings which received some damage in shipping. Paolo was able to fix it. I highly recommend this business!!! Thank you so much Art Frame Studio. read more

Did a nice job framing a friend's fabric art piece. Helped me pick out complimentary colors for mat and frame. Loved the finished product. Appreciated compliance with COVID safety standards. Pleasant to do business with; will be back! read more

Very happy with the frame recommendation and the wet mount job done on a 75 year old piece of rice paper document.

Very professional and artistic. Takes time to go through frames and makes suggestions for style, matte paper and how it matches with your desired theme. Frames Always ready earlier than initially suggested, which is a bonus. Same price as big box frame places. I would definitely support a small business who is personable and working to do well by the local community and beyond. I have had a canvas backed, and 3 posters framed and with each, Paolo took his time to understand how you wanted it to go for what type of space. read more