Artistic Picture Framing

(36 reviews)

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Gregg Bridges is a gift to the Bay Area community. He has been my "go-to" framer for many years…read more Always listening , more than fair, with a keen eye for top shelf framing. We discuss; I listen and leave the process in his hands. He is the -consummate professional. Makes the right choices in composition, color coordination, and adds those "extra touches" that push the final project over the top. Very importantly Gregg is deeply rooted in the Bay Area community and you can see his work at major exhibitions, office buildings, and community institutions. I recommend him to anybody and everybody looking for high quality framing. We need to support businesses owned by African Americans in our community. The walls of my home are lined with images from Point of View Custom Framing. More than 5 stars !!!!!!

I've never had anything framed before and I got some great keepsakes that I wanted framed. Greg is…read moregreat! His consults are great. Greg is also really transparent with timelines, but he also has a good perspective on how your art or items will look best, and how they can be maintained based on the framing. The end result is truly fantastic. You won't get this level of quality and care at any old store. Very well priced, and definitely recommend for all of your framing needs!

Flax Art & Design

(108 reviews)

I went in with no intention of buying anything. But knowing I would spend money. I have a…read morecompulsion of spending money at craft stores, but can't help myself. I've never been here before, and just wanted to check it out. There was a great selection of pens, markers, pencils, paper. Jelly cats lol I had been wanting a fountain pen for a long time but never bought one. Perfect timing I guess? The JT? TJ? Super knowledgeable about the products on hand, and even the ones they didn't have on hand. I'm excited for the Lamy pen, and sailor ink I purchased. The price of the pen was comparable to what I've seen online, so I'm glad I was able to shop local. I also ended up getting some cute stickers and washi tape.

Got an email that the Oakland location will close soon. Stopped by to get pen refills for my…read moreforeign pens. Cruised around the store, picked up a few calligraphy pens and a 2026 calendar. The pen Manager explained the specific refills in detail. Bonus, she wrote down the details of each model on the back of her business card. She was very helpful and detailed oriented and a pleasure to converse with. We'll definitely miss Flax, but in the meantime, we'll make sure all of the items we need, we get 'em here. The staff that we interacted with were friendly, professional and very helpful. Super bonus = off-street parking lot in rear of store

Panorama Framing

(50 reviews)

I chose Panorama because of the reviews. The owner helped me pick out materials to frame an antique…read moremap. He is very friendly and knowledgeable as are all the employees that work there. I was speechless when I saw the finished product. It's beautiful and showcases the map perfectly. The perfection in this framing is an art as well and Panorama excels in it. See for yourself as I attached pictures.

My girlfriend and I brought a few items to be framed today. We worked with the owner, Ted, and…read morejust had the best experience. Ted worked with us on different matting colors and frames. I highly recommend this business. Fantastic service. Fantastic value and great selection. Nice selection of artwork as well.

The Great Frame Up

(41 reviews)

I could not be happier with the job they did on the portrait of my dog, Otter. He shall live on…read moreforever.

I have been a happy customer of the Great Frame-up for over 10 years. Percy and Rosemary are…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and provide top notch consultation and beautifully finished faming.

Chandler Fine Art & Framing

(34 reviews)

I have been going to Susan at Chandler Fine Art & Framing for years! We share a love of rescue…read moredogs, and photos of rescue dogs in gold leaf closed corner frames! Sometimes yellow gold, sometimes white gold, I love the gold leaf! Whatever your style and preference she expertly helps you pick out what will work best for your piece! You may even wish to frame a photo of a human, or a piece of art! Me I will stick to my doggies.....

I recently visited this fabulous shop in a modern wherehouse space (with a vintage brick facade)…read moreand just loved it! The art is classy and very high end and beautiful! Susan the owner showed me around. Over the years she has framed many pieces for me...she really knows what she's doing! I can bring in a family photo or a rock & roll poster and she picks the right frame and matting EVERY TIME!!! I would never trust anyone else or would want to collaborate with anyone else! We have had a great thing going for many years! I have referred friends and clients to her as well Thx for everything Susan! You rule!

Blick Art Materials

4.1

(151 reviews)

I love blick. this location is great in particular and in a great spot. I like how they said "good…read moreluck on your project" when I checked out. I really needed that luck

They have everything one needs to complete their artistic endeavors. I use acrylic paints…read more Obviously much easier to use than oil paints. And, they have every color imaginable. I also appreciate their sales force. Their associates are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Don't need to look anywhere else.

Sterling Art Services

(25 reviews)

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I have been using Sterling Art Services for all my framing needs for over 20 years. Chris and…read moreReinhold are wonderful to work with, and I highly value their extensive knowledge and expertise. Over the years, they have framed numerous pieces for both my restaurants and my personal collection. Their work is consistently exceptional and always exceeds my expectations.

I picked up this absolutely stunning piece last December 2024. It's now 5 months later and I'm…read moreleaving this review. Sterling Art Services is without a doubt, the Crème de la crème. I have been retaining the services of fine art frame shops for the past 30+ years. I've used shops from Seattle, Los Angeles and now the San Francisco Bay Area. I was blown away when I picked up this piece. In actuality, this is the 4th piece I've had Sterling frame for me, and all of them framed to the highest standards of fine art framing. You 100% get what you pay for with this shop. I don't want to see complaints from folks who don't understand what these guys do. Museum's get it as do some of the area's top private collectors. Thank you, Laura, for your assistance again in seeing things through flawlessly. I currently have 3+ pieces in the pipeline to bring in. It goes without saying, I highly recommend Sterling Art Services. (the pics I've attached do not do this piece justice).

Memento Press

(42 reviews)

Memento Press, what can I say, you really came through! I am leaving this because I'm ecstatic with…read morethe results. I'm a professional photographer and I had a client request a sexy yet tasteful boudoir photobook. I looked at several online vendors and they *almost* had what I wanted but I only had 3 weeks to ship before she presented to her partner. My concerns was that I had to trust an online vendor to get it there on time and have the right level of quality for the amount paid. I called a local Oakland press, Memento and talked to Josh the owner. He made me aware of even better options after looking at my photos and graphics and suggested a different type of layout/papertype that was suited for her level of sophistication and book quality. I sent the proof and specs, and within a few days they (thanks Sheryl!) produced a gorgeous leatherette black covered book with high quality matte paper with a slight laminate, perfect. Now the suspense was killing me, what did she think? The answer arrived this morning as I woke up to the clients text: "I got the book! It's beautiful. Thank you Kelly. For making me feel beautiful and helping me create this. I am forever grateful." I'm over the moon that they pulled this off and the client who has high standards loved it. So if you need exquisite quality by folks who know their stuff and an owner that has a great sense of what is needed and style, go to Memento press! Looking forward to doing more business with them in the future. Thank you.

I have a 1937 grad class photo that is in sore need of restoration. I contacted several businesses…read more I received a response, from Damir, what the process would be, and how much it would cost. I will be taking my photo to them the week of 8/15 and will let you know the results. The fact that Damir got back to me so quickly, thoroughly explaining the process and letting me know the cost...is what sold me. I had heard from others, however, they were not able to do what I was asking for, in the restoration of the photo. I'll check back in once I receive the completed project.

Artistic Picture Framing

4.8

(242 reviews)

I have been coming here for almost 15 years. Rodolfo and his staff always do a great job. It's not…read morenecessarily cheap, but it's great value for the money. There is absolutely no need to go to any other framing place. I haven't had any pieces done here that I haven't loved. The right frame and matte can make all the difference.

This review is long overdue. Thank you Artistic Picture Framing for your care, precision, time, and…read moreattention to detail. Rodolfo truly is a joy to work with and is so knowledgable about his craft. Couldn't have pictured (love a good pun) working with anyone else for the first framed piece in our son's nursery. While at a community holiday fare, we bought a super cool piece of art from a local vendor of a map of El Cerrito which includes my husband's work site. It's playful, colorful, and full of joy. After utilizing the Yelp app to find a framing company close by, we found Artistic Picture Framing. After meeting the crew in-person, we knew we were in the right hands. We worked with Rodolfo on choosing the right colors for the piece and chatted about becoming parents, the nursery we were building, and the magic we were hoping to encompass and build around from this staple piece. He captured truly what we were looking for at an affordable rate. Looking forward to utilizing this service for future art, so happy with the outcome!

Window Tinting A Plus

4.4

(184 reviews)

Recently got another car and did a search on tint in my area. This one pop up with awesome reviews…read moreans near me. I arrived a little after 3:30 and was met by Hector who is friendly and a joy to interact with. Since the rear windows have tint, i wanted the front to match. Didn't want to dark and he suggested 20% He had time to do it now which I thought was great. Less than an hour car came out and looks sweet. Highly recommend this shop. Hector and crew know the business and I even asked for stereo and audio info, come to find out his brother who was visiting has a shop so we connected. Highly recommend

Highly recommend for auto tinting. I got multiple quotes from different businesses via Yelp, and…read morebecause of their competitive pricing and great reviews, I decided to come here. Hector, the owner, walked me through the details, and was generous with his time. 2 hours later, when my car was done, we realized we'd had a miscommunication about the level of tint. He was gracious and even though I didn't want to inconvenience his team, he gladly took my car back and made sure the tint shades were to my liking. For ceramic film all around, including the windshield, this was a great deal and a great job done. Thank you, Hector and A Plus Tinting!

Shred Works

4.8

(190 reviews)

Response time quick. Quote very competitive no additional fees. Service requested provided detail…read moreof materials accepted.

These guys are great. Came in a large truck and shredded several boxes for $135 out the door. They…read morehave different rates for different quantities. I will call them again. Make sure you have a reasonable place for them to park or at least double park if it's a quick transaction. Thank you!

Private Mailbox and General Store

4.2

(73 reviews)

Great place. Been a few times and always able to get the shipping supplies I needed, and the owner…read morewas very helpful each time. Will come back whenever I need to, this is a convenient neighborhood spot and I highly recommend it! Thanks guys

Always guaranteed to have helpful positive experience here! Even when it's raining, even if they're…read morebusy, even you're in a mood from having horrible service everywhere else! Came in again after a whole day of terrible experiences elsewhere AND I forgot money! Ray said come by next time to pay us back and took care of my package so kindly. I always appreciate them and honestly it gives hope that people like their job, who they work with, and just genuinely care about being good people! Thank u again!

The Blackwell Files

4.8

(40 reviews)

Really fun experience. I was on a handful of photo shoots that were fun. My FT job became too…read morehectic to continue but I highly recommend this agency. It was fun to have folks say "hey I saw your pic on a billboard outside my office" or "is it just me or are you on a billboard as I got on the freeway"? The compensation is good.

How else can you get paid $1400 for sipping cappuccinos for a few hours? I kid you not, Blackwell…read morefiles are amazing connectors and make it easy to pair you with ad agencies with huge production budgets. They take a few (free) pictures of you, put you in their database and call you when an ad agency decides you'd be a good look for their next spot. The best part is you don't even have to look like a model. when you go into their office you'll sit between a hipster and a guy with a starched shirt and a suit. They had me run around in a chicken suit for my last gig. I've had some great experiences and met some creative people with the Blackwell files - thanks guys!

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Una S.

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3 years ago

I bought a stylish frame for my artwork from Artistic Picture Framing in Oakland, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. The selection of frames available was impressive, catering to various styles and preferences. The staff was knowledgeable and provided valuable insights, helping me choose the perfect frame that complemented my artwork beautifully. The quality of the frame was exceptional, with attention to detail and craftsmanship evident in every aspect. The result was a stunning presentation that enhanced the overall aesthetic of my piece. The customer service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who went above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction. If you're looking for a stylish frame for your artwork, Artistic Picture Framing is the place to go. I highly recommend their services for their expertise, quality, and exceptional customer experience. read more

Candis C.

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6 months ago

Jess is amazing. I brought in two collages to be framed to submit to a show within 4 days. She picked out mats and frames. Such a good eye! My pieces were ready right on time and looked wonderful. One of the pieces was accepted for the show and the other looks so fabulous, I am going to submit it to another show. Thank you, Jess. I have a framer within walking distance of my home, but I drive to downtown Oakland in order to work with Jess. read more

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