Made an appointment a week in advance and had a great session with a very helpful employee who took me through the whole process, safely distanced and masked, with no other customers present in the store for covid safety. They showed me several different frame and matte samples to figure out what worked best with the stuff I needed framed, and they didn't get impatient when I was fussy and particular, and asked for other options. They paired this super precious collage print I had ordered online from my favorite artist with a very sleek and simple frame that drew attention to and centered the piece perfectly. They also found a wonderful, retro looking walnut (?) frame for these very old photos of my parents that were taken in the 70's. The final product looks like something you would find in your grandparents' house. Now I have a glorious piece of family history that can remain preserved long after they and I are gone. Altogether, it was a little on the pricey side, but they took such good care of these precious items, gave me a result that was even better than I expected, and I could not be more satisfied! The order took several weeks to finish, since they were pretty busy and backed up with orders due to the pandemic and supply delays, but it was still ready within the time frame they promised and it was 100% worth the wait AND the cost. They offer different options for the type of glass too--you can even spring for museum-grade glass that doesn't glare at all!--I went with the cheaper glass option and it still looks incredible. I will definitely be returning in the future knowing that I can trust them with invaluable pieces of artwork, and I recommend you do the same. read more

In the past this shop has been great. But not anymore. Rude and disrespectful owner. She could have had a customer for life, but nope. I'll never be back. read more

I absolutely adore my framed print. The staff here is so friendly, their selection is awesome and they were happy to give me much needed help on what could work for my piece. Turn around time was spot on. The framing itself is beautiful and now I can't stop looking at the art piece in my home, I love it! read more

Ballard’s Artwork Framing - Purple squiggle framed print - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my quarantine home improvement projects has been to try to make a dent in my ever-growing pile of artwork labeled "to be framed." I'm an avid collector of free posters at art museums, scraps of drawings left behind by long gone relatives, old but beautiful calendars too pretty to recycle, and memorabilia ranging from concert tickets to cocktail napkins. You can imagine how large my collection had become. Having done my fair share of disastrous cheapo framing jobs (Michael's, Aaron Brothers, random frames ordered off Amazon, just to name a few), I have truly scraped the bottom of the framing barrel. I decided to take the French approach to shopping: spend more but buy less. I selected four of my most worthy items and made a framing appointment at Ballard's, spurred on in part by a thoughtful gift certificate left over from Christmas. Framing artwork is as much of an art as creating the art itself. It's like casting movies; finding just the right actor to inhabit a role involves intuition, training and a sense of chemistry that simply cannot be taught. So it's fitting that Jonathan Gold himself was kind enough to recommend Ballard's to me many years ago. (I cannot help but wonder what dear Jonathan, may he RIP, would make of the times we're in. I feel cheated out of his take on Los Angeles restaurants in time of pandemic, civil unrest, and the antics of that person occupying the office of president. But I digress.) I should have written this review years ago for a beautiful concert poster job from Ballard's, but better late than never. My mission for Ballard's, which they chose to accept, was to frame four prints left to me by my grandfather. As always, their suggestions for frames were spot on. And yet I also felt completely listened to as I expressed my somewhat vague ideas about what I wanted. It takes a special touch to interpret "something that will go in my kitchen" into a truly creative yellow/blue combo that works perfectly with the print itself. It's genius, framing genius. And when I picked up my pictures this afternoon, I was blown away. Absolutely stunning. Quarantine accommodations are in full force at Ballard's. Plexiglass is in place and masks are required. Appointments only. Street parking. Support the arts. Support the framers. It's a question of priorities, Angelenos. Make the right choice and choose the best. Ballard's ftw. read more

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Grossly incompetent, poor customer service, very overpriced. They introduced other charges after the fact and I ended up with an extremely high bill from what I was originally quoted. Furthermore, I was not impressed by the final work. I have had a lot of experience getting pieces framed both in NYC and Los Angeles. I took a chance on Ballard's because they are in my community but I was sadly mistaken at their incompetence. I would not recommend that anyone who is serious about trying to get their artwork framed give them business. read more

About a year ago, my wife and I purchased a gargantuan charcoal drawing (7 feet long, no joke) and toted it around to several stores to price things out and discover our framing options. If we'd had any clue what we were doing, we probably wouldn't have splurged on such a massive piece of unframed art but we didn't, so we did. Few of the stores we visited were able to accommodate art of that scale, or feel confident that they could frame it without the frame falling apart or breaking under stress. If they were willing to frame it, they gave us minimal options in the materials, and said it would have to be a very thick frame, which was not our desired aesthetic. Ballard's was different. The woman who helped us (I'm kicking myself that I can't remember her name) studied the art considerately, discussed the mechanics of framing it with her colleague, and explained the hidden structure that they would need to build to support the frame. She discussed the wood and finish choices, and because we wanted to display the distressed edge of the paper, she presented several backing options, including the matte black silk we ultimately chose. The frame job took about six weeks and was obviously very expensive (almost 3x another quote). But we understood why. Ballard's delivered on every front, from service to available materials to quality of the finished product. "Woman Reading" took a U-Haul to get home and barely fits on our wall at the moment, but this piece will live with us forever. Ballard's has made customers for life. read more

Ballard’s Artwork Framing - Larger than life size charcoal drawing = a massive pain to frame. - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I went to BALLARD'S ARTWORK FRAMING to get an art project I did in college (decades ago) framed. It was an odd shaped because the concept was to do a "photo series," so taking inspiration from Hockney, I did a picture collage of the back of Barbra Streisand's album jacket Classical Barbra. Using a macro lens, I had to reassemble the photos back into a cohesive image which is why the image wasn't centered. Based on the reviews here and also being close in location I chose BALLARD'S. Aaron was there when I brought it in and he was very helpful with suggestions and friendly. I had the extra board on both sides cut so that the image was better centered and Aaron had them cleanup the dust and markings that were left on the board (I had it stored in a hallway in a bunch of plastic bags all those years) and the finished product came out better than I had anticipated. It took about 3-weeks, give or take, and you get to choose the frame, Glass, etc., but don't worry if you have no idea because he'll walk you through it. Likewise, if you have a specific idea of how you want something framed I'm sure Aaron & Co. can do it. Also, if you have budget constraints tell them so they can work within your price range. The place is tiny so you can easily miss it and there's street parking in front (metered), but there's also parking lots in the back. I'll definitely be back for other framing needs. read more

Ballard’s Artwork Framing - Barbra Collage - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very knowledgeable staff advices with style color and material that best works with your photo or art print I was impressed and most of all they help me with budget my print looked amazing read more

It was my first time using Ballard's Framing, The pricing is very affordable and the customer service from Natalie was top shelf, she went above and beyond to accommodate my order. Thank you! read more

Such an accommodating and wonderful business. Been frequenting them for years for any framing needs and they always deliver. Thank u!!!

This is a long overdue review! I am a complete art hoarder. Ballard's helped me frame one of my centerpiece above the mantle art prints way back in the before times (2018). It was such a collaborative, thoughtful process. I love finding the right art framers because it is a balance of drawing out the personality of the art and the owner. Like so many folks in quarantine, I am looking at my pile of "to be framed" artwork... I know it's time to make another Ballard's trip! I have some very special Hollywood memorabilia and I know Ballard's is the right place for it! read more

Look no further than the team at Ballard's for any framing needs- small or large. They handle it all! I needed some matte framework cut and they always go above and beyond to detail. I went to 2 other stores locally and they couldn't handle. Thank you Ballard for phenomenal service! read more

They helped me design this and other artifacts from my mom. This one is a losing lottery ticket lovingly framed in burgundy suede gold etc. They are nice people, great visual thinkers, and can work with your budget. I only do framing with them now. Grateful for the care with which they framed these sentimental items. read more

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The team at Ballard's walked me through some creative options on matting and framing and provided an eye for colors that I definitely don't have. High quality, high price (at least for big prints), but I'm happy to work with a local shop for that. read more

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There are two realities in life: 1) You get what you pay for; and 2) Never trust 5- or 1-star Yelp reviews. This is going to prove one and invalidate the other. Getting stuff framed is expensive. Ballards is super-expensive. But the quality of the work is absolutely worth the price tag. The staff treats framing like an art-form in and of itself. They take whatever you just wanted to hang on the wall and elevate it to something truly incredible. I brought in a poster from a Pearl Jam show at Wrigley Field. They found a frame where the wood grain resembles that of a baseball bat. They floated the item so it looks like it belongs in a museum. They repaired a tear in the poster so well that I need a jeweler's loop to find right now! The bottom line is that, indeed, you get what you pay for. Regardless of where you go to get stuff framed, it's going to be pricey. The only difference between stores is the quality of the work. Ballards will blow you away with theirs. read more

I received my treasured pictures today and I'm extremely happy I decided to go to Ballard's. I did some research before deciding where to take my pictures to be framed some places didn't seem to interested in getting my business when I was doing my shopping but Ballard's was different I sent an email with questions and received an answer promptly. When I stopped by the store I received undivided attention I gave them my rough ideas and they came up with something beautiful. The work was done and ready as they promised. I really appreciate the attention, and care they took with my pictures. read more

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I recently had 5 pieces framed here and I loved the whole experience! Thank you sooo much!

I love having Ballard's in my neighborhood. It's surprisingly difficult to find good framing services and Ballard is not only excellent at their craft but the staff are honest and care about you getting the best outcome for your vision at the price that works for you. I love connecting with small business owners and when we came into Ballard it felt like an authentic community experience. They cared about my art, my vision and my story. read more

Reasonable prices, and friendly, talented staff. They did a great job with my accordion print. The black trimmed white mat was perfect, and the frame mimics the frame in the print. read more

Ballard’s Artwork Framing - Ballard's did a beautiful job with my accordion print, which was challenging because it's a print of a frame. - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

i brought in an art piece with a damaged frame. She immediately told me they could fix it! I told them I was going out of the country and to take their time repairing it. The price she quoted me was very reasonable, and I paid up front. When I picked it up a few weeks later it looked great, as good as new, and this was originally framed over 40 yrs. ago. Great work and nice people! read more

I've had a few prints and artwork pieces sitting on my shelf for years, that I've meant to get framed. It isn't laziness - it's the fact that many shops that do artwork framing don't work with my banker's hours work schedule. Half of them aren't even open on the weekends, at all. Ballard's is right down the street from where I live now, and I was stoked to see that they, A., stay open till past 5:00 or 6:00pm, and B., are open on Saturdays. So, off I went. They had nice selections of frames and they helped me pick out a perfect one for my Natalia Fabia print. The owner of the store is very pleasant, friendly, and low-key. Two weeks or so later, I came to pick up my artwork. It looks excellent! When I picked it up, they explained how they charge for their services - how the owner used to work for Aaron Brothers, and rather than relying on coupons to keep their prices reasonable, they've set up a more efficient system. I was quite happy with their work and I will definitely return, the next time I want to get artwork framed! read more

Wonderful establishment. The customer service was at an all time high. It is a smaller establishment so one-on-one time with the frame crafters is not too much to ask for. They make sure to ask you all of the right questions to help make your time framing creative and successful. Depending on what you are looking for determines the price of course, but overall, they have decent pricing. I am not an consistent framer (this is actually my first time) but I did came here to get the estimates on the making of a shadow box, and while I didn't purchase the shadow box from here, after all of my research, they have pretty competitive prices. You get what you pay for and I would recommend paying whatever the price is for great custom framing. Thank you for leading me in the right direction and giving me information that ultimately helped make my framing experience more successful. read more

I've had a number of prints that needed framing in storage for years. I finally found Ballard's on Yelp and brought two prints in. Ballard's did a great job on the first two prints. So much so that I went back and got the rest of my artwork framed there as well. read more

Ballard's Artwork Framing and Aaron himself are the definition of customer service. Being a total procrastinator when gifts are involved I brought in a piece to be framed the week before Christmas and Aaron spent one on one time with me selecting the best frame and matte and then even returned the beautifully framed piece to me before he said it would be ready! Got it in the mail and off just in time! It was quite the hit and I will be going back with more framing work soon. Also in the shop is a section of goods from Raven + Lily a design group that partners with women in developing countries to create fair trade, hand made goods. BONUS! One stop shop for framing and gifts! Love Ballards Artwork Framing. DO IT! read more

I'm very disappointed that I'm compelled to write a less than steller review. Aaron is a very nice man and produces good work. I was hoping and expecting to give this review a full five stars. However, the timeline and Aaron's promises prohibit that. We took our canvas to Aaron and were given a pickup date. On that date, a full month later, my wife drove to the store and discovered the job had yet to be started. The clerk told my wife they might have it done in a few hours! What?! They couldn't find a couple of hours over the course of an entire month? The lady said they would call when it was completed. The call came a full day later. Geez! Very disappointed. read more

I have never had anything custom framed before, but i had some special pieces and was told by a friend that Ballards was the way to go. I am so happy I walked into the store! Aaron and his team are so nice and helpful, not to mention have a truly artistic take on framing. I had no clue how a custom framing job can truly change the aesthetic of a painting or print, but Aaron and his team proved that they are truly experts in their craft. I was incredibly happy with the final product, and will definitely be returning. read more

Called Aaron, the shop proprietor, on the telephone today. He took the time to discuss pros and cons of framing variations for several pieces...and invited me to a local artist show tomorrow night. He also provided examples of his expertise and commitment to providing quality framing at reasonable prices. See you tomorrow night! read more

This place lives up to the hype! Great folks, great attitude, great work. Went in to get Custom mat - walked out 15 mins later fineshed - and the price was perfect. Christa did a great job, quickly! I'll be back soon - can't wait to get something actually framed there! read more

Ballard’s Artwork Framing - Painting matted by Christa - yay! Now I can send it to the buyer! - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was a great experience. If you need framing, go to Ballard's. I arrived to the store with three unique pieces and wasn't sure exactly what I wanted in terms of framing. After a healthy discussion of options and ideas, I asked if I could step out to run some errands and come back in a few hours. When I returned, Aaron had a full list of options and ideas ready for me to consider, including a stunning, custom framing job that is the most valued piece in our home. In short, look no further. You've found the best framing in Los Angeles. read more

I have gone here for years. Everyone is fantastic at their job and really wants your art to look absolutely beautiful. They take considerable time to help you find exactly what you want and what looks absolutely perfect with the art. They are innovative and thoughtful. They have framed so many treasured items for me and I will never go anywhere else. read more

Ballard's Artwork Framing, why are you so awesome? Is it because of the cool people who work in you, with their great senses of humor and their creative artistic sensibilities? Is it because of the incredible mat and frame you gave to my sweet Inception poster? Is it because you're conveniently located in Echo Park mere minutes from my apartment? Is it because your employees are totally willing to meet with customers after closing hours, as long as they're still there anyway? Yes. Yes, it is. Dave and John (if I get your names wrong, I'm awfully sorry) gave me spot-on guidance with selecting mats and a frame, and I'm SO HAPPY with the final product. I will be happy with it forever. I wish I hadn't stayed so late at work today because I have three more pieces to frame that I meant to bring by today. But I guess I'll just see you guys tomorrow! read more

This review is long overdue... I got several pieces framed by Aaron about a year or so ago. After having is work grace my walls for some time, I still look at my frames and go "Dang, that looks mighty tasteful." He will work with you to find the right frame-at the right price-for each individual piece. He will make suggestions you wouldn't think of & they're spot-on. His frames will fit the mood & artistic integrity of whatever you want framed. And they are made to last. If you want to work with someone who's helpful & cares about his work while making subtle, tasteful artistic statements with it, go to Ballard's. read more

Aaron Ballard is a welcome addition to the neighbourhood. He's a great chap and offers superior framing and mating with advice and sincerity. He's framed a ton of my photography and I would highly recommend him. I also had some paintings to frame for which needed guidance, his choices were excellent and all done quickly and professionally. Thanks Aaron read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! I came here based on the glowing reviews on Yelp, and boy were they on target. I wanted to get a Weezer poster matted and framed as a gift for my boyfriend. Aaron was so warm, lovely, and just a pleasure to deal with. He has such an eye for what he does, and you can tell he loves it! He also gave me a discount for mentioning that I found him on Yelp! This was just a wonderful, wonderful, WONDERFUL experience! read more

Gorgeous frame selections, and clean well done framing job! I was really impressed with the outcome and happy it wasn't too costly considering the size of the picture I had framed. Also much much better quality than previous stuff I had done at commercial framing places. read more

Ballard’s Artwork Framing - The museum glass is barely visible! - Art Galleries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you want to get something special framed Aaron is the man to go to. I had some really sentimental pieces that I wanted framed in equally as special of a way. One being an xray of my cat. I always saw it between 2 panes of glass to put up in front of a window, like a stained glass window. Aaron created this for me but created a frame in which I could put lights hidden behind the xray image and hang to get the same, backlit effect without destroying the image with sunlight. His prices are affordable for the handcrafted love he puts into everything he does. I also love that his shop features handicrafts that are sold to benefit certain causes. I purchased some jewelry where all the proceeds go to helping impoverished woman in third world countries. If you are cool and you want something cool framed, GO HERE! read more

Good bye corporate framing, HELLO local store with amazing prices!!! I went to Ballard and got a custom print sized up for framing. The print needed to have some borders cut and I wanted a frame that fit in my budget. I got everything I needed. They were cheaper than the corporate store and they are a block from my house. I love them and am so happy I have this amazing store run by awesome people so close to me. They're awesome! I will never go anywhere else.... read more

I love Ballards! I went in with a damaged tintype which Aaron Ballard gingerly repaired! He selected a matte and frame he thought would look great with it, but when I wanted to take it another direction, he was flexible and had more great ideas that suited me. If I was left to pick out everything on my own without his suggestions, it wouldn't have turned out nearly as cool looking and professional as it did. The price was way less than I thought it would be. Although it is boutique, he managed to offer the sort of price you'd get at Michaels or Joanne, but with the advantage of an inspired setting and the good feeling that comes with supporting a local business and tradesman. His shop is shared with a non-profit that sells adorable things made by women in third world countries, I think. It's called Raven + Lily. It's a great place to get a baby gift or a woman gift! Nice handmade blankets, bibs, scarves, and jewelry. read more

Ballard's Artwork Framing is awesome. I brought in two small pieces that needed to be framed, and they came out looking amazing!! I am soo happy with the outcome of this! Bring anything you need framed to this place! Aaron Ballard is great, and will really work with you to make sure you're happy. Thanks Aaron for everything! read more

I had the amazing opportunity to work with Aaron on a few paintings that needed to be framed. I know nothing about framing, but Aaron has an artistic eye and very knowledgeable! He is one of the nicest people and helpful during the whole process from start to finish. I'm very pleased with the details, the service, and everything Ballard's Artwork Framing has to offer and will definitely recommend to anyone who needs a well-done custom framing job. read more