I requested Adriana for my son's 7th birthday party at the park last month, and it was a choice I'm…read moreglad I made. She was quick to respond and organized during our initial contact. As the date approaches, she followed up to confirm the date and showed up on time. I loved her flexibility to work with the birthday theme and all the kids loved her art work. It's one of the best I've seen, so please consider her for your next event if you're looking for a face painter!

Chaverri Artistic was the face painter for Berkeley Humane's Bark Around the Block street fare/pet…read moreadoption event. Adriana was friendly, and creative, kids and adults loved it! We loved seeing everyone get colorful! Very professional, great pre event communication and super talented! Highly recommend!

I always do a double take when I see Peter Carey's paintings. They are so realistic and…read moremeticulously done that I often think these beautiful pieces hung on the wall are photographs. Carey is not only talented, but very professional and a down to earth guy. If you need a family portrait or mural, I would highly recommend Peter Carey with no hesitation.

Peter did a mural for my husbands restaurant and we couldn't be happier with the results! We gave…read morehim a vision of what we wanted and he tailored to our requests in fenomenal detail. We are constantly getting compliments from our customers and of course we always refer them back to Peter! He's very professional and passionate in what he does and it clearly shows through his artwork. I would highly recommend him. Thank you again Peter for all your hard work!

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!

We had t-shirts made several times with New Edge, each time with a different design. They took…read moretheir time with the design and printing so we would get a quality product. Very happy with results.

This is a great company to work with. I run a nonprofit music program and I needed a shirt designed…read moreand printed in a week for our field trip. Helen and Carlos came through for the program!. They designed a shirt that captured the vibe of our program. The kids love the shirt so much that they still wear. Easy to work with and good prices. This company is professional, a pleasure to work with, and a socially responsible community business. I will be using them again.

I give my strongest recommendation for Jorge as an artist and muralist. We hired Jorge to paint a…read morelarge octopus mural (approx. 12 ft x 40 ft) across 2 walls of garage and we are BLOWN AWAY by the results! The process from conceiving the artwork, to trading draft sketches back and forth, to the actual execution exceeded our expectations. The quality and attention to detail on this large mural is extraordinary (see close up photo for details). This artwork brought a personal and unique new aspect to our home - and made out outdoor space so much more amazing to enjoy. If you are looking for a muralist to personalize your space, you must give Jorge a call!

We were looking for a local company to create and paint a mural for our gym. From our initial…read moreinquiry to the final product, we had a great experience from start to finish. We first got in touch with Bree, who was very helpful and informative. Once she captured some information from us, she transferred us over to Jorge, who went above and beyond in all areas. Jorge was easy to communicate with and constantly kept us updated throughout the mural project. He was extremely organized and professional. He made sure that we had a finished product that fit exactly what we were looking for. His work is insanely awesome and it would be hard to believe that it was all done by hand if you did not see him do it in-person. For future murals and artwork, we will definitely be returning to Koichi Arts!

Tried reaching out to them for the past month after getting a $1500 gift card from Mercedes to get…read morea portrait and now it's almost expired. They expect $300 for a booking appointment in advance but how can I trust a company who never answers their phone or even voicemail replies. Very sketchy company after reading others reviews about them.

TL;DR: Worthless…read moreVoucher: Your "free" voucher only covers a tiny print. Everything else costs a fortune. Hidden Costs: They deliberately hide prices until AFTER your photoshoot, making it awkward to back out. Pressure Sales: Expect intense pressure to upgrade and spend thousands. Inflated Prices: Even a small increase in size or adding a frame will cost you thousands extra. Non-Refundable: Once you sign, you're trapped, even if you change your mind minutes later. Overpriced: The photos are fine, but you can get the same quality elsewhere for a fraction of the price. Shop around! Slow Delivery: Be prepared to wait months for your photos, even though they take your money upfront. (Ours took 7 months!) -------------------------- Here's my story: -------------------------- A Shady Business with Bait-and-Switch Tactics The Bait: - Received a $1500 gift certificate with vague terms and no pricing information on their website. - Required to pay a $300 deposit to book an appointment. The Switch: - After a short photo session, we were informed that the certificate only covered a single 14-inch unframed photo. - We were pressured with aggressive upselling tactics and confusing "discounts" to upgrade to a much larger and more expensive package. - The pricing was exorbitant (e.g., $5,000 for a 24-inch photo) and not disclosed beforehand. - Crucially, the initial price he quoted did NOT include the frame or taxes. These were added later, step-by-step, increasing the cost significantly. The Trap: - Under pressure and with limited time, we agreed to a 24-inch framed photo and two 14-inch unframed photos for what we thought was $2,500. - The final contract price was inflated to over $2,700 with added fees and the deposit deceptively used as a "discount." - When we tried to cancel just 30 minutes after signing, citing the unexpected costs, Marc refused, claiming the contract was non-refundable (who does that??!!!). Instead of a refund, he agreed to remove the two smaller photos and reduce the price slightly, but the cost was still exorbitant for a single 24-inch portrait. The Aftermath: - We were stuck with a bill over $2,000 for a single portrait. The owner, Marc, demonstrated a complete lack of customer service and ethical business practices. - Afterward, I shopped around and realized I could have gotten the same quality portrait for a fifth of the price! Conclusion: Huelar Portraits employs a bait-and-switch business model, luring customers in with gift certificates and then pressuring them into expensive upgrades. Their pricing is outrageous, their contracts are designed to trap customers, and their sales tactics are deceptive. Be warned and stay away from this studio! If you have a voucher, go in with your mind made up to only get what's included. Don't be fooled by their manipulative tactics!

Scott painted my girls bedrooms and bathroom, it was truly a work of art. Something they were able…read moreto appreciate for years as young children and they missed when we moved out of the house as teens. They created cherished memories that will last a lifetime. The photos here were just from the listing and truly don't do the artwork any justice. I recently had a friend ask where I had the work done and thought Scott deserved a long overdue review.

Scott painted a beautiful Peter Rabbit mural on a 5' by 6' canvas for our nursery! His artistic…read moreskills are amazing, and it was a pleasure working with him. I can't wait to have him paint something for baby #2 (someday)!

I had been struggling for the last couple of years to find someone to paint our windows for…read moreHalloween and Christmas. This year I found Everett and I can not express how happy I am. Everett is very professional, easy to work with, reliable, has good rates and does amazing work. He is easy to communicate with and does what he says. He has always been on time, has a great sense of humor and as you can see from the pictures I uploaded he does great work. Thank you Everett!

From the owner: I specialize in seasonal window painting designs; Winter , Valentines', Spring, Fall and Christmas.read more