Last summer in Iowa, I bought Gayle a print by a local photographer. It's a gorgeous farm country…read morevista that was unfortunately damaged thanks to the UPS Store in Ames. The Artist (Dan Ruf) was kind enough to send me a replacement, and this time the print arrived safe and sound and in a much sturdier package. The only work that remained was getting the print framed and then wrapped up to put "under" the Christmas Tree. And after reading the glowing reviews from Dorothy, Tam, and Toni, I decided to give The Glenn Custom Framing a try. This part of Stockton is nearby to my home in Albany, but I'm surprised that until now I never ventured out here. There's a few other businesses around including an art gallery (next door) and a coffee shop a block down. The Glenn actually has more of a combination art gallery, framing shop, and "messy" Berkeley gathering place feel, with a cute little guard dog that greets you when you enter. And it's the real deal. The bird houses on the wall were pretty cool and well priced. However, I immediately knew that Gayle wouldn't go for it and that in our combined household, there was no place to put it. The same went for some really nice glass pieces that were displayed within the store. So I concentrated on the frame and after a bit of option negotiation, settled on a very nice frame of which Gayle was very pleased. I especially appreciated Kathleen's willingness to work with me and her interactive good ideas and taste. The Glenn is also a neighbourhood business that in these economic times deserves support. And like Phil the Barber down the road, this is a good place to catch up local news.

So there I was, wondering where Bob-The-Dog had gone. The Glenn (that would be the frame shop) had…read moredisappeared back to some pre-Brigadoon timewarp and I feared that Bob had disappeared with the shop. Not to worry. Bob is safe and sound and waiting to be framed at Kathleen's new site across the street from her old shop. The Glenn has moved to 7002 Stockton Ave. RIght across from where it used to be. Its open for business says Kathleen Glenn, the shop's owner. Same hours, same great stuff available for purchase *and* same high-level framing. Now if "God Explains String Theory To Bob-The-Dog" would just be ready to grace the wall of the den here at Casa Canine....hint, hint, hint... Emmett, Furby and Smiley will be so proud of the new decor.* 3/20/2012 Bob-The-Dog has just entered Casa Canine. Which is a wee mite like Siegfried entering Valhalla. You know..thunder and lighting, Sturm und Dank. The whole shebang...the picture will be on a wall in the den tomorrow. (The den is where the dogs live, in case you hadn't figured that out.) I thank Kathleen for her discerning eye, Smiley for his decorating skills, Emmett for settin' up the welcoming howl. And Furby? Well I thank Furby for letting the rest of us indulge in this foolishness. Furby has impeccable taste.

I can't recommend Nielsen Framing enough. I've had two recent projects framed by them-one a rush…read moreorder which needed a super fast turnaround, and one smaller but more sentimental photo which needed a cuter frame-and each time they were knowledgeable, helpful, tasteful in helping pick out frames and mats...and also just really kind in a way I miss experiencing when I don't shop locally. I showed up right before closing (I'm so sorry!) and they still graciously took the time to help me out so I wouldn't need to make a second trip. The price of both jobs was way lower than you'll find online or in box stores, and the quality was just incredible.

These guys are great…read more if you have nice pieces that you want preserved for a long time, and a great colobrative process on picking through all the options - there is no other choice. When you are spending time and money on something that you want to last a lifetime (and beyond), they exceeded my expectations on the process and the final product.

I love going to the Berkeley Blick Art Materials store. It a pilgrimage for me. I remember crossing…read morethe Bay from SF when I was young going to a "giant" artist supplies store on Univeristy Avenue. This is the next best thing to that. Now that I'm relatively speaking "Old" I take my joys where I find them. If you ask me to go out for a good time, first take me to the Berkeley take me to 10th St. Blick and then to Berkeley Bowl West to pick up something great for dinner. You think I am joking, but I am not. I had a wonderful time and got loads of goodies. I would say the real value at Blick is immediacy. We old school folks like to touch the merchandize. We have respect for the time saved, finding what you want when you want or need it. The people that worked there were very lovely and helpful. The were probably humoring us. Three old ladies touching everything, laughing having some kind of celebration at the Art Store. It was a sort of special occasion and my choice was to go to Blick. It isn't far from home but it can be a challenghIt is a beautifully equipped establishment The only problem I had was at the colored pencils. The font size on the labels was so small could only guess. My.only difficulty at home was am individual Prismacolor green pencil. Broke so many times during sharpening it left the beloved Color just slightly over half the size.

Prices are high. Variety on hand is low (much easier to Buy online )…read moreStaff at the cash register was nice, the older gentlemen , the one younger floor attendant was short with us and not very helpful. Bad shopping experience.

I had a framed artwork that broke when it fell and hit the ground. It was a fairly clean break,…read morealong the side joints, but some of the wood framing had chipped. I called four framing shops but none would touch a repair. It was a very large piece and I didn't want to spend $1-2K on a redo. Artistic Picture Framing agreed. It took 3 days, just over $100, and it looks good as new. Amazing!

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!

I really enjoy working with Myong and Randy. They are very good at what they do and I'm always…read moresatisfied with the results of their work. They have a great selection of framing materials to choose from and are very good at making suggestions on how to frame my art work. I feel that the pricing for the work and the selection and quality of the materials is very good, I like working with Myong and Randy, and highly recommend them.

My son visited Myanmar this year and brought back a painted wall hanging/textile from Myanmar…read more (His in-laws live there). I offered to find a place to get it framed. Upon my friend's (Toni M), suggestion, I went to Sticks on Solano Ave. The gentleman who assisted me was very nice and helpful. He picked out several different mats and frames for me to choose from. I decided to get museum glass to prevent reflection and fading of the textile. It usually takes about 3 weeks for them to finish the framing, but I got it back in 2. My son and his wife were very pleased with the completed project. I did find non-metered parking in front of their shop but I arrived around 15 min after they opened at 11 am. I would definitely consider using Sticks again.

Saul did a beautiful job of framing a print for our son & future daughter-in-law's engagement…read moreparty! The print was a weird shape and Saul figured out a lovely mat configuration. They will enjoy his artistry for years to come. Saul was gracious and so very helpful. I highly recommend this shop!

New owner... not the same Stoll…read more My mom had my college diploma framed at Stoll with George, the previous owner, about 12 years ago, and in the last few years, the paper started to ripple slightly. Since there was a lifetime guarantee posted on the back of the frame, I took it back to same shop, but unfortunately the new owner, Saul, was not able to honor his predecessor's guarantee. I had another item that needed to be framed as well, so I decided to go ahead with working with the new owner, Saul, anyway. He showed me a nice variety of frames and I chose two that complemented each other and worked with other frames already in my space. He recorded my choices in his notes and charged me a high, but reasonable price for quality framing of this type, and I paid half as a deposit. He said it would be three to four weeks. Five weeks later, I called to see about my frames and he said one was delayed another couple of weeks. When they were ready (a month late), I came to pick them up and the documents were well mounted, smooth, and clean... But they were in matching frames. I said that one was wrong, and he said that unfortunately he had misplaced his notes, so he couldn't confirm, but had relied on memory and thought I said identical frames. Though I was dissatisfied, I chose not to have them redone and rather just to take my items with me. Saul told me the remainder of the payment would be $100 higher than he originally quoted. I showed him the receipt for the first half of the payment and his original quote, and then he agreed to that accept the amount he had quoted. I have not been back to Stoll since. I have, however, had very good experiences recently with framing a few items at Storey Framing.

Rob is a master framer with an art background, so his insights and wisdom are a great resource. He…read morehas framed a number of pieces for me, ranging from shadowboxing historical documents to showcasing fine art. His prices, turnaround time, and communication are totally professional. I am so glad I gave Frameworks a try!

I have a photography business and look to Dana for all our custom framing needs. She is highly…read moreskilled and very professional. Our jobs are turned around quickly so our customers are delighted with us because of her. I recommend her to everyone in need of framing services big or small. Her attention to detail and great customer service make her the framing business to seek out in St. Helena.

I found them on yelp, and boy. Am I happy I did. From the moment I walked in the store, the staff…read morewas extremely courteous and helpful. The finished product - - - can't give six stars so I have to downgrade them to five!!

My husband and I have gotten several special pieces framed here over the last couple years and the…read morecraftsmanship has always exceeded expectations! They seem genuinely happy to work with you on custom projects and do an excellent job. It can be pricey, as others have said, and custom framing is not for every piece I have on my walls at home, but for the special, one of a kind works, or things that require an unusual layout or presentation it is well worth the money!

I had a large lithograph fall off the wall and break the very expensive frame…read more Mario repaired it & cleaned the surface. Excellent work.

I loved working with Bay Frames! I went out of my way from Sunnyvale to Fremont to use their…read moreexpertise for a Chinoiserie painting, and it was completely worth it. He thoughtfully considered my entire room and patiently walked me through multiple framing options across different styles and price points before we finalized the perfect one. Highly recommend for anyone looking for expert guidance and a truly personalized experience.

Devondre is the best customer service in framing I've ever received. Beyond having a great eye for…read morematching frames/artwork/and matting, he is patient, kind, and efficient. I had 7 pieces of art that I wanted to update the matting for, some with multiple openings in one frame. He assisted with the color choices but was never pushy in an attempt to needlessly make me pay more than a fair price. Moreover, I have been to 3 framers for a very special custom piece and never went through with the order because of poor designs and awful customer service. Devondre did what they couldn't due in 15 minutes and I gladly paid $600 for this one special piece. From selling me a few quick ready mades, redesigning mats for pieces I already have, to custom work, I got 8 pieces completed in an hour. Thank you Devondre, you have a new regular customer in me.

This place is awesome! They're the "go-to" place for printing photos from a smart phone and…read moreuploading them onto their website, https://cheappetes.com/. Cheap Pete's has numerous locations and I go to their shop in Alameda. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and offer great service. The best salesperson at that location is Melissa. They've probably printed at least 50 photos from my iPhone with the largest at 20" x 20". Melissa will always take the time and show you your print request before you leave the store. Nonetheless, each and every time I'm incredibly amazed at the quality of the print because they're beautifully done. Now that's great service!!!