I started planning our wedding about 15 months in advance. My now husband and I had settled on a…read moreFrench Provencal venue outside of Austin, Texas - and I was looking at ways to make our wedding special. I really wanted it to have a French feel without being super over the top themed (I am half French, and knew that we were going to have actual people from France at our wedding). My husband had just vetoed a photo booth, so I had a thought, "I wonder if there is a watercolor artist who paints portraits, kind of like they do in (albeit my favorite) touristy part of Montmartre," and quickly started googling on a Friday evening. My efforts paid off in spades and led me to a buzzfeed article about Maggie and her 5 minute watercolor portraits. By Sunday evening, we were chatting on the phone with Maggie with a plan in place and had her booked that same night! In the year or so leading up to the wedding, Maggie was always easy to reach (and super sweet at that) whenever I had any questions come up, and I was beyond excited to actually meet her and see her talent in person. She very kindly did portraits of my then fiancé and I in advance, as well as one of our two dogs at my request. They turned out so beautifully, and she brought them framed to have displayed at our wedding. But really - our guests have not stopped gushing about Maggie. I was so sad that I literally only got to spend about 30 seconds with her after all this time, but everyone was so excited and interested in having Maggie paint their portrait! Ultimately she was able to paint about 70 out of our 105 guests. She arrived and set up before our ceremony, so I know a few people who arrived early and got portraits then - including 2 of my junior bridesmaids who had snuck out while we were getting ready. According to everyone (and my firsthand experience), Maggie was nothing but lovely, fun, and professional. It has been so fun to see our guests' portraits as they share them with us or pop up on facebook. We even got the added bonus of being featured in her new video series, The Wedding Painter, and have a super special video souvenir of our wedding day that we would not have had without Maggie. Thank you so much Maggie for making our day so special! Your talent and skillset are truly unique, and I hope that one day we can actually spend more than 30 seconds together, because I just want to be friends with you! If you are considering hiring Maggie for your wedding or event - DO IT! Do it early! She's a true gem, and you will have a difficult time finding anyone else that holds a candle to her!

Hiring Maggie for our wedding was arguably one of the best decisions I ever made for our wedding…read more I know that flying someone from Atlanta to San Francisco seems a bit over the top, but Maggie was so worth it. Everyone at our wedding commented how amazing it was to have someone actually live paint their portraits! I wanted our guests to feel special as a thank you for being a part of our day and this one definitely delivered. I wanted something personal but classy and Maggie was the way to go. Maggie's art is not only beautiful and a great gift to treasure for a lifetime but something also has to be said for her speed! She cranked out those portraits as if she was in a race and she did not look one bit frazzled. Thank you so much for making our day extra special! Be sure to book her at your next event :)

Shane is an amazing artist and teacher! I cannot recommend his classes and workshops enough. I…read morelearned foundation concepts from him while simultaneously developing my own style. How does he do that? His studio environment is amazing - everyone that takes his classes has been doing so for years and is so supportive of each other. Shane creates a setting where creativity thrives. One of the most amazing things about him as a teacher is how supportive he is. He allows you to develop your own style rather than mimic his, and he is amazing at helping you push through that creative slump feeling. I can't recommend his classes enough, whether you've been painting for years or haven't even started yet!

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Roger was great! He was personable, very open to questions and straightforward with his…read moresuggestions. His space was warm, welcoming, clean and inviting. He has a very comfortable seating area right outside so customers won't have to stand while they wait to be serviced. I am very satisfied with my experience and I will definitely return soon! Rogeranythonyart

I'm honestly very disappointed with my experience. I GOT…read morePIERCED BY KEYS!! I originally booked for a back surface piercing, but when I arrived, I was told the proper equipment for that service was not available. As a professional, that should have been confirmed before booking. Because of that, I was pressured into getting back dermals instead. My appointment was also rescheduled from 1 PM to 4 PM due to personal reasons, which was already inconvenient. I still showed up only to wait an additional hour because the piercer was late. Due to the time being reschedule I ended up spending $100 To get there. After the procedure, one dermal visibly looked shallow compared to the others. I brought this up immediately and was told to "wait." Nearly 3 days later, when I gently removed the bandage, that dermal came out completely with no snagging or trauma. The other three are perfectly fine, which makes it clear that one was not properly seated. I was told I would receive a refund due to the inconveniences, I received it later. Overall, this experience involved multiple inconveniences, lack of proper preparation, and a piercing that failed within days. I would not recommend booking unless you are prepared for rescheduling issues and incomplete setup. I'm sharing this so others can make an informed decision.

DAVE IS THE MAN!…read more Since my daughter and her spouse were joining us at this year's Apple Festival, I thought that it would be a great opportunity for us to get a family caricature. I peeped the vendor list prior to my visit and decided that booth #35 would be our first stop of the day. We were the first to arrive and I quickly slid into a sit to mark my territory. Dave actually completed our last family caricature a decade ago so I knew that we were in good hands! Awesome! He is an Atlanta based artist who specializes in caricatures so he is very familiar to many. Yes, I was trying to control the process but Dave hi-jacked my plan and did his thang! It's Dave, so I wasn't worried and true to expectations, he did a great job! Our son was not present but Dave was able to add him in from a photo on one of our cell phones. It is perfect! Most caricatures are prepared in black but we decided to go for color which costs significantly more but worth it to us since we are collectors. Also since we have so many, we want them to be a bit different and the ones done in color really pop. You will actually want to splurge on this item because it not only documents a special family moment, but it is the ultimate souvenir that will last a lifetime. The process took about 45 minutes for four people (adding color takes additional time), so plan accordingly. Don't forget to bring cold hard cash!

Ann is not only a phenomenal and talented artist, but she is so considerate and caring. Her love…read moreand passion definitely shine through her work. Ann is different than most artists I know as she finished this piece earlier than expected!! Most artists I know struggle meeting deadlines as sometimes it interferes with their creative juices. Not Ann. She also didn't sacrifice quality for timeliness. She sent me progress photos to ensure I was satisfied with her work. I highly recommend her, and if I ever need another custom piece of art, I will definitely use her again.

Ann used her amazing talent to create on canvas what I had in my head, a painting of my wife as a…read morechild playing her old piano. It turned out amazing and will be a special memory in our family for many years to come. Thanks Ann!

The Tiny Doors ATL is so unique to Atlanta. These doors are located all over Atlanta and most of…read morethem are accessible to the public! A couple of doors that I saw that required tickets to the event/location were the Georgia Aquarium and Botanical Garden tiny doors. I have visited many tiny doors and have even spent a day looking for them. Each door is uniquely designed for the place it is located. Each door was so special that it's hard to choose a favorite. I would recommend looking for them if you are visiting a place where one is nearby, but I wouldn't recommend dedicating time to search for these. The Tiny Doors ATL website has a map that locates each of the tiny doors with pictures, names, and number. Enjoy the views and happy finding! Website Link: https://www.tinydoorsatl.com/tiny-doors Would rate 10/10 Credit to Tiny Doors ATL website for Tiny Door numbers and names

Since the Tiny Doors ATL art project started at the Krog Street Tunnel in July 2014, founder and…read moreartist Karen Anderson Singer has become a local celebrity. At the time of writing this review, there are over 20 public art installations of tiny 7-inch doors throughout Atlanta. Each was handmade and installed by Singer who, according to CBS Sunday Morning and CNN, takes anywhere from 40 to 60 hours to make a single door. She described them as a "love note to Atlanta." Once the doors are installed, they are maintained too. The doors are really cool and unique to the City of Atlanta. Atlanta is lucky to have Singer. From the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market to the Swan House in Buckhead, Tiny Doors have been popping up in places all over ATL. During the 2021 NBA Playoffs, Singer even unveiled a door at State Farm Arena with Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins and CEO Steve Koonin: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQuTUF-r87C/. You can check out all of Singer's amazing work on Instagram at @tinydoorsatl: https://www.instagram.com/tinydoorsatl/. My personal favorite doors have been Door #21 on the new Atlantic Green in Atlantic Station, unveiled in October 2020, and Door #658 in Inman Park near the border with Old Fourth Ward. Door #658 was originally unveiled at the Hotel Indigo in Midtown in 2019. It's now located at the Edge OTB apartment complex, facing the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail. The door is numbered 658 because it's 658 times the size of a standard 7-inch Tiny Door. I uploaded pictures of these two doors to Tiny Doors ATL's listing here on Yelp. As a homeowner in Atlantic Station since before the retail portion of the development opened in 2005, I'm proud to have Singer and Tiny Doors ATL as a neighbor and officially Atlantic Station's "Artist in Residence" as of April 2020. Tiny Doors' studio address is: 1380 Atlantic Drive Suite 14100 Atlanta, GA 30363 Park in the Atlantic Station garage near stairwell 10 (green color). The first two hours of parking is free. I recommend entering and exiting the garage via 16th Street which puts you on level P2. It's much easier to get in and out that way (less traffic/congested). Tiny Doors' studio doors opened to the public for the first time on July 17, 2020. Since then, Tiny Doors ATL has held Open Studio hours where the public can meet Karen Anderson Singer, see works retired and in progress, and browse and purchase #TinyDoorsATL merchandise. Check out Atlantic Station's events page (https://atlanticstation.com/event/tiny-doors-atl-open-studio/all/) and Tiny Doors' Linktree (https://linktr.ee/tinydoorsatl) to see future Open Studio dates and hours as well as a helpful map of where you can find Tiny Doors around Atlanta. Upcoming Tiny Doors ATL Open Studio hours are: * Saturday, November 20, 2021, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Saturday, December 18, 2021, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Recently, Open Studio has taken place the third Saturday of every month.

Great idea for a different experience…read more Parking can be difficult given its location but we luckily found street parking not far from the establishment. Boots and full clothing coverage is provided. But no eye protection for those who wear glasses. We anticipated it to be more of a group experience so we were surprised it was only me and who I came in with. I suppose it is self-explanatory but I also am more of a visual learner and would have appreciated some more tips and tricks before starting. You are given the primary colors and then some to work with. Sparkles and glitter are also offered at the end. Overall, we had a good experience but I do feel as though some aspects are lacking in terms of more guidance on how to customize or achieve certain effects. Would come again if some kind of discount is offered since we were there for less than 15 minutes for two canvases.

This was such a fun experience to do with the family (husband, myself, 16 year old, and 6 year old…read more We highly recommend this if you want a fun family experience in ATL.

I commissioned Danica to paint my bike with a mixture of Van Gogh's Starry Night (and a few other…read moreof his works) and Edvard Munch's The Scream. She helped me define what I wanted and showed me mock ups of options so I could decide on what I ultimately wanted. I couldn't be more pleased with how it came out. It is so beautiful!! I highly recommend her for a very unique and creative art piece that's also my bike :).

From the owner: Hi, I’m Danica Lee! I am an artist, business owner, Savannah College of Art and Design student,…read morecyclist, and so much more. I love to make fun, colorful art that makes me happy and brings the vision of others to fruition. My favorite kind of art to create comes from the minds of others, my commissions are always open and I am ready to take on any creative idea! While I specialize in painting, I enjoy the process of creative problem-solving when using new techniques; incorporating wire, beading, fabric, and found objects anywhere I have the opportunity. From ceramics to linoleum carvings to spray paint, my art explores many media. I would love to help in your next creative endeavor.

Kim had painted a tall photo frame and a decorative shutter for me. She was very helpful in the…read moreprocess in terms of choosing colors and coming up with other creative ideas. I would love to work with her again in the future for any small furniture refinishing work.

From the owner: Services: 1st ( I do not do upholstery) I have to put this here bc I get so many requests…read more Please look through my photo gallery!! The Fine Art pieces at the end of the Gallery! It will show you more thoroughly what I do best. Art Restoration: I restore and repair a diversity of art forms; art ranging in different mediums. I'm not experienced in doing portraits, so I try to stay away from working on paintings with people. I've repaired several kinds of pottery pieces, china, and other mediums, as well as repaired tears in paintings (modern art as well as antique oil paintings). This requires a great deal of care and tedious work. I will also restore the frame, which often needs repair as much as the painting. Antiques: I restore & repair small antique furniture as well as art pieces of all forms. I used to do larger furniture pieces but can no longer handle the toll it takes on my body. I have several years of experience and training in art & color matching and have worked on furniture pieces ranging from the 1800s to the current day. Please feel free to contact me at any time so we can discuss your project. In the meantime, look through my photo gallery and feel free to ask any questions. I also have many references if you'd like to contact a few prior clients. Thank you so much for visiting my page, and I hope to be talking to you soon.