Frame of Mine is a gallery and picture framers located on the Lower Ormeau Road. It's not often you…read morecan say a visit to a shop lifts your spirits - however, you can say this about Frame of Mine. I can't imagine anyone would visit this shop/gallery and not love it. Maybe I'm slightly biased as it displays the sort of art I love; contemporary, bright, fresh, illustrative, lowbrow and by local artists. You'll find original art, prints, sculptures, ornaments, jewellery, mugs, novelty items, posters, stationary and cards here. Alternatively if you have a piece of art you can get it framed here too. The perfect spot to pick up an original gift for a friend or relative. Or just pop in for a browse - I think you'll love it...

I was drawn into this place by the amazing (and I think original) iconic film art work in the…read morewindow. At £45 a pop they were not cheap but the art was stunning and classy, making classic almost artdeco style posters for films old and new- there were even a few Harry Potter ones smidged in with classics like The Big Lebowski and Star Wars! Something for everyone there. Inside was a bit small and pokey, but has the look of an old fashioned artists' attic, especially on the upper floor. We were greeted as we entered and the staff seemed happy for us to wander around the shop and take it all in without buying anything. Some classic prints upstairs without frames available as well as a few fairy pictures and even Disney princess images at reduced prices. Well worth popping in.

You know the way your walls are looking really drab, that recent coat of paint didn't help and the…read moretatty Betty Blue poster has seen better days? Got some funky prints and one off gig posters rolled up in your attic? Maybe even some work you or an artist friend have done? There is a simple solution, pick out your favourite three or four and head down to Sheldon Framing. These are the go-to-guys for getting an image expertly and tastefully framed. I know Ikea et al do much cheaper frames but they only come in their restrictive standard sizes whereas these guys will do you a custom job so in theory any shape or size should be catered for. They are also helpful with suggesting colours or options that will simultaneously complement your image without detracting too much from it. I've had tons of posters framed up by these guys over the years and the job has always been quality. They also sell a wide range of art by local artists from contemporary to the usual watercolours etc... Pros: Helpful, knowledgeable staff. Cons: If you're getting larger stuff framed it can get expensive quickly.

I am in no way an art buff. I'm not an art anything in fact. But I do like to have a look around…read morethese places, even just to seem a little cultured to the store assistant who can obviously seen through my nods of appreciation. From the outside it looks a little more commercial to other galleries in the area. It always has advertisements in its windows, stating silly pointless things that you should already expect to find in a gallery (not signs saying 'pretty paintings!' but close enough). The price range clearly shows that the stuff here really is for someone who wants to make a serious commitment. Paying 4/5 hundred pounds for a painting the size of my palm is the biggest commitment anyone can make in my opinion!

Eakin's my favourite art gallery on the Lisburn Road. A lovely little family run gallery spanning…read moretwo floors of a red brick townhouse. Specialists in contemporary Irish art they also have some pieces from the past as well. You'll find a range of Artists' work here including George Callaghan, Brian Ballard, Neil Shawcross, Dean McDowell, Louis le Brocquy, J B Vallely and Terry Bradley amongst others. I always call in for a look when I pass Eakin. Yesterday I visited to view the beautiful, stylised, atmospheric paintings of George Callaghan. His harvest sunset paintings are mesmerising and I adore his 'Purple Haze' landscapes. A beautiful exhibition for this time of year as we near the end of October. Prices vary, ranging from smaller works for a few hundred pounds to larger paintings for a few thousand. If I win the lotto I may one day be able to buy instead of just browse! The owner Brian Eakin is very welcoming and their website's kept fully updated with all current paintings listed. However nothing beats a stroll through Eakin Gallery to see the paintings in the flesh.

The Picture Gallery on Queen Street just looks cheap. It's been there along time and I'm always…read morepraising independent businesses but the framing business hasn't been over run by any type of corporate machine just yet so I don't think The Picture Gallery can use that as an excuse for its tattered facade and silly pictures it sells. It really does sell a lot of silly pictures. It can be read (vaguely) painted on the shop front that it deals in classic Irish art but that doesn't appear to be what it sells at all. Instead all you can see covering the walls are silly sketches of footballers, wrestlers, MP's and way to many pictures of Elvis. This did work to our advantage when for a birthday joke we got our friend a picture of the Undertaker (which was framed....), but come on, why does a shop selling that exist?

If you want to see pictures crammed wall to ceiling with average Northern Ireland local views then…read morestep in here. For some reason I once got a photograph framed here in a so-so transaction as I noticed greasy finger prints on the inside of the glass when it came back. I'd have been grateful too if they'd let me know when the picture was ready as they said they would. The price was not outrageous but I'd try another picture framer in future.

This is my best find ever in Belfast!!! I was visiting with my daughter and popped in for a look…read more Wow!!! I was blown away by the art the had!!! Artists you would usually see in a museum, here on the walls to view (and buy). I was made to feel most welcome and given so much information about the artists and their work. It was truly a wonderful experience. I'm not sure of the gentleman's name but he was so lovely @nicholasgallery

My eyeballs nearly popped right out of my head! Picasso?! Pablo Picasso??! On the Lisburn Road??!!…read moreThe Lisburn Road in Belfast???!!! Strange but true, and his ceramic art's hanging on the walls of Nicholas Gallery right now. Amazing to see, but it's not just Picasso. You'll also find Francis Bacon, Joan Miro, Andy Warhol, Lucian Freud, Bridget Riley, Henry Moore and Frank Auerbach's art here amongst many other big international names. It's pretty cool and impressive, even though they are smaller pieces such as drawings and limited edition, original prints. Definitely worth having a look at. I'm glad I wandered into Nicholas Gallery and will be returning frequently to eye up and lust after the art goodies.

My interest in art has always been a shaky one. I do remember enjoying it at school and since have…read morealways had an appreciation for the work and stunning brilliance associated with fine art. The Townhouse Gallery is somewhere I've walked past hundreds of times in the past but hadn't noticed. They actually have a stunning range of works on offer from some of the country's best and brightest things. A couple of pieces that caught my eye were by an artist called Susan McKeever. They were surrealist/minimalist works called Blue and Blue 2, I assume a homage to Miro's Bleu and Bleu Deux. They didn't really share the same style, these used blue as the dominant colour but were almost vague landscapes in the way they were painted. They were both of reasonable size and just under £200 each. A lot of the stuff on offer here is fantastic and if you are in the market to buy you're more than likely to find something that suits your budget.

More a high quality pictures framers than an art gallery as such that I had expected to see, there…read moreis nevertheless some interesting, good quality art on display in here. Among more curious items was a framed Led Zeppelin record cover with the record included. So if you want something presented in a box construction this is the place to ask - there were also some nice textile collages framed in the same way. I enquired about dealing with a very fragile picture painted on leather as for years it has sat in a cupboard while I have periodically wondered what to do about it. The owner was friendly and helpful in answering my query, adding that he was extremely fussy about his work being immaculate without a fragment or a dust speck so I would be confident about enquiring here more seriously in future. Good picture framing isn't cheap, but needs to be right for obvious reasons.

Really nice art store with a wide selection of items. Unfortunately, I was only searching for a new…read morejournal, but the journal selection was also quite extensive. 3-4 racks. Massive collection of Leuchtturms and Moleskins if that's what you're into. Would recommend. I grabbed one for a friend from a brand I didn't immediately recognize in a niche color. Staff seemed quite friendly additionally.

Absolutely delighted with my Bradbury Art Store delivery; was able to order over the phone and my…read moreWinsor & Newton art supplies were delivered to me the next working day. Canvas and oil paints - looking forward to using them. Excellent quick service, very helpful staff and great selection of quality art materials. This will help me carry on painting during the Coronavirus lockdown - thank you Bradbury Art, much appreciated.