Megan was truly one of the most unique and memorable parts of our wedding. Having her create live…read morewatercolor portraits of our guests added such a fun, interactive element to the day--people are still talking about it! Not only was it entertaining to watch her work, but each guest left with a beautiful, personal keepsake. After the wedding, we had a few additional portraits completed in her studio, and they absolutely exceeded our expectations. The level of detail, artistry, and care she puts into each piece is incredible. You can really tell how much pride she takes in her work. If you're looking for something special that your guests will genuinely cherish, Megan is it. Highly recommend!

I'm only updating my review to 4 stars because I keep seeing social media videos of live painters…read moreat weddings and the artists do an exceptional job of painting the faces of the bride and groom to make it look just like them. Megan's work is amazing but there is room for improvement on human faces.

Second time hiring Joe! We hired for my first daughter's quinceanera and now 1 year later, daughter…read more#2. Always a hit!

We hired Joe as the caricature artist for our wedding on 9/27/25, and he was absolutely fantastic!…read moreHe was incredibly professional, punctual, and a huge hit with all of our guests. Everyone loved his drawings, and it added such a fun, memorable touch to our celebration. Joe was also very thoughtful--he created a beautiful, colored caricature of us (the bride and groom) before the wedding so we wouldn't have to step away from the event to sit for a drawing. That personal touch meant so much to us and is something we'll treasure forever. Not only did he manage to draw all of our guests within the allotted time, but he also did so with great skill and efficiency. On top of that, he was by far the most affordable caricature artist we met with, without sacrificing any quality or professionalism. We couldn't be happier with his work and highly recommend Joe for any future events. He will bring joy, laughter, and lasting memories to your special day!

AMAZINGLY TALENTED! Jill did a wall mural for my master bedroom, and I could not be more pleased…read more I had a vision in my head, but she really talked with me, showed me other art and looked around at my house to get to know my style. The finished product was beyond what I could have dreamed of. I wake up looking at this beautiful work of art. Thank you so much Jill. Your art makes me smile every time I look at it.

Love it as usual. I so appreciate talented people. Even when we were sitting in the show cases in…read moreelementary school. If it weren't for you and Christy Russell Bloom they probably would have looked crappy. Miss you

Lisa Bryant Faux Finishes is nothing short of amazing! The ocean mural she did in my kitchen is…read morenothing short of spectacular. I gave her some examples of what I wanted and she made it look even better then the pictures I gave her. Will definitely be having her come back to do more in the future

Lisa met me at my house twice to measure and talk about what I wanted done. We picked a start date…read moreover the phone between meetings. The 2nd time she came we picked out colors and she gave me an estimate. It wasn't a typed up agreement, but she signed it and noted how much money I gave her and what was due. I gave her more than the amount she needed to start. Not within 2 days of our last meeting she informs me she can't do the job due to circumstances beyond her control. (I forget the the exact word she used but that's what she was saying). She told me she had someone who could work the job and it would be the same amount if I wanted to go that route. I asked her if it were something I said or did and she just said she couldn't explain and it was something that wasn't under her control. I asked her if she couldn't do the work at all and she said "no". I had already started prepping the room and bought new things to add to the finished room. When a contractor signs their own agreement, money is given and a start date, that person needs to honor that agreement. Yes I got my money back, she had her husband come to the door, she was probably on another job or just couldn't face me. Very unprofessional. I have my theory that she probably underbid herself and was embarrassed, so she just wouldn't do the job. Now I have to go through the whole process again with someone else. Lisa, I trusted you!

If you're looking for a mural artist who brings both incredible talent and genuine joy to the…read moreprocess, look no further than Patti Paulson. This is actually the second mural Patti has created for us -- she painted a stunning piece in our living room a few years ago, and when we decided we wanted something special for our patio, she was the only call we made. Patti has a rare gift for taking your vision and making it even better than you imagined. We gave her a photo as a starting point, and from there she brought her own creativity and warmth to every detail -- including charming portraits of my husband, our cat, and me woven right into the design. Working with her is an absolute delight; she's enthusiastic, collaborative, and genuinely fun to have around. The finished mural is a work of art we'll treasure for years. We can't recommend Patti highly enough!

Hiring Patti for our wedding was the ABSOLUTE BEST decision we made throughout the entire planning…read moreprocess :) She left such an impression that I am compelled to write this review 2.5 years after our wedding (holy moly time flies!). We planned our wedding within 4 months and not too long before our wedding I found Patti's Live Wedding Services. I wanted something interactive and unique at our wedding, but we were on a budget. I thought we would need to hire a performer and then something separate the guests could interact with or that was unique - Patti is all of this in one and then some! Plus she offers options to work with your budget. Having a live artist at our wedding was absolutely mesmerizing! Not to mention you get the most beautiful and sentimental piece of art to keep forever....oh and she is a sweetheart! Her presence at our wedding alone felt like a gift. Our DJ cancelled on us two weeks before the wedding, and our venue cancelled one week before the wedding. The beautiful energy that Patti brought to the wedding brought tears to my eyes. She painted our wedding ceremony and I chose the option to upgrade where she takes the painting home and adds even more detail. When I saw the painting on our wedding day I was blown away. I could not even imagine what more she could possible do to enhance the piece. However, when I picked up the final piece from her and saw she had added my flower girls (nieces) to the painting I lost it! I wouldn't have even thought of that and it was the perfect element that I did't even know it needed. It was also very neat because I was able to make a request (the original painting had my husband and I with the priest during the ceremony and I had her remove the priest - you can't even tell he was ever there). It is just the most precious painting! You can identify each of my guests in the painting - she is that good! It's amazing to look at it and be able to tell which one is my dad and mom or which one is my husband's grandmother. Patti's live art blew my expectations out of the water. We had small versions of the painting printed and used them as thank you cards to that each of guests could keep the memory. If there is ONE thing I would recommend to any bride, it would be to have live art at your wedding and ensure you use Patti. Honestly. It will be the best choice you made!

I am pleased to be the first person to leave a review for Eina. She was recommended by word of…read moremouth from a family friend. I was in the process of renovating my home to sell that required new paint for the interior and I'm pleased to say, Eina nailed it! From the very beginning of her process, she showed a great attention of detail, I felt at ease and that I was in good hands. Eina was easy to communicate with on the phone and showed up on time. She left no mess anywhere, no accidents spilling paint on anything. I'm very happy with the results. If my new home needed to repainted, I would call Eina again with no hesitation. I cannot recommend her enough.

From the owner: Specialties include Murals, both commercial and residential, faux finish, basic wall repair, and…read morecabinetry painting, can do children and teen bedrooms as well. Can do canvases upon request. Great gift for the holiday season!

Dave came to our house for a birthday party and put together a special fun and memorable collage of…read morethe guests. He was a pleasure to work with. He seriously never stopped for the entire party. Highly recommend!

Was already booked when I reached out for my last minute event which is my fault. he took the time…read moreto help me find alternative options. went above and beyond. You don't find that level of service these days. thank you so much! I look forward to working with you in the future

This is our 4th visit throughout the years to Heather's gallery. Again like every other time we are…read morefully satisfied with the quality of her work. She is very picky with her work and we appreciate that, always turns out perfect. We definitely will not be letting anyone else tattoo us, we have future projects already planned with Heather. Her work is amazing, she does exactly what you ask for and her prices are very fair. She also has a lot of artwork from many artists displayed in her gallery, we purchased a piece for the man cave.

An Amazing artist with a very soft hand! If you are looking for an amazing tattoo artist (or just…read morean amazing artist), you have found her. I just completed my 4th tattoo (my second from Heather) and if you are like me, I HATE PAIN, but I love art and commemorating life altering events. If you are in search of an amazing artist, visionary and creative mind, you have found her. Tattoos are permanent and life long, make sure your vision is replicated on your body with compassion and a light, encouraging hand that will result in beautiful art that harmonizes with your emotion that made the decision to stake the place on your body. Heather IS your artistic creator. Call her!

Amazing service and great work. We had a mural done to fix our original design. Allyson did an…read moreamazing job!!! We are super happy. Responsive and quality work

She did a mural for our business and it turned out beautifully. It's become a focal point for…read morecustomers when they visit our location. I would highly recommend!

I have hired 1st Stage for multiple properties over the years. In the past, they generally did…read moregreat work and I was impressed with their staging style, professionalism, availability, and pricing. That said, my most recent experience was disappointing. I had them stage a modern townhouse in Costa Mesa near the beach. Unfortunately, the staging style they chose did not match the aesthetic of the property at all. I am not a designer, so I typically trust their vision and let them take the lead. This time, I reached out to their team and simply asked if we could swap out a few items to make the space feel more modern or beachy. I was told I would need to pay a restocking fee. That response was frustrating. I had referred them many jobs and clients in the past, and while the fee itself was not a large amount, it felt unnecessary and left a bad impression. They did eventually waive the fee, which I appreciated, but the situation already felt mishandled. Fast forward a bit. The property did not sell, and I requested that it be de-staged. Their team came out a few days later and removed the furniture. A few months after that, they emailed both me and my client, who was the actual party to the staging contract, claiming there was a prorated balance due for a few extra days the furniture remained in the home. The amount was under $400. The contract was between my client and 1st Stage, not me, so I was confused as to why I was included. Shortly after, Mark Sutton emailed me directly asking if I could take care of the payment by the next day. I found that extremely unprofessional. Agents are the ones who bring them business, and asking me to personally pay an invoice that had nothing to do with me showed a real lack of business judgment. I expressed my disappointment with their customer service, and the only response I received was a payment link. If you are looking for a stager who truly feels like a partner and values long-term relationships, I would think twice before using this company. In my experience, once an issue arises, you are treated like just another number, and preserving relationships does not seem to be a priority.

What an amazing experience we had with Janice and the entire team! Not only are they creative, hard…read moreworking, and professional, but they have the most beautiful and quality items! You can put your complete trust that they will stage your house to perfection so that it will look great for the photos and the tours!! Our home went into escrow 4 days after listing and we received $100,000 over asking price! The 1st stage service is a great value and will pay off tremendously in the end.