Born and raised in SLO County, Chris is an avid surfer and photographer who has traveled and surfed…read moreall around the globe. He focuses on surfing and photographing in cold environments. Chris is a well-known photographer & artist whose works capture life's adventures and discoveries. Chris prints utilizing different mediums, from aluminum to canvas, fiberglass to clothing, in addition to photo paper/cards. He creates surfboard art designs, and has contracts with surf & beachwear companies that utilize his designs. He has authored books from fiction to non-fiction. His artwork and creations can be shipped worldwide.

Excellent service and some AMAZING work from Chris. Overall really cool place and worth the stop!read more

We walked into this gallery while wandering around Pismo Beach just to look at the galleries. My…read morewife was overcome with emotion upon seeing the "Walk of Faith" limited edition print that was displayed. We left after touring the gallery with the owner, Esther. She is extremely knowledgeable about Thomas Kinkade art and shared a lot of personal information about him that came from her, and her husband's, personal relationship with the artist prior to his death. We could not get that picture out of our minds. So, after much discussion, we went back and purchased the 24" x 36" print with the frame. The print is still there as we elected to wait until an artist "textured", or highlighted it to look more like an original painting. Normally a $300 fee is charged for that, but Esther informed us that they had an artist coming in November who would do it free, with us in attendance, so we elected to wait until then to pick up our print. Esther was very helpful and is a very charming lady, who gave us hugs when we finally left. I would highly recommend this gallery to anyone, whether they are fans of Thomas Kinkade or have never heard of him. They have some of the most beautiful artwork you can imagine.

This gallery is one of four in the Central Coast area dedicated to current and rare editions from…read morethe brushes of prolific painter - I hesitate to describe him as an artist - Thomas Kinkade. Unlike other things of dubious distinction, his work is not an acquired taste - you either love it or don't, and I don't. I find it too reminiscent of the paint-by-number kits popular during my childhood to warrant much admiration. In deference to those whose home decor includes multiple samples of his output, I'll award this three stars as an ideal place for you to indulge your questionable taste.

The Mosaic floral arrangements that I have seen here are some of the best in the United States. I…read morehave bought numerous pieces from this artist and will continue.

What an amazing workshop! We learned a lot of skills and tricks while creating a sculpture using…read morestyrofoam and cement. The teachers and artists, Fred and Donnell, were fantastic. I loved this class so much and I'm definitely planning on attending another one of their events in the future.

" Multi-Purpose Things To See & Do "…read more The Avila Gallery is a multi purpose place to visit. For an example, it provides classes for jewelry making on Saturday mornings from 9-12. If you are interested in learning how to make jewelry in general, you can sign up for a series of classes. They can also make custom jewelry for you.They are also open on Thursday's or Friday's from 12-5 to talk to people about silver and gold jewelry, Tahitian pearls, enamel jewelry, paintings, succulent plants and ceramic pottery. They also teach enameling, lost wax casting, and do painting workshops. The Gallery started back in 2015 by a bunch of artist who needed some space to work, teach, and sell their products. When you are walking around beautiful Avila Beach, it might be worth a stop at the Avila Gallery.

Beautiful Gallery, a bit hard to find but worth the time. Amazing jewelry with a good selection…read morefrom different local artists with a range of pricing to meet everyone's budget. The paintings that are currently on display are full of movement and beautiful color combinations. I think this store is a perfect place to find a special gift.

Scott the owner was very nice. He is just opening the store. Bright murals and paintings decorate…read morethis local. There is currently a selection of merchandise, prints, and paintings for sale. He stated that he also owns a store in Montana so he is just getting this shop ready. I think there was a variety of items for sale at different price points. I think for people wanting to take a souvenir home this place should be your first stop.

As one enters the Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, one can see and feel the positive energy and vibes…read moreemanating from the artwork inside. This studio features many powerful pieces of artwork from various local artists, however the owner's artwork dominates the interior space. Deprise Brescia, the owner of this woman-owned gallery, is an extremely talented artist full of positive energy. Her works are created with a thorough knowledge of transformational energy incorporating history, New Age and metaphysical aspects in her art. Many of her works gave rise to interesting conversations with her. The gallery offers a wide variety of art objects & creations, as well as individual crystals, stone works and jewelry.

Deprise Brescia Art Gallery has extraordinary, unique works of art, from gorgeous jewelry to…read morepaintings and sculptures. One exceptional artist uses broken glass shard to create adorable fox terriers with amazing realistic expressions! I'm enjoying the Encaustic painting (using melted beeswax) I purchased there. Everyone there was so personable, interesting, and fun to interact with. I lost my step tracker and the owner Carlotta mailed it to me one-day delivery after her daughter crawled under the desk and found it! Amazing customer service!

Good quality work, reasonably priced, and the owner has good framing suggestions. What more do you…read morewant from a frame store?

Excellent quality framing . Very professional, talented and caring. Generous with time and details…read more Great frame selection.

We came by on a rainy weekday morning and had an excellent time. We enjoyed seeing the peacocks and…read morepeahens and were kept warm by the space heaters, plus my wife found a wine-cider blend that she loved. The lady helping us through the tasting was very friendly and very helpful.

Fabulous FAVORITE!! Amazing Peaceful Peacock Sanctuary filled with Awesome Energys and Fun filled…read moreWeekends. Family oriented with pets parents grandparents children filled with joy Beautiful music blesses patrons. Bring some lunch and fill your heart with the Love here! Gracious owner and service Nurturing experience

Make time for the small things! How many times have I walked by this little boutique and not…read morestopped? Probably too many times. Today I stopped in and I was not disappointed! This boutique is chic and affordable! They have unique, timeless pieces of clothing and jewelry that won't disappoint. I bought a scrumptious smelling body oil, a silky white blouse, and a trendy gold-colored necklace (no nickel or lead). Love it and I will be back again next time! Glad I found a new favorite spot!

The cutest little boutique I stumbled upon in Pismo. But... it was closed & no hours were posted so…read morethere was no way of knowing when it would open the next day, if at all. We hung around long enough the next morning to see it opened and enjoyed shopping the tiny but adorable space. Sizes were limited given the lack of space but we scored on some cute accessories & hope to return again someday. The sales lady was incredibly sweet.