I've had several paintings & photos framed & was very pleased. Pam helped me select unique frames…read morefor each & I love seeing them on my walls. This is also a great place to find new pieces for your collection (cool jewelry as well).

I have been coming here for almost 15 years. Rodolfo and his staff always do a great job. It's not…read morenecessarily cheap, but it's great value for the money. There is absolutely no need to go to any other framing place. I haven't had any pieces done here that I haven't loved. The right frame and matte can make all the difference.

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 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!

This is THE toy store for potters, serving San Francisco and the East Bay. They are always helpful…read moreand it's fun to browse the vast selection of clay, underglaze, glaze, and tools.

I came in for the first time - a friend who's an artist in the ceramics community recommended this…read moreplace and gave me some direction on what to look for, but left the final decision to me and said the staff would help me figure it out. Unfortunately my experience with an associate named Jess made the whole thing pretty miserable. When I explained I was new and needed help choosing clay, she would just stare at me blankly when I asked a question, like she was waiting for me to figure it out myself. It was incredibly frustrating to stand there and try to puzzle out what she wanted from me - a simple "what are you trying to make?" or "what look are you going for?" would have gone a long way. She cut me off mid-sentence more than once, and when she walked me over to the clay wall she made a spectacle of it - speaking loudly and drawing attention from the whole store. It felt less like help and more like being made an example of. I went back to the counter a second time and tried to ask more specific questions. Same thing. At one point I straight up said "I'm not trying to waste your time." She eventually pointed me to something, I bought it, and got out of there. I get that this place has a great reputation and I'm sure a lot of that is deserved. But walking in as a beginner and leaving feeling humiliated is not okay. If you're new to ceramics and need actual help, just hope you don't get Jess.

Artists beware!! The owners of this space are more concerned with taking your money rather than…read moreactually supporting artists. The lowest monthly fee is $250, and that's just to join the space (and access a teeny tiny cubby space to keep any personal belongings). If you actually want to use any of their equipment or facilities (which is the whole point of becoming a member) they charge you an additional $50 monthly fee ON TOP OF your membership fee. PLUS, there's a $50 fee to take any orientation class, which is mandatory before you're even allowed to touch the equipment. They even charge you to use their printers!! I'm surprised there's not a fee to use the restroom...You get locked into a minimum year lease, and then are micromanaged with how you use the space. With creative culture dying in the Bay in favor of Big Tech, what artists need now more than ever is an affordable and accessible space to create and build community, without a financial barrier. THIS PLACE IS NOT IT.

The Compound Gallery is a (hidden?) gem of the Bay Area. It's *free* to enter/browse and there are…read morepieces here ranging from affordable to pricier. 1) I enjoyed David Fullarton's collection, "Everything's Getting Worse and I'm Not Helping," as well as browsing local artisans' pieces. The curation of this gallery feels cohesive. The pieces here are rich with meaning -- great conversation starters, so it's definitely an excellent place to bring a friend or two. 2) I wish I caught the name of the owner/director I met there yesterday -- he was so warm and a great host! It was my first time, and he took the time to briefly show me around the different areas of the gallery whilst entertaining my questions about the history of the gallery/its artists. He also shared upcoming events and exhibitions (artist talks, for instance), inviting me to stay connected! 3) Parking here is pretty great (I was at the gallery on the weekend). There's also a small park across the street -- great place to hang out and debrief after enjoying The Compound. I highly recommend The Compound Gallery -- I know I'll be back soon.

Recommend 10/10!!! Quality and custom work! Reasonable prices! More than one location! They do…read morejerseys!

Excellent custom framing and wonderful team…read more Used Painters Place for many years and never a disappointment!

I will have to say, when I first moved to the neighborhood years ago, I was intimidated by this…read morestore, as I am not a builder. This store is much more than a design and build bookstore! As the only bookstore in this part of town, it is a great source of other books--they have a well-curated selection of new and notable literature, small inspirational or novelty books, an impressive selection of children's books, cookbooks, craft kits, magazines, cards, calendars, puzzles, glass ornaments, funny socks, and other shoppy shop things. If you have a gift to get or are looking for something to read on your next flight, you would be in good hands at Builders. It's compact but full of gems. No need to be intimidated.

Really cute, small local bookstore. I really enjoyed the wide selection of books - ranged from…read moreindigenous stories to Japanese garden photography to existential philosophical books. Spent about 30 minutes browsing and ended up buying a book. Service seemed nice and helpful when I went. I overheard them talking about how they had to downsize back in the day due to more sales going through Amazon now. Makes sense - I think because it's a local bookstore, they do charge a bit more. If you compare some book prices in the store to online, they do cost a bit more in store - but I felt supporting local biz was worth!

Eric Rose Art Services handcrafted a beautiful frame for my diploma. My photo doesn't do it…read morejustice-- the attention to detail is outstanding. It clearly shines in my tiny work cubicle. I highly recommend their work.

Eric and crew did a great job in re-framing a Picasso print I received from my parents. I was…read morereferred to him by an excellent and trusted frame builder (Tim Holton) and am super happy with the process and results. And the price was reasonable. These guys are professionals and you can trust them to do quality work, but also act with kindness and an open ear.