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

This review is long overdue. Allyson did an outdoor mural for us and completely changed a…read morepreviously ugly portion of our backyard. It was such a pleasure dealing with her. From the very beginning, she kept me updated throughout the process, sending me progress photos, lining up a contractor to install the murals, working diligently over the holidays, etc... She was so sweet, so professional, I can't sing her praises enough. Oh and the mural is absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much Allyson!!!

I found Boris by Googling "wood carver near me" and at the top of the short list popped Boris's…read moreYelp listing and website- where it should be. The BEST Yelp treasure I've found to date. I needed to find a wood carver and museum quality restoration expert having recently locally purchased my "Rosebud" quest for 50 years: a large 19th century, German, coin operated, mechanical music box in a 130 year old walnut cabinet sitting on a matching disc storage cabinet. The music box cabinet had some issues- some side panel and door warpage so that the door did not come close to closing, overall dull finish compared to the storage cabinet, missing the top pediment, bubbled veneer, trim molding glued on badly in earlier repair, cracked trim, large cracks in the back soundboard and the top soundboard (negatively effecting the sound), a missing dovetailed walnut coin drawer with lock, and a missing dovetailed, intricately fitting and scalloped walnut and glass dust cover for the motor. My plan was to have the music box cabinet "machine out" restored, while the motor was being cleaned and lubed by another craftsman. Boris gave me an extremely fair and reasonable estimate for all the "lost art specialty" work to be done. While he is a warm, friendly and humble man, he exudes confidence and ultra "having his act together". You'll know you've come to the right place, the moment you enter his organized shop and see the magnificent, one of a kind wood carved creations he has made for 40 years, since he apprenticed in the "Old Country" before moving to America 30 years ago. There is nothing he can't do with wood, and his precise measurements and engineering. And he has binders of photos of his creations that establish his creds. His work ethic is like you don't find here anymore- 6 days a week and about 10 hours a day. And he will be finished in the time he tells you, or even sooner in my case. I couldn't believe how fast, considering the amount of work. My job, was a relative walk in the park for Boris, more in line with furniture restoration, although the job he did on fabricating the dove-tailed walnut coin drawer and scalloped, wood and glass dust cover- exactly mimicking the originals I found in reference pictures, and carving for the top pediment, could not be done by an ordinary "furniture repair/ refinisher". Also, the door was severely warped and would not close. Boris made magical adjustments so that it closes perfectly and installed period mortise locks exactly centered and carved, that look like originals. That's the difference between a museum quality restorer (what Boris did in his native country) and a refinisher/repairer. He restores and keeps everything original that he can, not just slapping on stain and spraying lacquer. I'll let these project pictures speak for themselves. If you're a straight shooter, honest person, looking for a wood carving artisan and a fine human being as well, and you're not looking to cheat a craftsman, and you just want to get a project done beautifully for the price you agree to pay, go see Boris. If you're a jerk or trying to cheat an artist and good man--- please go somewhere else.

My grandfather had a crazy idea: he wanted to create a display board for my horse show ribbons,…read morewith a hand-carved headboard. He asked my uncle, an artist (Craig Pursley, check him out), to find someone who could create a custom headboard and my uncle found Boris via Google search and his website. I picked up my grandfather and drove him to Boris' shop. As we walked in, we saw amazing carvings, from delicate landscapes to giant tables. The back room was the workshop and there was a large tree trunk awaiting Boris' attention. We explained the idea and immediately Boris started sketching a few thoughts. He explained different options for materials, color, and design, all very patiently (neither my grandfather nor I are artsy). My grandfather was very impressed by his knowledge and expertise. He's an 89-year-old Italian so respect isn't something he offers easily. Boris sent me the fully-sketched design later that evening. We discussed the font for the text a bit and he was very open to suggestions. A few weeks later, I picked up the board. It was amazing! Boris chose the most beautiful piece of walnut, with graining and flow that highlights the curve of the board. The lettering and gold highlights were perfect. The horse silhouettes were perfect. Boris ensured so many thoughtful touches. The steps and pedestals below the silhouettes, the balance of the sizes of the letters, the small notches to highlight the end of the boards... it's a fantastic creation. Boris is truly, truly a master craftsman and master woodcarver. I will definitely go to him again if I ever need something, or perhaps if I want to simply treat myself with something beautiful.

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!

Grant was super easy to deal with and professional along every step of the way. We had a larger…read morecompany picnic and he enlisted another artist to join so we ensured all employees were sketched. The event was a blast and everyone loved getting a caricature of themselves. Many laughs along the way and such great personalities. Highly recommend.

I was looking for a cool gift for my parents anniversary and I decided that a caricature would be…read morepretty unique. I emailed grant, and he replied back pretty quick. I described how I wanted the picture to look and sent him a photo of my parents. Grant was really easy to work with, and he replied back with a rough draft the next day. It looked great! It was just as I imagined. Less than 2 days later, I got confirmation that he was done with the final color draft. Omg...so good. My parents were literally in tears when they saw their favorite wedding portrait rejuvenated in this comedic exaggerated style. Thanks a million dude, you rule!

THIS IS THE ARTIST YOU WANT! Aaron is crazy talented but also beyond kind and patient. I worked…read morewith him on our mural at Kickin KAsian in Northridge, and he exceeded our expectations. We had to work together to bring our vision to life while staying within some building limitations, and he nailed it. 10/10 would recommend and would work with him again. Thank you for the masterpiece, Aaron. Come check it out Reseda x Plummer in Northridge.

Aaron Kai is a Native Hawaiian artist that we, Mauna Loa, partnered with to design and collaborate…read morewith on a multitude of touchpoints. Aaron created bespoke artwork for us that celebrate our heritage in macadamias, that was created into a mural, merchandise, and expanded also into community events in Hilo as well as Honolulu to celebrate our partnership. Mauna Loa is the heritage macadamia brand from Hawai'i, and it was an honor for us to work with Aaron to give back to the community that we are both a part of. Aaron is from Hilo, and worked with the local schools that he went to- Kamehameha Schools in creating the mural. We threw a Mauna Loa x Aaron Kai community event that was extremely well received, and our staff have commented on how the mural has lifted morale at the plant, as it is such a beautiful piece that everyone sees on their way to work. Aaron is a pleasure to work with, professional, and has become a friend personally since the completion of our project. We hope to work closely with him again in the future. Mahalo nui Aaron, Danielle & the Mauna Loa 'ohana

I contacted Carissa with a very generic idea of what I wanted and she was so receptive and kind. I…read moregave her an idea of the floral design I wanted on the side of my Little Free Library and she provided a proof. She met me within my budget, did what she said she would do, and produced absolutely stunning artwork. She knew the correct products to use for this outdoor project and really cared about making sure it would last. I would recommend her over and over again! Carissa is the kind of person you WANT to work with: communicative, friendly, and incredibly talented.

We couldn't be happier with the mural painted in our hallway! From the very beginning, [Artist's…read moreName] took the time to truly understand our vision -- and then went above and beyond to bring it to life. Her creativity, attention to detail, and professionalism were exceptional every step of the way. If you're looking for someone who will not only meet your expectations but exceed them, Carrisa is the one. Her talent speaks for itself, and her passion for her craft truly shines through.

The customer service was exceptional. Jeremy went over and beyond …read more I was adding more cabinets to my kitchen and looked everywhere for matching knobs . I must have visited over 10 different hardware stores . No one had them . Then I found Rok . They have the greatest selection of hardware and they had the exact same knobs I needed . I was very happy. This will be my store to go to for my future remodels .

We want to thank Sean the owner of Rok hardware & cabinets. He did a great job helping us pick out…read moreour kitchen cabinets, hardware, & countertops for our kitchen remodel. The cabinets are high end white oak with a great price same with hardware very high-end. He also found countertops exactly what we were looking for. He made everything so easy and stress-free. We love our new kitchen. Also helped us with the faucet and sink he did it all! Robert was our installer and did a great job. Very easy to work with. We highly recommend Rok hardware and that you go to their showroom in Anaheim it's amazing with a great selection of cabinets and hardware. Ty, The Brady's

My hobby is doing plastic models. For years, I wanted to airbrush with a chrome finish but never…read morereally knew how. Check out BIMOTA TESI-1D 906SR engine and my Yamaha FZR75R!! This place caters to everything from painting cars to airbrushing t-shirts. The selection is so immense that it is almost intimidating. You can send $5.00 or you can spend $500.00. It really depends on how much you want to get into this art. The guys working here are extremely helpful. Don't be afraid to say that this is not for me. They are totally cool with how much you want to get into it. They even have classes. This is a candy store for any hobbyist!!

i love this place so much for the convenience of getting Pro Aiir products in person, and i…read moretypically have no issues with any of the guys that work here. Today one of the employees, i believe he is filipino, was really condescending and had a "know it all" energy towards me. You're there to help people, not be rude. Everyone else is nice and really helpful!