I commissioned a portrait of my parents' dog as a gift to them. Pricing is fair, excellent…read moreturnaround time, and she was good about staying in contact with questions and progress updates. Lena has a real gift with capturing the spirit of an animal. I really enjoy her other artwork and commissioned pieces as well.

We got recommended to seek out Celeste's guidance from Meoded Paint Store, I love their metallic…read morepaints and trust their estetics. Our deck is a first generation Trex and it has weathered over the last 12 years and I painted it with Deck Over 3 years and it was all falling off and just looked done in. Celeste came to our rescue with 3 books of samples of her work. We were blown away, it looked so fresh, colorful and European. We decided on a look that would work with our Mid Century home, incorporate colors from our succulents and have a touch of an aquatic theme. She and her crew worked for two weeks and made the most colorful original art piece I've ever seen. Celeste has the best ideas and her creativity knows no bounds; best to give her full reign and let her make magic. Thanks again Celeste, we will treasure our deck.

I've known Celeste since the early 2000s and she's always been a wonderful painter for my photo…read morestudio! After receiving numerous compliments on her work, I rehired her to paint additional walls, and update the existing walls every six months or so. She's a fast and furious worker and is open to ideas and constructive criticism. She's sometimes hard to reach as she paints almost daily! I intend to hire Celeste Korthase as long as I have a studio to shoot in! Highly recommended!

Great communication, knows the vibe you're after, plus! the artwork looks even better in person…read more Absolutely blown away by Asher's custom drawing. Will definitely book again!

Asher is and incredible artist. She's detailed nuanced and can find beauty and light in the ugly…read moreand dark. Her pieces are inspired and you can tell she puts love and dedication for them on the paper. Can not recommend her art enough. She enjoys what she does and it shows.

If I could I would give 10 stars. I am so happy with the painting of my 2 dogs. She actually…read morecaptured them perfectly. My cocker spaniel passed away and I enjoy looking at this picture of him. It looks just like him. My black lab mix is so beautiful. It's difficult to paint black coated fur children but she did such a great job. The detail and definition is awesome. I don't write reviews unless I am very impressed with the work. And I am so impressed with her.

I had the pleasure of meeting Micha at a Shelters celebration of 100 years and Micha was amongst…read morethe many talented people there. The moment I saw Michas Art I didn't hesitate to go up and meet her. Micha was such a genuine, kind hearted and caring person that I without a doubt entrusted her in making my beautiful portrait of my baby girl who had just passed along side her brother kobe. I've always wanted a portrait of my babies, and Micha truley made my baby's picture come to life. Thank you Micha for your incredible attention to detail.

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 cannot say enough wonderful things about Kathy and the stunning pastel portrait she created of my…read moredog. From start to finish, working with her was an absolute joy -- but what truly sets her apart is her grace and flexibility. When our original commission had to be cancelled, she handled the situation with such kindness and professionalism, and still delivered this breathtaking piece for me. That alone speaks volumes about her character. But the artwork itself? It left me speechless. The detail in my dog's fur is simply extraordinary -- every layer, every texture, every wisp captured with such care and precision. His eyes are alive on the page, full of the warmth and personality that anyone who knows him would instantly recognize. Kathy didn't just draw a dog; she captured his soul. The soft pastel tones give the portrait an almost dreamlike quality while still feeling incredibly true to life. It's the kind of piece you stop and stare at every time you walk past it. I've already had multiple people ask who the artist is. If you're considering a pet portrait, or a portrait of any kind, do not hesitate. Kathy is a rare talent and a genuinely lovely person to work with. This piece is a treasure I will cherish forever. Thank you, Kathy!

Kathie is absolutely amazing and talented…read more I was trying to prepare a unique birthday gift for my wife, but I have limited experience and knowledge in fine arts. Luckily, I found Kathie on Google and Yelp. She replied very fast and explained everything very clearly. Then, we choose to do a half figure oil painting in 30 * 24. This portrait was worked from my wife's photo. After asking me about my wife's preference in arts, Kathie decided to change the original background (sky and sea) into a more classic one. I could imagine it wouldn't be easy to make two different pictures into one, because the artist had to adjust coloring, lighting and a lot of details very carefully. During the progress of painting, Kathie kept me updated and asked my feedback, until I felt it was perfect. The final work was astounding and totally beyond my expectations. My wife looked elegant in the portrait (of course in person as well) with abundant beautiful details on her hair and dress (which must be very time consuming for the artist, thanks Kathie). Because I lived overseas, Kathie also helped me a lot with packaging and shipping. She tracked the package everyday, until the painting was in my hands with perfect condition. My wife loves this gift very much. It's not only about the skills, but also the passion of the artist that we can tell from the portrait. For me, it was such a wonderful experience in preparing this gift, which I would like to share with all my family and friends. Thanks again Kathie for all the efforts you made in painting this portrait. Looking forward to see more of your fabulous works.

We hired Forever Framed kind of last minute and they were able to fit us in! They were extremely…read moreresponsive and easy to work with. We didn't run into any problems at all. All of our guests loved this idea for the wedding. Very fun addition to our wedding day! Highly recommend!

From the owner: Forever Framed is a live watercolor portrait experience that brings art, joy, and unforgettable…read morememories to your event. Founded by Silvana and Ashley—two lifelong artists and grad school dreamers—our mission is simple: to capture the love, laughter, and beauty of your celebration in a way no photo booth or favor ever could. Here’s how it works: We arrive early to set up our signature portrait wall and cozy art station. Throughout the event, your guests stop by for a quick photo, then return to the party while we work our magic. One of us sketches, the other paints, and by the end of the night, a wall of hand-painted memories is ready to take home. Our service adds more than just decor—it becomes part of the celebration. Guests love watching the process, seeing their portraits revealed, and sharing the moment with loved ones. Each portrait is painted with heart, by hand, using professional-grade materials and a whole lot of love. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, or corporate event, we don’t just paint faces—we frame moments. -Customization options available -Based in SoCal, available for travel We travel everywhere. Not just LA county! Let us turn your favorite day into timeless keepsakes. Follow us on IG: @foreverframedstudio

We hired Lauren to paint murals in the lobby of our business. It's always a pleasure when you get…read moreto work with a professional and a true artist. From the initial emails, to the quote and the actual job, you nailed it. Thank you Lauren.

I am having my first baby and was thinking of doing a mural in the nursery myself. With time…read morerunning tight my mom offered to pay to have someone come in and do it instead. I have very high standards and was afraid that it wouldn't come out as nice as I was hoping or envisioned in my head. As soon as I met Lauren on the first day to go over what I wanted all my fears went away. She was exactly what I had been looking for. I gave her a few pictures of what I liked and was thinking. She helped me pick out the basic colors for the mural and then a week or so later sent us a sketch. I had one revision to the sketch and she promptly sent it back to us in about another week. She had originally quotes us 4 days of painting time and she was right on. She was on time everyday or gave me enough notice if traffic was delaying her which was no more than 15 m or so. She is AMAZING and I was so thrilled with the way it came out!! I show everyone the pictures of the mural and have gotten complements from everyone.