I had many pieces framed by Kwan . He has a great selection of frames, mats, etc. The best is that…read morehe listens to whatever I have to say about the piece: significance of the art piece, personal interest, style and location where it would be display, etc. Then he offers his suggestions about the frames and mats that better fit your vision. His craftsmanship is superb and the work is always before the estimated date. Custom farming is always expensive but, overall I consider that the price is right since the quality of his craft is so great. Additionally I had done estimates in Michael's when they have 60% -just for curiosity and to have a comparison- and even with the discount the pricing is better with Kwan.

Had a couple of Asian art pieces (3) ranging from small to large that needed to be framed…read more Original estimate completion was in August. Due to an ordering mishap for the materials, we ended up picking up the framed art pieces about a month later. The pieces had been sitting all rolled up in a tube for a number of years. The pieces were very well laid out and do not show any wrinkles. We love how the small and medium sized pieces turned out. The largest piece was a bit of a disappointment. It's sad because there was probably a lot of work done on this one. It was packaged for us to take as the place doesn't do delivery. We were sad to see upon coming home that the back paper backing had two holes where the frame met in the middle. The front glass has a scratch where the border near the frame is. I wish I had inspected it more closely at the shop. I think that this place is great if you are flexible on your timeline and have small to mid size pieces to work on. Great service, good value, and honest work. It does seem to be a one person shop. So you'll have to take that into account.

According to the U.S. Surgeon General , mental health issues are at a record high. Having said…read morethat , you truly never know what a person is going through Esmeralda, a representative here, approached me today while I was looking at the gallery and asked to 'help me' . I explained, 'no thank you' . I separated myself from her and she followed behind. Asking me several times ' can I help you' , while I was looking at art, I explained several times,I politely responded , ' no thank you' . This seemed to irritate her more and it would seem she began trying to patronize me and make unwelcoming hand gestures at me. I would like to continue conducting my business here ( local artist) , knowing I can shop and browse in solitude and in a welcoming environment To the management / owner , I wanted you to be aware Written from a member of the Davis Community , Davis is for Everyone Sincerely,

My old framer closed down, so I pulled up to the Paint Chip to get my most recent degree framed. My…read moreinitial appointment was very in-depth; the worker (unfortunately I don't remember their name) was SO helpful and walked me through tons of options to get the dignified look I was hoping for. I thought it was so cool that I got to go behind the counter and pick frame options off the wall - they really have everything you could ever need! We found a matte and frame that worked well with my other degree, which I brought for reference. The whole thing was under $300, which was very reasonable for what I ordered! They also gave me a discount for being a first-time customer and they also offer teacher discounts! The framing was estimated to take 6 weeks, which was a little long. However, the wait is worth it, as they custom-order and shape the frame to your needs. My order was finished in a little less than that timeline, which I appreciated. They also gave me hanging advice and tips for where it would look best. I love how it turned out and will definitely be back when I next have something special to commemorate!

I had Artistic Edge do the engraving on a time capsule, and it came out absolutely perfect. Their…read moreattention to detail was impressive--they really took the time to work with me on what would look best and offered thoughtful suggestions along the way. The workmanship was flawless and exactly as ordered. I couldn't be happier with the final result. Professional, reliable, and high-quality service. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend their work.

Great gallery with amazing artwork by a variety of talented artists…read more Custom framing is perfect!

Went to Midtown framing over the holidays to get a print framed for my 13 yr old daughter. I had…read morefound an art piece in San Francisco that I thought she would love. I really wanted to have it framed in a frame that was hanging in her nursery when we brought her home from the hospital. Only problem, the art piece was in a rectangle shape and the fame was a square. Kevin was friendly and very knowledgeable. He assured me he could cut the art piece so that it could fit in the frame without losing any of its integrity. He was right. The end result was perfect! My daughter loved it and even though it was the holidays and the store was always buzzing when I was in there...Kevin got the project done in just a couple days. We'll be redecorating her room this weekend and finding the perfect place to hang it! Thank you Kevin for adding some ease to my holiday season and for making my vision a reality!

Kevin is absolutely wonderful to work with. We came in with an extremely tight deadline for framing…read more3 pieces, and not only was Kevin able to accommodate our timeline, he offered to resize, fix and reprint our large format wedding photo on the spot, which made such a huge improvement to both the quality and look of our print! We're so grateful to have found Kevin and Midtown Framing. Kevin, you truly went above and beyond on our project - thank you so much! Megan + David

Awesome poster shop, seriously unreal selection, and solid framing services! Last week when I…read morewalked by though, its second floor location at the mall was gone. Super bummed.

My wife and I had a very disappointing experience at Virtual Framing in the Solano Town Center. She…read morefound a poster she liked, displayed in a clear plastic holder with multiple copies, and began pulling one out--assuming, as anyone might, that they were available for purchase directly from the display. Instead of a polite correction or guidance, the owner abruptly stormed out from the back and shouted "WHOA WHOA WHOA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"--startling both of us. My wife apologized immediately and tried to explain we weren't aware there was a specific process, but that didn't stop him from continuing to raise his voice and snatching the poster from her hands. He then gave us an unnecessarily condescending lecture about how "it's really just common sense." Even after my wife apologized again and said she would remember for next time, he kept going. His tone was rude, patronizing, and completely disproportionate to the situation. We decided to leave without buying anything because we simply didn't want to be treated that way. To the owner: if you don't want customers touching merchandise, that's completely understandable--but then clearly post signs asking people not to handle items without assistance. Don't assume people know your process, and definitely don't talk down to them when they make a simple mistake. Your behavior was unprofessional, and it ruined what should have been a simple, pleasant shopping experience. We won't be returning, and we sincerely hope others are treated with more basic courtesy and respect than we were.

I needed a 18th century dress for a themed masquerade event, and searched everywhere for it…read moreincluding online (ebay & amazon) and costume shops in San Francisco and Sacramento. Sadly, I had no luck. The dresses in other costume shops were soo pricey around $150-275 just for rental, and the online ones I found were too shabby for its price or just not appropriate. I accidentally stumbled upon the Enchanted Cellar, when I was watching a play at Wright Hall. I am so glad I found this place because Roxanne is very knowledgable about the time frame of the costumes, and they had a good selection of dresses for every era. I would call ahead to double check the hours, if they have what you are looking for, and the price range for the type of costume you are looking for. I tried on lots of dresses, finally found what I wanted (took me at least one hour). Also I paid around 46 bucks for 2 or 3 weeks rental with student id (Roxanne was very accommodating, since my event was in San Francisco, and I couldn't be in Davis for some time), but I think the price depends on the costume and the duration. She even tailored the dress a little bit to make sure it fits me. A+ service. Additionally, although some of the costumes here are pretty old, they have a high quality because they were actually made here mostly for plays. If you don't want to have overdone or slutty costumes for Halloween or any other event, definitely check this place out! The price might be questionable and out of range especially for students, but a lot better than many places. Recommended!

Pacific Craft Builders did a wonderful job on our small remodel. We had a fireplace removed from…read moreour small home to make more space. They handled everything in a very timely manner. In Davis there were a lot of strange permits that had to be handled and they took care of everything. Everyone was very courteous and friendly, they did a wonderful job of being respectful of the fact that we were living in the home while the work was being done. The quality of the work was top notch too, I am very happy with their services.

They built a wall on a bonus room to turn it into a fourth bedroom for me. The work is fantastic,…read morethe estimate was spot on as was their timeline, the only delays that happened were due to the city permits in Woodland and not their work. They were in constant communication with me via text, email, and phone calls. Adjusted the plans slightly when I wanted to add in an architectural detail and were just generally lovely to work with. The kept the space super clean since we were living in the home, the different crews that came in were all very polite. As a single mom, I never felt unsafe or taken advantage of. Great set of professionals doing professional work. Also they totally loved on our new kitten, so you know they are good people. I highly recommend them.

Very small (no cost) gallery in downtown Davis with three neat exhibits and some items for sale…read more The exhibits right now are Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art; Rochelle Mason Focus on Nature: Beyond Eden & Wildcats of the World; and Exhibit it! A Community Art Exhibit. All of them had interesting and beautiful pieces, some of which are for sale. We were greeted by Cindy when we arrived. After spending time in one of the rooms, she asked our thoughts and we discussed for a few before going to the next. Would definitely visit again.

I attended the 30th Annual Pence Gallery Garden Tour 2023 in Davis. I heard about it through one of…read morethe garden hosts - Janey & Jason Santos, who are popular garden YouTubers in the area. Their garden was more beautiful in person, and it was a pleasure to walk through it... along with the other gardens. The Pence Gallery itself is very nice. We stopped by because we had will call tickets for the garden tour. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and welcoming. She gave us a little goodie bag which we appreciated. The place was clean and organize, it was also serene and relaxing. As for the garden tour event, the description on the Pence Gallery website said there would be 7-10 gardens. Sadly, there were only FIVE + a stop at the gallery, and it literally took us less than two hours to do the whole tour. We definitely would have planned our morning differently had we known there were only five gardens. Hoping they offer more gardens next year! Other than that, we had a good experience at Pence Gallery and their garden tour event.

I WISH I had the BEFORE pictures to show! I really went to Stella to restore the pictures because…read morethe frames were so damaged. In my opinion, damaged beyond repair. The frames are made of plaster, that was cast over wire. They are at least 100 years old. Chunks missing. The photos are curved. No glass covered them. The glass was lost or broken years ago. No way she could find glass that could fit the photos and the frame. The restoration took Stella around 3 months. Now I am talking about MUSEUM QUALITY restoration. When I picked them up I couldn't believe my eyes. The picture of my Grandfather, (which was almost torn in half and is the only known picture of him in our family)was nearly pristine! As was the one of my Grandmother. Now these treasures will be able to be passed down for many,many generations. Thank you so much Stella. We are so fortunate to have such an Artist in the Sacramento area. P.S. If you are a good client Perhaps you will be privileged to meet Zeus.

Absolutely great experience! I took a very sentimental piece of art work my father made probably…read moreover 40 years ago. The piece was damaged in a house fire...smoke damage. Stella painstakingly cleaned and repaired the piece...large, framed beadwork mural. She also kept me informed throughout the process and was very responsive to e-mails. I would not hesitate send any item to her for restoration. Thank you. Pictures added show before and after.

Very professional and helpful. Darish was reasonable and levelheaded when he helped me deal with…read moresome rental issues I was having!

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