Very cool artists that create magical and original paintings with spray paint, some newspapers,…read more sponges and various misc. tools (like a ripped piece of paper out of a magazine or flyer), no brushes, but anything they can get their hands on within reach. Watching this in action is down right amazing. Karissa is the artist that painted the "fantasy themed" picture for my daughter. She was awesome, approachable and fun to watch. She listed to what my daughter wanted ... My daughter picked out the color scheme and the type of style she wanted which was fantasy based. The painting was painted on poster board. The size my daughter picked was approximately 14" x 22" and the cost was $30.00. With that in mind Karissa worked her magic and entertained the crowd that quickly gathered around to watch. It was a live art show that definitely entertained. So if you are in the area at Pike Place or at the Aquarium look for them. They are pretty much a street vender that sets up directly in front of the Aquarium. If you don't commission them for your own piece of art stop by to see them in action and if you are lucky enough to catch them in action throw in a few bucks in their tip jar. They have other pieces to choose from on their wall for purchase or you can find their story online at: theartsurgeon.com. The online website has video and other cool things to learn about their talent and how the art of spray-painting got started. The website looks like they offer all types of things for purchase as well like T-shirts, hoodies, phone covers, tote bags, etc. Check them out. While on the street - they accept cash only. If you want to hire them out for your next Corporate event; they do that too! According to their website.

Karissa is an amazing artist. We three pieces and happily willing to continue collecting and…read moresharing.

We hired Vince for our wedding in May 2024. He was punctual, super positive, and flexible. The…read moreservice requested met and well exceeded the expectations of our guests. His drawings were an absolute hit during cocktail hour. 5 stars and highly recommended!

Awesome caricatures! Had him over for 50th birthday party. Extremely friendly. Great with a…read morecrowd/audience.

Owner is a lovely person who does such beautiful work. I got a custom made necklace done and was…read morethrilled with the result. Will definitely be returning to buy gifts for friends and family.

From the owner: Distinctive corporate gifts, awards, branded merchandise and gifts— all custom-engraved with…read morecraftsmanship and care.From engraved drinkware, awards, and plaques to wood art, cutting boards, and keepsakes, each piece is made locally with great care. Visit our website or stop by our Downtown Renton location.

I've been wanting to visit Brooke's gallery for awhile now but always seem to be in the area when…read moreit wasn't open. Finally timed it right yesterday and swung down while she had a 25% off sale going on. Picked up a few items for holiday gifts. Seriously one of the sweetest people you can meet and have been admiring her work when I first saw a piece at Red Cedar and Sage. Pop in when you have a chance!

Brooke's versatility as an artist is impressive. Starting with her specialties in abstract…read morepaintings, Seattle-themed pieces, and amazingly bright hues.. Brooke has managed to transform her art into SO many forms! In my brief stroll through her gallery I saw full-size paintings, clever grid prints, cards and more. For my own purchase, I had noticed a Valentine's Day card she had posted on the gallery Facebook page. After reaching out, Brooke went the extra mile with customer service - she was so kind in showing me all the design options for this specific card. The one I picked was perfect for the occasion! I was so pleased with the whole experience. Can't wait to explore the gallery again soon.

Srujana made my graduation complete! I had an idea to honor my relatives in a unique way on my…read moregraduation cap, but I knew I needed some artistic help. I found Menakshee Designs on Yelp and scheduled a call with Srujana. Srujana couldn't have been nicer and agreed to help me even though I only gave her a week's notice. She worked diligently throughout the few days we had to get my cap finished for graduation. In the end, my cap looked beautiful and I received many compliments. My family and extended family loved the design and we plan to have my cap framed now after Srujana's beautiful work. I highly recommend Srujana and plan to use her services again in the future.

For my wedding gift to my in-laws, I had an interesting idea: since a part of my wife's family is…read morefrom the Indian state of Kerala, I wanted to give them something meaningful, and get a calligraphy print of my mother-in-law's favorite Bible verse written in Malayalam (the primary language spoken in Kerala). However, I ended up frustrated after reaching out to various calligraphers with no success. I ran into roadblock after roadblock, as Malayalam is not an incredibly widespread language and most calligraphers A. don't take commissions in languages that use different scripts than English, or B. are willing to try it, but for a much higher price and with no guarantee that the finished product will turn out as expected. After months of searching, I was referred to Menakshee Designs by another calligrapher who had been unable to take the commission, but said that Srujana may be able to help me. A few weeks later, I had two completed prints that were miles above anything I thought I would be able to have done. Srujana did such an amazing job. The customer service and attention to detail was astounding throughout the whole process, from ensuring that the commission was completed, shipped out, and received on time (even when it was on short notice) to making thoughtful suggestions like including a specific type of flower significant in Indian weddings - something that I wouldn't have even considered! Through every step of the way, she was communicative and offered me options so that she was sure the work was exactly what I wanted. My in-laws (and grand-in-laws!) were thrilled when I gave them the finished product, and they have gotten nothing but compliments on the framed prints that they now have hung up as a centerpiece in their living room. This was six months ago, so this review is much later than it should have been (the months after a wedding can be hectic!), but I wanted to do my part to support and draw attention to this amazing artist. I would not hesitate to urge anyone who is looking for amazing customer service and outstanding results to give Menakshee Designs your business, and I will be doing the same to every member of my wife's large family once wedding season starts in a few months!! Thank you for everything, Srujana - I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to work with you again.

This was a most transcendent experiment. Rainbow was professional, thorough, and magical - truly…read more Myself and two girls friends spent and evening with her...experienced shamanic body work, reiki, channeling, and deep insights. Please take a moment, trust your gut - and reach out to Rainbow.

I had 2 lovely sound sessions with Emily! Wow ~ Amazing!…read more The first one seemed more like a Galactic Activation of sorts...very intense energy was coming through. The most recent one had Lemurian song come through, which was so lovely and melodic..... then it merged into more of an Ancient Shaman that came through and felt very supporting and encouraging for me to go deeper into my Shamanic roots. ( I have Native American in my lineage.) Emily is a lovely being who holds great space for sound healing, sacred songs, activations, and other magical things to support us on our spiritual journey! Highly recommend.

I had a charming, kitten themed quilt top and needed help turning it into a finished quilt…read more Becca's expertise made all the difference - she selected the perfect quilting design, batting and threads. She then stitched it beautifully and hand bound it for me. The final quilt was absolutely stunning and sold for an incredible amount of $2,100 at an auction to benefit cats. I could not be more thrilled and appreciative of her skills and talent. I will definitely use Becca again, and again!

Thank you for quilting and binding my quilt! It looks amazing!!read more

I was gifted a Trek 1000 bike that needed some work. No saddle, rusty chain, and missing pedals…read more Kirk took the time to diagnose the bike and personalized the riding experience for me. I chatted with him while he fixed my bike and all of the prices were transparent with no hidden cost. What I love about recycled cycles is the fact that I can learn as I go and at my own pace. Kirk, like the rest of the staff appear passionate about cycling and the rider. I love knowing that parts that I am using are being given a new life. With the diagnosis, we figured out what we I'll address now to ride the bike and what I will need to up keep and maintain 3 months from now. What a great service and experience. 10 stars.

I rented a bike for an afternoon while visiting Seattle. This place had such reasonable prices and…read morea friendly, low-key atmosphere. Exactly what I wanted!