Note: This review is based solely on my consultation process…read more Chris is a rare gem! I reached out to Chris about an old painting of mine with significant sentimental value. He was incredibly professional, honest, and thoughtful. He took the time to review photos, ask questions, and even conducted his own research on the artist and market value - this totally surprised me in the best way possible. I can tell Chris is an upstanding and deeply considerate professional. His expert advice truly put my mind at ease. For now, I'm pausing on the restoration, but I'm looking into refreshing the framing per his suggestion. He even recommended a framing specialist he trusts nearby where I live, which was such a sweet surprise. It's rare to find someone so knowledgeable who leads with such grounded transparency, especially when art can be so emotional. Chris really cares about the time and effort involved for everyone. There are a lot of great reviews on here, but I wanted to really speak to his KINDNESS just from our initial interactions. I'll definitely be returning to him when I'm ready to move forward with conservation!

Perfect and professional in every way. Period. Wise review,…read morediscussion and advice easy and comfortable discussion.

I have a oil painting that I purchased three years ago and it had issues that I did not see fully…read morewhen I bought it. The paint has been chipping off a bit since then, and I finally bit the bullet to find someone to repair it. I found David here on Yelp. I liked that others wrote reviews on his repair work. He is a master at his craft, so don't expect it to be done in a hurry as quality work takes time. There were chips in the upper middle of the painting and tiny chips missing in quite a bit of other spots all over the entire piece. He was able to reduce a small fraction of the warping (on the left side) and he conditioned it and repaired the chips in the sky and other smaller paint chipped areas. I am very satisfied with the end result of the repair he made on this 1950's original oil painting of Laguna Beach, CA. Now I can proudly hang it on my wall! Thank you David, you're the best.

If Humpty Dumpty had met this guy, he'd still be in one piece lol…read more David is a restoration wizard! His little workshop looks like something out of a storybook - a flower-covered cottage where broken things go to be reborn. My most treasured possession, an ostrich egg my late father brought home from Africa when I was a kid, was shattered into what felt like a billion pieces during my recent move. I thought it was gone forever. I was a devastated wreck on the pavement in front of all my neighbors. But David, with the steady hands of an artist and the heart of a healer, pieced it back together so flawlessly, you'd never know it had been broken. If you have something priceless - whether it's an heirloom, a keepsake or a fragment of your past - don't give up on it. Bring it here. He doesn't fix objects; he brings them back to life and restores memories. I'll never be able to thank him enough.

Elisa at Kept Art Restoration is a miracle worker…read more A few weeks after just purchasing a new piece of art, someone in a fit of rage sliced it up with a kitchen knife. The damage was extensive - an 8" Gash, and 3 other 1" punctures. We were both heartbroken as we loved the piece and what it meant to us (it was a 3'x3' acrylic on canvas painting). The Canvas was shreaded, with threads hanging and cracks in the paint. I found Kept via a google search, contacted them and Elisa came over and said it could be repaired. Her communications were excellent. She communicated with the original artist to get the background on the painting, talked to us about restoration ethics (much more complex than we would have imagined) and went to work. The repair took a few months, but well worth the wait. The painting has been restored, and it now once again hangs in our home. To say we are amazed is an understatement. While if you look carefully you can see signs of the repair (you REALLY have to look hard, and at an obtuse angle that catches reflected light) it is unbelievable how good it looks. Elisa took care to make sure it nearly exactly matches what the original artist - while maintaining the ethics of her craft. We are thrilled with the results and highly recommend her for repair and restoration.

I inherited a tremendous cache of artwork when my grandmother passed. Many of these are family…read moreworks of tremendous sentimental value, and some are by southwest artists and may be of some significant value to the right collector. Most pieces had been exposed to cigarette smoke and cleaning / waxing care typical of the mid 20th century. As I sorted through it all, it became clear that I needed professional cleaning and restoration. Elisa Stewart of Kept Art Restoration came to the rescue. to date she has cleaned restored and stabilized three oil paintings on canvas, and a small piece directly on wood. all of the results have far and away exceeded my wildest expectations. Elisa takes meticulous records of every step of the restoration. The report, with photos, accompanies each piece, along with all original materials, from, hardware, documentation. In the case of the canvas pictured, she did an amazing job of peeling back the layers of time and revealing the vibrant colors beneath. She also discovered the date accompanying the signature, that had been covered by my grandmother or my great grandmother (vanity!) In addition to restoring the image, her care and skill in repairing small holes in the canvas was flawless. In the end, we have a lasting portrait of my grandmother as a young woman that we can pass on to the next generation. On pieces where restoration or retouching is necessary, Elisa is extremely careful, and approaches the job with high ethical standards. The retouching has been invisible to my eye, and yet, is performed in such a way as to be completely reversible if a future owner/restorer so desires. She can tell you the details of the process. Proper art cleaning and restoration takes time, and is costly. But the results are all that matter, and I have been very happy with the results and the value of Elisa's work. I look forward to working with her for years to come.

Mary helped to design and complete a custom frame for an art gallery display. They are the best,…read moreeasy to work with and highly skilled and knowledgeable. Thank you guys! We completely recommend them!

They did a beautiful job on some original artwork I brought in. Excellent work! Forgive my less…read morethan ideal photography skills. They are really beautiful and their recommendations were spot on.

Excellent quality work! Our broken ceramic chandelier was restored beautifully. Thank you.read more

She did a wonderful job in fixing my JND studios 1/3 Joker... It looks very professional and…read moreprecise.. Thank you.

My pour spout was broken, and now it's looking good after it was restored! Great work!!read more

I purchased a painting that was shipped from France and arrived in, well, not the best condition…read more Not only did this team ensure there was no mold on the canvas (I'm sensitive to it) but they saw that someone had done a bad job touching up bits of the painting and some pieces of paint were missing entirely. They restored it completely and gorgeously. They then surprised me with a lengthy report about the process with pictures of the work along the way. I was thoroughly impressed. I think we've all grown accustomed to shoddy service in so many realms. Not here. Last week when I was about to import another piece but had questions about it from afar, they were happy to look at it and make recommendations, assured me that it looked in good quality but was surely on paper instead of canvas. The artist is now painting us a new one on canvas. We're thrilled! I can't recommend these guys enough for restoration or even just pre purchase consulting, ensuring you've got the right matting ... anything, and probably more.

First, I cannot believe Sergey doesn't have more reviews. This man is a master, a magician, and…read moretruly loves his craft. He's saved a few of our paintings and we're getting ready to send more his way. (No, we aren't into destroying & then repairing art... earthquakes, bad shipping, etc., are to blame!)

Art studio Sergey Konstantinov is simply wonderful. A talented artist. Sergey does impeccable…read morerestoration with the most professional of practices. I would hire Art studio again without question.

As an artist and a collector of art, I can highly recommend River Street Gallery in Santa Cruz for…read morepicture framing and picture restoration. Robert, the owner, is an accomplished artist and highly trained art restorer. His oil painting of the boardwalk is featured on his River Street Gallery web site. He has patience and an eye for detail as I observed watching him recently restore a heavily damaged 19th c Russian oil painting. He brings his excellent expertise to every project. And best of all, his prices seem to be always below the estimated cost of other frame shops. He custom cuts mats and offers well priced frames. ..often 1/3-less or more the price of nearby Lenz. Robert has framed a number of art pieces/ diplomas etc for us. He easily replaced the water stained linen around one of our oil painting keeping the original frame and painting in good condition...reducing costs. He recently framed a Whistler Pencil Sketch for me that had the documentation and stamp on the back. He picked out a narrow mahogany rich frame for the sketch and framed the back with a veneer of bamboo to not over power the pencil documentation. He has excellent taste and seems to enjoy discussing ideas on framing for each subject you bring in. He has a wide range of frame prices and choices.carrying beautiful frames imported from Italy not available in other shops. He found the perfect mat and frame for a lavender tinted CPA diploma..not easy! His shop is conveniently located just a block from Costco on a small side street called Post . It might be a good idea to check hours or call first.

Got our framed painting back in just a week, surprised us on how quick and efficient Mark was. This…read moreplace is conveniently located on El Camino Real in Menlo Park right across the Safeway in a strip shopping center where Big 5 Sports is. We are very happy with the job and will certainly consider Mark if we ever have framing needs.

Mark and his son Brady are amazing. They are great guides for having art framed, they have an…read moreamazing selection, and do impeccable work. They were able to frame a delicate piece, provide expert advice, and work with the artist's recommendations flawlessly. This is the only place we will have our original art framed. They are the best!

I have had an oil painting for over forty years. It was part of my late father's collection of…read moremid-level art. I am pretty sure that it is an uncataloged piece from local artist. My daughter recently expressed in interest in hanging it in her home. It really needed cleaning and repair. Though I thought that I would have to take it to San Francisco for restoration, a Yelp search for the Sacramento Valley area returned a hit for Fine Art Artist. I contacted Ghanim and he offered to come see my painting and estimate repairs and cleaning costs. Ghanim is a very pleasant person who gave me the impression that he really knew how to do the job for me. He not only holds a Master of Fine Arts and is an artist of note in his country, but took special training in art restotation in Italy. But, most important to me, he really was excited and interested in restoring my painting. The work was completed in a reasonable amount of time for a reasonable price. Ghanim drove out to my daughter's home to complete the framing and frame cleaning. I am really delighted in the quality of his craftsmanship. The tears are seamlessly repaired, the flocked paper collage pieces have been masterfully restored and the colors are so much more vibrant and appealing. You can trust Ghanim with your most valuable canvas treasures. He will proudly restore them to your walls for everyone to enjoy.

Excellent restoration work for a very reasonable price and the finished result exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The color matching was impressive, the repair is solid, and the artwork looks great on display. Professional, responsive, and highly recommended! I'm very pleased with the outcome.