Corey drew some awesome caricatures for the guests at my son's 1st birthday party! People loved…read morethat we had him there. He drew a lot of sketches in the 2 hrs we had him there. He was on time, friendly, talented, and had good communication from the time we booked him up until the event. Money well spent, and our guests enjoyed his services!

Lee's been part of our anniversary events for the past two years, and we've appreciated his…read morefriendly presence and fun caricatures. He's easy to work with and brings a lighthearted touch to the day. Thanks for helping make our celebrations memorable!

An absolute gem of a frame shop in Queens. Tucked away in a second-floor location, it's not hard to…read moreget to but also not a place you are likely to discover from the street. I came in with 4 different art pieces to frame and had a clear idea of what I wanted, but the owner and framer is also very happy to provide artistic guidance, suggestions, and fast estimates if you need it. I was able to get all my small to medium sized pieces custom framed (with a mix of glass types, ranging from basic and cheap to archival-quality and expensive) for less than $1000, which was spectacular.

Really good prices compared to manhattan. Nice job. Did it in a good turn around time. I would go…read moreback again when i have something to get framed. I'd give it more stars but what i didnt like was the person who helped me showed me one frame and expected me to take it. It was ok. I asked if she could recommend others. She put one more in front of me that didnt match. So i said can I take a look around. I found the right frame and it was the same price as the first. It was an expensive piece of fine art and I would have expected more interaction w someone who cares about frames. If I didnt push id have gotten one ok frame. In other frame stores ive been to on the upper east side they really take the time to find the right one that goes w your art, your style etc. They ask about your decor, where it will be hung Of course they frame for the Met but still, cant hurt to really care about what you do. So this biz could use a little more of that and then they'd be great. Good selection of frames. Nicely done. Solid wiring on the back. So if you know what you like you'll have no problem.

What a great place to see some greal local artists. Went to see the art of Heather McLeod and a few…read moreothers and enjoyed the visit. Will be back on our next visit to the big apple.

We were introduced accidentally to Sugarlift through a friend, and it was such a lucky twist of…read morefate to have the chance to partner with such a fantastic team to help bring extraordinary artwork and energy into our home. Thanks to Hannah and Wright, we were able to get to know a variety of artists, visit studios, and truly get to know the landscape of the art world in a way that we would not have otherwise. We wanted very much to purchase a piece (or pieces) by a young, female artist and we were able to do just that, and found a match that was perfect for us. We are thrilled to have not just beautiful artworks gracing our home, but most of all to have found an artist whose career we feel invested in and whose work we feel proud to display. Thanks to Sugarlift for making that process possible, for educating us along the way and bringing the entire experience to life!

Diana is a true artist, she created a wall in the Cat in The Hat theme with zero direction from our…read morefamily. She is truly amazing, a pleasure to deal with, and top quality.

Diana is so talented!! I would never go to anyone else for clean, unique artwork. She took my…read morevision for my mural to a new level. She listened to exactly what I wanted, and it was so affordable....my friends have paid so much more and even they like her mural more!! Diana is a pleasure to work with and is such a hidden gem.

I brought her two very important paintings that belonged to my grandpa, and she treated them with…read moreincredible care and respect. From the first moment, I felt that I could truly trust her -- and I was absolutely right. She did an amazing job, far beyond my expectations. On top of that, her pricing was incredibly fair for the quality of work she delivers. For something this meaningful and valuable, I honestly expected it to cost much more. Honest, kind, professional, and truly talented. If you are looking for someone you can trust with valuable or meaningful artwork, she is the one. Her work is absolutely worth every dollar.

We saw a painting going up at auction that we were interested in but it looked dull and had a…read moreyellow haze to it. We contacted Jill to who indicated that it looked like it could use a cleaning and gave us a range of what that might cost. She made clear that until she could do tests on the painting she couldn't say for sure what the outcome of a cleaning might be. We bought the painting and brought it to Jill. The cleaning and other work she did on the painting made an extraordinary difference and we are extremely happy with the results. Jill is a lovely person and very honest and easy to work with. She is highly skilled at her profession and we recommend her without reservation. Go to her website and watch her videos. You can't fail to be impressed.

This is a small but interesting sculpture center. When I went there were two main areas, one with…read moresculpture and sand, and another in the basement which focused on archiving culture and sexuality film and memorabilia from Pakistan.

It's a small museum and admission is free (with a suggested donation). It's a good place to stop in…read morewhile you're in LIC/Astoria if you want to appreciate some creative sculpture art but are short on time. When I was there it had been raining so the whole place had an almost eerie pall about it, which I think really added to the exhibits on display. One of the gallery spaces was transitioning to a new exhibit and wasn't open so I had a really short visit. Still glad I popped in!

While walking in Manhattan you never know who you will meet…read more Such was the case in Midtown East one late summer morning when I spotted a man holding a paint roller extension pole and wearing brightly colored paint-splotched sneakers. It was a chance encounter with this rainbow beam of a person that made me stop in my tracks and take a closer look. I'm so glad that I took that moment because the man wearing those DayGlo kicks is actually a very gifted and multi-talented Urban Artist known as Kam. I asked naively, "What are you going paint?" Kam responded enthusiastically, "I'm on location here working on an interior." This was my introduction to Kam's Art and what piqued my interest in learning more about his work. I began by visiting Kam's Instagram and quickly became amazed at his many artistic expressions and abilities: https://www.instagram.com/kam.s.art/ Viewing Kam's Art I experienced an entire range of emotions from joy to wonderment. Kam's art work is visually entertaining. Then I visited: https://kamsart.myshopify.com/ Here I learned about the variety and quality of the many art pieces Kam produces that includes: Murals, Original Paintings on Canvas, Logos, Table Tops, Digital Art, Wood Panels Art, Mugs, Caps, High Quality Prints, Stickers and more. It was at this point I felt compelled to own a piece of Kam's Art. Kam the Artist is a phenom and get this - he's self-taught! His commitment to the arts and being an artist is truly noble. I became further intrigued when I viewed Kam's interiors work. As Kam puts it he can do "all things walls" including: renovations, tiling, painting, fixtures and floors. You will be blown away by how multi-talented Kam is. Kam, also known as Kelvin Morel, hails from Maspeth, Queens. His paintings are displayed at the Museum of Urban Arts in Long Island City. You will be delighted by the beauty of his murals. Many NYC restaurants and salons feature his work. Kam is also active in arts education for children and is even available to book for live painting events and kid's parties. People connect to Kam's art and kids love him because of his use of color and his passion for painting is apparent! When Kam paints people are drawn to his artwork. He participates in outdoor and indoor arts events throughout the year. Kam chose art as his profession. It can be said that art chose Kam. He has been drawing prolifically since early childhood and has never stopped. Watch this video of Kam's 2-D interior / exterior walls drawing he did by hand for a restaurant opening. I guarantee once you watch this eight-minute video you will become a 'Kam fan!' It's absolutely genius. You will ask yourself - how did he do that? Kam is an original! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHiU9Rv1S9E&feature=youtu.be Warning! Once you have viewed Kam's art you too will experience an urge to own one at least of his art pieces. You will notice that his art has range and is imaginative. Kam's paintings feature faces with soulful eyes, mystical musings, whimsical characters, abstracts, industrials with flair and works with sci-tech currents and more -- all expressed exceedingly well. Kam's Art does what art is meant to do. Viewing his paintings will make you stop what you're doing and take a closer look. You'll be inspired by his creative color displays. Buying a piece of Kam's art is a gift that will last a lifetime and is a worthwhile investment. Plus, Kam ships! Kam's Art Painting LLC is a licensed and insured New York based, residential / commercial, interior/ exterior painting company. He is dedicated to meeting client expectations by delivering excellent service and quality craftsmanship. Reach out to Kam via email here: kampaintingllc@gmail.com. As a career journalist in NYC I have covered many people and events. I am grateful for this opportunity to report that Kam is the single most talented multimedia artist and painter I have ever met. Why not stop for a moment and take a closer look at Kam's Art? You will be so glad that you did!

Kam is amazing! he works with us at the Museum of Urban Arts and is hardworking efficient and great…read morewith people! Don't hesitate to hire him he's great!

Victor and his team at Graffiti USA was super easy to work with. We commissioned them to do a mural…read moreat my ice cream shop and it turned out amazing! They were very professional and communication was on point. I highly recommend them if you're looking for someone to create a unique work of art as they have a book of available artists they represent.

These guys are very professional and a pleasure to work with, not to mention great artists with an…read moreamazing team. We used them for two projects and were more than pleased with both!

Great advice given about our couch malfunction. He diagnosed the problem online and advised us…read morethat it probably wasn't necessary for him to come and look at it and charge us. We figured out what was wrong with his aid and were able to fix it ourselves. What more is there to say?

Jay beautifully repaired a very damaged antique curio. I appreciated that he was a clear…read morecommunicator, and also, very importantly, he was able to come to the house first to discuss his methods of fixing the piece before settling on what I considered to be a very reasonable price. In addition, I was very happy that he was able to take the curio to his workplace to do the repairs because with our large, very protective dog, it would have been difficult to have this work done in my house. I'm truly impressed with how he restored the curio to its original condition. This was definitely a project with all that was required; the curio had broken legs, detached pieces of metal fence-like railings, unsecured shelving, etc. To summarize, he did a super job and I highly recommend him!

The Art Students League will always have a special place in my heart. I can't speak to how they are…read morecurrently but I attended from 2015-2019 and made many friends here, and it was a great environment to create, whether I was learning wood sculpture or refining my vision as a painter. Most of the instructors were wonderful, offering guidance when I asked and space when I needed it. It is very reasonably priced and remains a true NYC institution. The only instructor I would caution against is Pat Lipsky. I found her conceited and negative, even spiteful at times. If your aesthetics do not align with Immanuel Kant or Clement Greenberg, you may not feel welcome in her class. After she asked me to help set up her studio for a visiting curator, I left the class. From that point on, she refused to acknowledge me when we crossed paths. Still, the overall experience was deeply meaningful. I am grateful for the time I spent here and the ways it shaped my work and friendships.

With a legacy of famous artists, this art school seems like a great place to study and take art…read moreclasses and be part of an art student community. Passed by this on my way from Columbus circle, and I plan on coming back to try an art class. They have evening and part time schedule of classes, from figure drawing, sculpting, painting, illustration, so there are a lot of options to choose from. Nice historical looking building from the outside.