As I was walking along the sidewalk in old town Sonoma, I pasted a lot of shops. Many of them were…read moreart galleries with art pieces that didn't interest me. But the framed color photo of a soulful content face painted in a gorgeous shade of blue caught my eye. You can say... I made eye contact. I moved in closer to the shop window to get a better look and the next thing I knew I was walking into the gallery. The Lisa Kristine gallery. Who the heck is Lisa Kristine?! I was thinking this to myself because her photos are pieces of art. The walled photos were beautiful. Mesmerizing photos of places and people in gorgeous foreign lands. Some of the people were from indengious cultures but she captured their joy and pride. Anyway Lisa Kristine I found out is an award winning Humanitarian photographer, activist, and speaker. Her photos and photo books are shown and sold in the gallery and online. The photo books are a more affordable option vs the art photos. Another favorite photo is a black and white of aged weathered hands grasping the flow of running water from a hydraulic manual pump. Gorgeous storytelling in a moment of time photo. Step on into the gallery across from the Sonoma Plaza. Maybe something will catch your eye. #lisakristinephotojournalist #lisakristinephotogallerysonoma

Stumbled across this gem while walking the plaza. Lisa is an amazing photographer and has a great…read moreeye. I ended up purchasing the Slavery book because I wanted to support her work and the cause. They have specials around Christmas time so keep that in mind. The images she captures are very intricate and captivating so make it a point to stop by here if you're in town.

Happened to be in town on the first Thursday of the month and checked out the Sonoma Art walk…read more Great turnout and great pours across all the stops. Arts Guild was the host of this months walk great event and friendly staff. What a great event!

When I'm in a new Town, if there's a local Arts Guild Shop, I'm there. Some of my best gifts or…read morehome artistic flourishes have come from such Cooperatives, with notable places including Barcelona, Edmonton, and Spirit Lake Iowa. And no matter where I go, I find the selection to be varied and unique, the quality high, the prices reasonable, and the background to a particular piece to be fascinating. I also feel good about supporting local artists and truly feel that such places are the best gift shops in Town. This time around, I bought a beautiful ceramic table piece. It has a distinct shape, stunning red colouring, good heft, and a nice feel to the touch. It was designed and crafted by Beverly Prevost, who I had chance to meet a few minutes later at La Haye Are Center next door. The Guild member working the Gallery was friendly and informative, and I didn't mind helping her figure out how to work the credit card machine. After all, Right Brain Creativity doesn't always translate to an immediate grasp of Left Brain Details.

Sonoma Court Shops CA Sat 5/7/22 ©…read moreLife takes you places. Figuratively speaking and literally, too. It took me to Sonoma downtown this Saturday in May! Sonoma Court Shops is a courtyard across the street from historic Sonoma Plaza, an outdoor space full of shops, wine tasting rooms and galleries. Never knew it was there, a truly surprise find! Wine county treasure. Fountains, arches covered in greenery, retail shops, little oasis of pleasure and joy. Gastronomically satisfied belly, after delicious brunch in San Francisco, called for relaxation with a good bottle of wine. It's time for the soul. Over the Golden Gate I go! And back into yelping, after a month-long break, taken for full immersion in work. Life's been busy, my friends! That's how I do things - I dive in! With everything I have! Drove to wine country and ended up in Sonoma Court Shops walkways. It's a Vine Alley, come explore! A welcoming European detour is sure to please. You'll thank me later! I landed at Sosie tasting room. Had an amazing time. Buonissimo! Hope you're finding simple joys in everyday life. A wish ambitious enough? :-) *I love you, baby, and if it's quite all right I need you, baby, to warm these lonely nights I love you, baby Trust in me when I say I love you, baby... I love you, baby... Cheers! Missed E v e r y o n e !!! Happy Mother's Day! [ Review #700 & FTR posted with 9 pictures on May 8, 2022 ] Fountain @Sonoma Court Shops CA Sat 5/7/22 Vine Alley @Sonoma Court Shops CA Sat 5/7/22 Beautiful Saturday! @Sonoma Court Shops CA Sat 5/7/22 Please Come Back Soon! @Sonoma Court Shops CA Sat 5/7/22 Sosie Wines @Sonoma Court Shops CA Sat 5/7/22 Fulcrum Wine Tasting @Sonoma Court Shops CA Sat 5/7/22

So fun! I love Sonoma. One of my favorite shops was Tiddle E. Winks…read more They have lots of vintage candy and games. The staff was Super friendly and very helpful!

Have you ever wanted to travel around the world? How about…read moreexplore a city or country as it stood 100 years ago? Maybe you'd like a print of the country your ancestors hail from? Or perhaps even a print of the city you or a family member was born in, circa the year they were born? You can do all of that here. Want a treasured & priceless photo framed in museum quality materials? Ditto. We checked out old maps of SF. Before Coit Tower & after Coit Tower. And pics of the GG Bridge being built. Crazy. There's even a "library series" of scented candles. The selection is pretty astounding. Maps are organized in a drawer filing system by city &/or country, or in binders. A great place to explore the world & get lost in it. 5 stars.

A month ago we visited Michael's gallery at the gate of Chinatown. What a wonderful experience…read more We are buying lots of Asian Art and other beautiful things for our home for several years already but this was something else, we never saw such an amazing collection!! Mostly, I would like to recommend the hospitality and the great service by this family. Everything arrived in perfect condition and we are happy to share some of the photos. We will definitely be back!!

While the art selection seemed nice, my mom and I visited this gallery recently, and were met with…read morea shocking level of admonition and rudeness coming from the owner. My mom has impaired hearing. Her mask came loose from her ear, and before she could put the mask back on the owner emerged from the back in an rather unpleasant, confrontational and angry tone. I had my mask on, and my mother fixed hers. About as unprofessional as we've ever seen. Needless to say, we won't be back and purchased art from another vendor. Main message here is to treat patrons with respect and kindness. We won't be back.

LOVE visiting this gallery each time I have been in Sonoma. The owner, Ms. Fairmont, has a keen eye…read morefor good art.

Scott has always done a great job for me, either buying his own paintings to his selection of…read moreframes for photos or paintings.

I was in need of a frame for the Accordian Festival poster I bought last week. I found the Framery…read moreof SONOMA. The man who runs the place was the mist knowledgeable framer I have ever met. Not only did he do a great job, but it was done before it was promised

Artist Featuring at the SUNFLOWER CAFFE in Sonoma, CA this Friday, Sept 3rd from 5-7pm. Along with…read moreWine Pouring by ADOBE ROAD WINERY, Music by SUE ALBANO & MARK DENNIS! A Public Invitation - Please join us!

Jennifer is great, her art is much like she is full of life and love! Stop by and check it out, you…read morewont be sorry.

A great place to learn and expand your art skills. Friendly instructors and plenty of attention for…read morestudents of all ages. You can experiment and learn new techniques to your heart's content. I tried creating glass beads with a blow torch and ended up making some very nice Christmas presents.

From the owner: Are you ready to unlock your creativity and embark on an artistic journey with us?…read moreExperience visual art classes, at low or no cost, in a supportive environment that encourages and expands creative expression. Workshops for people of all ages and skill sets. We offer- glassblowing, painting, collating, sewing, printing, and much more! A vibrant & inclusive space available to rent for classes, workshops, and lectures. A Mobile art truck to bring art activities to all areas of the valley. Available for private events, team building, corporate retreats & more! Visit our quaint gallery featuring artwork by local artists of all mediums and ages.