I recently commissioned Audrey to create a caricature as a gift for a high-profile individual, and…read morethe entire experience was exceptional. From the very beginning, Audrey was incredibly patient and thoughtful. She took the time to understand the vision, asked insightful questions, and made sure every detail was handled with care and discretion. Her communication was clear, timely, and professional throughout the process, which gave me complete confidence--especially given the importance of the recipient. When it came to delivery, she exceeded all expectations. The final piece was not only beautifully executed but tasteful, polished, and perfectly suited for such a distinguished person. Aubrey has a rare combination of artistic talent, professionalism, and grace. I would absolutely work with her again!!!

Over the holidays, I was searching for a caricature artist and was lucky enough to connect with…read moreAlexandra (Alex) Cheek from Caricature Artists Group LLC on Christmas Eve. She patiently listened to my vision for a retirement gift and immediately put me at ease with her friendly, professional approach. Alex gave me a realistic timeline that allowed time for review and edits, which I really appreciated. She quickly delivered a draft that perfectly captured my colleague's personality, and the final inked and colored caricature exceeded my expectations! Amazing talent, great communication, and a wonderful experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

The Torpedo Factory is still wonderful as it has been, right on Alexandria's waterfront. We love…read morethe local artist's ceramic workshop. There are 3 levels, and on the ground floor there are models of old torpedos. The rebirth and repurposing of an old factory is very meaningful, as it is now a haven for local artists. However, there was forever a long line to the ladies' room. They should consider renovating the restrooms or expanding them. I understand with old architecture there may be constraints, but given how popular this place is, it is fair to ask.

10/10 A whimsical place I stumbled into one Saturday morning…read moreafter attending the Farmer's Market. It's a large space with a lot to explore designed in a way that doesn't make you feel overwhelmed. With 3 massive floors, it seemed like there was endless art to explore. It's fun and cool walking into the artist's workshop to engage and see what they're working on in real time. They were all so friendly and welcoming. Overall the experience here was a delight!

I needed someone to paint a unique prehistoric symbol on the chimney for my backyard fireplace…read more Marcelo was very receptive to the idea and came in on an afternoon and painted it. It looked absolutely fantastic!! Everyone who has seen it has commented on. It His attention to detail and artistry is well noted. I would highly recommend anyone using his services.

We hired Marcelo to do some art work in a nursery. He was extremely responsive, did an amazing job,…read moreand was very reasonably priced. He competed the work extremely fast too. If you need a mural or some sort of art work painted on a wall, Marcelo is your guy. I did my research and got quotes from numerous places and Marcelo was the best and his work was phenomenal.

I was in need of a passport photo. I went to the neighborhood UPS store, and walked out with…read morepossibly the worst photo ever taken of me. We tried again, but it wasn't going to happen. I couldn't let this stain my passport for the next decade, so I googled reviews and came upon Advanced Photo. They clearly know what they are doing - a professional camera and lighting, and a good cleanup process. Such a great local business to know about. PS - they are located inside of another firm: KH Art Framing.

I cannot offer enough compliments and recommendations about George Burnett at Advance Photo. He is…read morea consummate professional who offers genuine and technically solid advice about photography questions. Recently, I needed a photo enhanced for an obituary and I needed a rush job. He asked me to wait and in a few minutes he gave me my photos. Moreover, he said: No Charge. He would not take any payment for my request. Such great hospitality and humanity! I highly recommend Advance Photo for all your photography work.