l LOVE this gem of a store. I have brought in a few items for framing & repairs over the yrs and…read morethe prices are reasonable & service from John is excellent & friendly. Even with the reduced hrs of late, I always seek this shop out for their amazingly creative, unique & gloriously quirky cards & gifts. If you need framing done or if you want to pick up a truly novel card or gift, you have to check this shop out.

I brought in some items from my childhood and had John create 3 large shadowbox pictures for me…read more They came out beautifully! I am so pleased with the work done and the attention to detail! After my move I had some broken glass, he repaired those and rebacked quite a number of art pieces for me too. He also has the most unique gifts! I bought a beautiful beaded necklace and some other items as well! Definitely worth a visit!

Good quality work, reasonably priced, and the owner has good framing suggestions. What more do you…read morewant from a frame store?

Framed - And We Liked It…read more.. When my wife and I moved from San Jose to Nipomo in April of 2018, we brought lots of pictures from our old home. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), the new place had more windows and fewer places to hang pictures so quite a few missed the cut and stood in a corner of our garage. During the past 3 years, some got banged around and their glass became cracked. After deciding what to save, we decided to visit Starving Artists Picture Framing because of the great reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed. A nice woman greeted us (probably Beverly...according to most reviewers), examined each of the 4 pieces and asked some appropriate questions. After settling on what needed to be done - new glass for each and framing for one - she gave us an estimate of $400 with the work to be completed in 2 weeks. That total was about half the cost given to us by Michael's in Santa Maria shortly before the start of the coronavirus pandemic. So, based on the estimate, time required and friendliness of this woman, we went ahead. Everything was ready as promised and looked as good as new. The previous reviews were right. A couple of things to note. The shop itself, at the corner of Grand and Halcyon in Arroyo Grande, has a small showroom in the front and workspace in the back. From the choices of art displayed on the walls, the owner (Beverly?) has a quirky sense of humor. And, since it's right along a busy part of Grand Avenue, the best place to park is around the side in a small lot. We'll certainly return to this shop if other picture framing needs arise.

Kind, patient, professional. Excellent styles and colors. 100 Gold stars for the company. Met my…read morestandards! Good manners with returning calls timely.

This store is located near downtown and have free parking. I went in to have a picture framed and…read morewas warmly greeted by staff. She was very knowledgeable and took the time to make sure I was happy with the choices. My picture was ready when promised and it turned out very nice. It is pricey but very worth it.

I love these people. They exceeded my expectations on a very large piece. I took in a very delicate…read moregyotaku print of an octopus caught by my son Capt Dustan Dickerson, Raven Bay f/v Dutch Harbor, AK and artist Dwight Hwang. Erica helped me select the mat and frame. Not only that but I relied on her experienced eye to position it properly. I so appreciated her input. The bonus was that the work was ready to be picked up sooner than promised.

Top quality work. Getting art framed here will inspire you to buy more art for your home. Getting…read moreone piece framed here will spiral you into getting all of the rest your art framed here.

I needed just a quick fix to an old frame I had. I spoke to Becca and said come right by. She…read morequickly fixed my frame better than it was before. Had a nice chat while she fixed it. A total pro who I will always use in the future.

I brought this picture in for framing having no idea what I wanted. I asked Becca do what you think…read morewould really highlight her essence. Becca did a stunningly beautiful job don't you think?

Framed a high dollar poster of Monterey Bay for me in two days flat. Great work, price was right,…read moreand they included wall hangars and advice for hanging. Couldn't ask for better service. Highly recommend AAA+++ .

They did a great job re-framing a 70 year old family heirloom watercolor painting which included a…read morenew mat and backing. Mathew was the best at helping me decide what color mat to choose. The called me to come pick it up within a week. They have a great location, easy on and off Hwy 101 at John Street and Alisal.

Lucas and Dylan took care of us as amateur artists even though they regularly work with pros. So…read moreprofessional and nice to support young artists!

Glenn is an artist and brings that knowledge and ability to framing. The very best there is…read more Highly, highly, highly recommended!

These people could not be kinder or more helpful when I came in at the end of the day looking for…read morehelp to preserve a special photograph of my father's... I absolutely recommend them to all. They have a huge selection of frames and Julia and Greg are the sweetest!!

Greg and Julie have done many frames for myself and I have to say that not only do I appreciate…read moretheir hard work but honesty in helping me find and take the time to get my collections done right. I hate micheals and hobby lobby where it's limited and they treat you like some kind of number. If I'm going to support those who support me, I'm choosing them and my wonderful work. Quality and amazing service

I drove from the San Francisco Bay to have my three paintings re-framed in Tony's Frame Shop, based…read moreon my favorite gallery's recommendation. Ed is a consummate professional and a delightful person. He has an excellent sense for color, weight, texture etc. and his framing recommendations are superbly on point. I am very pleased with the outcome and I highly recommend Tony's Frame Shop!

Ed, the owner, is a super guy - he has great framing products, gives you lots of options and…read moredoesn't rush you to make a decision and he's just an all around nice man. He really listens to what you like and seems to take a lot of pride in getting it right for his customer. I've had a number of pieces framed there and all are gorgeously done. And, he is done quickly even though I always let him know not to rush!! You'll be happy you selected him!!

I stopped on March 12, 2026 and needed a restroom after some coffee…read more The women's restroom had a foul smell. My little grandson couldn't stand it. It wasn't like fart smell or normal bathroom stink it was a real odd smell. Then when I went to wash my hands both sinks were filthy and it was dirt buildup that could cleaned with Bar Keepers friend scrubbed in it. See photos. The store manager should have more respect for customers and employees

Nice store, friendly staff. BUT, filthy restroom! The womens restroom is the filthiest public…read morerestroom I have been in for ages. Please, clean it!