Our home was damaged in the Palisades Fire and received some water damage. In our entry was. Mural…read morepainted about 40 years ago by The Painted Ladies. Unfortunately, it received some damage requiring a good portion of it to be restored. Carole was recommended. It was a process and took much effort but she was able to restore the mural and what she was able to do was beyond belief. Some areas so little was left, but was able to keep the mural true to form. She is an incredible artist in her own right and we are very happy she consented to do this job.

This review is long overdue. 4 years ago I remodeled my bathroom. Coming from an interior design…read morebackground, I'm extremely particular about who I have work on my home. I put a lot of time, money and creativity into the remodel, and therefore I was very particular about who I wanted to work with me on it. I hired Carole to paint back in the details on a vintage, Asian TV cabinet, that I turned into a bathroom vanity. Needless to say this wasn't an easy job. The vanity was initially orange and black, however, I had it painted a light turquoise color. When this was done, it completely concealed all of the intricate detail work underneath it. My former faux painter tried to come in and repaint all of the details back in, however, wasn't able to. The vanity has raised figures on the doors, which take a very delicate touch to get just right. There's also intricate gold fretwork around the doors as well as on the sides. When Carole came in, we sat down together, and discussed how I wanted it to look. We went over colors, different shades of gold, the overall feel of it, etc. She painted in not only on the raised figures but also elaborate artwork on the doors as well. Luckily, I had taken pictures of the cabinet prior to having it painted, so she was able to reference the previous artwork, and not just duplicate it, but make it 100 times better! It turned out to be a masterpiece! It is one of the star attractions of the remodel. Everyone who sees the bathroom is absolutely starstruck at how unique it and beautiful it is, and Carole's expert hand was an integral part of why that is. I can't recommend her enough and if you're lucky enough to have her to work in your home, you'll feel the same way. Her skills are easily on par with those of the old world masters. I hope to work with her again in the future, as I have a couple of projects in mind that I would like her to bring to life.Thanks again, Carole. You were a joy to work with.

Miles was incredible from start to finish. He arrived early, stayed late, and somehow managed to…read moredraw nonstop all night while keeping the best attitude. Every guest was blown away by their live ink portrait; they were quick, beautiful, and truly captured each person's personality. He even surprised us with extra portraits just for us, which meant so much. Miles was kind, generous, and so easy to work with. Having him there added such a fun and personal touch to our reception, and people are still talking about how cool it was. If you're thinking about booking him, do it. You'll get amazing art and an even better person behind it.

I hired Miles for my wedding last fall and he was incredible. My guests all loved him, he was…read moreprofessional and his set up was clean and nice! definitely recommend him for your event! True talent!! Thank you for everything!!!

THIS IS THE ARTIST YOU WANT! Aaron is crazy talented but also beyond kind and patient. I worked…read morewith him on our mural at Kickin KAsian in Northridge, and he exceeded our expectations. We had to work together to bring our vision to life while staying within some building limitations, and he nailed it. 10/10 would recommend and would work with him again. Thank you for the masterpiece, Aaron. Come check it out Reseda x Plummer in Northridge.

Aaron Kai is a Native Hawaiian artist that we, Mauna Loa, partnered with to design and collaborate…read morewith on a multitude of touchpoints. Aaron created bespoke artwork for us that celebrate our heritage in macadamias, that was created into a mural, merchandise, and expanded also into community events in Hilo as well as Honolulu to celebrate our partnership. Mauna Loa is the heritage macadamia brand from Hawai'i, and it was an honor for us to work with Aaron to give back to the community that we are both a part of. Aaron is from Hilo, and worked with the local schools that he went to- Kamehameha Schools in creating the mural. We threw a Mauna Loa x Aaron Kai community event that was extremely well received, and our staff have commented on how the mural has lifted morale at the plant, as it is such a beautiful piece that everyone sees on their way to work. Aaron is a pleasure to work with, professional, and has become a friend personally since the completion of our project. We hope to work closely with him again in the future. Mahalo nui Aaron, Danielle & the Mauna Loa 'ohana

The event I had here to celebrate my birthday was sheerly memorable and I can't say enough. The…read moreentire experience was beyond my expectations and I couldn't have wished for a better way to celebrate it. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and filled with creativity. The setup was perfect and beautifully arranged with canvases ready for our class to paint. Autumn and her daughter were so kind to even offer to blow up some balloons for the birthday occasion. One of the other perks of this event was that you can bring whatever you want to eat and drink, which made the night even more special. My high school best friends went all out, catering my favorite Filipino dish, Pancit Palabok, alongside their own delicious culinary appetizers like steak crostini. Since I was celebrating such a milestone birthday, my friends from all walks of life contributed to the potluck feast. We also had Korean Kimbap, Greek hummus & chips, flaky Baklava, creamy Leche Flan, and so much more. The mix of flavors, cultures, and homemade dishes made the night feel even more personal and heartwarming. It was great coming back to Westwood Village which brought me instant memories while I was at UCLA. There is something definitely vibrant about Westwood Village and I love feeling its energy. I do have to give the biggest shoutout to the amazing owner, Autumn Flynn, who was so patient with all of us. She walked us through the step by step process of painting the "Inner Goddess within Ourselves," which made the experience so great. Her guidance and passion made the evening feel therapeutic and allowed everyones creativity shine in the most beautiful way. This was such an unforgettable experience that I hope to experience again very very soon.

Felt like family! I…read morehad a blast celebrating my 29th birthday with my friends and family here. Amazing vibes! hospitality was amazing! Very fun music! I honestly loved everything about it and I want to keep coming back! I recommend this place for anyone who is hosting a group of friends.

Roselly was EXTREMELY patient with us. It was the first time we commission artwork for a t shirt…read morecompany. She got everything to us in a timely manner and her work is BEAUTIFUL. She understood the look and feel we were aiming for. We will be reaching out to her for future projects. We are a small (2 month old) t shirt company and she gave us exceptional service and attention. We are so grateful for her sense of style and eye for colors. THANK YOU ROSELLY!!!

From the owner: We specialize in Lettering Designs and Illustration. Services: Mural painting, Chalkboard murals,…read moreArt Installation for events, Live painting & monogramming for brand activation events.

Tommy was amazing to work with. Creative. Professional. Adaptable and all around amazing. He was…read morededicated to our project from the day we connected. I had originally hoped to have him create a mural for the entire front of our gym but our landlord threw us some curveballs. Tommy helped me pivot on the idea and he created an incredible sign for us. He handled all of the installation and was able to work within our landlord to deliver an amazing product. I don't have enough great things to say about Westside Muralist. Trust him with your project, sincerely. He's awesome.

I wish I can give 10 stars. It was a great experience from…read morebeginning to end. Easy to communicate, great, professional, reasonable, responsable, just perfect. Thank you Tommy.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kathy and the stunning pastel portrait she created of my…read moredog. From start to finish, working with her was an absolute joy -- but what truly sets her apart is her grace and flexibility. When our original commission had to be cancelled, she handled the situation with such kindness and professionalism, and still delivered this breathtaking piece for me. That alone speaks volumes about her character. But the artwork itself? It left me speechless. The detail in my dog's fur is simply extraordinary -- every layer, every texture, every wisp captured with such care and precision. His eyes are alive on the page, full of the warmth and personality that anyone who knows him would instantly recognize. Kathy didn't just draw a dog; she captured his soul. The soft pastel tones give the portrait an almost dreamlike quality while still feeling incredibly true to life. It's the kind of piece you stop and stare at every time you walk past it. I've already had multiple people ask who the artist is. If you're considering a pet portrait, or a portrait of any kind, do not hesitate. Kathy is a rare talent and a genuinely lovely person to work with. This piece is a treasure I will cherish forever. Thank you, Kathy!

Kathie is absolutely amazing and talented…read more I was trying to prepare a unique birthday gift for my wife, but I have limited experience and knowledge in fine arts. Luckily, I found Kathie on Google and Yelp. She replied very fast and explained everything very clearly. Then, we choose to do a half figure oil painting in 30 * 24. This portrait was worked from my wife's photo. After asking me about my wife's preference in arts, Kathie decided to change the original background (sky and sea) into a more classic one. I could imagine it wouldn't be easy to make two different pictures into one, because the artist had to adjust coloring, lighting and a lot of details very carefully. During the progress of painting, Kathie kept me updated and asked my feedback, until I felt it was perfect. The final work was astounding and totally beyond my expectations. My wife looked elegant in the portrait (of course in person as well) with abundant beautiful details on her hair and dress (which must be very time consuming for the artist, thanks Kathie). Because I lived overseas, Kathie also helped me a lot with packaging and shipping. She tracked the package everyday, until the painting was in my hands with perfect condition. My wife loves this gift very much. It's not only about the skills, but also the passion of the artist that we can tell from the portrait. For me, it was such a wonderful experience in preparing this gift, which I would like to share with all my family and friends. Thanks again Kathie for all the efforts you made in painting this portrait. Looking forward to see more of your fabulous works.

Allison was wonderful in the planning and painting! We love the result and would definitely work…read morewith her again.

Amazing service and great work. We had a mural done to fix our original design. Allyson did an…read moreamazing job!!! We are super happy. Responsive and quality work