Sometimes it's not just the framing! The word "Gallery"…read moredescribes a place for exhibiting and selling art but really it's so much more. For me it's the experience - the time spent looking, studying, and simply browsing a collection is worth gold to me. Chemers Gallery in Tustin is that place that offers that whole experience. Every time I go in there, which I admit isn't near often enough but probably more than some, I delight in "finds". I have a fairly decent collection of artwork and it's not confined to paintings. I've ceramics, sculptures, glasswork, pottery, photographs, and a few weird pieces of found object works as well. Quite a few of those pieces have come from this jewel of a gallery so close to home. The owner Karen, and her friendly staff have always allowed me the luxury to simply roam. I have to walk through numerous times to take everything in. I get distracted by one or two pieces and then turn around and find something else completely unexpected. And, it becomes mine. I love this place!! I am a retired healthcare designer and Chemers was the art consultant on a few of our firms healthcare projects. What I enjoyed was the chosen works were always different from the predictable works too often seen in healthcare spaces and, they always complimented the concepts of our interiors. I also love the shows and exhibitions they often host here. Often soliciting works from local artists, craftspeople, and even foodies, these "pop-up" shows are always good for gifts, wearables, and sometimes taste-ables! And if I'm lucky, I often walk away with a new piece! I always look forward to stopping in on these shows and could spend an hour or more perusing. Do yourself a favor and visit this gallery - oh, and of course, don't forget, they also do excellent framing!!

Beautiful shop with such a helpful staff. The owner spent a long time making suggestions and…read moreshowing me options. They did a beautiful job on my finished piece and I'm so happy to have found them.

When exhibitions are happening, this is basically a free museum open until 9 PM Monday through…read moreThursday (or until 5 PM Friday-Saturday). As a museum lover with a 9-5 job, it has become a favorite place to visit at night.

Don't sign up for there absurd classes the supplies are expensive and dumb you don't put watercolor…read moreon a canvas board absolutely absurd.

This is an awesome art gallery. Their themed shows are incredible. All of the artists that showcase…read moretheir creations here are so incredibly talented. This is definitely the place to check out if you're into art. To give you an idea of what you can expect, I'll talk about one of the gallery's themed shows. The 80s themed show brought me back to my childhood. One artist had a sculpture built from VCRs and VHS tapes and looked like a robot, akin to Johnny Five. One piece had He-Man holding up a boom box just like John Cusack in Say Anything. They even had a working DeLorean at the show that looked exactly like the one in the movie. Again, definitely check this place out. They're open Saturday evenings whenever they have a show running.

Best Customer Service and vibe ever!…read more Elceltric, great art great place for gifts - GOing back this weekend!!!

Wow, what an eclectic place to rummage and discover. It is filled with a crazy mix of vintage…read moretreasures and offbeat stuff--art, jewelry, clothing, and more. You could spend an afternoon in here and not see it all. If Indiana Jones had a garage sale, it would be Linden Twig. The vibe is great, and the owner, Amy, is a sweetheart.

My daughter has been an art student here for five years, and I truly believe the consistent lessons…read moreshe has taken since her early elementary school years have enriched her creativity and empowered her to be focused, confident, and independent in creating art. These skills have carried over into other subjects as well. She has taken both group and private classes at the studio. The teachers are patient and deliver exceptional, thoughtfully crafted lessons, inviting individual creativity on every project.

We celebrated my 7th birthday at home, Iris was ready to leave her studio and come to us with all…read morethe equipment. Everything was lovely, the painting was beautiful, the kids really enjoyed it. Absolutely Recommend

Woohoo! Had an…read moreamazing experience with Temecula wine tours. Took the tour for my 50th birthday celebration. I had Liz as my guide and Heidi as the driver. I could not have asked for a better team to spend my wine tour with. Liz was funny, out-going, and always available to take a picture for you. We went to three wineries and each one had something special to offer. The lunch we had was exquisite. The brownie pairing with wine was amazing!!! My group had the turkey wraps, roast beef sandwiches, and the Cesar salad! Food kept us going as we sipped many great wines. I had a memorable experience and I am looking forward to seeing them again.

I have to give a massive shout out to Emanuel who made this day so special for us!! Truly, he was…read morethe best tour guide, photographer and time keeper for us. Grateful we had him to guide us and we all genuinely enjoyed the entire trip. He was so attentive to all of our needs. We got picked up in San Diego and he drove us up to Temecula to check out 3 different wineries. I would highly recommend this service over and over again, but specifically, Emanuel was INCREDIBLE. Ask for him if you want the best trip ever! Thank you, Emanuel!

Very prompt and professional.. love the work.. definitely recommend soft mirage art fir any art…read moreframe installation

Steve was quick to reply, easy to communicate with. He did a great job at a fair price. He was in…read moretime and very thorough. I would totally hire him again.

Met a guy at the San Diego fair. Was totally not interested in helping but when I finally decided…read moreto choose a piece, he tried to charge me for a frame without asking for it (+$20) and then gave me an attitude when I didn't want it, basically told me to piss off. Probably would have rated this a lot higher if he wasn't terrible since the art looks so nice, but I imagine if they make a mistake on the order or it gets damaged in transit, you're on your own. Not to mention the frame he tried to sell me was dirty, obviously bent, and looked like it was from Michael's

Good things take time. Great things take even longer…read more I can state, unequivocally, that the most crowded booth at the January 2018 Salt Lake Home Show wasn't a local landscaper, kitchen builder, or home designer. It was a Handmade Silk Embroidery Art gallery out of Tustin, California. I haven't seen lines like that since Communist Russia in the 80s. Their process includes a zillion steps, including stitching the most intricate parts of the pattern with silk threads and needles. It takes TIME, but the end results are quite stunning. The depth of feel that their embroidery gives will leap out at you. It is also VERY intricate; you and your future houseguests will probably spend hours gawking at the details. The best stuff isn't cheap, but the smaller pieces I saw go for a more reasonable $50-$100. So I imagine you can see them at a home show near you. Warning: You may have to take a number to get in. ;)

It is a local museum that has a great collection of its own and excellent visiting exhibits. It is…read moredoable in one day which makes it a great place to take friends and family who might be visiting! It can be covered easily in one day if that is all you have, but I see something in the regular collection each time I come that interests me.

This museum is excellent for families and young kids. They have an older part of the museum that…read morehouses some art pieces and paintings, as well as missionary artifacts. Then they have a whole room dedicated to the featured exhibit (usually at a separate charge from admission). Then there's the newer part of the museum and a small outdoor space that can be rented out for private events! Our toddlers had a great time here, learning from the museum, and they even participated in a scavenger hunt where they had to find and identify seashells throughout the museum. The staff that we engaged with were friendly and kind. The museum is well-lit and well-ventilated. Bonus points for being stroller-friendly! The parking lot is just across the street, $6 all day.