I had 7 posters framed (December 2022). Very affordable (UV protected plexi). Spoke with Luca and was assisted by Fernando, great communication & customer service. Work was done as described. Looks great. We just dropped off another poster for framing today. Better than their competition. read more

A couple years ago, i used these guys to frame about 12 pieces. It seems like they will give some deals with the more you frame. Recently though, i framed one 8.5 x 11 piece with a fancy weathered wood frame, and it got very expensive, very quickly. German guy was nice, helped us look at frames, suggested some nice things, and our print looks FAB. read more

My wife and I were referred to Universal Framing by a local professional photographer. Fernando and Lucas are professional, skilled, very experienced and knowledgeable. They provided us with information, guidance, and options to complete the framing of our photograph. They took the time to completely understand the look we wanted to achieve. And they delivered... 100% on time, and 100% on budget. I am convinced that we found the right framing studio for the job...and I'm sure that they will come through for you too. Terry read more

I came to Universal Art Gallery to have a custom Guitar case built. Fernando and the team definitely delivered a great piece! Fernando was great to work with! He always gave updates and communicated throughout the whole process. I will definitely use Universal for all future framing needs! read more

Where do I begin, the store is legit, from incredible art everywhere, framed sports memorabilia, and an unlimited amount of frames to choose from. NEVER EVER GO TO MICHAELS, or any other frame place for your art, jerseys or whatever, the amazing, knowledgeable, caring, nice, staff will give you great advice. Hands down the best find of 2020 read more

This is surely the best frame shop and print shop I've ever seen. They are amazing. Was waiting for my frames one day and met the original photographer for the Beatles album cover Let It Be. OMG what and awesome place. Obviously the quality is amazing, as an artist, I am very particular about my prints and frame and all my collectors and clients have loved the quality of the work. The service is excellent and they are very cordial and friendly. THANK YOU Lucas, Marcia and the team! read more

Fernando and his team are truly amazing and the kindest people! I had them frame a very special THR for a dedication gift for our company and out execs were blown away at how amazing it turned out. Great price, great timing, all around a wonderful experience. Will never go anywhere else for framing and color printing projects. P.S they are also Getty Images go to as well, speaks volumes, read more

I found this gem as I was searching for places to frame my son's college jersey. We wanted to give him a unique, memorable graduation gift that he could enjoy well into his adulthood and one that would truly commemorate his time at the University. Lucas responded quickly to my inquiries, he made it very easy to stop by, Fernando took the items I wanted framed, and they worked their magic. Not only are they extremely professional but they were also the best priced. Our final product is amazing. I'm so excited to present it to our son at his party. Thank you Lucas, Fernando, and co. for such a high quality job!! read more

Nino and the fine people at Universal art gallery did a fantastic job of framing some artwork for me. These pieces very important to me and I was more than happy with the framing they did! It was a truly painless and easy experience. Especially with the help of Nino. He made great suggestions that I had to take! I am very excited and pleased with their work! Go ahead and stop by If you need anything framed! It will end up look great. Local dude, Good work. Thanks! read more

I went to get pic of my mum framed during a very emotional time and Leticia and Co were extremely pleasant and professional. The frames are great but the human contact was greater.. thank you read more

Nino is the man!!! I have used Universal several times now and they never cease to amaze me. Nino really stepped up to the plate and helped me when I had a very short dead line. He was very thorough from beginning to end and helped guide me through the process. I wouldn't go anywhere else. The art work turned out better than expected once again! CHEERS AND THANK YOU!! read more

The best ever. Fact. Best customer service. Best framing. Creatively the best.

First time visiting this gallery. I was picking up artwork for my mother. It came out beautiful. Awesome staff and I will become a repeat customer myself. Fernando is awesome! read more

I've been a loyal customer of Universal Art Gallery for years, and they are FANTASTIC. Everyone who works there is so patient and helpful with my printing and framing needs. They do an incredible job printing my photography, and are always available with expert advice on how to best frame and display my work. I recommend them to all my friends. read more

Fantastic service! Great selection. I had a map framed here for my grandparents and I was a bit unsure what mat would look best and how to center the map because it had a strange shape. Well--these guys knew EXACTLY what would look best. Picked the perfect mat color and did an absolutely fantastic job. I was thrilled with the results and I felt the pricing was reasonable. I will definitely be back for my next project! :) read more

UAG is the real deal, plain and simple. I've worked with Fernando and Nino and these guys are at the top of their game. Not a lot of folks realize the technicalities and creative thought process behind framing, but at UAG they take you through every detail and always provide expert advice. Every piece I have in my home has been framed by them and it makes all the difference. I drive across town to have my artwork handled by their rockstar team. Nuff said. read more

I tried several different framing places in Santa Monica/Venice before I came across Universal Art. They are by far my favorite place! Fernando is the absolute BEST! He's incredibly helpful, kind and and was so patient with me while I tried figuring out what I wanted. All around amazing customer service and high quality work. So happy I found them. read more

This place is awesome. They do amazing work at an affordable price with great attention to detail. Nino was nothing but amazing, he listen to my concerns and provided feedback, he also walked me through the different options I had and his recommendations. At the end of the day it was a great experience and I got my painting perfectly stretched and is finally hanging at my house. Thanks for all your help Nino, I will definitely see you again soon. read more

Friendly staff great pricing amazingly detailed work and on-time!

Best framer in west LA! Nino is the man, he has helped me out so many times. My last project with them was mounting 5 large pieces that were printed on butcher paper. Nino worked with me for over a month, we decided what to mount it on and what technique to use. I was super stoked on the prices I got from them and the pieces came out perfect! Thank you Nino and Universal!! read more

Lucas is the man. He's amazing to work with and has worked with almost everyone in my family now. Great energy and amazing work, always a pleasure to walk in and work with him and the team. read more

I was so worried about finding the right place to frame something very dear to me, and I found the perfect spot at Universal. The quality of their work was equal to the wonderfully rich experience of working with them on the project. And the prices were very competitive. So grateful to them! read more

This store was recommended to me by an art gallery where I shop and also by Saatchi Art. I have been coming here for years and they never let me down; the staff is so talented and the prices are reasonable. I work exclusively with Fernando; he can transform a simple postcard into a beautiful art piece or find the perfect matte and frame combo to bring out the best in your fine art. He is so talented and creative and it's fun to watch him work. The best thing about this place is that it's not a generic frame store - every piece will be uniquely yours. read more

I'm a promotional distributor and had a customer request a framing project for autographed jerseys. I described the concept to Lucas and within minutes, he had put my words to literally on a piece of artwork. I interviewed several galleries and hands down, Lucas and Universal Art Gallery blows them ALL out of the water. Including Lucas, the entire staff made me feel at home and showed genuine concern for my project. As a distributor, I am without a doubt, referring all my customers to Lucas and Universal Art Gallery. Phenomenal job guys!!! read more

I left Universal Art Gallery with tears of joy in my eyes! Lucas had encouraged me to bring my Lakers and USC sports memorabilia to their location. He showed several examples of how they create "one-of-a-kind" custom solutions. Fernando took on the challenge of customizing my items and provided a very reasonable quote. When I returned, I was blown away by what they had done. Words cannot describe the joy of seeing my items artfully displayed in unique, custom-designed frames and cases. Their work truly exceeded my expectations. UAG deserves recognition and my sincere appreciation for their extraordinary efforts. read more

I brought in a rare tribal artifact for framing - and Fernando did a fabulous job artistically and was able to work within my budget. He took special care in the design and execution of the framing - and I couldn't be more pleased. Make Universal your first stop. read more

Thank God for Charmaine, she is the best! My boss needs a lot of stuff framed but isn't very specific about how he wants it done, so I always go over there and she tells me what the best options are and takes her time to figure out what is going to look the best, helps me out with the prices. She is also very organized and can find everything right away. I'm glad that I don't have to go in there knowing exactly what I want, because I never do, and she always figures out what the best thing to do is. Also, they are open late so I can go after work. Thanks! read more

This is the best framer I have found. Patient, wonderful guys. Very helpful and creative and priced right! Unfortunately, they have a very unfriendly printer Titano Cruz who is impossible to work with and who makes you feel as you are a burden so steer clear from him run fast. I love Fernando, I love Nino and I highly recommend THEM ... read more

If you are a photography student (especially from Santa Monica College), then this is the place for you to get reasonable rates on mounting and window matting for your prints. Charmaine is great and very helpful! read more

I have done business with Universal for almost ten years. Their quality is as high as that of decorators I have used and their prices are as low as Aaron Brothers 'on sale'. And I love all the Lakers stuff they have! But what brings me back is the integrity. The owners are usually there; when I had a problem they fixed it without argument or delay. I think it is the best picture framer in Los Angeles. read more

We have used Universal for numerous framing projects as recommended by our interior designer for a few new pieces in our den and living room and well as a re-frame of an existing oil painting which they picked up and delivered to us directly, and have been very pleased thus far. Recently, we went to get earthquake safe mountings for some framed items that were to go over the baby crib, and they suggested we replace the glass with something lightweight that wouldn't shatter so they are definitely our go-to neighborhood framer, for large or small jobs, worth battling a little traffic on Lincoln as needed:)!!!! Friendly, affordable, and professional. Highly recommended! read more

These guys are absolutely amazing. We came in with some antique frames and old horror movie posters needing to get them resized and fitted. Not only did they have some really great suggestions but they gave us an incredible price and within about a week we were able to pick up all 6 frames. These guys were a pleasure to work with and will definitely be getting more business from us in the future. read more

This place is great and Nino Herrera is by far the best framer I have ever worked with. I have taken 6 pieces of art in to him over the last 2 years and each time have gotten excellent service, really creative ideas on how to frame my art and for each piece, we'll usually look at and discuss multiple options. I have been very impressed with the pricing and turnaround time as well. Needless to say, I highly recommend Nino, who has been a very nice guy to work with. read more

praise is warranted!​ yay! finally,​ a place that is truly deserving all "kudos"... for some reason it has been extremely difficult to find a good & reliable framer on the west side... here is the "find"! i came with issues pix too big or small for my museum type frames that i preferred to use.​.nino ~ nino ! my rescuer ~ a man who has taste that is refined & understands the quandry~ he is solution oriented without the drama or compromising the artistry! he took these challenges & presented me with my work all beautifully tidied up & ready for hanging!! nino ~ nino the man who has longer expertise in this business than most of the art that he is framing... he brings integrity to this business of art framing!​ ' read more

Couldn't be more satisfied with the work Fernando has done. He took my cut Joe Montana autograph and made into something special. If you need a custom frame job don't think about going anywhere else. Prices are very competitive as well. read more

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Top notch service. Lucas is the man and Nino is also a great dude. They took great care of my print and high quality work, at low quality prices. read more

My partner had worked on many occasions with Universal Art Gallery (specifically Fernando) due to his time working at an online art gallery. When it came time to frame several one-of-a-kind pieces for myself, as well as my father's Christmas present, he suggested I visit Fernando. Fernando has an incredible eye and offered astute, creative suggestions as to how to present my pieces in the best possible way. He finished the work in the time promised, and when I picked them up, I could not believe how beautiful they looked. It's clear that Fernando and the team at Universal take such pride in their work, and I doubt that anyone leaves their shop less than fully satisfied. My father was bowled over by his present, and my pieces hang proudly on my walls. I can't wait to bring him some more beloved art to frame soon! Thank you Fernando! read more

Framing your artwork is an art form in and of itself. And nobody does it better than Nino! He has made sure all of my art work is framed picture perfect -- every time! He has an excellent eye and helps find solutions within your budget. He's a master at creating works of art for your art. I'm really happy with the results on all of my pieces. Fantastic service all around! :) read more

Universal Art Gallery is the absolute BEST! They consistently exceed all my expectations every time I go to them with a project or customization need! I am always impressed by their level of talent and expertise in knowing what will look and work best for my needs. They are able to turn items around for me on a short deadline and the quality never falters. Universal Art Gallery does not disappoint! read more

I am an avid art collector and care a lot about how my pieces are framed. I bring EVERYTHING to Universal and have for years. Nino is AMAZING and chooses frames with an artist's eye. He has made every piece I've brought him even better read more