Local Artists in Merton

“Have 8 or 9 original pieces of Todds' and 3 large commission pieces. Our home was designed and built in 1956 by Russell Bar Williamson. Todd's style fits well within our contemporary home. We started working with Todd a few years after moving in 1995, and he recently finished another commission piece this summer. We have his work inside and outside our home. His recent project was a shade structure and dinning room table for our paito. Todd has a gift of taking ideas or suggestions and creating a project that fits your style and needs. Professional and extremely creative -- there is no one out there like Todd!!”

“I worked with Ryan on a few photography projects. He is creative, passionate, and professional. He has a strong eye for detail and is willing to go the extra mile to get the perfect shot. I plan to work with Ryan again in the future as he is extremely helpful. I highly recommend him for photography work!”

“I had La Belle come over to give me a price quote for some kitchen countertop refinishing. I was thinking that I would need to pay $8-10K and she quoted me under $2K. Now I haven't been able to do the countertops but when I have the cash available when life is back to normal I will be calling her. I did see an actual job of hers that my co-worker had done for a rental property. Old 1980's laminate turns into beautiful marble for a fraction of the cost. If you want something that looks great and you're not a purist call this lady. I know i will.”

“We have used Iron Creations on many of our jobs. Gonen is passionate about what he does, and he truly creates a work of art. He listens to each client's needs, and designs a custom piece based on their style and budget. We would highly recommend Iron Creations for all your iron projects.”

“We were fortunate to find Weston under interior decorators and more fortunate that he also is an expert in design....integrating colors and schemes. We were looking for an open concept dining/kitchen with a mixture of shabby chic and coastal. He designed our small kitchen area, removing an intrusive wall into a wonderful island that shares our schemes adding beautifully restored antique facing onto the island. He was able to stay within our budget oftentimes using his manual skills which lowered costs. As an aside he also refinished an entertainment center from New England heavy wood look to a grey shabby. This look has transformed our living room into a coastal open floor plan as the rooms flow together. During the process we found he has a large network of other professionals to perform tasks that satisfied our condo association requirements. Weston has been diligent and professional completing the project within an appropriate time frame. We have had a multitude of compliments from other owners in our community and we are thrilled to be the FIRST condo in this community to be able to walk in the front door and be greeted with a gorgeous water view !”

“I inherited a small table with curved legs, uniquely cut shelf, spindles, a larger top and a removable glass serving tray. In trying to refinish it, I destroyed the look. I call Tom and took in the table. He suggested replicating it using cherry wood. He carved new legs, replaced the cut shelf to perfection and made curved corner supports that flowed with the legs. He also sanded and stained the edge of the table top where the glass top sits. I cannot express in words how beautiful it is. His knowledge and skill set shows through and I will remember him every time I look at this table. Excellent job!”

“Rachel painted a portrait of my dog that I sent her. Her attention to detail in the painting exceeded my expectations. A treasured painting I will love forever!”

“I had the greatest pleasure of working with the very personable, engaging and knowledgeable proprietress of Plaster Gallery, Ronna Bromberg Pachefsky, during the holistic renovation of a 3-level town home in McLean, VA. I was interested in installing some architectural decorative elements in the traditional colonial home and propitiously discovered Plaster Gallery during a Google search for plaster ceiling medallions. Indeed, there were many purveyors of plaster decorative elements to choose from but Plaster Gallery was the only one that offered a Gothic-inspired trefoil medallion to dramatize and accentuate our furnishings. What intrigued me most about the company's library of medallions was their uniqueness as modern articulations of classical themes. I got the distinct impression that the company's inspired/ high-quality artisanship was committed to not just replication of time-tested decorative motifs but the creation/ elaboration of new aesthetic designs to expand the higher realm of possibility. Ronna is very passionate about her work and actively listens to her clients to understand their functional and aesthetic requirements. As I was concerned about the compatibility of a light fixture with the desired medallion, she provided dimensions and photos from multiple perspectives with meticulous care and attention. She also provided detailed instructions on how to install a plaster medallion, and a dry plaster mix to cover wood screws and finish the perimeter of the medallion after attachment to the ceiling. Significantly, Ronna's enthusiastic support didn't end after the sale. When I first received the medallion, it appeared to be in good condition so I disposed of the original packaging. After resting the medallion on a dining table and exposing it to greater illumination, I discerned a hairline fracture which radiated from the center opening almost to the edge of the medallion. I took several photos of the fracture and consulted extensively with Ronna. She recommended that a damage claim be filed with the shipping company, UPS. As I had already disposed of the packaging materials, this was a potentially daunting prospect. However, Ronna leveraged her excellent relationship with UPS to streamline and expedite the usually protracted process without any effort or anxiety on my part. A second medallion was shipped almost immediately. I was absolutely awed by her capacity to execute an equitable outcome so efficiently and rapidly. After the second medallion was received without any discernible flaw, Ronna continued to follow up, graciously and unobtrusively, to ensure that my expectations had been fully met. Well, Ronna, they have been wildly exceeded and I encourage other discerning aesthetes/ potential clients to mindfully consider Plaster Gallery as a highly qualified, seasoned and collaborative partner on your future design projects.”

“Stephanie is a dream to work with. Her charming, easy going personality made the shoot go smoothly. I would definitely use her again and have already referred her to friends.”

“When our condo lobby at Marine Terminal Lofts was remodeled a couple of years ago, we wanted to have a painting done to complement the decor. At the time, Pamela Anderson of Paint My Sky Studio had her gallery in our building. We liked her abstract, colorful style and asked her if she would make something temporary to hang in our lobby space. She not only painted a great piece for us, but also created the largest canvas she had ever worked on to fill the available space. It looks wonderful and we are very happy to have this on loan to us. Pamela is a delight to work with and would recommend her without hesitation.”