Custom Artists in Lake Forest

“I just received my Cutty Sark model boat and it is just what I have wanted since I was a kid. It was carefully shipped and was undamaged and is beautiful. The quality of materials and craftsmanship is excellent and for the price quite a bargain. Thanks to all at Old Modern Handicrafts for making such a fine product.”

“Lucy is an extraordinary artist. She has the ability to capture the essence of the details and render them in a softness not seen in the work of other artists. Plus she is delightful to work with. She produces a sketch for approval and keeps within the budget. You will not be disappointed.”

“Seth has worked with my wife and I on many projects over the past 13 years at our home and my office and has exceeded our expectations on each one. He took the time to carefully listen to our request and quickly transformed them into reality. Seth is a amazing artist who is dedicated to his trade. As far as we are concerned, we would be hard pressed to find someone as talented and easy to work with. We highly recommend Tic Toc Murals! Rob & April”

“I love Peters Gallery. i have worked With Janice for many many years for both my personal and business framing. She has a keen sense for what I like. Great service!”

“Beautiful artwork, purchased a metal print 24"x30" of a larger original acrylic painting 48"x60". Wonderful quality metal print, very colorful, thin and easy to hang, shipped fast.”

“Joni Herman was such a treat to work with. She was able to come into our home and by talking with me & my husband, she was able to capture our thoughts and feelings and put them onto our walls & ceilings. She did everything from faux finishes, murals and Venetian plaster throughout our house, capturing many different moods in the different rooms. We were able to customize everything to fit our decor and she was always very conscientious about meeting our expectations and pleasing us. We have a large house and she worked very quickly and was always professional. I will definitely use her services in the future and would not hesitate to refer someone to use her.”

“Allison is all about pleasing the client. We had decided on a certain faux wood-grain finishto cover a white fireplace mantel. When I realized it was too orange (near the end of her application), she helped me find the right tone and reapplied a new finish that was perfect with no added charge. Lovely to work with...has a very fine aesthetic. Highly recommend her.”

“I recently purchased a painting from Terri Deskins. I had found her paintings online and was instantly attracted to her use of color and form. Every piece is very different from the other. She is a very talented abstract artist. I finally selected Sunset Prayer because it makes me feel connected to a place of peacefulness and hope whenever I look at it. I have it positioned in my office so that when I am talking face-to-face with my clients I can look over their shoulders and see Sunset Prayer. It was months ago that I purchased the art and it still has the same lasting effect on me. It truly seems to transcend time and words. My transaction with the artist was all done long distance. I was very pleased with the transaction. The painting arrived in a package that was well protected from possible damage due to shipping mishaps. It arrived when I was told that it would and in perfect condition. The most challenging part of the whole process was selecting which of her wonderful paintings to purchase. I plan to buy more in the future. My office in Lake Oswego, Oregon is open to anyone who would like to stop by and admire Sunset Prayer. --Conrad”

“In the summer of 2006, Anita painted an amazing mural at our house. You can see photos on Anita's website at http://theboldbrush.com/murals5.html. First of all, the artistic "vision" was incredible - Anita came to visit our house, we talked about possible locations for the mural, and subject matter. She brought many books and photos with ideas, talked to us about our lifestyle, careers, interests, and hobbies, and toured our house and yard. She then came up with the brilliant suggestion of an "interior" window that showed our backyard, and showcased aspects of our garden (which is a major source of enjoyment for us) - a basket of veggies, our cat walking on the fence, our tools propped against the fence. Look closely and you can see very personal touches: a tea towel from our kitchen, my husband's gardening gloves, his glass of iced tea. The larger stone wall is an exact duplication of an actual stone wall on the opposite side of the room (fireplace) - where she LITERALLY created stone patterns by tracing the existing stones. The attention to detail is breathtaking. If there actually WAS a window there (and in the additional walls behind it), you really WOULD see our garden, so this is a very clever concept. She worked on scaffolding in our living room for several weeks - it made me think of Michaelangelo (no kidding!) - and during that time managed to seem practically invisible (and I work at home, she did not disturb me at all). I've had workers in the house before who left a mess, but Anita cleaned up every day, took great care to protect the piano and furniture and so on. She also helped me figure out the accent pieces sitting on the shelf, stereo speakers and so on. That completed the look! Almost 8 years later, we still enjoy the surprise of first-time visitors when they walk into the room. Our mural is a wonderful conversation piece, a dramatic personalization of our house, and something we admire every day. Thanks, Anita!”

“Its a Beautiful World worked with me for all the framed art for The Sofia Hotel in San Diego. Their work is beautiful, they worked with my budget and provided amazing service.”