Previously purchased unique, quality, artisan ready made frames for special gifts from The Studio. Yesterday went in to have not high monetary value, but high sentimental value wedding picture of grandparents set in customer owned frame. I had the pleasure of working with owner Janet Benson. Learned that The Studio Shop is THE oldest existing retailer in Burlingame, handed down generations. As I waited for my frame assembly being done in back room, had time to notice the detailed, museum quality and vast range (contemporary, traditional, historical) of selection The Studio Shop had to offer. It was evident this is the place to come for your highly valued (monetary or sentimental) framing needs. There is good reason pride in artisan craftsmanship has withstood the test of time. If you are looking for fast/easy/cheap go elsewhere. If you want it done right by skilled, generational craftspeople, here...
Read moreI recently purchased 2 paintings for my home from the Studio Shop Gallery. Julie was terrific to work with. She really tried to get a sense of my taste and budget and showed me several paintings, all of which were lovely. The shop suggested I "try them out" in our home to see them in the room they will live and with different light during the day. It was a great way to fall in love with the paintings. In the gallery I was having a difficult time deciding but once I got them all home it became obvious which one belonged in my spaces. Julie and her team came an got the ones we didn't chose.
Julie really knows her stuff when it comes to contemporary, local art. I trust her to hunt down new and exciting pieces and artists. I am thrilled to be The Studio...
Read moreI first met the staff at the Studio Shop when I was doing some framing almost 20 years ago! Over the years I have purchased a number of paintings and continued to have pieces framed. They even come to the house to hang the art. The shop is a lovely space and is a pleasure to visit even when not shopping. Julie has a great eye for what works and I can always count on her to steer me in the right direction for framing or...
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