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Broken Art Brought Back to Life

June 18, 2013 2:00 am \ Leave a Comment \ Melissa

A designer brought us this piece of art to have framed for her client. We didn’t notice at the time, but a short while later, one of our warehouse staff spotted a hairline crack in it. When I picked up the artwork to frame it, the top just shattered into a bunch of pieces. I called the designer, explaining what happened and told her I could fix it.

Well our restoration attempt was a success! You can see the progression from start to finish.

stage 1

stage 2

stage 3

stage 4

Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation.
For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

Posted in: Our Stories \ Tagged: art framing, art restoration, custom art, testimonial

Artwork for Sea Dog Brewing Co.

February 5, 2013 2:18 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Vista Galleries

This is an art installation project we did for the new Sea Dog Brewing Co on Hwy 19 in Clearwater. Our involvement was from start to finish. This included choosing a suitable a theme, sourcing and framing the artwork, followed by the installation which you see here.

If you haven’t had a chance, take an evening to stop in at the Sea Dog Brewing Co. for dinner and drinks, located at 26200 U.S. 19 in Clearwater. Spend a few minutes perusing the wall art while watching the sporting events of the day.

Our installation included the flat screen TV’s, perhaps the most important wall feature of all in a pub/restaurant.

Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation.
For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

Posted in: Recent Installations \ Tagged: art design, art framing, custom art, interior office design, picture framing, tampa bay art

Abstract Art Theme for Commercial Office Space

November 26, 2012 1:55 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Vista Galleries

Over the course of a year, Melissa from Vista Galleries conceptualized an abstract art theme for a client’s commerical office area. Each blown glass piece was sculpted by a local glass artist and the wall artwork sourced from various artists. Knowing all the creative people who had a hand in this, it was very satisfying to finally see it all on full display once Pete & the install team were finished. Enjoy!

Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation. For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

Posted in: Recent Installations \ Tagged: custom art, picture framing, st. petersburg art, tampa bay art

Clearwater Jazz Holiday 2012

October 10, 2012 11:50 am \ 1 Comment \ Vista Galleries

Vista Galleries sponsoring Clearwater Jazz Festival

Vista Galleries is proud to be a sponsor of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday again this year. This artwork will be custom framed by us in time for the festivities. It will be held from October 18-21 this month!

In the picture is Vista Galleries owner, Peter Lowes, showing off this years featured poster. Vista will be framing about 130 of these for festival sponsors.

Posted in: Art in Tampa \ Tagged: Announcements, art framing, art gallery, art prints, clearwater art, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, custom art, Events, frame factory, Local Art, palm harbor art, picture framing, st. petersburg art, tampa bay art

Mosaic Family Portrait & Other Unique Installs

October 4, 2012 11:58 am \ 1 Comment \ Vista Galleries

Check out these photos of recent custom installations done by Vista Galleries!

Featured Installation: This is a glass mosaic family portrait we installed over a staircase.

In the photo is Peter Lowes, owner of Vista Galleries and chief installer on this project. Pete has the keenest eye for detail and placement on any of our projects. This glass mosaic family portrait was commissioned by an artist. It’s a one of a kind, priceless piece of art.

Installation Project #2: Attached a matching pair of framed wildlife prints to wall mirror panels.

Installation Project #3: Mounted 4 leaf prints above a flatscreen TV.

Installation Project #4: attached abstract art to dark wood paneling.

Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation. For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

Posted in: Recent Installations \ Tagged: art framing, clearwater art, custom art, picture framing, st. petersburg art, tampa bay art

Vista brings customer to tears

September 27, 2012 12:43 am \ Leave a Comment \ Vista Galleries

Watercolor: Marjorie McCullough via Artspan

This week we had a wonderful experience. A new customer found us via our Valpak mailer. She had just moved here and her husband was still on his way. Her framing project needed to be done before he got here.

She planned to surprise him with a framed watercolor sketch which was created for an article he had written about 12 years ago, but unfortunately, it had never been framed.

As he was expecting to arrive to the intense task of unpacking his new office, she wanted to brighten up his day with the sentimentally valuable piece.

We quickly designed a beautiful set up for her watercolor sketch and had it ready on time. When she picked it up she almost cried because it looked so amazing and she got it so quickly! She believes her husband will cry tears of joy when he receives such a meaningful gift on his arrival.

Vista Galleries was happy to be a part of their story.

Posted in: Our Stories \ Tagged: testimonial

We’re in ValPak this month!

September 24, 2012 11:48 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Vista Galleries

We’re excited to have a coupon out in Valpak this month!
View and print it here:

Valpak Coupon

Posted in: Art in Tampa \ Tagged: art framing, art gallery, art prints, clearwater art, Coupons, custom art, frame factory, palm harbor art, picture framing, Save on art, Save on framing, st. petersburg art, tampa bay art, Valpak

Oldsmar Flea Market Visit

August 29, 2012 4:05 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Rachelle

Last weekend we paid a visit to the Oldsmar Flea Market for the first time. It was good family fun and there was no shortage of neat things to see.

The entire Oldsmar Flea Market experience is unique and well worth a few hours of your weekend.

One of our first stops was of course the Vista Galleries exhibit area, where we got to have a friendly chat with company owner, Peter Lowes. Here he’s seen using his framing expertise for a customer’s order.

If you’ve never had a chance to see Vista Galleries at this location you’ll wanna check it out soon. Currently used as a clearance center, all the pictures in the booth sell between $48 & $98.

Directly across from Vista Galleries you’ll find blown glass sculptures on display at “Custom Glass Art” by Renee.

Renée is a third generation glass blower who learned when she was 11 years old! She even taught her own children when they were 8.

Renée sculpts glass crustacean creatures using sea shells collected from nearby Honeymoon Island Beach. I had to take these home!

Renée will craft a project for you ahead of time and you can pick it up at the market! Her number is 352.835.9235

Oldsmar Flea Market hours are every Saturday & Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm.

Posted in: Art in Tampa \ Tagged: art clearance, Events, Oldsmar Flea Market, Save on framing

Art Trysts Exhibit ft. Lois Dixon

March 19, 2012 9:23 pm \ 1 Comment \ Vista Galleries

Two weeks ago, sorry for the delay, we went out to the Art Trysts studio again for their monthly art exhibit. (You can see the pictures from last months exhibit here.) If you aren’t familiar with this studio, then you should definitely check it out. Their monthly art exhibits are on the first friday of every month from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

This month’s featured artists was Lois Dixon, check out her artwork below.

See you at next month’s exhibit.

Art Trysts Studio
Lois Dixon

Art Trysts 2-0

Art Trysts 2-1

Art Trysts 2-2

Art Trysts 2-3

Art Trysts 2-4

Art Trysts 2-5

Art Trysts 2-6

Art Trysts 2-7

Art Trysts 2-8

Art Trysts 2-9

Art Trysts 2-10

Art Trysts 2-11

Art Trysts 2-12

Art Trysts 2-13

Art Trysts 2-14

Art Trysts 2-15

Art Trysts 2-16

Art Trysts 2-17

Art Trysts 2-18

Art Trysts 2-19

Art Trysts 2-20

Art Trysts 2-21

Art Trysts 2-22

Art Trysts 2-23

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Art Trysts 2-25

Art Trysts 2-26

Art Trysts 2-27

Art Trysts 2-28

Art Trysts 2-29

Posted in: Art in Tampa \ Tagged: Art Trysts, Exhibits, Local Art

Art Trysts Exhibit ft. Dottie Clagett Choate

February 7, 2012 1:21 pm \ 1 Comment \ Vista Galleries

Last Friday night we took a short drive over to the Art Trysts Studio for their once a month art exhibit. On the first Friday of every month from 5:30pm – 8:30pm, you can visit the studio to look at all the wonderful art, socialize with fellow patrons and artists, and divulge in some delicious food and wine. Continue Reading →

Posted in: Art in Tampa \ Tagged: Art Trysts, Events, Exhibits, Local Art

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Well our restoration attempt was a success! You can see the progression from start to finish.

Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation. For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

This is an art installation project we did for the new Sea Dog Brewing Co on Hwy 19 in Clearwater. Our involvement was from start to finish. This included choosing a suitable a theme, sourcing and framing the artwork, followed by the installation which you see here.

If you haven’t had a chance, take an evening to stop in at the Sea Dog Brewing Co. for dinner and drinks, located at 26200 U.S. 19 in Clearwater. Spend a few minutes perusing the wall art while watching the sporting events of the day.

Our installation included the flat screen TV’s, perhaps the most important wall feature of all in a pub/restaurant.

Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation. For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation. For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

Vista Galleries is proud to be a sponsor of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday again this year. This artwork will be custom framed by us in time for the festivities. It will be held from October 18-21 this month!

In the picture is Vista Galleries owner, Peter Lowes, showing off this years featured poster. Vista will be framing about 130 of these for festival sponsors.

Check out these photos of recent custom installations done by Vista Galleries!

Featured Installation: This is a glass mosaic family portrait we installed over a staircase.

In the photo is Peter Lowes, owner of Vista Galleries and chief installer on this project. Pete has the keenest eye for detail and placement on any of our projects. This glass mosaic family portrait was commissioned by an artist. It’s a one of a kind, priceless piece of art.

Installation Project #2: Attached a matching pair of framed wildlife prints to wall mirror panels.

Installation Project #3: Mounted 4 leaf prints above a flatscreen TV.

Installation Project #4: attached abstract art to dark wood paneling.

Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation. For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

This week we had a wonderful experience. A new customer found us via our Valpak mailer. She had just moved here and her husband was still on his way. Her framing project needed to be done before he got here.

She planned to surprise him with a framed watercolor sketch which was created for an article he had written about 12 years ago, but unfortunately, it had never been framed.

As he was expecting to arrive to the intense task of unpacking his new office, she wanted to brighten up his day with the sentimentally valuable piece.

We quickly designed a beautiful set up for her watercolor sketch and had it ready on time. When she picked it up she almost cried because it looked so amazing and she got it so quickly! She believes her husband will cry tears of joy when he receives such a meaningful gift on his arrival.

Vista Galleries was happy to be a part of their story.

We’re excited to have a coupon out in Valpak this month! View and print it here:

Last weekend we paid a visit to the Oldsmar Flea Market for the first time. It was good family fun and there was no shortage of neat things to see.

The entire Oldsmar Flea Market experience is unique and well worth a few hours of your weekend.

One of our first stops was of course the Vista Galleries exhibit area, where we got to have a friendly chat with company owner, Peter Lowes. Here he’s seen using his framing expertise for a customer’s order.

If you’ve never had a chance to see Vista Galleries at this location you’ll wanna check it out soon. Currently used as a clearance center, all the pictures in the booth sell between $48 & $98.

Directly across from Vista Galleries you’ll find blown glass sculptures on display at “Custom Glass Art” by Renee.

Renée is a third generation glass blower who learned when she was 11 years old! She even taught her own children when they were 8.

Renée sculpts glass crustacean creatures using sea shells collected from nearby Honeymoon Island Beach. I had to take these home!

Renée will craft a project for you ahead of time and you can pick it up at the market! Her number is 352.835.9235

Oldsmar Flea Market hours are every Saturday & Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm.

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Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation.
For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

Vista Galleries can furnish your office or business with artwork, from design to installation.
For estimates or questions call: (727) 216-0798 or email: info@vistagalleries.com

We’re excited to have a coupon out in Valpak this month!
View and print it here: