Chapman Gallery

Chapman Art Restoration is a dedicated art restoration business established by Joanna and Dean Chapman, who have transitioned from operating a popular art gallery in downtown Carmel to a home studio in mid-Carmel Valley. With 28 years of experience, they specialize in restoring a wide range of artworks, including oil paintings, watercolors, and prints for both art galleries and beginning collectors. The Chapmans utilize advanced techniques to revive damaged artworks, employing methods such as black light examination and careful cleaning to restore pieces to their former glory. Notable projects include delicate brushwork on a signed Picasso poster and the repair of an oil portrait marred by a pet-related accident. Generated from the website

Borromeo Forge, located in Carmel, CA, is an artisan metalwork studio specializing in handcrafted pieces for the hearth and home. Led by artist-blacksmith Alan Drew, the forge combines historic craftsmanship with modern design, offering custom commissions as well as a curated gallery of unique metalwork items. The studio emphasizes the intimate relationship between metal, artist, and process, showcasing the beauty of materials such as mild steel, wrought iron, and bronze. Each work reflects Drew's deep reverence for traditional technique and artistry, from hand-forged furnishings to elegant fireplace accouterments. Generated from the website