Welcome to Art Works

San Francisco Bay Area’s Premier Source for Hand-Crafted Custom Signs, Stained Glass, Painted Murals, School Signs, Mascots, and Boat Lettering for Over 35 Years
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Welcome to Art Works

San Francisco Bay Area’s Premier Source for Hand-Crafted Custom Signs, Stained Glass, Painted Murals, School Signs, Mascots, and Boat Lettering for Over 35 Years

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What We Do

Quality, custom hand-crafted signs of all types and sizes have been an Art Works mainstay since our early days. As you might expect, hand-painted signs are a specialty. Interior, exterior, residential, commercial – we can help you with whatever sort of sign you might need for your home or business. We also make durable, colorful school signs and award emblems: California Distinguished, National Blue Ribbon, Title I and more.

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Our Approach

Professional and knowledgeable, Espinola is a problem-solver who enjoys a design challenge. His open, friendly approach encourages collaboration, and his talent and skills ensure thoughtful, beautiful results.

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Your Project

The best way to get to know Art Works is to view our galleries below. Our galleries showcase Espinola’s abilities in an impressive variety of categories / projects. We invite you to browse through them and be inspired. See something you like? Let us know! Then we’ll start the discussion to make your project a reality. 

Signs

At Art Works, we understand that choosing a custom sign shop in the Bay Area is a big decision. To help you make the most informed decision possible we are happy to answer any questions and will gladly walk you through every step of the process. Whether it’s a sign for your business, vehicle, or window, we can help!

Stained Glass

Art Works also offers expert stained glass repair and restoration services to San Francisco Bay Area homes and businesses. We are one of the only Silicon Valley providers of this service! See for yourself why so many Silicon Valley homes and businesses have turned to Art Works for all of their stained-glass needs.

Stained Glass

Art Works also offers expert stained glass repair and restoration services to San Francisco Bay Area homes and businesses. We are one of the only Silicon Valley providers of this service! See for yourself why so many Silicon Valley homes and businesses have turned to Art Works for all of their stained-glass needs.

School Signs

Art Works is the premier vendor for school signs, mascots, and murals in the San Francisco Bay Area Inspire pride and spirit with boldly executed artwork featuring your school’s mascot, crest, logo or insignia. Students and alumni who walk your halls today, tomorrow and well into the future will be filled with memories of time spent at your institution when they see what we create for you.

Murals & Paintings

Far from ordinary, we love creating custom murals and art installations that inspire and amaze. Whether you’re looking for something memorable for your business or a most unique way to decorate your home, we will bring your artistic visions to life in ways that enhance the space and impress visitors. See for yourself why so many Silicon Valley businesses and homeowners turn to Art Works for their mural and large-format artwork needs.

Murals & Paintings

Far from ordinary, we love creating custom murals and art installations that inspire and amaze. Whether you’re looking for something memorable for your business or a most unique way to decorate your home, we will bring your artistic visions to life in ways that enhance the space and impress visitors. See for yourself why so many Silicon Valley businesses and homeowners turn to Art Works for their mural and large-format artwork needs.

Boat Transoms

Art Works wants to do our part to help boat owners like you sail with pride and distinction by providing beautiful hand-painted lettering. There are many reasons that we’ve been trusted for so many years as a premier vendor on restoration projects for Chris Craft, Riva, Hacker and other antique classic wooden boats. In addition, our lettering has been proudly featured on numerous award-winning boats competing at the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation’s annual Concours d’Elegance. 

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Professional and knowledgeable, your Art Works team members are problem solvers who enjoy a design challenge. Our open, friendly approach encourages collaboration, and John’s talent and skills ensure thoughtful, beautiful results.

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About

What Sets Art Works Apart?

Art Works is John Espinola. He founded Art Works in 1980 because he couldn’t imagine making a living any other way than by making art. John holds a BFA in painting and has painted exterior and interior murals throughout Northern California’s Silicon Valley. His bright, bold murals of school mascots are very popular on local campuses.

Service

We do everything we can to make ordering as easy and pleasant as possible. We offer a preliminary on-site meeting for free. We provide drawings and samples. We are flexible with installation times offering early, late and weekend hours.

Artistry

A border here, a shadow there, a playful flourish, the perfect color. There’s no denying the heart and soul of an artist. They see the world differently and we all benefit from that. John Espinola brings his unique artistic sensibilities to every Art Works project.

Experience

“The more experience you have, the more possibilities you can create.” Tim Gunn’s quote sums up one of our guiding philosophies. John Espinola combines his experience with a wide variety of material, fabrication techniques and finishes with his artistic vision to make designs that help you to make the most of the possibilities presented by your project.

Craftsmanship

You know it when you see it, feel it, experience it. It’s the attention to detail, the thoughtful little touches that make the end result so beautiful. Whether it’s a custom sign, stained glass window, hand-painted mural, or school award emblem — it’s a hallmark of all Art Works projects.

Craftsmanship

You know it when you see it, feel it, experience it. It’s the attention to detail, the thoughtful little touches that make the end result so beautiful. Whether it’s a custom sign, stained glass window, hand-painted mural, or school award emblem — it’s a hallmark of all Art Works projects.

Experience

“The more experience you have, the more possibilities you can create.” Tim Gunn’s quote sums up one of our guiding philosophies. John Espinola combines his experience with a wide variety of material, fabrication techniques and finishes with his artistic vision to make designs that help you to make the most of the possibilities presented by your project.

Some of Our Clients