3 Fish Studios

Stopping by the shop/​studio on a whim was wonderful! I had joined their mailing list when I saw some of their art in a store at SFO, and a recent email coincided with a drive up to SF to see a friend.
It was amazing to see the artists at work in their studio! The vibe is friendly, laid back, filled with whimsy & beauty. Annie was creating a beautiful new doodle (keep an eye out for designs involving elephants!) and Eric was hospitable and offered water or coffee. Some friends/​neighbors/​print-​making students/​coworkers (? — probably a combination of the above) were hanging out and working on a linoleum print.
They have beautiful work that celebrates imagination and local SF icons. (Still thinking of the gorgeous linoleum print of Yosemite, too.) Ask to see the box of doodles: new ideas that they’re selling either as originals and prints. There are works at all price points, from postcards to original paintings and prints.
Bonus if you’re visiting from out of town: the neighborhood is known as the Sunset for a reason. You can walk a few blocks and get to the beach to see a glorious, glorious sunset. And a reminder to curb your wheels if the street is even remotely sloped, to avoid a ticket.

We stopped in today with a group of girls celebrating a 14 yr olds birthday. Annie made the 4 adults expressos, gave the birthday girl a gift, and provided a tour of the garden. The prints were fabulous. I bought an I love you Canada, Oregon, and Brazil. A great find. I will definitely patronize this gallery again.

This is such a wonderful addition to the Sunset! The «I Love You California» series is just beautiful… of of course being Cal grads, we have already scooped up a few of the Cal bear specific prints to be proudly hung in our home and given away as gifts. Keep up the great work, Annie and Eric!

If you’re a fan of the «I Love You California» bear, 3 Fish Studios is so worth a visit. And hey, even if you’ve never seen that print before, it’s still worth a stop! Great gallery space, not too far from the beach and Golden Gate park, with some amazing and fun SF themed artwork. They have not only framed art, but also smaller prints, tote bags, magnets and post cards. Plenty of free street parking nearby and friendly staff. Definitely check it out for unique souvenirs, gifts for yourself and generally a great browsing experience.

Wow. Art is incredible, prices are fantastic, and the owners are so sweet. I was offered an amazing coffee upon arrival while I browsed around, instantly falling in love with a print of outer sunset homes. I also bought three of the bear prints which will be great for a children’s room. I highly recommend this place for both windowshopping and serious art connoisseurs alike.

One of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. Long story short — we received a framed art work from 3 Fish Studios which we had already purchased online. We called 3 Fish Studios asking if they could swap out the print from our gift with a new print in the store. We arrived and worked with Eric who was immensely hospitable and even poured us a drink. He helped us decide which print would work well for us, custom designed the print and swapped out the photo in the frame — all free of charge!
We would definitely make our way back here if they added some new prints.

This studio is a truly special place. If you are at all a San Francisco-​phile or a denizen of the Sunset, you should get to know it, and if you are a visitor, it is so worth the trip. The moment you walk into the lovely light filled space and gaze around, you will feel better! The prints and images are simply wonderful. I’m scrambling for the right adjectives so will just say that I find them beautiful, somehow inspiring, joy-​filled. (yes, Eric, even the monsters!) strong, interesting, complex, livable. Some of them have completely upgraded my living room and I’m taking down other pictures to make more room!
Eric, Annie and Orlie are infinitely kind, patient and somehow interested in all questions and waffling over things like size and frame. Dare I say they are happy in what they do and it clearly shows? This is a place with a very large and rare heart.

This is one of my only postings on Unilocal and the amazing service at 3 Fish is what got me to post. I’ve had terrific encounters with Eric and Annie during casual stops into their shop, where I’ve been consistently greeted with friendly conversation and had demonstrations given to me on their artistic processes. Most recently, I ordered a large print (~7x3ft) that we had framed in beautiful walnut. Eric priced out everything after calling around, picked up the piece when it was ready, and even hand-​delivered it to our house. He went above and beyond when paying special attention to some details to make the piece fulfill its full potential. His additions made this piece amazing and he never asked for a cent more, despite the increased cost of the improvements. All-​around this is a top-​notch shop that puts people first. Go and check them out.

I found their online shop while searching for California themed postcards to include in my wedding tote bags. The «I Love You California» set was perfect for my needs but I only wanted 2 of the 6 designs, those that worked best with my color scheme. Eric was super helpful and responded to emails immediately. He was able to accommodate my request with a fast turnaround time. He even threw in an extra one (not sure if it was intentional or not, but I’m ecstatic I get to keep one for myself)!
I couldn’t be happier with the postcards. These really make our welcome gift and I know my out-​of-​town guests are going to love them!

This place is awesome. I had never been before, but stopped by to get my wife a valentines day card. They didn’t actually have any but WAY better — the owner actually offered to make me a custom one right then and there. I’ve never had such an awesome experience and my wife will love it! She could have easily just pointed me towards a card with a heart, which I probably would have bought since it’s the day before valentines day, but she went all custom. Truly amazing. Plus I got to check out all of their awesome artwork, which I will definitely have to come back and splurge on! Thank you!!!

My partner and I finally secured a spot in their beginner classes. Words can’t describe what a great experience it was. Eric was a fantastic, engaging and totally supportive teacher. Their passion for what they are doing is evident from the moment you arrive. Even if you don’t take a class swing by and browse the art. I’m certain you’ll walk away with something amazing for your home or as a gift. Go. Now!

Love!
Absolutely fantastic, affordable art with a California focus. When I say «affordable.» I mean affordable – if you’ve got the money for an original, you can spend $ 500, but if your budget is between $ 25 and $ 75, you can end up with a fantastic print (or two) that you love.
Annie’s «I love you California» bear prints make me smile, and her postcards are my absolute favorite (I’ve succeeded in mailing only a couple and have been keeping the rest for myself.)
Know someone who loves food trucks? Godzilla? SF generally? Annie and Eric have you covered.

This is a great studio and Eric and Annie are super friendly and helpful! Lots of really nice local prints in a range of colors, sizes and styles (and prices). It’s totally worth a ride out to the end of the N-​Judah line. (Stop over at Beachside Coffee Bar and Kitchen for a great meal while you’re out there!). I’m very happy with my print and look forward to taking a class there this summer. A happy place.

Fantastic proprietors, great art, and wonderful classes. I live 2000 miles away, and make an effort to get there when I can. If I lived in the Bay Area, I’d be all in their grill all the time. Bottom line: you should go.

We came to 3 Fish as a small group for a private printmaking class. The studio is beautiful and inspiring with tons of natural light. Eric and Annie are the loveliest of people and make you feel right at home. Their own gorgeous work surrounds you on all sides like a womb of inspiration. Inspiration you want to buy. A lot of.
If you do a class, you can start with a photo or an original drawing. Eric will help you make sure you’ve picked an image that will make a successful print. I recently had a talented artist friend tell me she was «terrified of printmaking.» Well, Eric will put your fearful mind at ease by breaking down the process into very manageable steps and explaining everything clearly.
Take note: you do not need to be an artist to take a class and make an awesome print.
The back patio is a lovely, magical place for a picnic lunch and the espresso and beer on tap are an extra perk.
One thing I wasn’t expecting to benefit from was just the sane pace of life and sense of community that exist at 3 Fish. Nobody is a stranger, every one is genuine and community-​focused, and there is an emphasis on doing what you love with the people you love. Everything just seems a little brighter and happier inside those four walls.

I love this place! From the moment that you walk in the door, you are greeted with a warm smile. Erik really loves what he does and it shows. Once you are warmly greeted, you will typically be offered a drink such as a beer on tap or a cup of coffee. I always take the beer. ALWAYS. You are then free to browse the colorful collection of carved prints and other local artist treasures that are stocked throughout the store/​artist studio. You can even go to the back patio area and enjoy a little sun with your beverage of choice.
I love supporting local businesses and 3 Fish Studios is the epitome of what a small business should be. A friendly, affordable neighborhood spot that caters to both locals and visitors alike. I have two items from 3 Fish hanging on my wall (one is the 49 mile seagull ‘I Love This Team’ Giants print and the other is the ‘Giants Stadium Club’ matchbook mini print) and I will definitely be back again and again. They also offer classes during the week which are only $ 100 for two classes which I plan on taking as soon as possible.

Walking into 3 fish studios the first thing you’re hit with is how much Eric & Annie love their lives. Where they live, what they do for a living, everything. You can tell that you’re looking at the work of people who seriously love what they do, and its really inspiring. I took a linocut class with Eric, where he taught myself and a group of my coworkers how to carve, and make prints with linoleum. I had a blast, the beer was great, and I can legit say it was probably one of the best experiences I’ve had since moving to the Bay Area.
I also walked away with an awesome Godzilla print, which reminds me every day of how awesome the whole experience was.
Eric is a master of his craft, and having the opportunity to learn how to do linocut prints from him, surrounded by his amazing work was a privilege, and I can not recommend it more highly.

This is a most AWESOME place to visit if you happen to be in the outer sunset area! Annie and Eric are two of the most enthusiastic artist’s and teachers that I have ever come by. They both enjoy doing what they do and love to share their knowledge with an engaged audience. This art and print shop has many things to captivate a shopper with from the wonderful salvaged pieces of furniture, that have stories in and of their own, to the BEAUTIFUL California Table in the awesome garden space out back.
Annie and Eric have brought a great gem to the outer sunset area! Stop by and don’t be shy. They have everything from postcards to HUGE pieces that will be amazing artwork on any wall. I have also seen ceramics in the shop and they are active members of Art Span — San Francisco Open Studios.
Can’t go wrong stepping into this shop! If you are planning a special trip out you may want to check and make sure they are open, walkin’s are welcome.

This place is special! The owners are so passionate about what they do, the art, the processes, teaching others about it… This studio is truly something great.
They offer art classes in which you get to etch a design from linoleum and press it onto whatever background you choose, book pages, origami paper, art on top of art… Etc, limitless possibilities. The classes are at night, Eric closes the doors gives you all of the material and instruction you need and let’s you have at it. They have a back yard where students can BBQ, turn on some jams and enjoy their keg-​orator ! All of this for $ 100 for two classes! Such a killer deal! Pop in and meet these fantastic humans!

Let the creativity flow.
My cousin and I had the great joy of spending a rainy Saturday here, on the top floor of a former factory. It took us at least a year for us to agree on a mutual day, but we finally made the time for the 3 Fish Studio’s print making class!
From the get go, Eric warmly welcomed us, graciously offered us coffee, and introduced us to Annie, his wife and a gifted painter. He gave us a quick tour of the studio and started to explain the process of printmaking. He has all the necessary tools and equipment; you come with the image and the hands to do the work. He’s got an infectious and whimsical sense of humor.
It’s fulfilling work. With a prepared image, each of us sat down and traced, retraced, then carved (with some very helpful suggestions from Eric) our images into linoleum for numerous hours while listening to indie and 80’s tunes. We took a group break & most of us ordered lunch at The Spot highly recommended by Eric. Then back to work to finish carving and printing.
Pulling the first reveal after running the linocut through the press was like having your first taste of a really great ice cream… wow! His imagination was limitless as he continued to suggest ways to make the final print more fun –using colored papers, old book pages, even burning paper before printing. The Xyron (a machine which can turn mere paper into stickers) was genius. I want one for Christmas!
This class fueled our appetite for creativity and my cousin and I are partnering to do more printing on our own and will rent printing time for those crisp dark images. ($ 25/​hour).
Thanks, Eric and Annie!
PS. When you’re there, take a peek around their studio. You’ll see some very cool prints and paintings of iconic images, public figures (the Prez Pez is one of my favorites), scenery, and novelty items (robots). They’re all for sale too I believe.
Five linocut starz!