Practical and to the point! I asked the owner how to tell my oil paintings from my acrylics. He…read moretook a look at the samples I had and made a judgement -- that fit with my own guesses. He added, "If you're going to paint over these, you could just put on a coat of Gesso, and then either oil of acrylic paint can work. Try on your least favorite old canvas first." He also knew convenient places to get the Gesso.

I'd stopped in here a few years ago with a friend who admired the artist Bev Doolittle's…read morecomprehensive artwork. She'd found out that this particular gallery had some of her paintings on display and so, we stopped in for a visit. (I suggest you google her work. It's very unique and captivating) These days, I still pass by this gallery quite often, but haven't looked inside since that day many years ago. Today I had a little extra time on my hands so I decided to pull my truck into it's parking lot and step inside once again...never a bad idea since other people's artwork often inspires me when I'm creating my own. After getting buzzed in (which surprised me a little), I was greeted by a voice in the back asking if I needed help. Seems they also have a framing business and were quite busy putting a few together. I let them know I was just looking around and went about my self guided tour...at least, that's what I would have preferred. While perusing the artwork for a minute or two, a gentleman (who I assume was the owner) joined me in my stroll and after asking what I do for a living ( I HATE that), went on to tell me that he just had his whole house painted and that it doesn't pay to do it himself anymore. I'm sorry, but I didn't stop in here to hear about other people's life stories unless it's being told to me on canvas. So I give him polite one word answers and eventually, he gets the hint and leaves me alone. Just to make sure, I move to another part of the shop. But after looking around a while, I'd noticed that there really isn't much inside. A few cool colored etchings of buildings in Germany and they still carry some of Doolittle's works (one really cool canvas of native americans riding straight towards the viewer in full war paint called "Beyond Negotiations"), but not much else. To be honest, the place is a little unorganized and cluttered, but I can't say what it's cluttered WITH since there's really not a lot of artwork. If I was really in the market for some paintings, I'd probably be disappointed and not return. I guess that sums up my review, too. Leaving and not wanting to return kinda says it all, don't you think? I'm afraid two stars is all I can muster for Evergreen Gallery. Sorry about that, folks...I left uninspired.

Amazing work performed on an oil on canvas painting with a 6-7 inch cut. A person unfamiliar with…read morethe damage could not pin point the fix. Working with Margaret was excellent as well. She gave me an initial quote based on pictures of the damage and when saw the painting personally she even charged me less for the fix. I live in Chicago and it was totally worth the 20 minute drive to Oak Park as when compared to other quotes I received, this was by far the best and the quality of the work was not sacrificed.

The owners are very nice people. They restored two fine prints and while the six month turn around…read moretime seemed long, I did get them back today. I went to hang them and noticed a screw was driven through the vintage frame and sticking out the front of one of them. They fixed the problem right away and they look great.

I had an oil canvas painting that was punctured during a move. I searched around for months trying…read moreto find the right restoration company to assist. Came across Restoration Division and from the get-go, I received nothing but professionalism. They were quick to reply to messages, gave me a very fair quote, sent out their team, picked up the piece, and repaired and returned in a matter of a few weeks. Probably would have been done quicker, but there were some delays on my part. Overall, very grateful for their quality work and professionalism. Painting came back looking as if nothing had ever happened. Highly recommend.

The team was amazing in their care and restoration of my great-uncle's 71+ year old oil on canvas…read morepainting he created which was part of the Art Institute of Chicago's 'Artists of Chicago and Vicinity 55th Annual Exhibition' (1951). 48 years since his passing, the piece had spent most of that time stored carelessly and lost track of until rediscovered at a gallery in his hometown just a few years ago. It literally bore so much neglect, it not only could not be reframed, one would never believe it was once part of an AIC Exhibition. Restoration Division understood the importance of the delicate aged piece not just to our family but because the work deserved to survive and not just restored but preserved for the future. They explain their techniques, reason and causes for condition as well as options and requirements to remedy them. The piece returned home yesterday looking as if my great-uncle had just finished its final brushstroke proudly in a new frame.

I've used Litas Liparini Art Restoration for numerous projects, from monumental bronze sculpture…read moregroups, murals, paintings, historical documents and small fragile objects, in conservation, restoration, cataloging and repair of those objects, This is in an institutional setting, a museum of sorts. Their treatments and assessments are always fair, unbiased, and within budget. Highly Recommended!

I worked with Sculpture Resource on a project and was very impressed with their professionalism…read more They went above and beyond to create a small replica of the sculpture and then to build a rotating platform to capture a 360° view to photograph a real-life model for the final sculpture. Their attention to detail was impressive and the finished product was impeccable. These are true artists at work and you will not find anyone else with the skills and attentiveness for your project.

The artists at Sculpture Resource have been a go-to resource of mine for several years. Always…read moreprofessional. Always dependable. Oscar & Jess are truly talented artists. With such a broad range of skills, I am confident they can handle any project I throw their way. They are competitively priced and always willing to work with me when budget constraints are of concern. Services I've commissioned include mold-making, bronze restoration, transportation & artistic sculpting of large-scale bronze figures. With every commission, Sculpture Resource surpassed expectations. I highly recommend working with their team on your next project.

I called The Art Rescue about a month ago and was skeptical as they are newer business. I had them…read moreclean my grandmothers silverware and they did a great job! I had stained silverware and wanted to get them nice and shiny again. i didn't expect them to do such a good job. Thanks guys! I will be using them in a future for more projects.

From the owner: The Rescue Art LLC specialize in the maintenance and restoration of metal, wood, masonry, stucco,…read moreplaster, and paint.

We had a few screen prints we had laying around the house that we wanted to get framed for some…read moretime. We ended up dropping by (no appointment) and Sarah was able to take care of us with measurements, look at various framing options, and price it out (even threw in a discount coupon for us!). Compared to previous vendors we've gone to, pricing is pretty consistent so no complaints there. As promised, a few weeks later they were able to turn around the custom framed pieces and honestly turned out great. Look no further for any custom framing you may need done! 'Til next time, cheers!

Maybe I don't have a multimillion dollar piece of art that warrants a frame that costs over $1,000,…read morebut I stopped by here a couple months ago and was quoted $1 to $2k for a wooden frame for my $700 piece of art. I'm all for local businesses and feel terrible that I ended up going to Hobby Lobby and spending 1/6 of the Framemakers price. But the frame that I ended up with looks super sturdy and professional. I don't know if it's really any different from what they have at Framemakers. And I saved $800. I wish they had competitive, more cost efficient offering beyond their super expensive frames.

Friendly service that is always quick. They can cut frames…read moreunder 4 inches which a lot of places refuse to do.

Was searching for local framing shop and found this one with most liked reviews. Place was very…read moreclean, many options for framing and service was fantastic! Just needed custom mat framing for a gift I was working on and it turned out amazing. Will definitely be back!