David Leonardis Gallery is a nice small gem painting gallery. The paintings are impeccable and…read moreevery painting has its own unique, colorful story on a canvas. I love how pleasant and informative David Leonardis is about each painting that aligns the walls in his gallery. I had such a great evening on last night laughing and chatting it up with him. David has such an amazing spirit and personality. David was kind to show me some cool new pieces in his galaxy. I'm really shocked about some of the negative reviews. Always excellent customer service. I even parked my car right in front of the gallery and he wasn't rude to me. But he did ask was that my car? but he didn't throw me any shade or give me an attitude. The paintings are well worth an investment and he even works with you to set up payment installments. Nice Gallery. Wall Full of Fun Colorful Paintings. David is a really cool and chill guy. He even offered and gave me a chill bottle of water.

Wow...you have to visit this gem on N. Paulina Street in Chicago! If you're a collector, or a…read morebrowser (and visiting here will make want to be a collector), spend some time and immerse yourself in a great experience...you won't be disappointed!

It was such a pleasure to meet Tom Tomc and his colleagues at The Art of Restoration on Halsted…read more They are artists in the truest sense with relentless curiosity and rich imaginations. I deeply appreciate the time they spent with me, their genuine interest in and appreciation of the piece I brought to be restored, as well as their profound skill, generosity, and kindness. There was no requirement of them to share other current restoration projects and artwork in the studio, both theirs and that of clients, but I was provided with a fascinating profile of their company and vast knowledge. Rare and daunting intelligence and expertise abound in this studio. Most importantly, their work is exquisite -- painstaking detail on a rare graphic print, that was transformed and brought to life again. I can not write a more positive recommendation nor thank them adequately. You wont be disappointed -- they're simply the best in Chicago!

Absolutely FANTASTIC work by Tom. We bought a rare, pricey, vintage poster that had holes, water…read morestains, creases, spots, tears and Tom worked magic on it. He brought it back to life. He mounted it on linen, cleaned it, and did paper surgery that is flawless. We are very happy with Tom's work. There are so many different places that do this kind of work it's kind of overwhelming trying to find a restorer. We feel so lucky to have found Tom. He's a true artist. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

I've walked by this store millions of times during my 8+ years in Glencoe and admired the artwork…read more I've also heard it's the place to go if you need something framed or even for kids art classes! I searched all over the North Shore, Chicago and even Sun Valley, Idaho for the perfect painting for my family room. And finally I found it here. It was perfect and also priced fairly. Unlike other gallery owners Michael wasn't willing to negotiate at all on price, but he did hang it for me. Months later I purchased 4 paintings from a local artist and stopped back in to get 3 of them framed by Michael. He took about 2 weeks to frame them and did a beautiful job...and once again hung them and another painting for me. I love supporting local and Michael is a lovely man with gorgeous artwork and impeccable framing/hanging skills so look forward to being a longtime customer.

Recently I shipped artwork to Florida which was packed expertly by, Signature Of Art Services of…read moreGlencoe, in customized containers built to fit each object. Everything arrived in perfect condition. We received outstanding service and highly recommend this beautiful Gallery and the superb packing and shipping services they provide.

The Oak Park Fine Arts show is sponsored by the American Society of Artists. The show is always…read moreheld in August. This year, it is August 16 and 17 (Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm). We have been to this art show several times over the years. I love this art show for many reasons. First, the Artists are very creative and down-to-earth and excited to discuss their art pieces. I always enjoy hearing the story behind HOW an Artist got the inspiration to create a piece of art. I always ask the Artist questions and they are always happy to answer them which I appreciate. Second, this Art show is just the right size and you can actually view all art exhibits (from beautiful Artisan sterling jewelry to sculptures, to photographs, paintings and art work made from tiny tiles creating an actual picture as well as beautiful and colorful handmade unique tote bags, handbags, scarves and so many other things) in under 2-hours! Third, parking is easy and, best of all, it is FREE on Sunday (if you park on the street). This Fine Arts and Craft Show is now in its 40th Year! We checked it out on Saturday, but it was too hot/humid so we left within 45-minutes without a purchase. There were less than 50 exhibits/artists which made the event nice and easy for viewing all the exhibits. This Art & Craft Show is held in Scoville Park at the corner of Oak Park Ave and Lake Street. Although we didn't stay long we stopped off at our favorite Venezuelan restaurant, Aripo's on Marion Street, and enjoyed a very good lunch. The food is hearty, incredibly reasonable and service is always hospitable and warm. This is a mom and pop operation. Best of all, the food is incredibly flavorful, perfectly seasoned and the meat is melt-in-your mouth tender. It is worthy of 4-stars! We found a free spot on Oak Park Ave on both days. We were really lucky! I also like the fact that there tons of restaurants nearby. We returned Sunday, and stayed for 2-hours. It was an overcast, dismal day, but there was a nice breeze which made it nice for staying longer. Afterward, we walked over to Erik's Deli (I wrote a review for Erik's Deli) for sandwiches. There are so many art and craft exhibits in Chicago and the suburbs during the summer months. My two favorites are in Oak Park, IL and Evanston, IL. The price-point for the arts & craft shows varies from moderate ($$) to expensive ($$$$) depending upon what you purchase at the Fine Arts Show. This is a great Fine Arts Show, because it is family friendly and dog friendly. There were so many beautiful pieces of Artisan jewelry, but I didn't purchase any jewelry. We ended up purchasing a beautiful Fall painting with bold colors. The Artist was very friendly and took the time to talk with us about her work. If you cannot find legal parking spot on the street, head over to the Oak Park Public Library (Lake Street just a bit west of Oak Park Ave), and walk over to the Art & Craft exhibit. I am not 100% sure if parking is FREE at the library parking lot on Sunday. However, I do know that if you are at the library parking lot less than two hours it is only $1 -- if you are there for over 3-hours it is 5 bucks-- still a lot cheaper than getting a parking ticket from an Oak Park cop! If you missed this show, you can always check out the Park Ridge Art Show which is also sponsored by the American Society of Artists, September 20, 2014 from 9 to 5 pm.

The Studio 312 is an awesome art studio/gallery. I've ordered a metal print in the past via the…read moreonline store and had great customer service and really quick delivery, as well as bought another "chromolux" (wood board with shiny finish) at the Bucktown art fest. Really reasonably priced & great quality, with a wood backer to the print to hang easily. This artist has some really cool work, mostly Chicago based street photography with a colorful graphic art modification, as well as photographs. I just recently came across the storefront on Paulina & Milwaukee & was super excited! The small (hence the name Crawl Space) yet gorgeous gallery has a few more artists displayed now also, all Chicago based artwork with the same options for materials. This studio also functions as a print shop, I'm an artist myself and am looking into having a few things printed on their materials. I recommend stopping by or contacting online. Also great for gift ideas!

Exceptional work!…read more Tim helped me decide between Chromaluxe printing and per his recommendation I couldn't be happier. He's an exceptional artist who was able to explain the entire printing process and happy to answer all of my questions. Highly recommend for a stand-up guy and a unique printing process that is guaranteed to be the center piece of conversation. Thanks again!

We had a great experience working with Ron at Precision Signs. He cares deeply about his clients'…read morehappiness, and is absolutely precise when it comes to his own work and artistry. We would definitely use him again. 10/10

Great signs and detailing. Iconic clientele. Always fun to find them throughout the city.read more

If you're needing a neon sign, this is THE place! I'm SO happy I found them because everywhere…read moreelse I've looked I was given an outrageous quote. I love that they are located right here in Chicago so I can pick the sign up myself and not have to worry if it will be damaged during shipping. Mike and his dad are super friendly and all around great guys, and made sure to make the sign exactly how I wanted. I can't imagine ever going to anyone else if I need another sign done; they are extremely skilled, professional, and educated in what they do. I love supporting local businesses, especially when I feel well taken care of by them. My sign is so beautiful and the price was way better than I ever expected. I'll definitely be recommending them to all my friends and guests at my business. If you need a sign done, get it done here! Trust me! You won't regret it. :)

Let get straight to the point here. This is our 3rd-4th signs with this company. Always on point,…read moreon time, and of course, best pricing in town. Highly recommended. Satisfaction in every aspect. Very easy to work with and they can help with designs also. Will definitely come back for our next sign. Thank you.

I would like to share the wonderful experience I had working with Ace Laser Tek. I was under a time…read morerestraint on getting some knifes engraved. They worked diligently to get them done, in fact the owner dropped off the knifes to my work personally. Throughout the whole process their customer service was extraordinary. In addition, the engraving was absolutely beautiful. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs laser engraving.