I was her today for my cousin's baby shower. The room where we were was small and quaint, the walls…read morecovered with art for sale. We arrived late so we missed out on the appetizers but did get to enjoy a 3 course lunch which was excellent. Tomato bisque, greens with grilled chicken and chocolate mouse for dessert. It was all delicious! The staff was attentive removing plates and checking on water or drinks needed. Overall, a very cute place for a small event! There are others areas of the building I saw near the bathrooms so maybe the can accommodate larger groups as well. Highly recommend!

Loved it. We went on a Saturday night, able to get it on the same day. The space is dark and very…read moremuch an art gallery vibe. There is a large quote from Pablo Picasso on the wall. The food is almost all Asian inspired and delicious. They specialize in bao buns, which were very good but not the best we had. We only had appetizers and small plates, sharing everything. The best appetizer is not Asian, but is so good they held it over from the restaurant's previous persona. It's a caviar deviled egg. Try it. Everything else was Asian and delicious. I happen to like more spice than most of my companions, but not one complained of too much spice despite the full flavors. We especially loved the lemongrass chicken, and soy marinated steak bao buns, plus the bulgogi fries. They have a rear patio that we didn't get to see but is likely to be nice in the summer.

Just to add to the review I left in October 2023, in the roughly 18 months since then Chris and…read moreMichael have continued to provide me with excellent advice, service and a wonderful selection of beautiful art for my home. I would really suggest anyone looking to add beauty to their home or office at least stop by Art Post (or visit their website) because what they offer is a wonderful alternative to the outrageous prices and narrow vision of many of the other Chicago area art galleries. Chris and Michael are not at all pushy and genuinely want you to love what you purchase. Every room in my home feels bright and cheerful and makes me smile, largely because of what I've taken home from Art Post in the past two years.

I've been to one gallery after another looking for the perfect painting for my family room. I'm…read morebummed that the hunt for a painting took me so long to visit Art Post Gallery because they have gorgeous work. I spent a lot of time examining the artwork on their website ahead of time and love how they let you search by style, size and other options that makes the art buying process a little easier. I had admired a few paintings on their site, but of course nothing beats seeing something in person. And the same paintings I liked on the site were even better in person. I liked one, Uplifting Light, so much that I asked Chris if she could photoshop it into the room I've been looking for. She said an even better option was to take it home for the weekend. She was also super helpful on what frames would work best and I loved that they could frame the painting right in their store - and she said they could hang it too! I filled out some information, gave her my credit card # and I loaded up my SUV. Turns out SUVs are good for something besides carpooling children around.. Once home I was so excited to see the painting in my family room since I was certain this was the "one." I'm so glad Chris let me try it out because while I loved the painting on it's own it just didn't work in the room- the size was wrong, the colors clashed with the colors in my room, etc. And so a few days later I sadly brought it back and handed it to Michael who was very understanding about the situation. I actually did find another painting at a different gallery over the weekend that I believe is the "one" after trying it out in the room, but I will definitely be back to Art Post Gallery when ready to find art for other rooms in my house.

We've stopped in this gallery once in a while for several months and have seen some really…read morebeautiful, interesting paintings. Recently, we saw two that we connected with and thought would really enhance our home; we purchased them today. Nick and Barb are authentic people that have some really wonderful insights and are very personable. The paintings are unlike those we've seen in other galleries and they evoke happiness every time we walk through our front door.

From the owner: Fine oil paintings by artists of merit, contemporary to old masters, in a wide price range…read more Including American Art, 19th & 20th century European Art, Modernism, Abstraction, Representational, Post-Impressionism, Impressionism, Vienna & Munich Secession, Photography, Decorative paintings on canvas. We sell no reproductions or mechanical copies. All works are unique and one of a kind. Restoration & conservation of oil paintings are also available. Established in 1976.

We were greeted today by Mark McMahon. He explained his process, showed examples of his work in…read morevarious stages, an generally made us feel like friends. That doesn't often occur during my interactions with well-known artists. The illustrations of various historic events and scenic locations are fun to see, more so when you understand something of the techniques and materials used. It's also fun that most of the works are of a recognizable place or event.

From the owner: Gallery specializing in the art works of the McMahon Family. Space is also in use as a functional…read moreStudio and teaching facility. Artists shown at site: Mark McMahon Carolyn McGregor McMahon Franklin McMahon Meryl McMahon Drew McMahon Elise McMahon We are a family of artists with our mediums ranging from watercolor to oil painting to glass to wood to metal work. Always a new horizon to expand upon we are an ever evolving idea. Independently, each family member has won multiple awards for their art work. Each one of a kind piece is made with the same high level of consideration and care. Mark is a nationally renown on location watercolor artist. He has been working in the field for over 45 years. Please visit his webpage for a complete list of prints and originals available for purchase. Carolyn is a sculptress, a painter and a glass designer. She uses ceramic, metal and neon lights to create her vision. Franklin was an artist reporter covering political, civil rights, space and world subjects. He was internationally renown and the reciever of many lifetime awards. Meryl is an oil painter and a glass designer. Her most recent concentration is kiln formed glass. Drew is a sculptural metal worker. He uses welding and blacksmithing as his main techniques. Elise is a furniture designer and maker working out of Brooklyn NY. She also teaches furniture making skills like wood working, upholstery and bent lamination out of various studios in New York City.

What a nice place to find your next treasured piece of artwork. Different styles and mediums can be…read morefound. I really like the license plate art as I find it really creative

Art Store Gallery II is my "go to" place for framing. I have been a loyal customer for over a…read moredecade because of Kathyrn Mayberry (manager). Kathyrn has a keen eye and she always selects the perfect frame, mat, etc. I trust her judgement 100% and I rarely find someone whose judgement I trust that completely. Art Store Gallery has an extensive selection of quality frames and the service is top notch. They do archival quality work. While Kathryn selects a few frames that would go well with my piece, whether it be a photograph, painting, sketch, etc., her first choice is always what I end up selecting because she has the best taste. The prices are competitive and I have never been disappointed in the final product. You can entrust them to take good care of your artwork.

Housed in the historic Lake Bluff train station, the Artists on the Bluff gallery offers a…read morewonderful opportunity to enjoy beautiful, original art work and purchase unique gifts or home decor items. Prices are reasonable and items for sale range from small note cards to large oils to reproductions of the train station's murals and jewelry. The entrance to the gallery is track-side. Browsing is welcomed by volunteers from the local artists' organization who staff the gallery Wednesdays and Fridays 10am -1pm and 3pm - 6pm and Saturdays 9am - 1pm.

Quintessentially Lake Bluff. What's better than high-quality paintings, great gifts (I love the…read moreoversized Christmas ornaments which are now a staple in my home and my family's homes!), and unique vintage furniture all packed in a little store on the square?! Awesome work by Julie, Kristen, and of course Kristen's Frenchie Ollie in making this such a special shop!

From the owner: One of a kind home accessories, fine art and gifts.read more

I went to my first mosaic class at Ahmed's new Art School. I've studied with him for many years and…read moream thrilled for him to realize his dream of his own school. The space was really really nice. He made it very comfortable for students, great lighting, great ergonomic stools, the right table height with extra storage underneath. There are personal cubbies to store your work and tools. Coffee, tea, soda, water, candy...it's all first class. A very motivational space to create in. There are so many beautiful colors of stained glass, stone, smalti,china to work with! Very convenient to the train. It's a pleasure to do my mosaic work in this school. Try it out!

Ahmed is wonderful! I have learned so much from him in the short time I have attended his classes…read more He is patient, informative and very talented! The studio is welcoming and comfortable as a work-space. Ahmed provides supplies and you walk away with a beautiful piece! Highly recommended!