This is such a lovely place and such talented local artists! Definitely a great place to pick up…read moregifts or just treat yourself!

Great variety and quality of art in our community. They also have great events that are open to…read moreall.

Wonderful gallery with a delightful and helpful owner, Eva. She was attentive to our preferences…read moreand helped us to find the perfect piece!!!! Highly recommend her and her lovely gallery with beautiful artwork!

Art Expressions has framed several pictures that hang in my home. Their team is professional, kind…read moreand helpful (especially with colors for mating and frame selection). I would recommend them to anyone in the area needing art framed!

Pottery Classes: I have been a student at Neil Estrick Gallery for 2 years, and have worked with…read moreseveral other pottery instructors in the past. Neil is by far, the best instructor of the bunch. His expertise stems from a combination of formal ceramics education, over 20 years of experience, and a passion for his art. His teaching style is casual and funny, and the class atmosphere is relaxed, allowing one to work at their own pace. Ceramic Pieces: Neil's designs are beautiful pieces of functional pottery, and he really listens to the wishes his clients when they order custom pieces & sets. I just ordered my first pot from him and can't wait to get it!! :D

I have been a student of Neil's for many years and his depth and breadth of knowledge never ceases…read moreto amaze me. The studio has a very friendly, relaxed atmosphere. It is noteworthy that many of us continue year after year because of this atmosphere of fun, laughter and learning. Throwing pots takes a great deal of practice and we learn from our mistakes. For that reason, it is so nice that Neil does not hover over us. We are able to make those mistakes without feeling nervous or under the spotlight, yet he is there to help when needed. Neil's skills as a potter are a pleasure to observe...and learn from. I highly recommend this studio for anyone who would enjoy this atmosphere.

LOVE Jill's workmanship and attention to detail!read more

Framing doesn't get more custom than this. The building, the people, the framing selection and the…read morework they do are all stunning.

I've had three mid to large pieces framed here and have a pleasant experience each time. The owners…read moreare helpful and knowledgable, something you don't find at the 'quickie' framing places in the strip malls. Your item is framed quickly and professionally and there are frames and framing styles from simple to very ornate. I highly recommend them.

I read my brother's comic books when I was a kid (Avengers, X-Men, Spiderman) although I admit I…read morewas more interested in Betty & Veronica and Archie comics during those family road trips. Still, I looked forward to the exhibition "Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains" at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville. Ross painted full size portraits of the well known core characters in the Marvel Universe, as well as characters he grew up with. They are painted in such a way, with the same lighting, so that all of the characters fit together, no matter how they are arranged. There are individual portraits, and then there are two large assemblages -- heroes on one side and villains on the other. He spent 7-10 hours on each piece and the enter project of Marvel heroes took about a year -- the villains project took place a few years later. When we visited, we saw adults and teens, engrossed in the details, and taking pictures with the large murals. Other than two plaques of information, there is not much explanation from the artist. I would have liked to see more about his process, or which heroes and villains were Ross' favorites. Still, the exhibit is fun and quite reasonably priced - $10/adults, $5 seniors/teens on top of the already low ticket for the Dunn Museum admission. The items in the gift shop were great.

Our daughter was invited to the Media Preview of "Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains" special exhibition…read moreat Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County in Libertyville before it opened to the public, and we were thrilled that she invited us, her parents, to join her. The Dunn Museum, operated by the Lake County Forest Preserves, recently expanded with a brand-new 3,000-square-foot gallery designed specifically for large-scale exhibitions.  Alex Ross's special exhibition is the first one to be unveiled there.  I found the new gallery very spacious, comfortable, thoughtfully designed, and professionally executed. Renowned for his use of gouache to paint incredibly lifelike portraits of Marvel and DC icons, Ross has elevated comic book illustration into the realm of fine art.  The exhibition showcases 100 stunning portraits, each reflecting the unique personality and attitude of the character, which naturally shapes their pose. The portraits form two larger-than-life murals that fully immerse visitors, creating a perfect backdrop to step into the world of comics and pose with your favorite characters. We were so grateful and pleasantly surprise that Alex Ross was present at the Media Preview.  Although he is such an iconic artist in the comic world, he is so friendly, warm, and down-to-earth. We were absolutely delighted to meet and chat with him. The museum's slogan is "Arrive curious. Leave inspired." That was exactly how I felt. I have only had casual exposure to the comic universe through superhero movies like Superman, Batman, and Spiderman, and I did not know much about the artists behind the scenes. However, after seeing Ross's work up close, I came away a true fan of Ross, with a newfound respect for his comic art! Although this is a ticketed special exhibit to the public, $5 - $10 in addition to the general admission, it is well worth the price and special trip to see it.  The exhibition runs from June 29 through February 16, 2026.  Go see it if you have a chance! When you go, do stop by the gift shop, which is well-stocked with comic books and merchandise that fans will love.  There are even Heroes books and Villains books signed by Alex Ross available behind the counter for $100 each. Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains is the Dunn Museum's second exhibit featuring the celebrated artist's work, following 2019's Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross. This exhibition also supports the Preservation Foundation's "Every Acre Strong" initiative, which raises funds to help maintain and protect Forest Preserve lands, making sure they stay healthy and thriving for generations to come.  I highly recommend this exhibit!

I was looking for some Art Deco towel hooks. I found a mermaid towel hook for sale on Stahl's eBay…read morepage for a whopping $2,895.00. His website confirmed the same price. I kept checking and found another person selling the same exact item on eBay for $55. I poked around some more and found more of the same item and all sellers/sales were less than $100 for the mermaid towel hook. So this guy is asking over 50 times the going price.

I purchased a rare dresser pull from Bryan Stahl through eBay. The box it came in was so carefully…read morepacked, I was amazed! And it was such a fast delivery! I would give 10 stars if I could. it's a pleasure to do business with Stahl Restorations, I highly recommend this business!

Today was my first visit to Fox Frame in Woodstock and I was thoroughly impressed by the whole…read moreexperience! It's apparent why this frame shop has had such longevity: great customer service, meticulous work, and a large selection of frames. Top-notch all around.