Gene and his crew did a phenomenal job repairing rotten wood and repainting the porch at our two flat. Very detail oriented and professional. Easy communication and quick to respond. Would happily work with Gene again. read more

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Artist Painters is one of the best contractors I've ever worked with. Having hired them for multiple projects across the last 10 years at both the 7-unit condo building in Uptown that I managed as president of the association, and now at our single family home in Peterson Woods, I can't emphasize enough how detail-oriented, thorough, and thoughtful they are on every project. From conception to execution, Gene is there every step of the way to provide suggestions and expertise, and to make sure that projects are done right. He's also gone above and beyond countless times to make a repair that was beyond his scope of work, or help fix something that another contractor left in less than desirable state, without even charging us. His communication is always fast as well. I couldn't recommend them any more highly. read more

Terrible communication and extremely unreliable. The only time that matters to Gene is Gene's time. He will not do what is best for his customers and will not treat your paint job with any compassion. For him, it is a quick buck if it is convenient enough for him. Also, his prices are higher than the majority of painters in Chicago. I recommend you look elsewhere unless you have plenty of time and money to waste. read more

Gene was fantastic to work with. He is very communicative, on time, conversational and he truly cares about your project and art in general. Gene gave us a quote for a small job, performed the work a few days later, and revised the final pricing lower to match the scope of work. We appreciate the opportunity to have worked with Gene and Artist Painters! Highly recommend for anyone in search of a professional and experienced contractor. Thanks Gene! read more

Artist Painters do a phenomenal job with my new condo. I cannot say enough great words about this team. They got a large 2500 sq ft condo done in 4 days and even ordered special tools required free of additional cost. They communicated very often about progress and confirming questions. Really reasonable price for the quality. Highly recommend this team. read more

Gene and his team helped my house paint twice. One was 2018 when I moved into the new place, and recently he helped me fix the ceiling cracks of my house. He was always patient, supportive and professional. I was in rush to list and sell my house, and cannot find any handyman can help in one week. He squeeze a time to help us and get everything done in one week. Fixing the cracks on ceiling was a mission impossible for us as the ceiling paint was 10 years ago and cracks just on a very bright light exposure place. He helped us find the exactly matched color and fix the cracks like magic! You cannot see anything from any angles. I really appreciate all his help and would like to recommend his team to everyone! read more

I can't say enough good things about Artist Painters. Gene is professional, thorough, goes above and beyond and is worth every penny. He painted our stairway, deck, front stairs and bedroom. We live in a Dutch Colonial and the stairway was a huge pain, in terms of paint, shape and condition. And our deck is white and we did the previous paint ourselves. It was probably a full day of work to clean the deck - and they did it in horrible heat over Labor Day weekend. They were nothing but professional - yet very personable and friendly. We've been fortunate to work with some companies in the 17 years in our home. But Artist Painters is a standout even among the best. read more

Gene and his crew are incredible! We worked with him on our first home so we knew nothing going into this. He walked us through all steps and took exact measurements of the place to give us options on cost. Most thorough quoting process which helped us pick and choose what we needed. Not only did he make the process easy, he gave us an incredible suggestion to try something unique as an accent in the bedroom and he CRUSHED it! We did an ombre wall that took a lot of skill to blend colors and it looks great!!!! Highly suggest Gene and the Artist Painters crew! read more

We got the keys to our new place on a Tuesday, and knew we only had 9 days to get quotes, hire a painter, and get our job done before the movers came. Our project was a tall order - 8 rooms, 2 bathrooms, two stairways, a large hallway, and lots of trim. As we met with other companies, we scaled back the scope of the project to be realistic - there's no way anyone could get all of that done within our budget and timeline, right? Enter Gene and his team. While some companies flat-out told us there was no way the project could get done, and others were non-committal on how much time they'd need, Gene was confident and clear about what he could accomplish and upfront about costs. At the beginning of the project we decided that 6 rooms and 1 bathroom would be more realistic given our timeline, but seeing how quickly they worked, Gene took every one of my "Ok what if we added the hallway?" and "Hmm, do you think you could also do the front bedroom and upstairs bathroom?" texts in stride and got. it. all. done. In 5 days, Gene and the Artist Painters crew painted our entire house, top to bottom; on-time, below budget, and with smiles on their faces and complete composure the entire time. Gene's approach to his clients is unique and refreshing. It's very much a collaborative experience, where he listens to your questions and concerns, addresses them with care, offers professional input, and takes extreme pride in the work he does. Buying or renting a new home, renovating, moving, and other major life changes are stressful. With this type of project, it is so reassuring to know there's a company out there with integrity, attention to detail, and whose people are personable to boot. I've hired other painters before and while they did excellent work, they always came in over what the estimate was. That matters! Gene was always transparent, always realistic. No surprises, other than being far more efficient than I could've imagined. I cannot recommend Artist Painters enough. I can honestly say I would use them for every painting project I have moving forward, without even considering other companies. Thank you Gene, Mike, and the rest of the team! read more

What I thought might be an insurmountable job was just another day for Gene. I had a large built-in that I wanted to look like it had been there since the house was built in 1880, but in a modern way and not too busy. He nailed it! Second task was not as easy: French cast iron fireplace front and top, both different in color and because of age had rust spots. I cannot believe how well this piece turned out. Super happy with the outcome. Seems these Gene & his team can tackle any job and I'm trying to figure out what's next for them. Highly recommend! Side note: he was very accommodating to my small zoo, making sure to protect the painted areas and my animals. read more

I worked with Gene for my new house. He is really nice guy and easy to work with. He came to my house multiple times for test the color, super patient! We finally found the best white for my house, and Gene and his team work on it even beyond the schedule so we have a enough time to move in without any cross, 5 stars service! The color turn out really pretty and so smoothie. Gene also help us fix all the holes and re-touch the trim and ceiling. He used the best quality product and top skill! read more

Our HOA hired Gene and team to re-paint the shared hallway in our 3-story walkup building. They were fantastic and I would absolutely hire Gene for any future jobs I may need. Gene came in and provided a detailed estimate that was lower than another quote we got, and also provided color recommendations which was helpful since we didn't know exactly what we wanted. He was able to start pretty quick after we agreed on everything and they completed the job quickly and with high quality. He was very professional, on-time, and a pleasure to work with. read more

Gene and his crew came and painted all 32 garage doors of our condo community. They were very professional, clean and did an amazing job. As a matter of fact, there were several residents who had garage doors that would have needed to be replaced due to some damage, and Gene went above and beyond to repair the doors so the residents would not have to purchase new doors. They did the job last summer and residents are still complimenting the work they did. The whole job took 3 days. They were on time, reasonably priced and did an exceptional job. I would recommend Artist Painters for your next project. read more

Messy and unprofessional. Job got done quick but left with sloppy overpriced work. Definitely would not recommend.

Love these guys! As an architect, I have worked with them on numerous commercial projects and have always loved the quality and professionalism from the AP team. They worked on Tuco and Blondie, creating interior and exterior murals. We have a happy client, community and architect! I have also used Gene and his team on my house. Always super clean, respectful of my home and its content, on time, fair priced, and always ready to make everything just right. If you need painters, they should be your one and only stop! read more

I don't write reviews often, but Artist Painters deserves a big shout out for transforming my new house into a beautifully painted home! Gene and his crew painted the entire interior of my 100-year-old house, taking pains to repair quite a few ugly cracks and holes in tough to reach places (including a coffered ceiling!). On top of the high quality paint work, Gene spent multiple hours with me to help pick colors. As a first time home owner I was so grateful to have his expert eye guiding me to the right palette. To recap: - High quality work - Happily helped pick colors - Repaired icky walls/ceilings - Finished the job on schedule, even with the addition of some add-ons to the work mid-project - Allowed my toddler son to constantly mess with their boom box without complaint Highly recommend, and will definitely reach out to them first for any future painting needs! read more

I recently used Artist Painters to paint my entire condo. I closed on a Friday and wanted to move on the following Monday. The condo had been rented out by my seller's for the past several years, and the walls and baseboards needed some TLC. Gene and his team were able to accommodate my schedule; they were extremely neat and efficient - they did a fantastic job! On top of it all, Gene has a heart. When I dropped off my keys, he gave me a bag of food items, toiletries and clothing to give to the homeless (www.care-bags.org). I've already recommended Artist Painters to a colleague, and will continue to spread the word to anyone needing a painter. read more

Don't think, just hire Gene and his amazing team. Their attention to detail, skill, and general friendliness was worth every penny. I literally sit around in our new house and just enjoy the paint job! They finished our whole house in a little more than a week and it couldn't look nicer. read more

I had the great pleasure of working with Gene Pellegrene of Artist Painters on making my recently purchased condo a home. Gene was incredibly helpful during the color-choosing process, helping me sort through color decks and finding the ideal color for each room. Once he got to work, Gene was thorough and professional, getting the project done quickly and working around my slow move in the week leading up to the big move in day. As a fellow Chicagoan and business owner, I love how passionate Gene is and how much love he puts into what he does. I highly recommend Artist Painters to anyone looking to recreate their home with the help of experts who truly care about their customers. read more

I requested quotes from several different companies. Artist Painters had the most reasonable rate and were also the most professional during the initial process. Gene came out to measure for the estimate and made some great color suggestions. He even looked at some poor caulking work that had been put around the windows previously and made some suggestions about how he could remove it and seal the windows with a more finished look. I am so glad he did! He and his team did an amazing job painting the apartment and sealing the windows. The place looks great! I will definitely hire Gene and his team for any future painting projects. They were fast and efficient and so easy to work with. I will definitely recommend them to all my friends and family if they ever need painting work done. read more

Highly recommended! Gene went over every single step we had to go through, from quotation, choosing colors, process, and invoicing. He gave us a detailed quote which includes every single part of the job, from walls, trims, ceiling etc... We were very undecided with the actual colors we wanted and helped us pick out which colors we want. He made it so much easier and made everything fall into place. He (and team) did a very nice job and was very detailed in their work, he suggested and walked us through almost every single part that are complicated than usual. If we needed additional work done, it was no problem, he got quotes for the additional work the same day... He also did additional details and sections for free. As well as free touch ups. 10/10 would hire again... read more

Amazing from start to finish. We needed painting done in a very short window between getting the keys to our new condo and moving in, and Gene and the AP team delivered what we thought could be a 3-day project in about 1.25 days. I don't have enough good things to say about the experience...we needed some help knowing what we wanted, so if you're looking for expertise/color consultation along with superior craft, they can deliver on that front too. The work notwithstanding, Gene is a hell of a nice and thoughtful person--and the business mission of giving artists a sustainable way to make a living while they create art is an honorable one we loved to support. Without hesitation, I recommend Artist Painters--and will be calling upon them for any future projects! read more

Gene and his team did a wonderful job painting our new home. They were on time, professional, friendly, and finished the job in half the time other painters quoted us. I can recommend them without reservation! read more

What a professional, yet pleasant experience we had with Artist Painter. The consultation on color choices through the eyes of a true artist, and experienced painter, was well worth every penny and more. Gene's attention to detail, meticulous preparation of the areas to be painted, and patience with answering all our questions, just confirmed the decision we had made to book Artist Painters. Adding Poppy to the crew on painting days increased the skill and expertise we had learned to expect. By the time Gene and Poppy left, all our hanging artwork had been replaced, the house was cleaner than when they arrived, and we were able to just sit and enjoy our new surroundings. I would not hesitate to recommend Artist Painter. read more

What an awesome guy this is! I contacted him because my husband and I were having trouble deciding on a neutral color for that long wall that connects the living room and kitchen but is almost the whole length of our flat. After looking at interior designers' prices for a color consultation I knew we needed to go a different route. I looked at some posts on Every Block and decided to contact Gene. He came to our place and gave some suggestions and a handful of tips on painting since we are DIYing it, and did not charge us a dime! I did make a small donation to his charity, he created... did I mention he was awesome? We have not painted yet, but hey, he came like 3 months ago and I'm just now getting around to writing this review. Maybe subconsciously I'm waiting for us to have enough money to pay Gene to paint it for us. read more

We had Gene paint the metal staircase at the rear of our two-flat. It was quite rusty due to the salt we have to use to keep the ice clear. He arrived when he said he would, his crew worked hard removing the rust and prepping for the new paint, and the work was done well within the time frame we required (our tenants were on vacation). We are planning to hire him for additional work, and would strongly recommend him. read more

I usually take on my own home improvement projects, especially painting, because I have never found someone whose attention to detail mirrors my own. I am grateful to have connected with Gene and his company. Their passion, attention to detail and outstanding customer service makes outsourcing truly enjoyable. read more

Great work at competitive pricing by super nice people! Really these guys are just the whole package. We hired Gene and crew to paint 2 kids bedrooms and our living room accent wall. There was a lot of old water damage and various dents and dings that they first had to fix. Now when you look at these rooms you'd think they were brand new. We were really indecisive about color and Gene helped us the whole way. In the end my 8 year old chose 'rainbow' as her colors and they came in and did an awesome rainbow mural for her. Both kids have not stopped bragging about their cool rooms. Hire these guys immediately! read more

Gene and his crew did an amazing job on my new home. He not only moved me up on the list due to a postponed project, but he also completed the work in ONE day. Other companies gave me higher quotes and a longer period to finish the work. The service was excellent and the finished product was amazing. I am very happy with the result, so much so that I plan to hire Gene again for the areas that were not painted. I've already passed his info along to other people! I definitely recommend. read more

To start, I have no idea what a painting company costs on average, nor do I have any idea how long it takes to paint. So... We were looking to have our new condo painted before we moved in, virtually top to bottom and with different colors in each room, and our neighbor was having painting done by Gene and his team, so we took the referral and scheduled a walk-through. By the end of the 45-ish minute consult, we were absolutely sold. Not only did I understand that Artist Painters pride themselves on their craftsmanship and high quality materials, but they have a mission that supports the arts (hence the name, now I get it - PLUS), as well as charitable causes (BIG PLUS). I left the consult feeling good that we went with a company with a "Pay it forward" model. We sent Gene our colors via email on Saturday, and he must have gone to the paint store on Sunday because he and his team were there at 8am on Monday. By Wednesday, 1pm, the entire place was painted in the most rich, luxurious, and saturated colors that I have ever seen. Every aspect of their work was not only impeccable, but it was as if they were never there; not a trace of what can only be described as a miraculous transformation was left behind. Back to my initial point that I truly have no idea what the average painting company charges; it really doesn't matter because I will always go to Gene when I need painting done. Always. Thanks for turning our vision into our home, Artist Painters! read more

We used artist painters this week to paint a number of rooms in our house. I can't say enough good things about our experience. They were extremely efficient, clean and did an incredible job. I will be telling anyone who needs a painter to use them and we will also use them again for our future painting needs. You MUST hire them!!!! read more

I had Gene and Artist Painters in to transform practically evey room in my house. EVERY room was wallpapered - they stripped away everything and helped me choose wonderful colors. They were the most professional painters I've ever used - kind, courteous and a joy to have in my home. I wake up every day and smile at how beautiful my walls look now. I highly recommend using them - you won't be disappointed with this great team. In a nutshell, they are AWESOME!!!! read more

Gene did an amazing job on our nursery and bathroom. We wanted an accent wall with a herringbone pattern painted on the wall and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. His team had a big task of painting all of our trim and molding, ceiling and walls. In our 100 year old house the walls are not in the best shape and they did a great job making them look the best they can. Gene was very professional, showed up on time, and communicated all aspects of the project to me. We would definitely recommend to family and friends. read more

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Gene and his crew did an amazing job on our new house!! They painted the house from top to bottom (walls, trim, and doors) before we moved in. He was responsive and within the ballpark of several other quotes. I felt most comfortable with Gene as he took precise measurements and offered great suggestions and insights. When we came to the house while the painters were working, they we very respectful and seemed to enjoy working together. I also love Gene ethos - true conscious consumerism!! Highly recommend Artist Painters and already have a few future projects in mind for the team. read more

We hired Artist Painters after a bad experience with a different company. Gene was great to work with through the quoting process, and did a wonderful job with our painting, some of which was a faux finish that they matched well. Every day, we came home from work to find more paint done and everything clean and back in its place so we could easily live in our house during the job. While all the rooms looks great, I feel especially happy about how the dining room turned out. We have white trim and a deep blue paint on the walls, and they chiseled away many many layers of old paint and made crisp lines between the baseboard and walls - really nice work. So glad I found them and will definitely hire for additional work in the future. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Gene and his work. I was on a very tight deadline with trying to list my condo on the market. Within three days, Gene did a quote and performed the work. In fact, he was the first painter I solicited that actually called me back. Once he arrived, he was thorough, did excellent work, and was so easy to work with on the project. He took the stress out of a project that could have been a pain. I'd recommend him to anyone and will definitely use him again. read more

We recently hired Artist Painters last week to paint our condo unit in Bucktown. The price was very competitive compared to other companies and Gene was very easy to work with. His staff was very knowledgeable about paints provided great feedback about upkeep and maintenance. We had a short window to get this job done before we rented out the unit and Gene's team worked us into their schedule and completed the job before our requested deadline. The walls and ceilings look amazing, couldn't be happier with the job. I will definitely be hiring Artist Painters for future jobs needed with this unit, very happy with the experience. read more

Gene began our business relationship by giving us two gifts: a sample bag of carefully thought-out donations for the homeless, and a chew toy for our dog. My husband and I looked at each other and thought, right away--this is the type of person we want to do work in our new home. We purchased an older home in historic Rogers Park. The house needed a lot of TLC to remedy decades of neglect. We interviewed several contractors who were able to paint, and were then referred to Gene...and thank goodness! Gene came in and was able to not only paint, but do beautiful restoration to our dining room chair rail and the woodwork framing our doors. He also did a great deal of repair to our walls--sanding, patching, drywall... The entire house just looks refreshed and revitalized. Once we moved in, we noticed that a wall needed repair. We called Gene and he did so immediately! He also asked us about an update to our mantle and constructed an absolutely beautiful piece to go with it. Gene is not just a business owner--he has a vision of what art is and should be, and sees that come to fruition in the work done by his company. His dedication to the quality and integrity of his work is unmatched. Gene will not only exceed your expectations in terms of the quality of his work, but is delightful to have in your home. He is neat, kind, and respectful of the space. We cannot recommend him enough. read more

Gene and his crew were awesome! They squeezed me into their busy schedule with short notice and then showed up on time! They also got the job done in the time they allotted and the price was very reasonable. They were very tidy too! Gene gave great suggestions for paint colors and finishes and really educated me on the whole subject. Thanks Gene! I would highly recommend Artist Painters. read more

I loved working with Artist Painters. Gene was incredibly dedicated and informative throughout the color-selection process, and in the end, his instincts were on-point. His team was personable, careful, efficient, and flexible with scheduling, and about a week after our initial consultation, I stepped into what seemed like a brand-new condo. I plan to work with them again in the future. read more