Francis Penavic, the owner of Ogden Art Studio, and previous graduate of the Chicago Art Institute…read moreis an amazing painting instructor. His ability to help others see components of a painting, the techniques used, brush strokes, color make up and styles are lessons that will stay with me. My fear of oil painting is finally over thanks to this remarkable teacher. Stephanie Girvin

Both of my children have been attending the art studio for two years now, and they absolutely love…read moreit! The teacher is fantastic, very patient and encouraging. He has a great way of bringing out the creativity in children and making art fun for them. My kids always look forward to their art classes and come home with big smiles on their faces, excited to show me their latest creations.

Instead of paying a zillion dollars for fairytale flowers or having a generic photo booth, consider…read moregetting an ice sculpture instead! We had a Nadeau's elephant ice sculpture for our downtown Chicago wedding and it was such a unique and memorable centerpiece of the entire event! It was beautifully constructed with trunk and foot up, as well as our initials etched in the middle. All of our guests were raving about how amazing it was and taking photos in front of it the whole night! Brenda at Nadeau's was so great to work with, we immediately clicked. She was super responsive and accommodating. Definitely recommend going with Nadeau's and I can't wait for another excuse to order an ice sculpture for a special event!

OMG.... I had the most amazing time here tonight @ Nadeau's…read moreIce Sculptures. I have been driving pass this place for year's and never knew about the gold mine behind the walls. Jim the owner is so funny and sweet. His great sense of humor and creative skills are at a high. His assistant oops I forgot her name was such the sweetest and very friendly. I'm still in my awe moment at this time. All I can say is go on the website and get a quick glimpse of the ice sculpture. Even better give Jim a call and set up a team building class. If you ever been to Lincoln Park Zoo around Christmas time for the zoo lights. Than you have already witness some of the talent. Very talented and creative. I would write more but I'm still digesting all what I have seen on tonight. We were able to be a live audience to see a block of ice be chipped into a masterpiece. The fun didn't stop there. NOOOOO. We were section off into a group of 5 ppl per table. On the table was a big block of ice and beside us was a box of cut up pieces of ice made into design and a spray bottle. We were giving a certain amount of time to build our own personal ice sculpture. Fun fun fun. Its a must that I come back for more fun. It was just a fun filled night.

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 purchased an original painting from Ashley Gallery and I absolutely love it! It's a wonderful…read moreaddition to my sacred sitting room where I meditate. The piece is simple and calming yet colorful and beautiful...the perfect combination for me. It's just what I was looking for - I could not be happier!

From the owner: At Ashley Gallery, we work mostly with acrylics on canvas of all sizes and offer custom pieces as…read morewell. Please inquire about Paint & Sip parties! We accommodate corporate, as well as social events, children's and adult parties! Ashleygallery.org

Ken is amazing. Ken spent a lot of time with us and our 6 year old. Ken listened intently and…read moremade her dreams come to life on her walls. I highly recommend Ken.

From the owner: Chicago Area Mural Artist, Muralist - Ken Markiewicz of Crayons Gone Wild! painting professional…read morewall murals in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. Ken's large online mural gallery shows consistent high-quality mural painting, in a variety of themes. Ken is a Premier Chicago Muralist and best known for his work on children's murals and baby nursery murals. Although, with almost 20 years of experience and his creative versatility, he can paint just about anything!

Spencer is great at what he does. I brought in 3 photos we…read morebought at an art fest and a picture of the room were they would go. I told him I didn't have a clue what I wanted. Within minutes he had a few choices set out in front of me. I left knowing I was in good hands. Price- it's not inexpensive but better than the chain boxes. Turn around time- he said about a week and a half - I got them in about 9days! Quality- awesome!!! Unless you hang a lot of pictures (I do as a side hustle) you may not appreciate this. The cordage was exactly the same spacing on all 3 pictures!!! Makes measuring and hanging so nice!! He also places the little rubber (soft plastic) on the bottom so that the items all hang beautifully. I'll definitely be back

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

BEWARE THESE TWO . In my opinion, they are crooks. My story…read moreis simple on 11/16of 24 I brought two paintings in for them to sell on consignment. Attached is a photo of the contract. They were Livingston Vincent Garrity paintings. Attached our two photos of the paintings. I paid Cheryl's husband right away and we drew up a contract and agreed on a 50-50 split . We stayed in contact and Cheryl's husband told me that the paintings were sold for 4000.00and he is waiting for a check or money transfer. This was/20/24 I stopped in right before Christmas to get paid and Cheryl's husband informed me they are still waiting for the money transfer , the paintings were shipped He assured me as soon as the funds were in his bank account, he would Zelle me the money . So I left for Florida. We kept in contact through tax and it was one excuse after another no money was sent. So I get back to Illinois early March 3/13/25 at this point I am calling him and texting him . Finally, he sends me $100. Well, I'm only 1900 short , so I continue calling them and nothing. Now we are getting heated , on 3/25 / 25 they send 500.00. So I called and no answer again., I text no answer, so at this point, I have an Attorney send them a letter. Now I get another 500 making me short 900 At this point, I am getting extremely angry and we start texting some more. Cheryl's husband calls me Avenatti the attorney that went after Donald J Trump. I'm sorry this is all uncalled for all over $2000 so now we can go to court. And I will expect proof of sale, for all I know they could've sold the paintings for $40,000. In my opinion, these two are the modern day Bonnie and Clyde. Definitely crooks so beware doing any business with them. There is no reason to ignore the phone after your husband told me the paintings were sold for $4000 in December. And he promised the money would be zelled right after Christmas to my account. Crooks is what you are

An outstanding collection of beautiful works of art right near me. Tom was very helpful in…read moreacquiring just the right piece of art for my home. I also wanted to reframe some other pieces of art and they have a huge selection to choose from. I'm very pleased with the selection and service I received. Thank you.

I am very satisfied with the work Colbert's completed for me recently. I had a framed and matted…read moreboard of old presidential polictical buttons that my grandfather had in his den that could use updating. I called to set up an appointment (same day), brought it in, was helped by a worker who was very clear and patient and it was done ahead of the scheduled amount of time. It turned out great-looks very similar to how it once did but very updated, sturdy and clean. I appreciate their craftsmanship and professionalism!

What a great local business find! Supporting local businesses is important to us, always has been,…read morebut now more so than ever. We recently acquired a art for our family room and knew when purchasing it as oil painting on canvas stretched on frames the pieces needed floating frames. A bit of quick online research and a few phone calls, indicated the size of both of these pieces wasn't something most businesses couldn't assist with providing frames because of their large format. Our first call to Colbert Custom Framing, Jakob answered, he confidently told us they could frame our newly acquired art. He didn't disappoint, his expert eye and the framers skill and in a few weeks we had exactly what we dreamed of. Yes, there are many places to have treasures framed, but, please visit Colbert Custom Framing, you will be glad you did. Ask for Jakob.

Steve and his staff listened and determined what we wanted, as well as needed. There were aspects…read moreof our original design I did not realize could pose problems that their professional eyes and knowlege picked up on - which again demonstrated their excellent attention to details and to the customer. As a very satisfied customer, I would recommend them to anyone for their design style, implementation and follow through. Gerri, Rush University

From the owner: We have four divisions under the corporate name…read more * Wonderful art, all styles, all mediums, all in stock. We have staff artists that can create any original style paintings. * Framing, we produce our own custom frames. We can deliver the very best prices, and service, with 1200 styles available. 48 hour service. * Custom cut glass and mirrors. We can also etch and sandblast designs, images, and logos on glass and mirrors. * Custom made office furniture to specific to job sites with different finishes. Receptions areas to Board room tables, all affordable and one of a kind. With or without corporate logos or designs.