Bring energy and emotion into a room with colorful original paintings or canvas art prints. We work closely with our collectors to help with the selection of art when an opinion is needed. Many clients email photos of the room or general area where the art will hang, so the two artists can make a recommendation as to size, color, mood, etc. We love to work with you and consider it a privilege.  Did You Know?    Picasso's 'Guenica', Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa', Michelangelo's 'Sistine Chapel' were all commissioned works  of art.  Our artists have created dozens of custom works for homes, offices and lobbies.   Most commissions are based on works seen on our website and in our gallery, but we also do works based on people's photos, themes and even artwork they  treasure.  The artists work closely with each client; matching colors when requested, suggesting theme options, and discussing size and design concerns.   Shown above is a triptych that was commissoned by a couple in downtown Chicago who fell in love with the painting 'Rainy Day Chicago' by one of our artists, Joseph Catanzaro.  They had always envisioned a work that was a lengthy  panorama. Through several conversations with the artist, their vision was incorporated into the new works.  They were delighted with the ease of the process  and the  attention to their needs and ideas; so much so, they returned and commissioned two more paintings.     Clients have come to us with photos of trips, family members, and even artwork they treasure as a starting point.  Joseph recently finished a large painting, 48 in. by 60 in., based on a vacation photo for one client.  With this piece she requested the coloring to be yellows, golds and rusts, not the blues,grays and tans that were in her photo.  She also asked for the umbrella to be painted open rather than closed, as they were in her original photo.   Recently a client inquired, "I love this landscape; can you do something larger, in 3 pieces, and in my colors?"   So we did. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: sales@chicagocontemporaryart.com  or call us at 815-291-3709.