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Gallery: Customized & Commissioned Art

Here you'll find samples of custom & commissioned art. Some pieces have been customized with a name or personal information. Other pieces show designs that were the customers' idea. Also pictured are also pieces created for businesses, with a logo or slogan used.

If you are interested in having a piece created for you, please contact us for more information. You can also find more specifics on pricing and the "nitty gritty" of customized artwork on our FAQ page.

Personalized Art for a family living space!

This piece was created for a living space in a family home - thanks Campagna family!

Customized Art for a family living space!

This piece was created using a customer's ideas for a family living space - thanks Roesel family!

Osteria Ottimo Ristorante

Second Chance Art & Accessories® created some custom art pieces for Osteria Ottimo, a rustic Italian restaurant in Orland Park, IL. For some fantastic eats - check it out at 16111 S. La Grange Rd. Orland Park, IL, 60467. Ph (708) 403-3366. Fax 708-403-5566

Above Left: this piece hangs on an outside wall, above banquet seating. You'll have to visit the restaurant to get the true meaning - but this sentiment involves God, water, man, & wine...

Above Right: This mirror hangs near their antipasto prep area. Check out their retro slicer when you dine on Ottimo's fantastic antipasto tray!

Above: This sign was made from a section of a vintage paneled door. In English, this means something along the lines of "what garlic is to food, insanity is to art". This one hangs above a round table near the bar & antipasto prep area.

Above Left: This sign was made from a portion of an old door. "Molto Grazie" means "thanks very much" in Italian, and the sign thanks guests as they leave the restaurant.

Above Right: This 2 pane old storm window directs the way to Ottimo's restrooms. It's worth checking out the restrooms just to see the cool trough-style sinks!

Amy Beck Cake Design
 
This window was created for Amy Beck Cake Design, located in Chicago, IL.  The bakery's logo was painted onto the window, and hooks were added across the bottom of the frame for guests' coats.  need a terrific cake for your next event?  Check out Amy Beck Cake Design!
 
M.Brown & Associates, Ltd.
 
This window was created for M. Brown & Associates, Ltd., a financial planning company in Naperville, IL.  The company's logo & slogan were painted onto the window, which was backed with an antique-style map.  Need a financial planner?  Check out M. Brown & Associates, Ltd.

 
Sin in the Second City
by
Karen Abbott
a New York Times Best Seller!
 
This piece was created for Author Karen Abbott to celebrate her novel, Sin in the Second City.  The goal was to create an art piece that resembled her book cover; the resulting piece is a combination of collage & painting on glass.  Looking for a great read?  Check out the book!

Personalize your kitchen with an eye-catching piece!

The piece pictured above (shown close up and hung in a kitchen) is an example of a customized piece created from a customer's specifications. Various size windows are available to fill different wall spaces; this sample is approximately 48" x 60".

Preserve family sentiments in a customized piece of art!

Here's an example of a highly customized art piece for a family living space, created from a large (approximately 40" x 43") 12 pane window. The design was created using the customer's ideas and personal sentiments. This piece will surely draw conversation from guests for years to come! Have an idea of your own? This type of art can be done on a smaller scale also.

Customized art for a family living space

The piece above (shown both closeup an in a home setting) was created from a large (~30" x 60") two pane vintage storm window. The frame has been refinished with dark stain. The design was a collaboration between the customer and Second Chance Art & Accessories. The goal was to create a piece fitting the home library environment, but also add a whimsical note (check out the subtle humor in the lettered design). This is an example of a more highly customized design.

Family Tree Window

This 3 pane window is an example of a customized "family tree" window from Second Chance Art & Accessories. The family's name, wedding date, and childrens' names & birthdates have been painted on the glass. This design can be altered to accomodate different family sizes - makes a great gift idea!

Wedding Gift Idea!

Here's a piece that was created for a wedding gift - this 3 pane window has a burlap background and a dark stained frame. This design could be altered for different window sizes and shapes - a unique and personal gift idea!