Bensonhurst, NY Custom Artists

“When my wife and I decided to reface our kitchen cabinets ourselves, one of the most exciting ideas we decided upon was to order one of the new doors open for a glass insert. When it came time to purchase the glass, my wife came across Casa Loma Art Glass (cabinetryglass.com). Our point-man - Alex - was extremely helpful and professional from start to finish. Although a relatively small project, Alex took the time to review pictures of our updated kitchen and make a professional recommendation based on the style and decor as well as our personal taste. Our order was processed and fulfilled in a very timely fashion, and Alex took the time to keep us posted on the progress. The glass insert arrived without any damage and came out fantastic. This purchase was the perfect piece to finish our kitchen project. We are extremely satisfied with our purchase from Casa Loma Art Glass and will recommend them to family and friends - we have already asked to have them added to our condo's website for recommended vendors.”

“Matt is an incredible artist. I contracted him to do a portrait of my dog for my husband’s birthday and I just couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw what he had done! The portrait was so beautifully and accurately done. It hangs prominently in our living room and I literally could not be happier with this work of art. Every day I look at it, I’m amazed by how stunning it is! If you don’t have a Matthew Mahler in your home yet, don’t delay. You will not be disappointed!”

“I was the Roman shade fabricator for a project designed by Rooms About You. I was part of, and witness to, a very collaborative creative process between the client and designer. That's not the case in many of my jobs, so it made an impression.”

“Robin is amazing! Not only is she extremely creative and talented, but she is organized, professional, and gets the work done in the timeline she says she will. Robin is a pleasure to work with; I have used her in both residential and commercial jobs and highly recommend her for both!”

“I hired SG Decorative Painting to paint a desk for my daughter's room. I couldn't find what I was looking for so I bought a white desk and asked Stacey to paint the desk to match my daughter's room. Well, the desk is stunning. It is the focal point in my daughter's bedroom and a piece she will have for many years to come. Stacey far exceeded my expectations and at a very fair price. She is also very easy to work with and does what she says. I love that we have such a beautiful desk and one that is unique. I wouldn't hesitate to call SG Decorative Painting for any painting project I have.”

“Beautiful Venetian plaster walls in my bathroom. Highly recommend this extremely talented artist whose meticulous work and innovative designs have graced the walls of two of my husband's restaurants and now our apartment. Olivie Ponce is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with.”

“What I Wrote below for my initial recommendation is very different to what I'm going to write now. Gert Mathiesen passed away suddenly last week - A big hole now resides in our hearts. Since I heard the news this morning of the passing of Gert, I can’t get it out of my mind – the thought that he knew something most of us don’t. You see… he walked around every day being happy. ‘Just happy. This man did not waste energy on negative thoughts or emotions. It was as if each day was precious – because it was. He must have instinctively known this. So what did he do with his emotions? He made drawings and paintings. Boy, did he! Imagery and colors that insisted to be looked at…one could never ignore them. When I first met his wife Pam, I thought her art was the most colorful, vibrant and happy pieces I’d ever seen…until I saw Gert’s work. It was as if the colors he laid on the paper and canvas were saying…”Whatchu lookin’ at fool? You act like you nevah seen colors as bright as this before! Well, I’m here to tell ya these colors exist in nature and I’m putting ‘em right here before your eyeballs just because I can…and because I’m not afraid to. This was one of the good guys taken too soon. While the world and those who knew him lost the vibrant and singular works he would have surely created down the road, there is still the treasure trove of work that Gert has already made. It represents effervescence, optimism and the zest for life that this man had and now gives us back through his works. Gert, I’ll have a little brighter smile just from knowing you. Rest easy up there. These artists have a highly developed sense of composition and color. They are also very easy to work with and will create a custom piece for the same price point (determined by size and medium) as they sell their existing piece for. Spaces come to life with the addition of their art.”

“Callie is an incredibly talented artist! She custom designed a large piece for us that hangs in our dining room. She first came over to get a sense of our style, color match, and measure, then got to work creating art that was beyond our wildest dreams. She checked in with us throughout the process, and even delivered it to our home. Every person who enters the dining room comments on how stunning the piece is - we LOVE it and can't wait to order more artwork from Callie soon.”

“If you are looking for an artist, an artisan, and someone who creates exquisite, unique ceramic pieces, be it single pieces or sets, Nonna is the talent you are looking for. I have worked with her in the pottery studio and own pieces by her. Beautiful hand drawn details and craftmanship. Gallery quality.”

“I am a huge fan of Deb Liljegren's photography and art. She has an incredible "eye" to see the world through a lens in a different lens. I am particularly drawn to her underwater work where I am in awe of the colors, the creativity and the peace of each piece. Her work can hang in any home in an region in any part of the world. It's great work!”