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Custom Murals & Architectural Art for Chicago's Commercial, Public & Residential Spaces
inquire about a project →Buckley is a nationally recognized mural artist and public art studio available for large-scale commissions in Chicago. From River North and Fulton Market to the West Loop, The Loop, Wicker Park, and beyond, Buckley brings site-specific murals and architectural artworks to Chicago's most ambitious commercial, civic, and hospitality spaces.
As a commissioned muralist for hire in Chicago, Buckley's work spans hand-painted murals, stained glass, mosaic, bas-relief, and wood marquetry. Chicago has one of the richest traditions of public art and architecture in the world — Buckley's practice is built to honor that legacy. Whether it's a corporate mural in River North, a hotel artwork in the West Loop, a restaurant commission in Pilsen, or a large-scale civic installation, every project receives the same level of craft and vision.
While hand-painted murals are Buckley's entry point, they are not her final destination. Buckley creates commissioned artworks in a range of mediums — each selected to best serve the intentions of the space.
Buckley's practice combines artistic concept and design leadership with a trusted network of fabricators, each chosen for their mastery of a specific material. Every architectural art commission — from stained glass to mosaic to bas-relief — is executed in deep collaboration with specialist craftspeople who have generations of experience in their medium.
Buckley x Scottish Stained Glass →From hand-painted wall murals to large-scale architectural art, Buckley offers a full range of custom mural painting and public art services for Chicago businesses, cultural institutions, developers, and property owners.
Custom hand-painted murals for interior and exterior walls across Chicago. Large-scale painted murals for River North offices, West Loop hotel lobbies, Pilsen and Wicker Park restaurants, retail flagships, and residential properties. Every mural is conceived specifically for your space and hand-painted on-site.
Commercial mural painting services for Chicago's corporate headquarters, financial institutions, tech campuses, and hospitality venues. Buckley creates custom large-format murals and corporate art installations that define the character of a Chicago space — adding cultural weight to the city's already legendary architectural identity.
Site-specific public art commissions for Chicago's civic buildings, transit spaces, healthcare spaces, cultural institutions, and public plazas. Buckley works with Chicago architects, developers, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, and commissioning bodies to create lasting public artworks.
Chicago's most distinguished spaces — from its landmark hotels to its civic institutions — often call for more than paint. Buckley creates architectural artworks in stained glass, mosaic, bas-relief, and wood marquetry, integrated directly into the architecture. Ideal for luxury hospitality, healthcare, civic, and high-end residential developments across Chicago.
Custom ceramic and glass mosaic murals for floors, walls, plazas, and facades across Chicago. Site-specific mosaic commissions for commercial towers, civic institutions, and residential developments in River North, The Loop, and beyond. A medium as enduring as the city's architecture itself.
Custom mural painting and architectural art for Chicago's hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues. From boutique West Loop hotels to Logan Square restaurant groups, Buckley creates lobby murals, bar murals, rooftop installations, and large-scale hospitality artworks that define the guest experience.
Buckley brings a portfolio of landmark public art commissions to every Chicago project. Past clients span the most recognized institutions and brands in America — evidence of the caliber of work Chicago clients can expect.
LAX Airport, Delta Terminal, Los Angeles. Large-scale hand-painted mural for the Delta terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
YouTube Headquarters: 20 hand-painted murals across the YouTube HQ campus in San Bruno, CA.
City of San Francisco. "Mise en Scène," a public artwork commissioned by the City of San Francisco.
Starbucks Design HQ: custom mural installation at the Starbucks LA Design Headquarters in Costa Mesa.
City of Hope Newport Beach: public art commission for one of the nation's leading cancer research and healthcare spaces.
Hoxton Hotel: custom mural and art installation for the Hoxton Hotel, a leading boutique hospitality brand.
Buckley is available for mural and public art commissions across all Chicago neighborhoods, the greater Chicago area, and nationwide.
How much does a mural cost in Chicago?
Mural pricing in Chicago varies based on scale, location, and medium. Interior murals typically start at $8,000. Large-scale commercial or public art commissions range from $20,000 to $200,000+. Works in architectural art mediums (mosaic, stained glass, bas-relief, wood marquetry) are scoped individually. Every project begins with a free consultation and custom estimate.
What types of spaces do you paint murals for in Chicago?
Buckley creates murals and public art for Chicago's full range of spaces: River North corporate towers, West Loop hotel lobbies, Pilsen and Logan Square restaurants, retail flagships, civic institutions, healthcare spaces, transit spaces, and residential developments. From intimate interior commissions to large-scale exterior public art, no project is beyond scope.
Do you work outside of Chicago?
Buckley accepts commissions throughout Chicago, the greater Chicago area, and nationwide. Based between Los Angeles and Mexico City, Buckley travels for every project. Past commissioned works span Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Charleston, and beyond.
How long does a mural take to complete?
A hand-painted mural commission in Chicago typically moves from concept to installation in 6 to 12 weeks. Projects involving specialist fabrication — mosaic, stained glass, bas-relief — generally require 3 to 12 months depending on complexity and scale. Rush timelines can be accommodated with an additional fee.
Can you work in materials other than paint?
Yes. Chicago's architectural tradition invites more than paint. In addition to hand-painted murals, Buckley works in stained glass, mosaic, bas-relief, and wood marquetry — each medium integrated directly into the architecture. Available for commercial, civic, and hospitality projects across Chicago and nationwide.
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Buckley is one of Los Angeles's most experienced mural artists and public art studios. With major commissions at LAX Airport, YouTube, and the City of San Francisco. Buckley brings institutional-level craft and creative vision to every project, large or small.
Working directly with Chicago clients, architects, interior designers, and arts consultants, Buckley develops site-specific murals and public artworks tailored precisely to each space. Chicago has always been a city that takes its public art seriously — every Buckley commission honors that tradition.
Buckley's large-scale commissions have been installed in airports, healthcare spaces, corporate headquarters, and civic buildings across the United States. Each work is made to last, designed to be meaningful to the communities they are created for, and executed at the highest level of craft.
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