At Sign Artist we create and install great signs that turn heads, captivate customers, and generate business.

Sign Artist gave a yellowed, 20-ft pylon sign at Elmhurst Auto Care on busy North Avenue a face-lift, earning the attention of potential customers.

Greg DeWitt, owner of Granite Transformations, appreciates these sleek banners with sturdy carrying bags, and the new perforated logos on the windows of his two work vans.

Our Sign Artist truck displays the type of vehicle wrap Sign Artist can do for your car, van or box truck, generating great visibility and new customers!

Sign Artist arrived at dawn to install this striking, acrylic sign at the Chicago Bar Association, cleaning up and clearing out before lawyers and clients began their day.

Creativity. Craftsmanship. Quality.

These are the pillars of our work at Sign Artist. As a family owned and operated business located in Bensenville, we work collaboratively with each of our clients, and listen closely to their needs. We blend art, design, and implementation into a seamless process that produces striking results and customers that return again and again.

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We were looking to have a new pole sign for our business and Ed and his crew at Sign Artist did an unbelievable job. I would recommend them to anyone for the smallest of jobs to the largest, they won’t let you down.

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Ed C., Owner, Elmhurst Auto Care

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Absolutely love how the sign turned out. Ed was very helpful and patient. He answered all my questions and concerns. I would recommend them to anyone looking for signs.

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JOHNNY N., OWNER, BELLA NORA SALON & SPA

We have
a passion for perfection
and an eye for design.

The Team

The Power of Sign Artist is in Our People

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Ed Bartholomew

President of Sign Artist Inc., is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with his family. He enjoys teaching and learning from the team every day. He enjoys identifying methods to optimize quality and efficiency in business operations. Ed draws upon his MBA from Elmhurst College and health care background to identify marketing opportunities. He incorporates the insights of his wife and kids while guiding the team to best serve customers.

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Marianna Bartholomew

VP of Communications, leads strategic marketing initiatives. She has over 30 years experience as a professional writer, magazine editor and layout/graphic designer. After graduating with honors from DePaul University, she interned at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC. Marianna raised three children while keeping her career in motion and has multiple roles at our sign company.

Erin Bartholomew earned her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Elmhurst College and is our primary design professional. She incorporates her love of patterns and art history into her design process to create unique looks. Erin is also an illustrator who specializes in pen-and-ink drawings of people and animals.

Dan Bartholomew is currently studying information technology and is our primary production specialist. He also leverages his passion for photography while working with designs for Sign Artist.

Our Values

Productivity: We create and install great signs that turn heads and generate business.

Adaptability: We work flexibly with each unique client and project.

Creativity: We blend striking designs with distinctive materials to make signs that inspire.

Efficiency: We value clear communication and goals, reliable turn-around, high quality and clean installation.

Recent Projects and Topics

Great Northern Instore Rebrands

United Displaycraft is a subsidiary of parent company Great Northern Instore (GNI). GNI is an expert at designing and building custom retail displays. This includes everything from Gatorade to Bridgestone tires. Each item we see in a store has a carefully engineered display to provide maximum visibility and key information… Read more >>

Sign Artist Brightens Your Event

Custom signs from Sign Artist will bring an extra flare to your celebration! The mother of the groom wanted a bright Chicago sign under which photos of family could be memorialized. Chicago’s Bridgeport Art Center was the venue, a great industrial-chic space from the world-class city’s past. To achieve the… Read more >>

At Sign Artist we create and install great signs that turn heads, captivate customers, and generate business.

Creativity. Craftsmanship. Quality.

Have an upcoming sign project?

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We were looking to have a new pole sign for our business and Ed and his crew at Sign Artist did an unbelievable job. I would recommend them to anyone for the smallest of jobs to the largest, they won’t let you down.

Ed C., Owner, Elmhurst Auto Care

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