Paint Out: Lincoln Park Zoo South Pond

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N,. Clark Street, Chicago, IL

Lincoln Park Zoo at the South Pond is a perfect venue to kick off the 2022 Plein Air season.  If you locate Cafe Brauer next to the Zoo entrance then […]

Paint Out: Lawrence’s Fish and Shrimp

Lawrence's Fish and Shrimp 2120 S Canal Street, Chicago, Il

What's better than painting an iconic Chicago restaurant with city views next to a bridge and a river?   There's no shortage of views from this spot.  Washrooms located in the […]

Paint Out: Devon Ave, near Washtenaw/Western

Devon Ave 2502 W. Devon, Chicago, lL

Think lively and colorful when you come to this paint out.  This Indian neighborhood has an array of shops and window displays to challenge your ability on painting signage.  We […]

Paint Out: Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview

Wagner Farm 1510 Wagner Rd, Glenview, IL

Note this Paint Out is on a Sunday.   This is a treat as we leave the city and make our way to the historic Wagner Farm in Glenview.  Take a […]

Paint Out: Montrose Harbor and Montrose Beach

Montrose Park 4400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Il

The Montrose Beach and Harbor covers a large area and offers a variety of painting possibilities. The beach has the lake shoreline with northern skyline, swimmers and bird sanctuary. The […]

Paint Out: Dearborn Station

Dearborn Station 47 West Polk Street, Chicago, Il

This Saturday contains the excitement of city streets and the historical Dearborn Station along with a beautiful clock tower. Dearborn Station was, beginning in the late 1800s, one of six […]

Paint Out: Humboldt Park Boat House

Humboldt Park Boat House 1301 N Humboldt Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

If you like choices at your paint outs then this is the place for you.   The very active Humboldt Park offers a large boat house, water, paths and many plants […]

Nocturne: Apple Store on the Chicago River

Apple Store 401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL

This is an easy place to paint your perfect nocturne.  The Michigan Avenue Apple Store is located on the Chicago River with views of beautifully lit  buildings.  Everyone knows how […]

Paint Out: Astor Street area

Cardinal's residence 1555 N. State Parkway, Chicago, IL

The Astor Street neighborhood is filled with tree-lined streets and magnificent homes. The residence of Chicago's Catholic Cardinal is one of the main attractions. This Queen Anne-style mansion was originally […]