Chicago’s most iconic street, State Street, closes to vehicular traffic for select Sundays this summer (July 24, August 7, August 21, and September 4). Meet us close to Lake and State Street to paint in this very happening area. There are vendors, nearby restaurants (bathrooms) and lots of friendly people. Last year a few artists […]
This paint out offers many options and the hardest part of the day is deciding what to paint, the iconic lighthouse or the stately mansion. Lake Michigan is close by also. There is a parking lot nearby.
Come on out to see why Giddings Plaza is often called the best plaza in Chicago. It offers buildings, restaurants, a beautiful fountain, shops and happy people. Since this is a Sunday morning, the plaza should be a bit quieter. 4733 N. Lincoln is the address for your gps.
This colorful, ethnic neighborhood is always a Plein Air pleaser. The stores and restaurants are very colorful, and the people are appreciative and friendly. Pilsen is also know for its sensational murals. We'll meet near the Jumping Bean Cafe, 1439 W 18th street where restrooms are also located.
What a wonderful way to start your weekend, plein air painting at the Green City Farmer's Market. You'll have so many scenes to chose from that narrowing down your subject matter will be the challenge. Located in Lincoln Park the colors are vibrant and the trees offering shade are plentiful. We'll meet at 9:00 near […]
Before the Gold Coast, there was “Millionaire’s Row,” a dense cluster of mansions belonging to Chicago’s most prosperous people between the 1600 to 2200 blocks of Prairie Avenue on the Near South Side. We will be painting from 1800 - 1900 S. Prairie Avenue. The Glessner House is located at 1800 S Prairie Avenue, The […]
This Saturday we have several options! Option one - Gillson Park and Beach is option one, with lake views and views of the Baha'i House of Worship. Option two - The Baha'i House of Worship is option two, with it's gardens and the amazing house of worship. The two sites are across the street from […]
This is a very exciting Sunday as Bill Marvin will demo how to approach painting trees. We will have a zoom critique the following Wednesday. There is one entrance just north of Oakton on Caldwell. It leads to a long parking lot with our painting demo area to the east by the bridge. Lots of […]
It's that time of the year again. Brilliant red and orange trees, a cool chill in the air and tombstones. Join us as we paint in the historical Graceland Cemetary. Who knows what famous Chicagoans you might find there. The cemetary opens at 9 a.m. The new entrance for Graceland is 4264 N. Clark at […]
From the early 1800s until 1960, Swedes ranked as Chicago’s fifth-largest foreign-born group. One of the areas settled by Swedes was a bucolic subdivision called Andersonville. If you’ve never been to Andersonville, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. It’s known for its 19th century row houses, as well as charming antique shops, cafes and great […]