The conservatory is a painting challenge! The gardens are beautiful and the fountain is a treat! If the conservatory area is not your thing, the zoo is right next door. Restrooms in the conservatory and zoo; street parking but difficult. Zoo offers paid parking.
Montrose Harbor is located on the northern edge of Lincoln Park, a short walk from Montrose Beach. With a great neighborhood feel, Montrose offers outstanding northern views of the skyline, a strong dinghy fleet, and friendly boaters that call the harbor home. We will meet at the south end of the harbor.
This district's mix of Prairie style designs and more traditional historical styles, such as Classical Revival, Queen Anne, and Richardsonian Romanesque, provides a unique perspective on the changes that took place in residential architecture between 1890 and 1920. If architecture is not your thing, another option is the Peace Garden across Marine Drive in Lincoln […]
This main street is almost exactly as it was in the 1800's. Historic buildings with great detail line the street. The CTA station is also picturesque. There is street parking.
Our guest artist for June is Frankie Johnson, Her colorful, energetic work includes landscape, figures and still life, done in many media. Frankie is the owner of the Main Street Art Center in Lake Zurich where she provides insightful help to her students. She has won many awards and has published a book of her […]
Pilsen is a favorite painting site! The Jumping Bean Coffee Shop is a beautiful building with a Victorian tower. Walk in either direction to find terra cotta covered buildings, small interesting shopfronts, or old bank buildings. Side streets provide early Chicago workers' cottages. Street parking is available and Jumping Bean coffee shop has […]
Frankie Johnson will critique members' work via Zoom, July 5 at 7 pm. Submit one piece of work to the PAPC 2022 Virtual Critique page on Facebook. Yes, unfortunately it is titled '2022.' Work must be submitted by Sunday July 2 at 5:00 pm. Zoom link will be sent via email and posted on the […]
Located at the corner of Church Street and Maple Avenue on the western edge of Downtown Evanston, Illinois, Church Street Plaza is home to great shops, restaurants and services. Lots to paint including people, storefronts and lively cafes. Bathrooms in the numerous restaurants.
Bucktown Garden Walk presents excellent paint out opportunities. There are historic homes and many garden owners are happy to have painters among their flora! Gardens open at 10am. A good meeting spot is St. Mary of the Angels church, at the corner of N. Wood St. And W. Cortland St., where there is generally easy […]
Today you'll be able to paint one of Chicago's iconic fountains. If you love cityscapes, people and fountains then this is your paintout. The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is a Chicago Landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world. Architects: Edward H. Bennett, Daniel […]