Hooray for Chicago's amazing museums.  We are fortunate tp be able to set up out easels and paint from them.  Choose from three museum buildings with architectural interest or try painting the city skyline from various aspects. The hardest part of the day will be deciding what to paint. Pay parking is available or check […]

Roscoe Village is a family friendly neighborhood and promises to be an active Saturday. Roscoe Street between Damen Avenue and Western is the home to shops and restaurants. Known to locals as a “village within the city,” Roscoe Village boasts a collection of laidback taverns, cozy cafes, plentiful dining options, and funky boutiques.

This location offers the station with its clock tower and historic loft buildings. Once the center for the printing industry in Chicago, the look of industry is still present. Street parking; restrooms in Dearborn Station. Street parking.

Whatever you’re in the mood to paint, you should find it at this paint out. Spirit of Music Garden is in Grant Park, south, and hosts a wonderful statue of the Spirit with formal gardens nearby. If you look across Michigan Avenue, you’ll see large historic buildings that now house hotels and restaurants. Do you […]

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 […]

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 […]

Belmont Harbor is located in the heart of beautiful Lincoln Park and is one of the largest harbors in the Chicago Harbors system. A favorite among families and long-time boaters, the harbor is surrounded by acres of park space and a beautiful skyline view to the south. A good place to meet is near the […]

A favorite painting site, the mansion is challenging with its arched entryway and multiple chimneys. Cross North Ave. to paint the park, or head south for other historic mansions and beautiful shaded streets. Street parking; no nearby restrooms.  1526 N. Astor Street

This is a fun day for iconic buildings and people.  The Chicago Theater offers an iconic marquee, and the Marshall Field's clock is a block away. Challenge yourself with el tracks on Wabash.  Use Spot Hero for parking.