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.
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 street parking. Explore Damen Avenue for storefronts and restaurants. The 606 elevated walkway is nearby.
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. Painters will be located all around the harbor area.
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 and the Shakespeare Garden is across the street. Restrooms in the conservatory and zoo; street parking but difficult. Zoo offers paid parking.
We will be meeting on the riverfront at Michigan and Wacker near O’Brien’s Restaurant. It’s a wonderful river view, full of boats, people, and many Chicago buildings and cafes. There’s also a beautiful view of the Wrigley Building. There are public bathrooms along the riverwalk.
Tom Trausch Plein Air Workshop! Tom Trausch, award-winning watercolorist, workshop for PAPC members and non-members, Saturday June 29, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Members at I Heart Plein Air 2023 praised Tom’s considerate in-depth instruction, so we are lucky to have him back for this event. Finding Color will explore painting architecture successfully and adding people and […]
Demo begins at 8:30am at intersection of Schiller and Wells. Errol will show us his Plein Air techniques. Old Town is a busy thriving neighborhood which offers us many choices. You can paint at Twin Anchors Restaurant, 1655 N. Sedgwick Street. This is an old fashioned restaurant with a 1940’s look. If you walk west, […]
For Members Only! We are very fortunate to have Errol Jacobson, one of the founders of the PAPC and a nationally known plein air painter, critiquing our work. Errol's critiques are insightful and detailed. You will not want to miss this! Submit your painting to the members only Facebook page titled PAPC ZOOM CRITIQUE. The […]
Dempster and Chicago Avenue. This paint out happens during the Evanston Plein Air Festival. Dempster Ave has fun storefronts and colorful graffiti west of the train tracks. Beautiful homes line the north/south streets of Judson and Hinman, east of Chicago Ave.