Pilsen is a favorite painting site! The Jumping Bean Coffee Shop (1439 W 18TH Street) 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 Cafe […]
This paint out is a favorite for PAPC members. 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, field house, a large lagoon and smaller ponds. Often people are walking, bike riding and sometimes even peddling swan boats. There […]
This main street is almost exactly as it was in the late 1800’s. Historic buildings with great detail line the street. The CTA station is also picturesque. There is street parking and a Starbucks at Sheffield/Armitage with restrooms.
Bustling busy neighborhood with mansions, overhead train tracks, and lots of storefronts. Central meeting spot will be under El tracks at Damen and North Aves.
1031 N State Street If you’ve wanted to perfect your cafe scenes, then this your opportunity. This small park faces outdoor cafes, buildings and a fountain. We can also paint along the sidewalks for store scenes. If you want a larger park, with lots of dogs, people and a fountain, Washington Square Park is 2 […]
The suburb of Riverside is a new location for the PAPC. Designed by Olmsted, the creator of Central Park, Riverside has greenery, winding streets, Wright homes among others, Des Plaines River views, historic downtown with cafes and train station. On a Sunday, parking is free. Restrooms in the local cafes.
The PAPC Year End Exhibition gives our members the opportunity to show their work to their fellow artists, friends, family, and the general public. Over 100 plein air paintings will be on display. Although the show runs through the week, the opening reception is special with the members voting for the Scott Talman Powers Award […]
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.
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 on Astor Street or State Parkway. Street parking; no nearby restrooms. Spot Hero provides additional parking in many high rises nearby.
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