Zoom Critique with Rich Weber (Members Only)
zoomWe are fortunate to have Rich Weber, an accomplished award winning plein air painter, for this month's critique. Rich offers his insightful advice on technique, composition and other aspects of […]
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Paint Out: Lincoln Park Conservatory
Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 Stockton Drive, ChicagoIf you like a park, flowers, people and shade this is the paint out for you. The Conservatory offers visitors a tropical experience within its four display houses: Palm House, […]
Sundays on State: painting opportunity
State and Lake Streets xxxxxx, Chicago, ILChicago’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 […]
Paint Out: Gross Point Lighthouse and Harley Clark Mansion
Gross Point Lighthouse 2601 Sheridan Road, EvanstonThis 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 […]
Paint Out: Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square
Giddings Plaza 4733 N Lincoln, Chicago, ILCome 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 […]
Paint Out: Pilsen Neighborhood Note: Date has been changed to Saturday Sept. 24, 9-12
Jumping Bean Cafe 1439 W 18th Street, Chicago, United StatesThis 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 […]
Paint Out: Green City Farmer’s Market
Green City Farmer's Market 1817 N. Clark Street, Chicago, ILWhat 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 […]
Paint Out: Prairie Avenue Historic District, Glessner House
Glessner House 1800 S. Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesBefore 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 […]
Paint Out: Gillson Park and Baha’i House of Worship, and OHC
Gillson Park Michigan Ave and Washington Ave, Wilmette, ILThis 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 - […]
Paint Out and Demo: Miami Woods Forest Preserve 8:30 Sunday
Miami Woods Forest Preserve N. Caldwell Ave and Oakton Street, Morton Grove, ILThis 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 […]