Paint Out: Pilsen Neighborhood

Jumping Bean Cafe 1439 W 18th Street, Chicago, United States

This lively, colorful neighborhood is a favorite for many of the painters.  It has historic storefronts with many wonderful single family homes on the side streets. Rich in Latino culture, Pilsen is a neighborhood that overflows with music, art, culinary tradition, and murals.  We'll be meeting at the Jumping Bean, however another option is the […]

Paint Out: Robie House

Robie House 5757 S Woodlawn, Chicago, Il, United States

As part of Open House Chicago, we are including several buildings on the tour for our paint out locations. More on that later. Another option in this neighborhood is the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, a majestic structure about a block away at 5850 S Woodlawn. Some history: The Frederick C. Robie House is a U.S. National […]

Paint Out: Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL

The Chicago Botanic Garden opened more than 45 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. Ponds, waterlilies, an English walled garden, a Japanese garden...so much to paint in a day! $30.00 fee per car for non-members and non-members […]

Paint Out/Nocturne: West Ontario and North Clark Streets

63 West Ontario Street, Chicago 63 West Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Hard Rock Cafe, Neon lights, high rise apartments....a busy city intersection at night! Hard Rock Cafe will allow us to use their restrooms AND sit in the patio to paint. re: Clarence or Michel.

Paint Out: Grosse Point Lighthouse and Harley Clarke Mansion

Grosse Point Lighthouse 2601 N. Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL

The Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston offers the opportunity to paint this historic landmark, beach and lake views, as well as the nearby Harley Clarke Mansion. Many options!

Paint Out: North Park Village Nature Center

North Park Village Nature Center Park 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL, United States

If you're ready to fine tune your landscape painting skills then today's paint out is for you. Located on the northwest side of Chicago, North Park Village Nature Center features a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, situated within the 155-acre North Park Village campus. The nature preserve offers trails that wind through woodland, wetland, […]