The demo begins at 8am. Giddings Plaza is in Lincoln Square, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue. Originally a German neighborhood, this quaint plaza has a small park, fountain, pastry shops, and interesting storefronts. Errol Jacobson will demonstrate plein air techniques followed by the group paint out. Virtual critique of paintings will be offered the following Wednesday, […]
Errol is not only extremely talented when it comes to Plein Air painting but he is also very knowledgeable as he critiques our work. This is for member's only and is on Zoom. Paintings must be submitted by midnight, Monday, June 21. Paintings must be plein air or plein air inspired. Submit paintings to Facebook […]
The Historic Water Tower Park is located at 806 North Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile shopping district . This location is perfect for painting city buildings, people, cars, trees and flowers.
This is on a Sunday. Closest exit from Lake Shore Drive is Hayes Drive. Second parking lot west, and then a long walk. Don't be discouraged! This Japanese strolling garden, also called Garden of the Phoenix, is located on the Wooded Island in Jackson Park. As a Japanese strolling garden, views are framed from a […]
The demo begins at 8:30 am. The Riverwalk sight features river views and iconic buildings and Stephanie will show us how to paint it. It's the perfect place to paint the day before the 4th of July with the Wrigley Building draped with a large American flag. There are public bathrooms along the riverfront next […]
Having fun with plein air but struggling with some aspects of your painting? Stephanie will be on zoom to critique our paintings. Submit your paintings to the Facebook PAPC 2021 Virtual Critique page. This is for members only .
The demo will begin at 8:30am at Cafe Brauer, 2021 N. Stockton Drive. The Cafe is at the south end of Lincoln Park Zoo. The Cafe opens at 9:00am and the Zoo opens at 10:00am. At 12:00pm, Frankie will critique our work. Meet back at the Cafe. There is street parking but it can be […]
As part of Chicago's Summer Events, State Street will be filled with artists and performers! Two groups of PAPC painters (afternoon and early evening) will be painting on State Street by the Chicago Theater.
This is a multi-event day! We will meet at St. Mary of the Angels church, at the corner of N. Wood St. And W. Cortland St. Painters have many options: the church, charming side streets, outdoor dining a few blocks east on Cortland, and the 606 trail a block south on Wood. We also have […]
We will meet on Friday 7 pm at 801 W. Fulton Street. Fulton Market is a district on the Near West Side of Chicago. Through the 19th and 20th centuries it served meat-packing, warehouse, and industrial purposes, but has gentrified in the 21st century with corporate headquarters, tech industry, hotels, bars, restaurants, and retail. This […]