Paint Out & Demo: Guest Artist Stephanie Weidner on the Riverwalk

Riverwalk under Wabash Bridge at Wacker Riverwalk at Wabash and Wacker, Chicago, IL, United States

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  […]

Critique with Guest Artist Stephanie Weidner (members only)

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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 .

Paint Out & Demo with Critique: Guest Artist Frankie Johnson at Cafe Brauer

Cafe Brauer 2021 North Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL

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 […]

Paint Out/Nocturne: Fulton Market District Sign

Fulton Market District Sign 801 West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL

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 […]

Paint Out & Demo: Guest Artist Maggie Capettini at Exelon Plaza

Exelon Plaza 72 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL

With knife in hand, palette knife that is, Maggie Capettini creates vibrant plein air landscapes. Join her for this demo at Exelon Plaza. Visual opportunities include the Chagall mosaic, street views, skyscrapers, perspective challenges, and the fountain. Also, take time to look at Maggie Capettini's artwork and you'll be sure to attend the demo.  https://www.maggiecapettini.com/about

Critique with Guest Artist Maggie Capettini (members only)

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Join us on Zoom as Maggie critiques our plein air work.  Submit your plein air paintings to the Facebook PAPC 2021 Virtual Critique page by Monday, July 26th,11pm.  This event is for members only .

Paint Out: Humboldt Park Boat House

Humboldt Park Boat House 1301 N Humboldt Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for this very pleasant painting venue at 1301 N. Humboldt Drive, Chicago Il 60622.  This park has water, water lillies, walking paths, lots of foliage and beautiful trees.  The boat house is large and offers many painting possibilities. On the terrace one can enjoy breath taking views of the lagoon.  There is a free […]

Critique with Guest Artist Nancie King Mertz (members only)

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Join us to have your paintings critiqued by Chicago's very talented artist Nancie King Mertz.  You will learn by listening to her critique other's work as well as learning from your own.    If you're unfamiliar with Nancie, please check out her website https://www.nanciekingmertz.com/works   This is a member's only event.