Flanked by the Greenwood Street Beach, this little patch of greenery is a tranquil place with a manmade lagoon, fountain and views of the lake. Restrooms nearby.
Take note, this paint out is on a Sunday. This beautiful garden offers both tranquility and beauty. If you've never painted here, you're in for a treat. The present Osaka […]
We are honored to host Nancy King Mertz who will be critiquing our work on this Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Nancy is a talented, award winning oil and pastel […]
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 […]
Located on the University of Chicago campus, the Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright offers us challenges in perspective. Turning in a different direction, you'll see the Rockefeller Chapel with […]
One of our favorite locations, the Botanic Garden offers a variety of painting opportunities. From the walled English garden to the Japanese landscape to the new installations, you'll be a […]
One of the best collections of Prairie-style architecture in the city, several of the homes were designed by George Mahar. Also explore Clarendon and Hazel streets. If architecture is not […]
Chicago’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 […]
Guest artist Rich Weber will demonstrate his method of blocking in a cityscape, using various tools including squeegees, spatchers and used windshield wipers. Rich will also cover nailing down perspective […]
We 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 […]