Paint Out: Sundays on State

Chicago Theater 175 N. State Street, Chicago

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 State  Street  to paint in this very happening area.  There are vendors, nearby restaurants (bathrooms)  and lots of friendly people.  Last year a few artists […]

Paint Out: Dawes Park and Arrington Lagoon

Dawes Park 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

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.

Paint Out: Osaka Japanese Garden of the Phoenix

Osaka Japanese Garden of the Phoenix 6300 S. Cornell Ave, Chicago

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 Garden had its beginning as Wooded Island in the 1893 World’s Columbia Exposition with additions following the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. The garden is located […]

Zoom Critique with Nancy King Mertz (members only)

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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 artist.  She  paints and teaches workshops around the world.  Nancy's list of awards and achievements is too long to list so please check her out […]

Paint Out: North Park Nature Center

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

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, prairie, and savanna.

Paint Out: Robie House and Rockefeller Chapel

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

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 its classic gothic architecture.  Bathrooms are located at the Plein Air Cafe next to the Robie House.  There is on street parking.

Paint Out: Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL

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 happy painter.  Restrooms in the main building.  Admission fee is $15.95 per person and parking is $8.00 per car.

Paint Out: Hutchinson Street Historic District

Hutchinson Historic District 645 W. Hutchinson Street, Chicago, Il

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 your thing, the Peace Garden is nearby at 4200 Lakefront Trail.

Sundays on State: painting opportunity

State and Lake Streets xxxxxx, Chicago, IL

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 State  Street  to paint in this very happening area.  There are vendors, nearby restaurants (bathrooms)  and lots of friendly people.  Last year a few artists […]