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.
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.
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 […]
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 in the early stages to eliminate unnecessary paint build-up. This urban corner is perfect for the aspects Rich will cover. There is street parking and […]
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 plein air painting during this critique. Paintings should be submitted to the PAPC Virtual Critique 2022 Facebook page by 11pm Monday, August 29.
If you like a park, flowers, people and shade this is the paint out for you. The Conservatory offers visitors a tropical experience within its four display houses: Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House and Show House, which is home to the annual flower shows. Nearby is a fountain and across the street is the […]
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 […]
This paint out offers many options and the hardest part of the day is deciding what to paint, the iconic lighthouse or the stately mansion. Lake Michigan is close by also. There is a parking lot nearby.
Come on out to see why Giddings Plaza is often called the best plaza in Chicago. It offers buildings, restaurants, a beautiful fountain, shops and happy people. Since this is a Sunday morning, the plaza should be a bit quieter. 4733 N. Lincoln is the address for your gps.
This colorful, ethnic neighborhood is always a Plein Air pleaser. The stores and restaurants are very colorful, and the people are appreciative and friendly. Pilsen is also know for its sensational murals. We'll meet near the Jumping Bean Cafe, 1439 W 18th street where restrooms are also located.