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.
What a wonderful way to start your weekend, plein air painting at the Green City Farmer's Market. You'll have so many scenes to chose from that narrowing down your subject matter will be the challenge. Located in Lincoln Park the colors are vibrant and the trees offering shade are plentiful. We'll meet at 9:00 near […]
Before the Gold Coast, there was “Millionaire’s Row,” a dense cluster of mansions belonging to Chicago’s most prosperous people between the 1600 to 2200 blocks of Prairie Avenue on the Near South Side. We will be painting from 1800 - 1900 S. Prairie Avenue. The Glessner House is located at 1800 S Prairie Avenue, The […]
This Saturday we have several options! Option one - Gillson Park and Beach is option one, with lake views and views of the Baha'i House of Worship. Option two - The Baha'i House of Worship is option two, with it's gardens and the amazing house of worship. The two sites are across the street from […]
This is a very exciting Sunday as Bill Marvin will demo how to approach painting trees. We will have a zoom critique the following Wednesday. There is one entrance just north of Oakton on Caldwell. It leads to a long parking lot with our painting demo area to the east by the bridge. Lots of […]
Bill Marvin is privileged to be able to capture the ever changing moods of nature, out in the open, fresh and unspoiled. Bill started showing his landscapes in 1996 and in 1999 he was asked to become Vice President of Oil Painters of America and remained in that position for two years. Bill is also […]