Paint out: Wabash/State/VanBuren
This block is a challenge: try capturing the el tracks in sunlight and shadow. At State Street, you’ll find the iconic Harold Washington library. If you’re still not jazzed, head […]
This block is a challenge: try capturing the el tracks in sunlight and shadow. At State Street, you’ll find the iconic Harold Washington library. If you’re still not jazzed, head […]
Pilsen is a favorite painting site! The Jumping Bean Coffee Shop is a beautiful building with a Victorian tower. Walk in either direction to find terra cotta covered buildings, small, […]
The Harley Clarke Mansion has a wonderful architectural personality with great details, a waterfall, Jen Jensen gardens, and an accompanying gatehouse. Grosse Point Lighthouse is next door and the beach is […]
One company’s trash is another group’s treasure! From Southport/Kingsbury you can see the Ozinga cement plant, a tannery, and the big overgrown area. The bridge views offer the river with […]
Double header! Palette and Chisel, Washington Square Park! If you want a larger park that is quiet with a beautiful fountain (very dog friendly), Washington Square Park is 2 blocks […]
Chinatown's Wentworth Avenue boasts the Chinatown Gate, numerous paintable storefronts, and the 1920's Merchants building with its tiles and pagoda roof. It's a wonderful neighborhood and the residents are always […]
Once the premier street to live on in Chicago. Historic mansions line this street. This is a beautiful quiet area south of the loop. Highlights are the dead end of […]
A good meeting spot is St. Mary of the Angels church, at the corner of N. Wood St. And W. Cortland St., where there is generally easy street parking. Explore […]
Graceland Cemetery is a large historic garden cemetery located in the north side community area of Uptown. Established in 1860, it is still an active cemetery with services and visiting […]