• Paint out: Wabash/State/VanBuren

    Harold Washington Library 400 S State St, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Paint Out: Pilsen

    Pilsen, Jumping Bean 1439 W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL

    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, […]

  • Paint Out: Harley Clarke Mansion

    Harley Clarke Mansion 2603 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Paint Out: Cortland Bridge and Kingsbury (Sunday)

    Cortland Bridge and Kingsbury N Kingsbury St & W Cortland St Intersection, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Paint Out: Palette and Chisel, Washington Square Park

    Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts 1012 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Paint Out: Prairie Avenue (Rainout Redo)

    Prairie Ave 1827 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Paint out: Bucktown (Sunday)

    Bucktown 1850 N. Hermitage Avenue, chicago, il

    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 […]

  • Paint Out: Graceland Cemetery

    Graceland Cemetery 4001 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]