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Humboldt Park is an active park and offers an iconic boathouse on a large lagoon, paths with ponds complete with blue herons and water lilies, and across the street another […]

Montrose Harbor is located on the northern edge of Lincoln Park, a short walk from Montrose Beach.  With a great neighborhood feel, Montrose offers outstanding northern views of the skyline, […]

This Lincoln Park farmer’s market, Green City Market, is located at 1817 N. Clark Street.  We’ll be able to paint on the grass under the large, beautiful trees.  Look forward […]

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 […]

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 […]