• 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: 606 Bloomington Trail in Bucktown (Sunday)

    606 Bloomington Trail in Bucktown N Leavitt St & N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    At the Milwaukee and Leavitt intersection, there’s an entrance to the 606 Bloomington Trail, an above street walking/biking path with interesting views. It does get busy by the afternoon. There’s also a funky little park and garden near the entrance. A bridge over Milwaukee Avenue gives a different perspective. Map of the Bloomingdale Trail Restrooms: […]

  • 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 families, as well as an arboretum. Lorado Taft sculptures, Ernie Banks baseball headstone, and the Goodman mausoleum on the shaded pond are very interesting, along […]