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  • Paint Out: Dawes Park and Arrington Lagoon

    Dawes Park 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

    Flanked by the Greenwood Street Beach, this little patch of greenery is a tranquil place with a manmade lagoon, fountain and views of the lake. Restrooms nearby.

  • Paint Out: Osaka Japanese Garden of the Phoenix

    Osaka Japanese Garden of the Phoenix 6300 S. Cornell Ave, Chicago

    Take note, this paint out is on a Sunday. This beautiful garden offers both tranquility and beauty.  If you've never painted here, you're in for a treat. The present Osaka […]

  • Zoom Critique with Nancy King Mertz (members only)

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    We are honored to host Nancy King Mertz who will be critiquing our work on this Wednesday evening at 7 pm.  Nancy is a talented, award winning oil and pastel […]

  • Paint Out: North Park Nature Center

    North Park Village Nature Center Park 5801 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL, United States

    Located on the northwest side of Chicago, North Park Village Nature Center features a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, situated within the 155-acre North Park Village campus. The nature […]

  • Paint Out: Robie House and Rockefeller Chapel

    Robie House 5757 S Woodlawn, Chicago, Il, United States

    Located on the University of Chicago campus, the Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright offers us challenges in perspective.  Turning in a different direction, you'll see the Rockefeller Chapel with […]

  • Paint Out: Chicago Botanic Garden

    Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL

    One of our favorite locations, the Botanic Garden offers a variety of painting opportunities.  From the walled English garden to the Japanese landscape to the new installations, you'll be a […]

  • Paint Out: Hutchinson Street Historic District

    Hutchinson Historic District 645 W. Hutchinson Street, Chicago, Il

    One of the best collections of Prairie-style architecture in the city, several of the homes were designed by George Mahar.  Also explore Clarendon and Hazel streets.  If architecture is not your thing, the Peace Garden is nearby at 4200 Lakefront Trail.

  • Sundays on State: painting opportunity

    State and Lake Streets xxxxxx, Chicago, IL

    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 […]

  • Demo and Paint Out: Guest Artist Rich Weber/640 West Hubbard Street

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    corner of Des Plaines and Hubbard Streets 640 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL

    Guest artist Rich Weber will demonstrate his method of blocking in a cityscape, using various tools including squeegees, spatchers and used windshield wipers. Rich will also cover nailing down perspective in the early stages to eliminate unnecessary paint build-up. This urban corner is perfect for the aspects Rich will cover. There is street parking and […]

  • Zoom Critique with Rich Weber (Members Only)

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    We are fortunate to have Rich Weber, an accomplished award winning plein air painter, for this month's critique. Rich offers his insightful advice on technique, composition and other aspects of […]