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 […]

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 […]

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 […]