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 […]

Paint Out: Lincoln Park Conservatory

Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 Stockton Drive, Chicago

If you like a park, flowers, people and shade this is the paint out for you.   The Conservatory offers visitors a tropical experience within its four display houses: Palm House, […]

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 […]

Paint Out: Gross Point Lighthouse and Harley Clark Mansion

Gross Point Lighthouse 2601 Sheridan Road, Evanston

This paint out offers many options and the hardest part of the day is deciding what to paint, the iconic lighthouse or the stately mansion.  Lake Michigan is close by […]

Paint Out: Giddings Plaza in Lincoln Square

Giddings Plaza 4733 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Come on out to see why Giddings Plaza is often called the best plaza in Chicago.  It offers buildings, restaurants, a beautiful fountain, shops and happy people.  Since this is […]