Whatever you're in the mood to paint you should find it on this paint out.  Spirit of Music Garden is in Grant Park where there are trees, plants and formal gardens nearby.  If you look across Michigan avenue you'll see large historical buildings that now house hotels and restaurants. Do you love painting people?  You'll […]

Think lively and colorful when you come to this paint out.  Indian and Pakistani stores line this mercantile street.  Challenge yourself with a busy street painting and store signage.   There is on street parking and you can put 2502  W. Devon Street in your gps.  There are restaurants and a few coffee shops that will […]

Hooray for Chicago's amazing museums.  We are so fortunate to be able to set up our easels and try to paint them.  Choose from three museum buildings with architectural interest or try painting the city skyline from various aspects.  The hardest part of the day will be deciding what to paint.  Pay parking is available […]

The conservatory is a painting challenge! The gardens are beautiful and the fountain is a treat! If the conservatory area is not your thing, the zoo is right next door. Restrooms in the conservatory and zoo; street parking but difficult. Zoo offers paid parking.

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, a strong dinghy fleet, and friendly boaters that call the harbor home. We will meet at the south end of the harbor.

This district's mix of Prairie style designs and more traditional historical styles, such as Classical Revival, Queen Anne, and Richardsonian Romanesque, provides a unique perspective on the changes that took place in residential architecture between 1890 and 1920. If architecture is not your thing, another option is the Peace Garden across Marine Drive in Lincoln […]

This main street is almost exactly as it was in the 1800's.  Historic buildings with great detail line the street. The CTA station is also picturesque. There is street parking.

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 interesting shopfronts, or old bank buildings.  Side streets provide early Chicago workers' cottages.      Street parking is available and Jumping Bean coffee shop has […]