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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Located at the corner of Church Street and Maple Avenue on the western edge of Downtown Evanston, Illinois, Church Street Plaza is home to great shops, restaurants and services.  Lots […]