• Paint Out: Lincoln Park Conservatory and Lincoln Park Zoo

    Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 Stockton Drive, Chicago

    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. […]

  • Paint Out: Montrose Harbor

    Montrose Harbor, south side 400 Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    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, […]

  • Paint Out: Hutchinson Historic District

    600-800 Hutchinson Street 600 Hutchinson Street, Chicago, IL

    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 […]

  • Paint Out: Armitage Avenue

    1000 W Armitage 1000 W Armitage, Chicago, Il

    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.

  • Paint Out: Pilsen

    Pilsen, Jumping Bean 1439 W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL

    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 […]

  • Paint Out: Evanston Church Street Plaza

    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 […]

  • Paint Out: Bucktown Garden Walk

    1850 N. Hermitage Avenue 1850 N. Hermitage Ave., CHICAGO, IL, United States

    Bucktown Garden Walk presents excellent paint out opportunities. There are historic homes and many garden owners are happy to have painters among their flora! Gardens open at 10am. A good […]