Lincoln Park Lagoon- Chicago

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

Time to do some paintings with reflections in them.  Enjoy!!

Chicago Tribune

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

I was having trouble downloading my photos so I am a bit behind.  I will catch up.....I got a card reader and that will work.

This is a scene of Chicago...the Tribune building is to the right...

I currently have an exhibit at the South Shore Atrium Gallery, at the center for the visual and performing arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, In. I have 29 paintings of Chicago.  The artist reception is March 6 from 2-5.  The show is up till March 23. If you live locally...check it out.

Chicago Bridge

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

This is a very common scene of Chicago.  The city is such a fun place to be....hoping to get up there this weekend.  Road Trip !!

At the River-Chicago River

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape.

Spring has finally come to Chicago.  It was such a lovely day on Sunday to be up in Chicago.  I took sooooo many photos.  Time to paint....but I think I will sleep first....see you in that am.

Fifty Shades of Chicago

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

Still snowing in the Windy City.  Where is spring?

The "L" Chicago

watercolor
14" x 26"
cityscape

These trains are everywhere in downtown Chicago and boy are they noisy.

Watching the Heads Go By

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

In the city of Chicago you can find these headless sculptures.  There are 106 of them on the south end of Grant Park.  They are 9 feet tall.  The name of these headless pieces is called Agora. They are kinda strange to see but neat at the same time.  enjoy!!

Field's Clock-Chicago

watercolor
7" x 11"
cityscape

Thought I would paint this icon of Chicago.  Marshall Fields was a great department store but now it has become Macy's.  Fortunately for Chicago, they kept this clock.  Many people used to meet at this great landmark.

Lincoln Park ALagoon

watercolor
7" x 11"
cityscape

Doing some smaller Chicago scenes....enjoy the big windy city.

Chicago at Night

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

This painting was actually done for the Daily Paintworks Challenge this past week.  Every week we get a new challenge.  They have been doing this for a long time now....I have done every challenge!!  The neat part is that I have sold a few because of it.  I sold one the other night and shipped it to Canada. Cool.  

Golden Arches-Chicago

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

My friend Mary Kaye Watts gave me this photo to try to paint...Thanks for the challenge MK.  Sorry they built a building in the parking lot and now you can not see who is going to McDonalds.  lol

Splashes of Chicago VI-Mill Shapes

watercolor
cityscape

This is a real common scene for all of us here in Northwest Indiana.  This is what you see on the way up to Chicago.  

We had a lot of snow a few days ago and I have been busy painting snow scenes.  Will post those soon.

Splalshes of Chicago V - No Right Turn

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

Coming from the south side of the city on about Canal street....The structures of Chicago Amaze me.

Splashes of Chicago IV-View from Lower Wacker Drive

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

Moving right along on my Chicago series.  This is another view of the bridge.  There are lots of bridges in Chicago.

I only have one more week off and my 3 months of painting will end and my classes will resume.  I have been doing 3 months of painting and then 3 months of studio classes for a few years now.  The students seem to like it and so do I.  I will miss going to bed when I want and getting up when I want.  Oh well.  I have great folks for students so it will be good to see them all again.

Back to the studio...yes...it is 4:30 in the morning.  Will definitely miss staying up as late as I want.

Splashes of Chicago III-The Bridge

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

Continuing with my series of Chicago called Splashes of Chicago, I take you to the bridge of Chicago.  Actually, there are so many bridges in Chicago. In the back on the right are Marina Towers...also known as Marina City.....Enjoy!!

Splashes of Chicago I

watercolor
14" x 21"
cityscape

Decided to work on a new series of Chicago.  Maybe if I get a whole show together I can find a place to exhibit them....

Public Transportation

watercolor
14 " x 21 "
cityscape

I am back to painting Chicago.  Went up to the city yesterday and took 400 photos.  I love the city.  It is so exciting and there is so much going on.  So much to do and so many places to go...  Not to mention all of the places to shop and eat :)

Buckingham  Fountain-Chicago

watercolor 3" x 4"

cityscape

Thought I would paint some small miniature paintings.. Yes this is that small.  

Michigan Ave - Chicago

watercolor 3" x 4"

cityscape

Just because a painting is small does not mean it takes less time to paint.

Early Winter at Dusk-Chicago

14" x 21"
watercolor
cityscape

Sorry I haven't posted for a while....I have had the flu.  I am too busy of a person to get that.  lol.  But I did get to watch 4 Christmas movies.  I am back to painting and posting.  Then I will be decorating...even got a good jump on my Christmas shopping.

Chicago series - # X

watercolor
cityscape
7" x 11"

This is the last of my Chicago mini series.  Now you have seen them all.  Back to painting larger.  Keep watching for some new and exciting things.  

My show comes down on Wednesday.  Last chance to see it tomorrow...or you can come on Wednesday and help me take it down.