Upcoming Events!
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, May 30 ■ 6-9pm
Nature and the City : Plein air paintings by Don Yang
Artist and teacher Don Yang received his education with a BFA and an MFA from the American Academy of Art where he also taught painting and drawing for over 22 years. An avid plein air painter, he currently teaches painting and drawing at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Art and in his studio at the historic Fine Arts Building in Chicago, and this fall at the Old Town Art Center.
Workshop with Jenny Jing Zhang
Sunday, June 1 ■ 2-4pm
One Scene, Three Takes
One Scene, Three Takes invites you to explore urban sketching through three focused watercolor vignettes—each just like a coaster size. In this playful, structured workshop, you'll break down one scene (Chicago streetscape) into three creative studies: mastering composition with negative space, experimenting with a bold color first, line second process, and capturing contrast through light and shadow. We’ll wrap up with a group “throwdown,” assembling everyone’s sketches into a colorful urban mosaic that highlights our unique perspectives.