Lakeshore Sketching & Painting

Beginner or professional, join us! You don't have to call yourself an artist to enjoy making art and playing with art materials!

Let's draw and paint together in relaxing settings like the park in summer, and churches, museums, etc., in winter. In the park, a person sketching a statue could be next to someone watercoloring a scene of frisbee players. At a museum, of course, subjects abound!

No judgment, no comparison - you don't even have to share your work if you don't feel like it. Just relaxed camaraderie, as we simply make sure to take time to do something we all enjoy!

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June 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM, 12 Sketchers & Painters attended
Belmont Harbor Meetup
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

You don't have to be talented or experienced to have fun sketching, drawing, and painting with us! All you need is a pencil and paper to get started - though more... Learn more
May 19, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 5 Sketchers & Painters attended
Connect with Artists and Entrepreneurs
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)

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An interesting evening. Great presentations by the artists and art businesses.

—Nel son

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I wish I could have stayed longer. Unfortunately, I had to leave just as things were getting started. ...

—Rich
March 20, 2011 at 1:45 PM, 5 Sketchers & Painters attended
Sketch each other hanging out at Nothin' Less Coffee House in Logan Square
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)

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Had a great time and enjoyed meeting another sketch enthusaist. Not just sketched but played a friendly game of scrabble too! ...

—Carolina

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I had a blast. Not everyone showed up, but this was my first time and I loved it.

—Jake
February 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM, 18 Sketchers & Painters attended
Chillin' and sketchin' at Nothin' Less
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

We'll gather at Nothin' Less coffeehouse at 2642 N. Milwaukee Ave. From what I recall of David' sketch, it's a largish, pleasant, inviting interior with plants and funky... Learn more
September 26, 2010 at 1:00 PM, 4 Sketchers & Painters attended
Nosing around Museum Campus
They rated it 4.002 (2 ratings)

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it was cold and windy - last outdoor meetup of the season, that's for sure! ...

—Virginia

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Thanks! Great location! :) I'm excited for the next trip.

—Angie Clawson

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OndreaO joined
February 6 at 8:16 AM

"Hello! Have been looking for an interesting and inexpensive way to reve up the artistic self! Who says artist need to be reclusive sun- hating, nocturnal creatures!?! Ha! Great idea! Something to look forward to with the up coming warm months~"
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Norm Klieman joined
January 23 at 11:07 AM

"I live in Buffalo Grove, IL and want to learn how to draw with charcoal."
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Elizabeth Graff joined
January 10 at 1:41 PM

"Hi, My name is Elizabeth."
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Mayo joined
January 4 at 3:35 AM

"Basically I draw Japanese manga style pictures. I'd like to refine my techniques. Probably starting from sketches then water color. If someone would like to meet in private and draw together that would be great too."
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samuel oplinger joined
December 26, 2011 at 10:22 AM

"Sounds like fun, I'm in!"
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Robert joined
December 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

"i paint too"
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Chicago, IL 60613

Founded Jul 19, 2009

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