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Drawing Class

Drawing Class

Sunday 08 October
West Ridge Nature Park, Chicago, IL - 3pm - 2 Hours
Pejman Gelan
Dive into a dynamic realm of artistic experimentation that welcomes everyone. From novices to experienced artists, all are invited to experience the pleasure of creation within a nurturing and stimulating group setting. This is the perfect place to manifest your talent, find inspiration, and further develop your skills. Come flourish with us.
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$43      
Photography Class

Photography Class

Sunday 22 October
West Ridge Nature Park, Chicago, IL - 3pm - 2 Hours
Pejman Gelan
Don't miss out on this artistic photography that promises an unforgettable experience and a deep dive into the vibrant world of art. Come, expand your artistic horizons with us. Remember: creativity is contagious. Pass it on.
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$43      
Drawing Class: Portrait Study

Drawing Class: Portrait Study

Saturday 28 October
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Chicago, IL - 10am - 2 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
Unlock Your Artistic Potential with Our Portrait Study Drawing Class! Join us for expert guidance and hands-on experience in capturing the essence of the human face. Unleash your creativity, refine your skills, and create stunning portraits that leave a lasting impression.
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$43      

Other Nearby Groups

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens

Saturday 14 October
7402 Lake Katherine Dr.
Chicago Family Portrait
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions. Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       10:00am       $165

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Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 14 October
Milton Lee Olive Park - 5:30pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset. Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 October
Sipping Turtle Caf - 1pm - 3 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$84      

Cemetery Photography Meetup

Cemetery Photography Meetup

Saturday 28 October
Rosehill Cemetery - 3pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Walking around the cemetery taking pictures of the tombstones and nature. If there is enough of us we could also get portraits.
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$43      
Street Photography at Night Meetup

Street Photography at Night Meetup

Saturday 04 November
Millennium Park - 7pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the centre of Canberra at night. At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting. By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with: - How to adjust camera settings for low light. - Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails. - Capturing RAW images. - Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 November
Sipping Turtle Caf - 1pm - 3 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$84      

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 02 December
Humboldt Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding. Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
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$43      
Portraiture with Natural Light Photography Meetup

Portraiture with Natural Light Photography Meetup

Saturday 16 December
Holstein Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills. We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully. We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
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$43      
ABOUT CHICAGO
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
ARTISTS
Pejman Gelan
I'm a self-made multidisciplinary ambidextrous artist in Fine arts and Martial arts. My main fields of study, in Fine arts, are Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Music, Poem and Writing (in Persian); and in Martial arts, I'm proficient in fighting and creating forms.
Joseph Kent
I'm a Chicago-based artist and designer. Even with experience in freelancing illustrations and graphic design, I always look forward to making art. I prefer digital illustration, but I'm more than experienced in various avenues of traditional art; drawing, painting, sculpture, etc. I'm always eager to learn more and I hope to share the desire to improve!
PHOTOS
Melbourne Art Group
2023-10-02
Chicago Art Group
2023-09-24
Title or Location: Tobias Santelmann
The artwork I choose is a graphite pencil portrait of norwegian actor Tobias Santelmann who played in the historical fiction series The Last Kingdom. I like to experiment with human faces in my art. Every detail as eyes, nose, lips or texture of hair tell a story of the character. I used graphite pencils for my drawing -black and white shadows which allows me to feel better the realism behind the picture. Is very nice to play with the gray tones and recreate a face and a expression. I have alw
Credit: Geanina
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zaharia.geanina.5
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zahariageaninamaria/?hl=en
Melbourne Art Group
2023-10-02

Atlanta Art Group
2023-10-02
Title or Location: Magua
24x30, acrylic on wood w florescent and glow in the dark paint. Panel is distressed including termite holes. Wes Studio plays Magua in Last of the Mohegans. I wanted to incorporate an antiquated look to an old story. I've always loved this image of a first nation warrior, so proud, strong, and dangerous. My 3 phase technique using florescent and glow in the dark paint gives the viewer 3 different looks with the help of a black light. And when you turn off the lights he's still there in the dark
Credit: B. Farrell Beckner
Melbourne Art Group
2023-10-02
Chicago Art Group
2023-09-18
Title or Location: Bonne Nuit
This piece is inspired by shrine box but with a bit of a twist as it is inside a scary monster's mouth. Good night? Probably not!
Credit: Anne Rogers

Melbourne Art Group
2023-10-02
Cardiff Art Group
2023-10-02
Title or Location: Steam power.
This started off as an exercise in painting clouds on a stormy day. As the work developed my clouds looked increasingly like billowing steam so I thought I'd add a traction engine to the swirling steam. It's in acrylic on a 58 x 38cm acrylic board which is a good size to hone in on small details. I don't think there are many purple traction engines around but it seemed like a good idea at the time!
Credit: Phil Lewis
Lexington Art Group
2023-10-02

Chicago Art Group
2023-09-10
Title or Location: Evening at the mountain lake
I took up painting while recovering from surgery and became quite the passion for me. This is the result of practicing a pursued interest. I dedicate my interest to Bill Alexander and Bob Ross, truly an inspiration for me.
Credit: Schmidt Thomas
Lexington Art Group
2023-10-02
Austin Art Group
2023-10-02
Title or Location: Zendaya - Fierce Beauty
Zendaya - Fierce Beauty30 x 40 Oil on Canvaswww.vickiewessonart.comIn a world filled with art and color, some portraits possess an allure that transcends the canvas. As our gaze is drawn to her piercing eyes, we begin to unravel the layers of symbolism and profound meaning hidden within this captivating portrait.The subject's confident pose reminds us of the strength that lies within each of us. The interplay of light and shadow enhances her graceful features, accentuating the d
Credit: Vickie Wesson
Facebook: https://facebook.com/vickiewessonart
Instagram: https://instagram.com/vickiewessonart

Adelaide Art Group
2023-10-01
Title or Location: Slim
Slim Dusty has always been my most asked for Australian icon, and in fact I drew my first portrait of him for my first ever solo exhibition, Aussie Legends, in 2016, because if anyone epitomises all the best of Australia it?s Slim!
Credit: Lydia Webb-Quayle
Facebook: Lydia Webb-Quayle Art
Melbourne Art Group
2023-10-01
Title or Location: Simply Jessie
Meet Jessie the farm dog from Sorrel, Tasmania. Jessie was found abandoned in a paddock next to her adopted parents farm. She's a Rhodesian Ridgeback x Beagle who lived until the ripe age of 13. She sadly flew to the rainbow bridge 2 years ago. She lived on a working farm for her life and was a special member of the family.I used Faber Castell Pitt and Derwent pastel pencils to complete her on Art Spectrum Colourfix original pastel paper.
Credit: Alison Jamison
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ajspetportraits?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Philly Art Group
2023-10-01
Title or Location: Coal Drop
Living in the city of Philadelphia, I am constantly inspired by the beauty and dignity of old, no longer needed structures from the last two centuries. They appear to me almost as dinosaurs from the ancient past that need to be preserved on canvas before they disappear. This particular beast sits on the Delaware River, just beside the former Philadelphia Electric Company site. The whole place is being renovated (thankfully not torn down), so I wanted to make sure I captured it before it gets a f
Credit: Jean Broden
Facebook: Jean Broden Art at Gallery e
Instagram: @jeanbrodenart

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