Tri-State Sketchcrawl 1 + 2 = 4!

The Bean inspired us with its many moods!

It’s in the Books, Sketchbooks – Galore and Glorious! 

Gray was the color to start the day but it seemed with every smiling face that joined us the sky got a little brighter. Our Tri-State Sketchcrawl turned out to be a Quad-State Sketchcrawl! Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan sketchers began meeting at 10:00 A.M at the Bean!  

Good Morning!

How Many Times Did You Hear

• “Are you an Urban Sketcher?”
• “Where are you from?”
• “What kind of stool is that?” 
• “Do you like it?”
• “Where did you get it?”
• “How’s the paper in that sketchbook?”
• And laughter, lots of laughter!

Let the Sketching Begin

Sketchers at work

At 10:30 an informal sketchwalk began led by Kris Van Stockum. She led interested sketchers to the South Garden at the Art Institute, then on to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Rookery. 

Others spread out on their own to find their sketching spots. The Bean was a big favorite!

Some ventured out toward the EL to find their Chicago inspiration.

Lunch was another chance to chat and sketch. So many places to choose from on the list of near by restaurants provided by Gail Dokucu!  

What a Day!

We returned to the Bean at 3:00 to share our work and adventures. Thank you to Evelyn Brody, Bob Glazauskis, and Natalia Gubernov‎ for sharing their photos!

What a day, what a group!

There's More?

Then we were off to Blicks Art Materials on State Street. The perfect end to a perfect day!

Add to the list

• "We should do this again!"

Thank you all for joining us and thank you to the volunteers who helped make it happen.

Great Shots!!

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TRI-STATE SKETCHCRAWL Sunday, Sept. 15, 10:00 AM!

Sketch by Aaron Elswick

You've Heard the News, Now Here are the Details!

10:00 AM MEET AT THE BEAN

10:30 AM  SKETCHWALK (Optional)

Our member Kris Van Stockum will lead a loose and leisurely paced Sketchwalk through Chicago Loop. Sketchers who want to join Kris will find her by the Bean. If you prefer to wander on your own or in a small group, that’s OK too. The sketchwalk will be about 2 hours and will depart from the Bean at 10:30 AM. Thank you, Kris!

LUNCH PLANS

• Cosi 116 S. Michigan - 10 minute walk/0.5 miles from Bean. Flatbread sandwiches and salads. $
• Panera 2 N. Michigan - 5 minute walk/0.2 miles from Bean. Sandwiches, salads and soup plus bakery items. $$
• Corner Bakery 224 S. Michigan - 9 minute walk/0.4 miles from Bean. Sandwiches, salads and soup plus bakery items. $$
• Good Stuff Eatery 22 S. Wabash - 8 minute walk/0.4 miles from Bean. Burgers and fries, also some salad. $$
• Naf Naf 22 S. Wabash - 8 minute walk/0.4 miles from Bean. Middle Eastern pita sandwiches & soup. $

Thank you Gail Dokucu for compiling this list of cafes where we can eat together in groups!

3:00 PM GROUP PHOTO and SHARING OF SKETCHES at the Bean

3:15 PM GATHERING AT BLICK LOOP STORE

Thank you Blick Art Materials, 42 S State St, Chicago, IL 60603. for your always generous support for Urban Sketchers and our Tri-State sketch crawl. They are expecting us at Blick Loop store at about 3:15 pm and will have gift items and discount coupons for us. Please head to the 2nd floor along the back at the North wall.

New blog posts and sketchcrawls are mentioned in the Facebook group but if you’d like to keep up-to-date by email just fill in your email address in the place provided in the upper right corner under the banner. We look forward to hearing from you!