Painting in Nature

  Painting in NatureSaturdays, 1 pm – 3 pm  |  May 6 – July 29  |  2017Free Chicago Park DistrictMontrose Point Bird Sanctuary200 West Montrose Harbor DriveMeet at the entrance to the Magic Hedge___Come to one session or come to all:MAY  |  MAY 6 • MAY 13 • MAY 20 • MAY 27JUNE  |  JUNE … Read more

Upcoming Events: Figure Tuesdays, Studio Days, Closing “Evolution of Ramadi Asati, and Painting in Nature.

May 2017 Events Newsletter > ––––– Figure Tuesdays > AnySquared’s Weekly Life Drawing Sessions7 pm – 10 pm at Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee May Sessions: May 2 • May 9 • May 16 • May 23 (Note: NO SESSION day after Memorial Day) June Sessions: June 6 • June 13 • June 20 • … Read more

AnySquared‘s Figure Tuesdays

Draw from the figure in the spacious back room of your friendly neighborhood bar. (Note: Cole’s is 21 and over). This is more of a session than a class, but everybody is willing to share knowledge and skills. Basic materials provided if you need them. We work from a wide range of models, alternating gender … Read more

Clip of end of our 8 O’Clock Shop on October 12th — VIDEO

Clip of informal discussion at the end of AnySquared’s 8 O’Clock Shop: Making Art & Making a Living moderated discussion held October 12. The workshop was led by Gretchen Hasse and Rodney Dollah, who will be leading future workshops in this series. Thanks everyone who made it out to the shop. Look full video later … Read more

Making Art & Making a Living: 8 O’Clock Shop

Making art and Making a Living is Wednesday, October 12 at 8pm at AnySquared, 2328 N Milwaukee, 2nd Floor. facebook event page with photos > Discussion led by Gretchen Hasse and Rodney Dollah. This 8 O’clock Shop is the first in a series ofmoderated discussions about art and making a living. Come prepared to talk … Read more

Spraypaint Techniques: 8 O’Clock Shop — VIDEO

   Over at AnySquared, we share skills during Studio Day in the 8 O’clock Shops. These are short, free, skill-specific presentations. In this video, Flash ABC from Artistic Bombing Crew shares spraypainttechniques. Look for more workshop videos to come and new Eight-O’Clock Shops this fall! As you watch, you also get that sweet, AnySquared flavor … Read more

Eight O’Clock Shops – SHOP #3: Spray Paint Techniques With Flash ABC

SHOP #3: Spray Paint Techniques With Flash ABCWednesday May 25, at 8pmAnySquared, 2328 N Milwaukee Learn techniques (making lines, fades, and fills) and types of caps. Led by our friend and long-time collaborator FLASH of Artistic Bombing Crew (ABC) is coordinator of Project Logan (an ever-changing mural) a block away from AnySquared. He is also … Read more

Eight O’Clock Shops: SHOP 2: Stretch Your Own Canvas!

Eight O’Clock Shops: Wednesday April 27 at 8pm at 2328 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Free ½ hour art-workshops on the last Wednesday of each month following AnySquared’s regular Studio Day. Each ‘shop is a useful demonstration of materials and techniques or a short talk. PROPOSE A SHOP! Email projects@anysquared.com. SHOP 2: STRETCH YOUR OWN CANVAS! Learn … Read more

Draw Humans! Figure Tuesday

Draw Humans! Brush up on life drawing skills. Figure Tuesdays sessions every week! From 7pm to 10pm at 2328 N. Milwaukee, 2nd Floor | Chicago Note: Because of unforeseen circumstances, our last session of the season is May 17th. We will share details of another Tuesday drawing group. $12 donation each session (to pay model!)*** … Read more

Eight O’Clock Shops: SHOP 1: GRAIN/GLUE/GESSO

Introducing AnySquared’s New Eight O’Clock Shops Free ½ hour art-workshops on the last Wednesday of each month following our regular Studio Day. Each ‘shop is a useful demonstration of materials and techniques or a short talk. facebook event > ____ SHOP 1: GRAIN/GLUE/GESSO (on paper & board) – There are simple rules and techniques to … Read more