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Surrounded by Oodles of Doodles: Get Lost in Jon Burgerman’s Bizarre and Lively Landscapes

Remember those afternoons spent doodling in the back of your notebook during chemistry, history, or math class? For artist, performer, and professional doodler Jon Burgerman,..
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New Designs Have Us Feelin’ Fine Just in Time for Fall

If you’re in need of a little creative pick-me-up or just some good ole-fashioned comedic inspiration, we got you. Take a scroll through September’s newest..
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Everywhere You Look There’s Life: Explore the Character-Filled World of Blake Jones

If you’ve ever felt like you’re being watched even when you’re alone in a room of inanimate objects, you’re not alone. Blake Jones, Chicago-based muralist,..
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Horror Designs that Will Make You Scream

Are you a fan of fear? Love screaming in dread (and delight!) at the most haunted, horrifying scenes of terror? Us too. Fall’s a magical..
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Exploring Art Across Mediums with the Prolific Artist, Writer, and Poet Jack Walls

Never limited to a single outlet for artistic expression, Jack Walls has been creating—and inspiring—art as an elusive, yet ever-present, fixture of New York’s downtown..
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Words of Encouragement from Hope for the Day Artists

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month this September, we’re highlighting artists who’ve teamed up with Chicago-based nonprofit Hope for the Day to bring awareness..
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A Feel-Good Guide to Fall Style

With Labor Day around the corner, fall’s not far off. Even though we love pretending like summertime will last forever (you know, beaches, barbecues, festivals,..
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Root for the Home Team With Our Sports Haiku Challenge

Gather around, sports fans, it’s that magical time of year when sports happen! (Wait, isn’t there actually always some sport in season?) And in honor..
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Welcome to the School of Life

When the world is your schoolhouse, lessons are everywhere. As summer transitions into autumn, folks everywhere are preparing for what’s next. We sat down with..
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Chicago’s B_Line Connects Art, History, and All of Us

Rich in culture, history, and energy, the almost mile stretch between Halsted and May on Hubbard Street in Chicago’s Fulton Market is notably different than..
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Dark Designs for Hot Days

When black is your favorite color—and quite possibly the only color in your wardrobe—summertime means melting. Dark souls don dark outfits. But being dead on..
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Let Your Imagination—and Senses—Run Wild in the Immersive Worlds of Polyarc Games

The artists, developers, dreamers, and adventurers at Polyarc are multi-disciplined creators who love good storytelling. They draw their inspiration from many sources, including classic fantasy,..