Please enjoy this sample of images from the Nature Artists’ Guild in 2025. Click on any of the posts from 2025 (listed below the slideshow) or simply go to the homepage of this website and scroll down for a look back through the year.
Audubon exhibit at Field Museum 
Field Museum paint-out 
January Downers Grove Library exhibit 
February paint-out at Orchids by Hausermann, copyright Kathi Kuchler 
Paint-in at Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum 
Rhonda Nass online presentation 
Yum, A 5-lobed Chocolate Vine, copyright Rhonda Nass 
Late winter, early spring preview 
Joel Sheesley presentation at The Morton Arboretum 
Kline Creek Sunrise Moonset, copyright Joel Sheesley 
Spring 2025 Exhibit poster 
Natures Bounty, copyright Deb Giampoli 
Creek, copyright Patricia Joyce 
Blackburnian Warbler, copyright Vicki Liszewski 
Sweet Treat, copyright Vicki Liszewski 
Peonies, watercolor, copyright Vicki Liszewski 
Pretty in pink, copyright Lisa Kanellos 
Resting Deer, copyright Jill Adzia 
Paphiopedium Matchmaker Orchid, copyright Celia Rodee 
Summer Shadows, copyright Maryann Wattelle 
Spring exhibit demonstration 
Spring exhibit demonstration 
Spring exhibit demonstration 
Spring exhibit demonstration 
Spring exhibit demonstration 
Spring exhibit demonstration 
Daffodil Glade paint-out, Daffodils, copyright Alice Wych 
Quarterly covers and pages 
Lilacia Park paint-out 
Driehaus museum, Rory McEwan exhibit 
Copyright Rory McEwen 
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art field trip 
At UIMA exhibit, Powdered ruffle lichen, copyright Sandra Wilcoxon 
June paint-out 
Summer exhibit at Hidden Oaks Nature Center 
Summer Shades, copyright Patty Koenigsaecker 
Pileated Woodpecker and Pokeweed, copyright Louise Daley 
White Petunia II, copyright Marge Hall 
Adriatic, copyright Cynthia Boudreau 
Lamoureux garden paint-out, Woods Garden and Peter’s Pond, copyright Ann Lamoureux 
Quarterly covers and pages 
Ball Horticultural paint-out 
Ball Horticultural paint-out 
Sarah Johnson program at Thornhill 
Artists’ Garden encore paint-out 
Grand Garden at The Morton Arboretum paint-out 
Autumn workshop 
Cantigny Gardens paint-out 
Autumn preview 
Phil Schorn program 
Luminous Succelent, copyright Phil Schorn 
Autumn 2025 Exhibit poster 
Autumn exhibit reception, Home, copyright Amy Malysa. 
Looking Out, copyright Kathy Steere 
Tigger Melon (Cucumis Melo), copyright Kumie Kim 
Night Flyer, copyright Jeffrey Zawada 
Skåne, copyright Carrie Carlson 
The Scent of Spring, copyright Shuli Wang 
First Snowfall, copyright Joanne May 
Say Cheese, copyright Dan Danielson 
Micromovement of Wings, Mandala I, copyright Cynthia Heinz 
Autumn 2025 demonstration 
Autumn 2025 demonstration 
Autumn 2025 demonstration 
Autumn 2025 demonstration 
Autumn 2025 demonstration 
Autumn 2025 demonstration 
Flora 2025 special exhibit 
A Riot of Bee Balm and Rudbeckia, copyright Maggie Capettini 
Hydrangea Blossom, copyright Margie Navolio 
Holiday party, Suzanne Wegener artwork 
2025 holiday cards preview 
2025 Holiday Card, copyright Nicolette Metz 
2025 Holiday Card, copyright Sandra Zeboski 
2025 Holiday Card, copyright Vicki Liszewski
Following is a list of posts from 2025. Click on any title to read the full post or see the images.
- Two Nature Artists’ Guild Exhibits Open this WeekSure, the cold is crisp and the snow can be stunning, but one thing mostly missing in nature during Chicagoland’s winter months is color! Happily, the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will be… More
- A Look Back at 2025 with the Nature Artists’ Guild2025 was a year of gatherings filled with laughter, learning, and sharing for members of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum. The Guild’s artists enjoyed presentations (online and in person) by talented and… More
- Warm Holiday Wishes from the Nature Artists’ GuildThe Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum would like to wish all a wonderful holiday season! Please click here for images of many of the handmade cards created and exchanged by Guild members in… More
- The Cards are in the Mail!The cards have been created, and the stamps have been stuck. This week, handmade cards to and by members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will complete their journeys through the mail to spread some warmth… More
- A New Opportunity to Share and DelightA few spots are still available to members of the Nature Artists’ Guild for the January 2026 Wheaton Public Library exhibit, and registration closes this Friday, December 12. The Guild’s popular annual exhibit at the… More
- This Week for the Nature Artists’ GuildMembers of the Nature Artists’ Guild are invited to spend a fun and festive evening with their fellow artists at this year’s holiday celebration, “Jingle & Mingle,” on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to… More
- Before the Busyness BeginsThis relatively quiet time before the busy season of cooking, cleaning, and celebrating officially begins, would be a great time to take a minute to join or renew membership in the Nature Artists’ Guild of… More
- January Nature Art Exhibits to Celebrate All SeasonsThe Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will begin the new year with exhibits at both the Downers Grove Public Library and the Wheaton Public Library throughout January, embracing the beauty of winter, and… More
- Sharing Warm Wishes this WinterMembers of the Nature Artists’ Guild are invited to share some warmth this winter by participating in the annual holiday card exchange. Card recipients will need to supply their own hot beverages and afghans as… More
- Congratulations to the Nature Artists’ Guild for a Wonderful 2025 Autumn ExhibitThe Nature Artists’ Guild would like to congratulate and thank all those involved in the success of the 2025 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum! Visitors to The Morton Arboretum were able to enjoy more… More
- Nature Art and Artists this Weekend at The Morton Arboretum
- An Invitation to the Nature Artists’ Guild Exhibit Reception this Friday at The Morton ArboretumThe Nature Artists’ Guild would like to extend an invitation to all for an exhibit reception at The Morton Arboretum this Friday, November 7, 2025. The reception will be open to the public, free of… More
- “Flora” on Display November 7 through 9, 2025 at The Morton ArboretumThe Nature Artists’ Guild’s special exhibit of small works, “Flora,” will be on display alongside and throughout the Guild’s 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum from November 7 to 9. The 2025 Autumn… More
- Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2025 Autumn Exhibit Announcement to ShareEveryone is invited to help spread the word about the 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit by members of the Nature Artists’ Guild! Click on the image below for versions ready for sharing by email or social… More
- Artists Creating Art November 7 through 9 at The Morton ArboretumThe Nature Artists’ Guild is proud to present the following schedule of demonstrators for the upcoming 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum this November 7th through 9th. In addition to enjoying over 200… More
- Nature Artists’ Guild’s Autumn Exhibit Sneak PeekMore than 70 talented members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will be exhibiting over 200 works of art at the upcoming 2025 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum. Please click on the curious mouse above… More
- Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit at The Morton ArboretumThe Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2025 Autumn Art Exhibit will be held on November 7, 8, and 9 at The Morton Arboretum. The exhibition will feature more than 200 works by members of the Guild, including… More
- Artist Phil Schorn, this Thursday, October 2, 2025, at The Morton Arboretum
- Autumn Color Coming Soon!The colors of autumn are slowly arriving in Chicagoland, and the Nature Artists’ Guild will be there to welcome them with paints, pencils, paper, and canvas. Coming in October –
- Preparations Underway for the Autumn 2025 Nature Art Exhibit at The Morton ArboretumThe prospectus has been sent, posters are being printed, artwork is being finished and framed, and much more, as preparations continue for the Nature Artists’ Guild’s 2025 Autumn Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum. The annual… More
- Extraordinary Color Pencil by Phil Schorn, October 2, 2025The Nature Artists’ Guild is pleased to welcome artist Phil Schorn to the Thornhill Education Center of The Morton Arboretum for a presentation on the evening of October 2, 2025. Phil Schorn’s award-winning work has… More
- Catching the Golden Autumn Light, October 1, 2025The last paint-out of the year for the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will take place at the gardens of Cantigny Park on October 1, 2025, from 9:30 until noon. Attendees will be… More
- Miniature Masterpieces in Acrylic on WoodMembers of the Nature Artists’ Guild are invited to join a free workshop with Arboretum instructor (and fellow member) Lindsay Sandbothe, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Thornhill… More
- Grand Garden Paint-Out on September 5, 2025There is a very special show at The Grand Garden of The Morton Arboretum in late summer and early autumn. Vibrant annuals and perennials are still the stars, but the warmer colors of autumn are… More
- Final Week for Nature Artists’ Guild’s Exhibit at Hidden Oaks
- An “Encore” Paint-Out on August 22, 2025Encore! Encore! Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will once again visit the garden of Cynthia Hellyer Heinz and Earl Heinz in Warrenville, IL, next Friday, August 22, 2025, for a… More
- Wine and Art Walk Demonstrators NeededThe Morton Arboretum’s annual Wine and Art Walk will be held next weekend, and the Nature Artists’ Guild is looking for members to represent the Guild during the event. “The Wine and Art Walk is… More
- A Glimpse “Into the Wild”From the savannas of Africa to the depths of their own gardens, members of the Nature Artists’ Guild have ventured “into the wild” for their contributions to the 2025 Summer Special Exhibit at the Hidden… More
- Making the Most of Summer with the Nature Artists’ GuildDespite what we see and hear on the screens and in the stores, we know that summer is far from over and there is plenty of the season left to enjoy. The Nature Artists’ Guild… More
- Landscapes in Gouache with Sarah M Johnson on August 7, 2025The Nature Artists’ Guild is pleased to announce that their August program at The Morton Arboretum will feature artist Sarah M Johnson and her methods for creating striking landscapes in gouache. Sarah M Johnson’s career… More
- All the Colors of Summer at the Gardens at BallPinks and purples, reds and yellows, greens and blues – all the colors of summer will be on display for members of the Nature Artists’ Guild at the August paint-out at the Gardens of Ball.… More
- Summer FloraSummer is the perfect time for members of the Nature Artists’ Guild to gather reference material for or sketch or paint their contribution to “Flora,” this autumn’s small works exhibit. Each year, members of the… More
- ‘Into the Wild’ Exhibit Opens at Hidden Oaks this Saturday, July 5, 2025It’s time for a cool break! The Nature Artists’ Guild’s summer special exhibit, ‘Into the Wild,’ opens this Saturday, July 5, at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center of the Forest Preserve District of Will County.… More
- Artistic Inspiration Paint-Out on July 8, 2025The Nature Artists’ Guild has been invited to share the garden that has been the inspiration for many of the joyous works of artist Ann Lamoureux. On the morning of Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at… More
- Hidden Oaks Exhibit Registration Ends this FridayOnly a few days left for members to register for the Nature Artists’ Guild’s exhibit at Hidden Oaks Nature Center! It’s time for Guild artists to take a few minutes away from relaxing in our… More
- Artists’ Garden Paint-Out and Studio Tour on June 13, 2025Update – An encore paint-out has been planned for August 22, 2025 at 10 am. Members can register here! Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will visit the garden of Cynthia… More
- A Trio of Nature Artists on June 5, 2025A Nature Artists’ Guild presentation by three talented members will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at The Morton Arboretum and will be open to all, free of charge. Todd Serrano, whose spectacular drawing… More
- Nature Artists’ Guild Returns to Hidden Oaks this SummerThe Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum is pleased to announce a return to the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in July and August, 2025, for a special exhibit, “Into the Wild.“ The Guild was… More
- Our Kind of Town . . . for Nature ArtWhere would one expect to find two buildings of strikingly different architectural styles, within walking distance of each other, both offering exhibits of intricate artwork depicting the natural world? In our “kind of town,” Chicago,… More
- Good Things in Store for May and JuneMay and June bring all kinds of good things to Chicagoland! The Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum has plans to celebrate with a field trip, preparations for an exhibit, a program featuring three… More
- Looking Lovely for Lilacia!The forecast is for a cool morning with plenty of warm sunshine for the Nature Artists’ Guild’s paint-out at Lilacia Park in Lombard, IL, this Thursday. Artists will meet at Lilacia Park on May 8,… More
- Lilacia Park Paint-Out Thursday, May 8, 2025700 lilacs, 35,000 tulips, coffee, and Celia’s homemade muffins will welcome artists arriving at the Nature Artists’ Guild’s paint-out at Lilacia Park on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:30 am. In addition to the scents… More
- Nature Artists’ Guild Request for Art and ArticlesThe Nature Artists’ Quarterly is a publication consisting of artwork, articles, and announcements by and for members of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum. Guild members are invited to submit their artwork and… More
- A Great Time to Get StartedIt’s time for Nature Artists’ Guild members to get started on this year’s small works project honoring The Morton Arboretum! This year’s theme for our members’ 8 x 8 inch works, to be displayed alongside… More
- Daffodil Glade Paint-Out this Thursday, April 17, 2024The Nature Artists’ Guild’s Daffodil Glade paint-out at The Morton Arboretum is just a few days away! Who knows what the weather will bring, but two things are for certain—the daffodils will be in full… More
- Congratulations to the Nature Artists’ Guild for a Wonderful 2025 Spring Exhibit!The Nature Artists’ Guild would like to congratulate and thank all those involved in the success of the 2025 Spring Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum! Visitors to The Morton Arboretum were able to enjoy more… More
- Nature Artists’ Guild Exhibit Opens this Friday, April 4, at The Morton ArboretumThe Nature Artists’ Guild’s Spring 2025 Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum opens this Friday, April 4, 2025. The exhibit will include more than 200 works of nature art in a wide variety of media, created… More
- Artists Creating Art, April 4 through 6, 2025, at The Morton ArboretumVisitors to the Nature Artists’ Guild’s Spring 2025 Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum will have the opportunity to interact with talented artists as they share thoughts about their inspirations and demonstrate their methods and materials.… More
- 2025 Spring Nature Art Exhibit Opening April 4 at The Morton ArboretumThe 2025 Spring Exhibit by members of the Nature Artists’ Guild opens at The Morton Arboretum on Friday, April 4, and continues through Sunday, April 6. This exhibit of more than 200 works of art… More
- The Daffodils Won’t Mind the SnowA little cold and snow won’t stop the daffodils! The green shoots now appearing throughout the area will become flowers in full bloom by next month, and members of the Nature Artists’ Guild will be… More
- Safe Journey, Juncos, and Come Back, Kinglets!And here it is! Chicagoland residents don’t need a calendar to know when spring has arrived. Almost overnight, the woods are filled with movement and sound, and green shoots begin to appear everywhere. Later this… More
- Spring Marches In with a Program, Paint-Out, and ExhibitSo much to keep Nature Artists’ Guild members busy while awaiting the wonders of spring!
- Joel Sheesley – Methods, Understanding, and Meaning in Landscape Painting on March 6, 2025The Nature Artists’ Guild welcomes celebrated artist Joel Sheesley to The Morton Arboretum on the evening of Thursday, March 6, 2025 for a presentation on his “painting methods, conceptual understanding of, and sense of meaning… More
- The Nature Artists’ Guild is Thinking of SpringThe 2025 Spring Exhibit at The Morton Arboretum, featuring artwork by approximately 50 members of the Nature Artists’ Guild, is coming soon! More than 1000 visitors are expected to view the 200 or more works… More
- Predators, Prey and Much, Much MoreMembers of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will find so much more than these fierce predators at the Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum of Benedictine University paint-out on March 6, 2025. Participants will find… More
- From Colored Pencil to Scratchboard, Rhonda Nass this Thursday, February 6, 2025The Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum is proud to sponsor an online presentation by Rhonda Nass on the evening of February 6, 2025 at 7. Rhonda will discuss her signature artistic stroke and… More
- Nature Artists’ Guild’s Return to the Tropics 2025Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will be making their yearly visit to Orchids by Hausermann on the morning of February 7, 2025. Each year, Guild artists pack their bags, not… More
- Scratchboard with Rhonda Nass, February 6, 2025The Nature Artists’ Guild is excited to welcome back Rhonda Nass for an online presentation on the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2025. Many members of the Guild have had the privilege of learning colored… More
- Paint-Out at The Field Next Saturday, January 18, 2025The year’s first paint-out (or paint-in) for the Nature Artists’ Guild of The Morton Arboretum will be held at Chicago’s world-renowned Field Museum next Saturday, January 18. Members of the Nature Artists’ Guild, along with… More
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