John Hancock Building, Chicago / A City Escape, Lincoln Park

Chicago’s skyline rises beyond a tangle of lush greenery, bringing the city and its quieter natural spaces into a single view. Beneath a brilliant turquoise sky, the John Hancock building appears in deep violet, its strong vertical lines softened by sweeping branches, leafy shadows, and bright touches of yellow green. Inspired by a favorite walking and painting spot beside Lincoln Park Zoo, this scene holds the pleasure of finding an escape without leaving the city. For the artist, it also carries memories of watching airshow rehearsals overhead, when a peaceful afternoon could suddenly fill with the astonishing speed and sound of passing jets.