An Artistic Voyage: exploring local creative and artistic works

Raw, unfiltered creative expression – from stories and photographs to illustrations and paintings – is at the heart of VoyageChicago.    In the coming weeks you’ll find in-depth conversations with many of the artists and creatives we’ve been introduced to lately, but below you’ll find a sneak peak of some of the art and artists that we’ve been most excited about recently.

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Purposeful – having or showing determination or resolve/Having a useful purpose/Intentional. Yep, that about sums it up. 😉 While I enjoy beautiful art for the sake of beautiful art, living in the city doesn't typically allow for much spare pretty space, so I'm all about making the functional and useful as pretty as can be. Like these serving bowls – Keep them on the table during the day for a pretty tablescape and then fill them full of popcorn for date night in once you get home. . . . . . #ceramics #handmadepottery #handmadechicago #wheelthrown #stoneware #pottery #chicagoceramics #hobbist #weddinggifts #weddinggiftideas #customgifts #smallbatchceramics #giftideas #giftgiving #handmadehomegoods #instapottery #smallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal

A post shared by Rebecca Ickes (@purposefulpottery) on Aug 18, 2018 at 5:57am PDT

scrolling thru my Lightroom catalogue is so nostalgic as every photo that I’ve ever imported reminds me of a certain time and place in my life ⚖️🚆

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A post shared by Evan Brightfield (@evan_brightfield) on Aug 28, 2018 at 12:15pm PDT

Getting the travel bug again 🤩 #sanfrancisco #nickandhanawestcoastin

A post shared by H a N a 💭 (@hanayululu) on Jun 26, 2018 at 8:54am PDT

4 Your Eyez Only. #coleworld

A post shared by Mike Milo 🇵🇭 (@milomethod) on Aug 13, 2018 at 5:26pm PDT

Blue hour city II . . . . . . #mychicagopix #chitecture #chiarchitecture #chigram #instagram #chicago #chicagoland #flippinchi #ArtOfChi #greatshotz #chicagogram #cityscape #choosechicago #likechicago #chicagoIG #illinois #usaprimeshot #chitoday #insta_chicago #chicity_shots #igerschicago #wu_chicago #beautifuldestinations #artofvisuals #agameoftones #ilovechi #ig_chicagoland #shotzdelight #abc7chicago #cityscapes_unlimited

A post shared by Raf Winterpacht (@rafwinterpacht) on Aug 22, 2018 at 2:30pm PDT

*(insert flamingo emoji) • • • #chicago #lightroom #instachicago #choosechicago #artofvisuals #artofchi #abc7chicago #chicagopulse #mychicagopix #onlychicago #likechicago #ilovechi #illgrammers #chicagophotography #way2ill #hboutthere #createcommune #shotzdelight #heatercentral #watchthisinstagood #streetshared #photooftheday #theimaged #estheticlabel #rsa_streetview #hsallstars

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"Someday” is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you. . . . . . #Milwaukee #artofchi #depthobsessed @depthobsessed #welevitate #streets_vision #weekly_feature #loaded_lenses #usaprimeshot #milliondollarvisuals #leagueoflenses #gramslayers #moodygrams #illgrammers #visualambassadors #shotzdelight #instagood #streetframe #rsa_streetview #agameof10k #createcommune #urbanvisionaries #fatalframes #all2epic #way2ill #justgoshoot #minimalmovement #heatercentral #Milwaukeeartmuseum #tbt #nike

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Tunnel of Love The amazing cypress tunnel at Point Reyes was a cool little detour. When we got there it was jam packed with people. Waited around for most to clear out to capture this. . . . . . #californiadreaming #explorecalifornia #californiaholics #discovercali #igsouthwest #nature_wizards #instanaturelover #landscapehunter #landscapephotography #landscape_captures #earth_deluxe #ic_landscapes #fantastic_earth #chasinglight #global_hotshotz #themoodoflife #shoot2kill #lifeonourplanet #colors_of_day #imaginatones #tonekillers #amazingartofearth #CreateCommune #vinogret #sonyalphaphotos #sonyimages #sonyalphasclub #blinkofalens

A post shared by Vinod Kalathil (@blinkofalens) on Aug 24, 2018 at 6:26am PDT

I’m so excited to be joining #teampixel. Secretly, I’ve been testing out the pixel for the last couple months so I was already prepared to make the switch. I love how beautifully it captures the amazing space here @jaysonhome 🖤 . . . #teampixel2 #themidwestival #chicagopulse #igersmidwest #flippinchi #explorechicago #midwestmoment #darlingmovement#littlestoriesofmylife #theprettycities #huffpostgram #postitfortheaesthetic #choosechicago #igerschicago #insta_chicago #mychicagopix #midwestexplorers #themidwestival #timeoutchicago #cschicagosocial #enjoyillinois #mydomaine #theprettycities #inmydomaine #ongooglemaps #sharingaworldofshops

A post shared by N Λ D I Λ (@nadia.ryan) on Aug 28, 2018 at 5:53pm PDT

Chicagoans endure the long, looonnng winters because the summers are absolutely lovely. 😎🌤🏙🎡🌊 . . . #chicagosummer #chicago #chicagoskyline #citylettering #chicagoart #chicagoletteringartist #handlettering

A post shared by Devin McSherry (@devin.mcsherry.artist) on Aug 7, 2018 at 7:19pm PDT

We had so much fun today Entertaining the youth at SPNA’s (Serving Family Child Care Providers) Community Appreciation Event today. ❤❤❤❤ #chicagoartist #chicagofacepainting #chicagofacepainters #chicagoyouth #chicagocommunityevents #chicagoblackbusinesses #agspchicago

A post shared by AGSP(A Gunn Show Productions) (@agspchicago) on Aug 11, 2018 at 8:07pm PDT

😍 Check profile to see other states. #familyAmerica #illinois #springfield #chicago #violets #sweetcorn #slavery #monarchbutterfly #firstskyscraper #illinoisbusiness #chicagologos #chicagobusiness #behance #conferenceroom #identitydesign #usa #logo #logodesign #creativebusinesssolutions #businessofdesign #logoinspiration #graphicdesign #americandream #thinker #beautifulamerica #branding #NIKDSGN

A post shared by NIKDSGN (@nikdsgn) on Apr 14, 2018 at 3:12am PDT

I’m thrilled to share my newest logo design for True North Acupuncture & Wellness. For the font, we selected a handwritten serif script with small swirls to communicate a welcoming feel. We then edited certain letter characters to better compliment the company name and ensure a custom logotype. From the feathers to the florals, the symbol illustration was carefully constructed in order to stay “true” to the brand vision of warmth and healing. I’m so pleased with how this design turned out and can’t wait to see it come to life on the web and…in print!

A post shared by Angela Carpenter Creative (@angelacarpenter) on May 8, 2018 at 7:14am PDT