![140 - chicago](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/5695831233_7606f895e6.jpg)
This last week I've been on a marathon solo road trip. I went from South Dakota ----> Dodgeville, Wisconsin ----> DeKalb, Illinois ----> Chicago ----> Milwaukee, Wisconsin ----> LaCrosse, Wisconsin ----> South Dakota. I had amazing timing with the gas prices spiking, but it was worth it to be able to see family, friends, and a crazy amount of art.
The goal of my adventure was to go to Art Chicago/Next with my friends Ann Flowers and Darren Houser (both excellent friends and artists to boot!).
It is held in the Merchandise Mart in Chicago - and we woke up nice and early to get there when it opened. I think it is one of the first times in history that three artists went somewhere together and arrived on time. Maybe we are finally grown-ups (probably not).
![142 - Chicago](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/5696409676_ac4279d31d.jpg)
It was so great to get out and to see so much art. I've really been missing a connection to the 'Art World' since moving to South Dakota, so this was a much needed 'fix'. Through blogging and online it is easier than ever to stay somewhat connected, but there is nothing like seeing things up close.
![061 - Nina Rizzo at Linda Warren](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/5696410018_0182fdf2ae.jpg)
{Nina Rizzo}
![071](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5150/5695833149_f2580a57fe.jpg)
![073- Claire Sherman](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/5695834143_83503b04f0.jpg)
{Claire Sherman}
![072 - Peter Opheim](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3263/5695833767_4a3b853528_z.jpg)
{Peter Opheim}
Also, if you are interested in seeing more of the pieces/artists I enjoyed - check out my board on Pinterest:
Artists I Love
not only were we on time... we were super early!! yay us!
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