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Kayla Mahaffey - Chicago, IL Contemporary Fine Artist - Featured - Illustrators - Painters - Artistaday.com

Kayla Mahaffey is an artist based in Chicago, IL. Kayla explains her work by saying, “Living in our society can be tough and most of the time we have to make the best of it. A wild imagination can take you so far, but at the end of the day we need to realize and observe the world around us. And the world around us is where I find my inspiration to paint. Colorful paintings that contain hints of whimsy and realism that tell a story of inner thoughts and personal issues that sometimes go…

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graffiti on the side of a building that says chicago with a train coming out of it
Chicago Cta Mural
Chicago Transit Authority Graffiti
Chicago Transit Authority Mural
Chicago Public Transportation Art

Mural by Yolocone aka @realyolocone for Chicago Taco Authority seen at 4217 West Irving Park Road in the Old Irving area of Chicago, Illinois. The restaurant name is a play on words as the Chicago Transit Authority provides bus and light rail transportation in Chicago; the mural incorporates their logo. Photo by James aka Urbanmuralhunter on that other photo site. Edit by Teee

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the chicago subway map is shown in black and white, with words all over it

First, this hand lettered illustration is not meant to tell the entire history of Chicago. I wanted to select as many important events that would satisfy the over 200 years of Chicago history. I made sure to include the 4 events that represent the stars on the flag. Finally, I have included events that are celebratory and tragic and aspects of architecture, politics, business, food and sports.

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the art institute of chicago is featured in an article on how to use it as a guide

A guide to favorite artwork in the Art Institute of Chicago, the best museum in downtown Chicago and an absolute must-see on any Chicago itinerary while it's your first trip to Chicago or you're a return visitor to the Midwest's most sophisticated city.

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a painting of a train traveling through a city at night

Introducing the Chicago Skyline City Art - the perfect way to liven up any space! This modern impressionistic style inspired by Chicago poster is sure to brighten up any home or office

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the chicago skyline is depicted in this painting

Shop for Chicago Bulls wall art from the world's greatest living artists and iconic brands. Our selection of Chicago Bulls art is perfect for the sports fan in your life. These unique images capture the spirit and energy of a professional basketball team, sure to please any Bulls fan. Choose from various sizes and prints of iconic images like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Derrick Rose - they make great gifts or displays for any room. Whether it's a classic photograph or an artistic…

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an abstract painting with blue, red and orange colors on it's surface is shown

While this serves as a great challenge for a pursuit that requires physicality, it’s also what drives the artist’s exuberant, abstract works. They tell the story of the ever-tenuous relationship between an active mind and a slow body. “My practice is based on this constantly changing relationship that I have with my body,” she says.

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