Outdoor Drawing Class at the Riverwalk

Draw outside with award-winning illustrator and public artist Rich Lo

A relaxed, inspiring two-hour drawing experience along the Naperville Riverwalk. All mediums welcome. beginner welcome. Small weekend classes. $45 per person.

RESERVE YOUR RIVERWALK SEAT

Small group. Weather refund

LOCATION

The pavilion is on the corner of Jackson Avenue and Webster Street by the Dandelion Fountain.

 

DRAW WHAT YOU SEE SAMPLE WORKS

 

OUR MEDIUM, YOUR CHOICE

Pencil drawing

Sketchbook, HB/2B/4B pencils, kneaded eraser

Watercolor

Watercolor pad, set or tube colors, 2–3 round brushes, small water container

Pastel

Pastel paper pad, soft pastels, fixative spray

Charcoal

Charcoal paper pad, charcoal pencils, fixative spray

 

DRAWING WITH ARTIST RICH LO

Professional illustrator · Public artist · Author

DuPage County Proclamation for Public Art

Author and Illustrator of 7 children's books APALA Honor Book — Father's Chinese Opera, 2014
Chinese American Museum of Chicago mural — Chinese Opera, 2022
DuPage Children's Museum mural — Chinese Kite Festival, 2024
Waves of DuPage Beautiful City Public Art Project, Cleve Carney Museum of Art 2025
Walking with Giants public project celebration 250 years of great artists, Cleve Carney Museum of Art 2026

Rich Lo grew up drawing. Born in Canton, China, he came to Chicago's Chinatown at age seven with his family. He is a Naperville residence for the past 35 years.

As an independent artist, his work has appeared on national brand packaging, advertisements, and television commercials. Today his artwork is on museum walls, in children's books, and in museum exhibitions. 

As an instructor, Rich shares what he knows, not just technique, but how to truly see.

Student, May 2026 · Riverwalk Pavilion
"I've always wanted to draw but never thought I could. Rich showed me I absolutely can."

Student, May 2026 · Riverwalk Pavilion
"A wonderful experience — Rich's storytelling made everything come alive. I can't wait to come back."