27 Apr “Chicago Traffic” – An Original Oil Painting and Poem – From “Lucas Life in Chicago – An Exhibit at Bottles Up!” – JUNE 2026
Welcome to a Little Preview of Each Oil Painting and Poem in:
“LUCAS LIFE IN CHICAGO – AN EXHIBIT AT BOTTLES UP!” – JUNE 2026
MY CHICAGOS
An Oil Series unveiling the urban setting here in Chicago as it appears to my eyes
CHICAGO TRAFFIC
11×14 Framed Oil on Canvas
“Chicago Traffic”
My Chicagos
Painting and Poem by Rina Lucas
Breathless beauty
Through and through
Surrounds us…
Color and light
Shapes and sounds
Fragrance and fresh air
Flora and fauna
People of every persuasion
Always peace
Even in the pattern
Of the city’s chaos
And I think
The frustrating obstacles
To our ongoing inching
Forward…
Endless crowds and cars
Downtown delays
Deadlines and desires unmet
Accolades unsung…
Are what allow us
To pause and notice
Long enough
To let sublimity land.
Many thanks for sharing this preview of the exhibit with me! I look forward to seeing you at the opening reception!
“LUCAS LIFE IN CHICAGO – AN EXHIBIT AT BOTTLES UP!”
Original Oil Paintings and Poetry
Featuring Artist: Rina Lucas – staffandpalette.com
Including Wine Tasting Reception
June 5th, 2026: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
BottlesUp! https://bottlesupchicago.com
3164 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
FIRST FRIDAY EVENT
If you are interested in purchasing any of these original oil paintings, each accompanied by poetry, please contact me at: