Cyd Smillie

water murals

July 2026

The summer of 2026 has been full of color and paint! July was highlighted with the completion of a "lakefront series" for LAKE EFFECT BREWING on Milwaukee in Chicago. The refreshing splash of Lake Michigan The beginning of July was full of folk art and history as I recreated two murals from the original restaurant in their new location: My recreation of historic Ann Sather mural Recreation of dancing mural
Read More
Cozy lounge with ocean mural and seating.

Small Business Love

During the summer of 2025, I painted three walls of the beautiful beer garden of the new Lake Effect Brewery at 3074 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago. The owner wanted all the "tempers" of Lake Michigan inside and out. Lake Effect Beer Garden Lake Effect Beer Garden Lake Effect Front
Read More

July 2026

The summer of 2026 has been full of color and paint! July was highlighted with the completion of a "lakefront series" for LAKE EFFECT BREWING on Milwaukee in Chicago. The refreshing splash of Lake Michigan The beginning of July was full of folk art and history as I recreated two murals from the original restaurant in their new location: My recreation of historic Ann Sather mural Recreation of dancing mural
Read More
Cozy lounge with ocean mural and seating.

Small Business Love

During the summer of 2025, I painted three walls of the beautiful beer garden of the new Lake Effect Brewery at 3074 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago. The owner wanted all the "tempers" of Lake Michigan inside and out. Lake Effect Beer Garden Lake Effect Beer Garden Lake Effect Front
Read More