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Ben (@benargenta) - Collective Profile | Chicago, US Chicago-based visual artist and costume designer. Hoping to connect and make some friends on here. In Baltimore for work through the end of the month Follow @benargenta on Instagram. Recent posts: a watercolor painting depicts a street scene in boystown, chicago, featuring a monument adorned with rainbow flag colors and a street pole with signage. the buildings in the background suggest a commercial street, with a warm sunset sky overhead., a watercolor painting depicts the argyle street sign in chicago, with buildings and trees lining the street under a bright blue sky. the artwork captures the vibrant colors and urban atmosphere of the scene., a vibrant watercolor painting depicts an abstract, rainbow-winged figure against a dark, impressionistic cityscape at night. the artwork, titled 'milwaukee pride,' is rendered on paper and measures 9x12 inches., a charcoal sketch depicts a man from the side, with his body angled away from the viewer. he has a mustache and appears to be seated., a man in a plaid shirt and baseball cap paints a watercolor landscape of a building surrounded by cherry blossoms on an easel in a park., a charcoal sketch depicts a figure lying down, with the body rendered in soft, smudged lines and shading. the background is abstract and textured, adding depth to the composition., a charcoal sketch of a man in a pensive pose, with his head bowed and his arms crossed. the sketch is done on a light gray paper, with dark charcoal lines and shading., a man stands next to his artwork, a painting of a lighthouse at sunset. the painting is displayed on a wall, showcasing the artist's work., a man smiles for a selfie, holding a colorful backpack. the background features a vibrant, artistic mural., a man takes a selfie on his porch. he is wearing a tie-dye shirt and looking at the camera., a watercolor painting of the riviera theater in an urban setting. the artwork captures the theater's marquee and surrounding buildings with a vintage aesthetic., a text-based post from an artist seeking inspiration and models for figure drawing. the artist is challenging themselves to create a lot of art in the next two weeks and is inviting followers to send pictures if they wish to be drawn., a watercolor painting depicts a sunrise over montrose harbor, with several sailboats anchored in the calm water. the sky is a soft blend of yellow and blue, with hints of purple in the clouds and trees along the shore. reflections of the boats and sk, a watercolor painting depicts a park scene with two lion statues flanking a walkway. a lamppost stands near a railing overlooking a body of water, with trees in the background., a watercolor painting depicts a red lighthouse on a pier extending into the ocean. the lighthouse is adorned with a pride flag, and the sky above is filled with dramatic, cloudy brushstrokes., .
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Ben @benargenta

Chicago-based visual artist and costume designer. Hoping to connect and make some friends on here. In Baltimore for work through the end of the month
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A watercolor painting depicts a street scene in Boystown, Chicago, featuring a monument adorned with rainbow flag colors and a street pole with signage. The buildings in the background suggest a commercial street, with a warm sunset sky overhead.
Boystown. watercolor on paper. 11x17”
A watercolor painting depicts the Argyle street sign in Chicago, with buildings and trees lining the street under a bright blue sky. The artwork captures the vibrant colors and urban atmosphere of the scene.
Argyle Pride. watercolor on paper. 11x17”
A vibrant watercolor painting depicts an abstract, rainbow-winged figure against a dark, impressionistic cityscape at night. The artwork, titled 'Milwaukee Pride,' is rendered on paper and measures 9x12 inches.
Milwaukee Pride watercolor on paper. 9x12”
A charcoal sketch depicts a man from the side, with his body angled away from the viewer. He has a mustache and appears to be seated.
A man in a plaid shirt and baseball cap paints a watercolor landscape of a building surrounded by cherry blossoms on an easel in a park.
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A charcoal sketch depicts a figure lying down, with the body rendered in soft, smudged lines and shading. The background is abstract and textured, adding depth to the composition.
A charcoal sketch of a man in a pensive pose, with his head bowed and his arms crossed. The sketch is done on a light gray paper, with dark charcoal lines and shading.
back to live figure drawing after a long time away ❀️
my art is on a wall!
A man smiles for a selfie, holding a colorful backpack. The background features a vibrant, artistic mural.
come by Uptown Live this weekend (fri/sat/sun) I’ll be doing charcoal portraits and you can buy this gay bag ❀️
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Andersonville Morning. Watercolor on paper. 16x20”
A man takes a selfie on his porch. He is wearing a tie-dye shirt and looking at the camera.
melting on my porch. Stay cool and hydrated this weekend, Chicago πŸ₯΅
A watercolor painting of the Riviera Theater in an urban setting. The artwork captures the theater's marquee and surrounding buildings with a vintage aesthetic.
Uptown. Watercolor on paper. 16x20”
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study in charcoal.
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Charcoal on Paper 11x14”
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Studies in watercolor
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lil drawing exchange sketch of @kaanosaur πŸ₯°
the drawing exchanges I’ve been seeing on here are so cute. I wanna play! πŸ₯° sketch4sketch?
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charcoal and walnut ink. 11x14”
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charcoal on toned paper. 18x24”
Hey Chicago! I’ve got this small army of mobile plein air painting backpacks/carts that are really cute… they’re the PUPAs (pop-up plein air) and the hope for the project is that artists will borrow them and we get more cute artists out there with cute PUPAs in tow so hit me up if that sounds fun!
Really pushing myself to create a lot of art these next two weeks. Would love some figure drawing inspiration. Want to be drawn? Send pics my way!!
A watercolor painting depicts a sunrise over Montrose Harbor, with several sailboats anchored in the calm water. The sky is a soft blend of yellow and blue, with hints of purple in the clouds and trees along the shore. Reflections of the boats and sk
quick sunrise study of Montrose Harbor
A watercolor painting depicts a park scene with two lion statues flanking a walkway. A lamppost stands near a railing overlooking a body of water, with trees in the background.
Lake Park, Milwaukee. Painted en plein air 4/26/26. Watercolor on paper. 14x18”
A watercolor painting depicts a red lighthouse on a pier extending into the ocean. The lighthouse is adorned with a pride flag, and the sky above is filled with dramatic, cloudy brushstrokes.
Hollywood beach. Watercolor on paper. 16x20”
A charcoal sketch depicts a man in profile, with his arm raised behind his head. The artwork has a raw, unfinished quality, highlighting the artist's bold lines and shading.
A charcoal sketch depicts a male figure from the waist up, with his hands clasped behind his head. The artwork is a quick study, showcasing the artist's bold lines and focus on form.
quick charcoal study
Chicago! I want to draw some life models! Send me a message!
A portrait of a man from ancient Egypt. The painting is on wood and features a man with dark hair and a white garment.
cutie circa 100 ad
A charcoal portrait of a man's face. The artwork is a quick sketch, capturing the subject's likeness with expressive lines.
15 min portrait. 8x10”
A watercolor painting of the Chicago skyline from the lake. Sailboats dot the water in front of the city.
Chicago Summer haze. View from the Montrose steps. Watercolor on paper, 16x20”
A hand holds up a watercolor painting of the AIDS Garden Chicago. The painting depicts the sculpture in a park setting.
AIDS Garden Chicago
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Sepia Ink on toned paper.
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Welcome back sun
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Lincoln Park Conservatory. Charcoal and pastels on toned paper. 12x9”
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sketched at the Lincoln Park Zoo. charcoal on toned paper.
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Made my way out to Montrose beach this afternoon. All it took was a few hours to scare the seasonal depression away till next year πŸ˜‚. Ink and watercolor on paper. 12x18”
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quick charcoal study
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Drawn from life over zoom. Charcoal on paper. 22x18”
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Graphite and sepia ink on toned paper. 18x24”.
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