Immersion
Tara Choate Going to any kind of workshop is like plunging into a pool; you take a deep breath and jump. Last Thursday (April 3) I travelled down to Grants Pass to…
Painting
Unexpected Production
If you are anything like me, and I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it, you suddenly find yourself in an artisanal crate, heading south and wishing for air-conditioning. “What just happened here?”…
365 days (give or take)
Housekeeping first. My painting, “Gifts” has been accepted into the Watercolor Society of Oregon Spring Exhibit. I’m still doing a small painting most days. My work on the Art on…
Razor-sharp distraction
Last week (or maybe the week before…) there was a flurry of art deadlines, and I am thrilled to report that I entered a piece in each one. ISEA –…
January Strada Challenge
A friend of mine retired and as we are always talking about trying to get more painting in, we challenged each other to the January Strada Challenge. For those who…
While we are waiting
I am sure I am not the only person in American simultaneously holding my breath and looking for a good hiding place. As such, it seems like a good idea…
New inventory
Being in a gallery has a lot of benefits. While it is a lot of work in many ways, it provides a unique opportunity to see what kinds of things…
Kimberly Santini Workshop
Last week, I took my second workshop with a Kentucky Derby poster alumnus! Lesley Humphrey – 2010 Kentucky Derby (workshop in January) Kimberly Kelly Santini – 2015 Kentucky Derby (workshop…
Bug-a-boo
Bug-a-boo (noun): 1) A mythical, nocturnal creature; a hobgoblin. 2) Any imagined fear or threat, or a fear presumed larger than it really is. It is becoming apparent that I…