Worth
Tara Choate Last weekend I participated in my third Art on the Edge Studio Tour. The first year (2023) was a great experience. The second year (2024) was pleasant, but not profitable.…
Painting
Horse… Bird… Barn…
I have said it before (repeatedly), and I’m sure I’ll say it again; if it wasn’t for the last minute, nothing would get done. This time, at the last minute,…
Immersion
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…
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…