Studio Initiation
Tara Choate With the word “opening” but COVID on the rise, I am very much hunkered down at home. Last week we got word that the work from home orders will extend…
Painting
Scale. Small.
In the last two weeks, a lot has happened. Simultaneously, it’s been pretty quiet. That’s the contradiction of life right now. The Move I haven’t talked about this for about…
Just try it, you’ll like it
Just so you know, I could probably be easily talked into jumping off that metaphorical cliff with all my friends. As an example, all my Facebook art friends have been…
Review: Mixed Media Portraits: Beyond Realism with Jean Pederson
In the latest news in this circus I call my life, I have sold my current home (literally; the money is in the bank) and I am desperately searching for…
Interesting times
Lately, life has felt like that old Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times.” I don’t think I’m alone! Interesting is part of the reason I haven’t updated my…
Chapters
I’ve been thinking a lot about chapters. According to the Mirriam Webster dictionary, chapter has at least three definitions, including this one: period of time that is very different from…
Flirting with the finish line
This weekend is essentially “the end” of the painting push. I will devote next weekend to sealing and preparing the paintings for hanging. So, where did I end up? I’m…
When is enough, Enough?
Two weeks ago when I posted, I was feeling nervous. My show was in just over a month and it felt like there was a ton to do. The promo…
Will they have art therapy in the funny farm?
I was just messaging an artist friend and I was assuring her that I was TOTALLY sane after a weekend of painting. The dog project continues, and I feel like…