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?”…
Tara Choate 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…
2025 Goals
My 2025 has got off to an interesting start. Yesterday morning (the 1st) on our morning walk, Key’s collar just fell off. The leather had worn away and it just…
2024 Goals – Recap
Forgive my silence, friends. I have been working A LOT. But very little that I can show on my blog. Most days I have been working on writing and editing…
Sort That Out
Well, that was traumatic. For those of you who need a little comfort, a friend forwarded me this link, and I’m going to pass it on to you. Morning Aftershocks…
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…