Sept 1 & 2
September 1 This is the traffic bridge along Summer St., looking west. A couple interesting notes. I grabbed the first sheet of paper I found, and from the way it’s…
Tara Choate History repeating
A year ago I decided to sign up for Leslie Saeta‘s 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge. I got to day 27 and then life hit the skids This artistic…
This human craves chaos
When I was in college I had a professor who was one of those characters who stays with you. I wish I had been mature enough to appreciate him for…
The week in nature shots
At Canemah Doe with two fawns… This stream is not even a trickle… Pretty little thistle… Katydid? At Metro rehab site Water levels are low… Lots of fish fry in…
Smokey and dry with a chance of painting
As I mentioned in my last post, I am a bit side-lined right now with an injured shoulder (for those that inquired, it is not a dramatic story, just a…
Little break that will last a while
Today I had to go to the doctor for shoulder pain. I got a shot and strict instructions to rest for a while; particularly repetitive movement has been outlawed. I…
Giving myself a little break
At about 10am today I decided to give myself a night off. It wasn’t that I was having a horrible day, it’s that I was just tired and knew I…
Technique vs. immitation
Before I launch into my artistic musings, I have exciting news to report: “Shoes and Shadows” got into the American Academy of Equine Art Fall Open Juried Exhibition & Sale!…
The Language of Birds
This morning I went out to the Bybee Lake area for a class put on by Metro called “Introduction to the Language of Birds.” This is the second time I’ve…