How to create a meltdown
1. Oversleep 2. On a Monday 3. Because you overslept, you have to use the emergency transport plan. 4. Be sure not to have much gas in the car. 5.…
Tara Choate Finishing “Comin'”
I took “Comin'” to my critique group on June 17th. When you go to a critique group, it’s important to keep your ears open and your mouth shut. I don’t…
Coming home through Metolius Reserve – Day 3 (Sunday)
Sunday morning I got up early and hit the road. I wanted to visit the Metolius Preserve. I took 302 pictures over a 2.5 mile hike… and here’s the best…
At Smith Rock – Day 2 (Saturday)
While I spent the majority of the day at Smith Rock painting…. I did a few more things. I saw climbers (I don’t understand this hobby…) I saw a pair…
Off to Smith Rock – Day 1 (Friday)
So Friday I left work and drove over to Redmond. I made pretty good time, though there was an accident along the highway that held traffic up for a while.…
Smith Rock Paint Out
This weekend I ran away from home to Redmond, in eastern Oregon. As usual (at least for me) where I was going was a different place than I thought, but…
Getting my paintings in a row
Once again, painting night has rolled around. Tomorrow is the final critique group before I have to ship my paintings up to Equine Art. “Shoes and Shadows” has come back…
Sales, production, & reference photos at OSBC
Today’s post will be mostly pictures. 1. Sales I sold three small pieces and one large piece: “Roan on a Stroll.” The new owner of “Roan” saw it and liked…
Catch up with my art scene
Sorry for being so quiet over the last week or so. This cold is hanging on. At this point I really can’t tell if it’s still the cold, or allergies.…