Plein Air in the Paddock – Day 2
On this second day of painting class I resolved to get up extra early to get some exercise shots on the track and walk around “behind the scenes” to get…
Tara Choate Plein Air in the Paddock – Day 1
Furthering my attempt to catch up, here is the first day of the painting class. Day 1 (Monday) The class met at the Track Kitchen in the morning. The food…
And now I’m behind
I apologize for my “radio silence” of the last few days. I arrived here in Lexington with everything I needed except for one key ingredient… the plug to my laptop.…
I’ve arrived
No, it’s not your imagination. I have been quiet on the blogging front this week. Between trying to get work stuff done to go on vacation and actual vacation prep,…
Shows, skies, savannahs, and Sheltie
I survived the Open Studios of Beavercreek show and even sold some paintings! I think this is a great venue and hope that with long term exposure I can build…
Recap of the week
For a long time I’ve known that October would be a busy month; the WSO convention, Open Studios of Beavercreek, and my Kentucky trip were back-to-back this month. With recent…
Returning to regular life
It’s Sunday night and I’m back from the Watercolor Society of Oregon convention and bracing myself to return to work tomorrow after the events of last week. I think I…
Randomly… because that’s all I’m capable of
1. It’s Friday after an intense few days. I am taking the day off and as I sit here doing, well, nothing, I totally think it was a good move.…
Don Choate: September 12, 1940 to October 1, 2014
My dad, Don Choate, passed away early Wednesday morning. While his passing wasn’t a shock, it was more sudden than expected. My mom and I have taken care of the…