People are supposed to see the studio in a studio tour
Through a bunch of poor decisions, I did not spend my time well this weekend. I was tired and worn out. I had plans on Sunday which turned against me.…
Tara Choate The countdown begins
In twelve days, the Art on the Edge Studio Tour shall commence. Am I ready? Of course not. I mean, I’ve taken care of the basics. Hired someone to clean…
Never let them see you technique
Sometimes, at a workshop or event, an instructor will make a grand pronouncement. “Phalo blue is an awful color!” Or, “Square paintings are boring.” And while I may agree (or…
Monochrome Mood
The Art on the Edge Open Studio Tour is right around the corner. In fact, the exhibit opening is next Friday, May 26, from 5-7 at the Lincoln City Cultural…
The Secret Sky
It’s always so nice when a stealth project is finished, and I can reveal everything. I’m just not cut out for secret keeping. A few weeks ago, one of the…
Why didn’t it work?
Occasionally, when I make a comment about my work, indicating something isn’t right (or just flat-out wrong), my non-art friends will accuse me of being too hard on myself. While…
Distracted from… what?
I have been very distracted this weekend. To a degree that is unusual for me. While I can’t say my weekends (or life in general) are hyper-focused, I can usually…
Getting what’s in my head on paper
I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it again. I cannot be left unsupervised with paint. Ultramarine blue (my favorite color) got me this time. I had several small,…
Short theme
In what seems like a theme, lately, I don’t have huge amounts to report and I’m struggling with exhaustion. It was a long week. I actually did quite a bit…