Painting. Survival. Painting.
Hello, friends. Apologies for the radio silence. It’s been hectic. As I posted two weeks ago, the last couple of weeks have been focused on the 2nd Annual Coastal Plein…
Tara Choate Negatively Defined
Doing a bad painting is very discouraging. You started with such high hopes, and suddenly you are looking at a piece of paper with some squiggles and blotches on it.…
Exhibit Lottery, Show Selections
It’s so sad when the mind starts to go. I called a friend on Thursday (the 6th) night, completely panicked. “The NWWS deadline is the 9th!” She agreed. “That’s tomorrow!”…
Chasing Signatures
A friend and I have an ongoing conversation that starts like this: “Should I enter the _____ show? I mean, even if I get in, the shipping will eat up…
Moooo-ving in
Two years ago (specifically October 2021), I wrote a post about cows. In January 2022, I was notified that my design ideas had been accepted. In the last 18 months,…
Let’s make a date
Well, it’s over. My first Art on the Edge Studio Tour. Preparation This last week has been an ever-increasing blur. I posted very briefly last week about trying to get…
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.…
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…