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Creating a Mountain Dweller!

7/28/2015

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July's been a quiet, but busy month--full of art teaching, flying, family time, and enjoying the beautiful mountains of Colorado! A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to explore the West Elk Wilderness near Gunnison, CO for a 5-day backpacking trip! Nothing is quite as relaxing as unplugging and spending some time in creation--with nothing to worry about but where to pitch your tent and how to get across the next stream crossing.
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Although I was away from my studio supplies, I made do with what I had...a pocket knife and sticks! While I don't do this very often (though I might make it more of a habit!), I decided to create something and then leave it to be discovered by the next backpacker.
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So...somewhere in the West Elk Wilderness lies this little tree-dweller, nestled safely until discovered!

Happy explorations for the rest of July and into August!

Cheers,
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Live Painting Event!

7/1/2015

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Last weekend I was invited to create a painting LIVE at Outnumbered Gallery in Littleton, Colorado. For many artists, the creation of their art is a very personal and introverted activity, done behind the closed doors of their studio. While the finished products that are seen by the public tell a story of their own, the story of their creation can provide a unique layer of interest to the work.

As I was planning for the live painting event, I wanted to create something that would show a variety of painting, drawing, and collage techniques that frequently appear in my work. During the event, I had the opportunity to share my process with a variety of gallery visitors--some of whom were fellow artists! Below is the resulting painting from the evening's event:
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If you know of anyone who would like to host a live painting event, please let me know! They are a lot of fun and provide a different perspective on a finished work of art!

Have an inspirational rest of your week!

Cheers,
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    Welcome to the whimsical world of Tara Pappas' mixed media art! Thank you for stopping by to view samples of my work and read a little about my adventures as an artist. I am always looking for new ways to connect and grow as an artist, so would love to hear from you if you have any questions or interests in a particular piece. I hope that my work brings you inspiration and joy!

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