Public art is my jam!
Who is this beautiful girl ? And what does she have to do with Suicide Prevention?
Creating public art is one of my favorite creative endeavors.
It's always invigorating and soul filling to get to add art to the wild for all to enjoy!
I've had opportunities to paint all across the Colorado Front Range on many surfaces: walls, sheds, fences, even electric transformer & traffic boxes. Some cities displaying my artwork include Lafayette, Broomfield, Longmont, Fort Collins, Denver and Arvada.
I believe that everyone should have access to creative expression and the enjoyment that comes from seeing colorful and interesting art in public places.
'Greetings from LAFAYETTE'
This epic mural is well loved in Lafayette, CO with almost daily selfies taken by residents and visitors alike.
Located on Klose Training building, Lafayette, CO.
Making the Mural
The mural was created by the Alley Art Amazin' artist team including myself, Sarah Spencer and Marissa Saints, as well as artist, Sarah Ortegon. Collaborations are the best!
Each of the illustrations in the letters represent activities and locations special and unique to Lafayette.
"You ; Matter"
The 'You ; Matter" mural in Broomfield, CO, is dedicated to suicide awareness & prevention. Created in 2020
Creating the You; Matter mural
It took me 10 days to complete the art. Size: 80' x 8'.
I painted alongside 7 other muralists, all creating art on social awareness issues.
"Asha"
I also ran a funding campaign during its creation and was able to raise $1K for the Rocky Mountain Crisis Hotline.
Find out more about Asha on the link at the top of this page.
"The Hand Off"
Located in Lafayette, CO.
Yes, those huge waves in the corrugated metal wall were quite a challenge! This piece is titled, "The Hand Off" and is part of Lafayette's Alley Art Amazin' mural program.
This is Fiona
She is one wavy lady.
Creating the mural
"The Hand Off" mural was partly funded by The Post Restaurant and Brewery, and sits in the parking lot overlooking the visitors parking lot.
Those bikes are huge!
Created in 2013. artbytif@gmail.com
Public Art Piano? Exactly.
Not all artistic expressions are confined to walls!
This was a great opportunity to paint a piano in Fort Collins, CO with my artistic son, Orion Choate, as part of their engaging 'Pianos about Town' program. With an impressive count of over 100 beautifully adorned pianos, the intersection of music and art brings immense joy!
'My Neighbor Totoro Visits Waneka Lake'
Being a huge admirer of Studio Ghibli and the remarkable talent of Hayao Miyazaki, I can't help but express my love for this mural. It's definitely one of my personal favorites.
I loved creating this mural with my son, ORion.
I love all of the sweet little details and characters.
Look! it's a snail ;)
"Colorado Wild Horses"
This was painted to celebrate the wild herd herds of Northwest Colorado that my family and I went to see.
Boating through the Universe
I painted this special piece on my friend Elizabeth's fence. It depicts her family, traveling together through many adventures - her, husband David, the dog, Bernie Sanders and their two cats, Elliott and Adicus.