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Hello, I am Tif Choate (ChŌt),
founder of Snail Candy Art Studio
I have one mission in my life and in my art: to help people experience joy in unexpected places. Joy is a valuable currency. Amazingly, it has the power to totally restore our mental banks. It's so underrated.
Each connection to a joyful moment is like a flotation device, in a world that can sometimes be a total drag. Things you see, hear and experience; what excites you, even causes you to be in awe or laugh out loud is life's good stuff. Joy has that unique ability to change our minds, give us hope and restore strength.
I create my paintings in order to arouse joy and warmth in you, the viewer. I hope that the images I create will lift your spirits.
I started Snail Candy Art Studio in 2017 full-time, and left behind all of the other joy-sucking jobs I've had to begin my real life, making & creating art. I primarily paint on canvases and walls, with brushes, palette knives and various tools, using acrylic paint, latex paint and watercolors. Custom portraits of animals and people, in my colorful mosaic style, are one thing I truly enjoy creating for my clients, along with colorful abstracts and many other subjects, like octopuses & birds. I also love painting large public wall murals and have been blessed to paint many in the surrounding communities where I live. As an active Colorado artist, I regularly exhibit my paintings in galleries and art fairs. I totally believe in public art projects, especially murals championing social change and positive narratives, and participate in them across the front range of Colorado. I have been an artist and painter all my life. I have a degree in graphic design and illustration from the Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale, FL. Thanks for checking out my work!
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"What draws me to Tif's art mainly is her use of color. Her work "pops" . Her style is also very expressive. I love when I can see the feelings in the work." ~Eileen Kantor, Kantor + Co.
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"Tif is a one of a kind artist. Her vibrant colors carry the personality and aura of her subjects. Love her work!" ~Stephanie S
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"Tif is a tremendous talent and cool human. People always comment on how much they love my hypnotic Fox painting - I love it too!!" ~Shannon V
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"creativity flows here".... ~Sean O
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"her art is absolutely stunning and unique. i am so in love with the way she uses colors to make the picture pop in the best of ways. i love her style and her passion and would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants a portrait done!" Alexandra Y
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"The Dog! The first time I saw Tif’s Art was an installation at Simpson Coffee house and I’ve REGRETTED not buying The Dog ever since. There is art that is moving and memorable and then there is art you simply want to have in your life every day. That’s Tif’s Art!" ~ Corinne A
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"Tif created a beautiful portrait of our Orrin. Her color choices and attention to the details specific to his being really make this piece special for us." ~Heather B
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"Beautiful painting captures the soul of my sweet pet!" ~ Jan C
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"I love Tif Choate's art! Bright, vibrant, fun colors that will make you smile!" ~Lisa L
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"Her work sings with spirit!" 'Susan B
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"I commissioned a painting as a gift for my daughter of her 2 cats. She loved it. The bright colors are so happy and cheerful." ~ Marcia V
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"We hired Tif to help my son and I turn our vision into a painting to celebrate a very important milestone in my son’s life. Her work is amazing and the piece she did for us captured our ideas perfectly. What a wonderful gift she has!" ~Cristina J
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Artist CV
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• Check out my blog for the latest musings.
• Sign up for the Newsletter to know where I'm exhibiting next and what's new in the studio.
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