Hello, I am Tif Choate (ChŌt),
founder of Snail Candy Art Studio
I have one mission in my life. I hope to help people experience joy in unexpected places. I believe joy is like a valuable currency. It's so underrated. Amazingly, it has the power to totally restore our mental banks.
Each connection to a joyful moment is like a flotation device; it can save your life. There are so, so many things in this world that bring us down. I won't even mention any here, but I guarantee you thought of something.
I'm more interested in what lifts us up, what we see, hear and experience; what excites us, even causes us to laugh out loud. Moments and memories can elevate our attitudes. They can change our minds. Joy has the unique ability to 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, using a full-spectrum of color, will lift your spirits.
My company, Snail Candy Art Studio, was established in 2017 when I decided to leave all of the other joy-sucking jobs behind and begin my real life, making & creating art full-time. I primarily paint with brushes, palette knives and various tools, using acrylic paint and watercolors. I also love to paint large public wall murals. Custom portraits in my unique and colorful mosaic style are one thing I truly enjoy making for my clients. I also love to explore abstract images, when the mood strikes. As an active Colorado artist, I regularly used to, before COVID19, exhibit my paintings in galleries and art fairs. I totally believe in public art projects 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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2015
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