Tara Smith Photography

HEY friends ! I’ve been working on new artworks over the past few weeks that will grace the walls of this new pop up space ! This week I’ll be cleaning and my friends @sda_paint will be spraying these walls to bring them to gallery life ! Alongside my own work, I’ll be featuring some other amazing artists, including a wall dedicated to my @studioonjames students work ! Follow along @tarasmithartist for all things pop up gallery + art studio. And, yes, before you ask, I still have my @studioonjames space.

Stop waiting to be chosen. Not just with people. With everything. @theangrytherapist

Helping me teach Saturday’s Mixed Media zoom class !

Yesterday I ran my first digital art lesson via zoom. It felt so good to be back in the studio creating. Thanks @amydowmclaren for the opportunity. I’ve also rolled out my Mixed Media 5 week session digitally. Head over to @studioonjames for more details or to register.

Behind The Beauty Of The Moon Is The MoonMaker - Rumi

Time to dig in and create the cozy space we all need and deserve. What does that mean to you and your family? For us, we love to be surrounded by bright art and textures, cozy blankets, a cup of coffee or tea in hand, and tunes in the background (always!) The Danish word HYGGE is a way of life, that I have been intrigued by for a while. Now, more than ever, it seems to make the most sense for us.

Let’s get creative ! I’ve had parents reaching out about private lessons, and the answer is YES! I would love to guide kids, families and adults in private art lessons during our time of isolation. I have set up projects that don’t require you to purchase any supplies, just use what you have on hand. DM to book, or send me any questions you may have! In the meantime, I’ll still be posting art prompts, and videos on my IG account and FB page. Stay creative !

As I was hanging up the phone with my swoop agent yesterday, he said, ‘wash your hands’! We laughed for a good minute after that. No, ‘have a great day’; the new normal is ‘wash your fucking hands’.