Welcome to my Studio

Hi, I'm Tara Shoemaker, and I'm excited to welcome you to my studio - both in the real world and here, on my website. I've been working for some time to refine my work and my brand, and I'm glad to report that it's ready to launch!

My work is all about my passion: the natural world around us and the glory of the One who made it all. I love to be outside, to paint outside, and to paint nonliterally - to hint that there's something more beyond the rocks and trees and water, to show that they mean something. The wind and the sky have something to say, and they've been saying it for thousands of years: "We were created, and the creator is glorious: stronger than we, wiser than we, wilder than we, more beautiful than we." As Psalm 19 says, "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork."

Each piece that I create is meant to be a breath of fresh air and a wave of emotion, an invitation to pause, to rest, and to remember that life is more than a mad dash to keep up with the Jones's, and to remember that we are never, never alone. I hope that you experience a sense of calm, connection, and comfort as you explore what I have to offer here.

Thank you for being here, and thank you for supporting my work. This blog is where you will find updates and insights on new pieces, my process, and my artistic journey. Stay tuned, and don't forget to explore the Pathways Collection. I'm glad you're here.