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Tara Keating
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Contemporary artist (she/her) exploring materials, process and mark making in Chicago. Fascinated by imperfect repetition. More information at StudioKeating.com
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Some loose painting in the studio today in a triptych 48"x20" mixed media

#art #painting #traditionalmedia #mixedmedia #contemporarypainting #chicagopaonter #unfinished #workinprogress #artstudio #painteveryday #kunst #malerin #naturepainting #artforyourhome
A triptych of two loosely painted branches with a few leaves flying about as if it is windy.
September 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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If you are in the Chicago area and love art, find me this weekend 8/29-8/30, at the Bucktown Arts Fest in Chicago, booth 145.

#mixedmediaart #artfair #chicagoart #painter #painting #art #womenpainter #abstractpainting #kunstlerin #malerei #peinture #abstraktkunst #abstraction
A recent photo of one wall of my booth at an art fair. The walls are black. The four large paintings have dominant dark forms against lighter colors. They include mixed media elements and textures. A hand-painted sign hangs over the paintings and says "STUDIO KEATING"
August 27, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Sometimes I work hard on a painting, and when it's done I realize it doesn't even feel like me. 36"x36"

#contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #traditionalmedia #painting #art #chicagopainter #artscene #bluepainting #greenpainting #peinture #kunst #abstraktkunst #abstractpainting
Large square painting, in an overall light aqua color. Divided into a grid of 9 squares and painted with shapes in a translucent rust color and a darker blue color. Each Square relates somewhat to the squares it is adjacent to, but there are constant disconnects. Some of the forms are crisp and defined, some are blurry and faded, and some are dripping and going outside of their proscribed area.
August 25, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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A work on paper created for a friend and based on an old family photo. Charcoal, graphite, acrylic paint

#americanhistory #africanamericanhistory #familyhistory #art #mixedmediaart #contemporaryportrait #portrait #oldphotos #painting #drawing
Portrait of a young African American woman in the 1920s or 1930s in charcoal and paint.
August 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Working on paper, as I work on ideas that may translate to paintings.

#kunst #art #arte #analogart #mixedmediaart #humanmade #womenaryists #artist #abstraktkunst #traditionalmedia #artforyourhome #contemporarypainting #blackpainting #chicagoartist #chicagoart #collage #imperfectrepetition
Collage on 18"x24" paper, composed of rectangles arranged in a grid structure in various shades of black. Each piece of paper is different in size, color and marks creating a unified structure with visual depth
July 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Mixed media sketch on paper on a rainy day

#art #kunst #traditionalmedia #analogart #drawing #sketching #arte #humanmade #charcoal #portrait #figurativeart #studioday #makearteveryday #chicagoart #somethingnew #sketch #peinture #arte #contemporary #mixedmedia #artgallery
Charcoal, graphite, water and white paint - a drawing on paper of a darrk human figure with the face blurred and softened.
June 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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In the studio today thinking about lines vs forms... graphite and charcoal on paper

#art #kunst #traditionalmedia #analogart #drawing #sketching #arte #humanmade #charcoal #portrait #figurativeart #studioday #makearteveryday #chicagoart
Blurry portrait drawn on paper using charcoal and graphite on paper. 9"X12"
June 15, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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Recent works on paper for the 57th Street Art Fair. Find me this weekend (June 6th and 7th) in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, booth 621

#abstraktkunst #chicagoartscene #artforyourhome #mixedmediaart #supportlivingartists #art #collage #mixedmediaart #abstractart #57thstreet #hydeparkchicago
June 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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I DROPPED MY BIRTHDAY CAKE ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR-mixed media 16"x16"

Joy, anticipation, crushing disappointment and sugar

I'll be at the 57th Street Art Fair this weekend June 6-7, Chicago

#abstraktkunst #chicagoartscene #artforyourhome #mixedmediaart #pinkpainting #abstrakt #art #painting
Square, mostly pink painting with colors like cake frosting. White scribbles, flecks of graphite and a sense of contained destruction mark the surface.
June 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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Packing up recent work to take to the art fair at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago this weekend.

Untitled, paint and pencil on paper, 18"x24"

#ooakchicago #art #painting #contemporarypainting #chicagoart #artfair #artfairchicago #womenartists #kunst #abstraktkunst
Abstract painting on watercolor paper, a large moss green transparent form over a light background. Many small hand-drawn marks, scratches and lines add to the interest and detail of the surface.
April 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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"Crop Circles" incorporates plaster, abaca and jute fibers, pigments, graphite and acrylic paint on canvas. 24"x24. Booth 3099 at OOAK Chicago 4/24-26

#mixedmediaart #mixedmediapainting #kunst #art #contemporaryart #chicagopainter #peinture #kunstlerin #absractart #abstraktkunst #artforyourhome
Square pale blue painting with parts of three large light colored highly textured circles made of paint, plaster and fibers. One of a Kind Show at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, April 24, 10-7; April 25, 10-7; April 26 10-5. Booth 3099
April 21, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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I think it's done. "Monument to Memories" mixed media painting on canvas.

#arte #peinture #mixedmediaartist #analogart #kunst #abstrakt #contemporary #artgallery #cintemporaryart #contemporarypainting #artforyorhome #mixedmedia #arches #thefallofbabylon #imperfectrepetition
Highly textured mixed media painting comprised of stacked arches, looking a bit like a Roman aqueduct or an ancient structure
April 14, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Texture in the studio today, 60"x40" work in progress

#mixedmedia #peinture #arte #kunst #analogart #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #painting #artstudio #workinprogress #arttoday #art #womenartists #texturedart #texture #inspiredbynature #mixedmediapainting #imperfectrepetition
March 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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An untitled work on paper. Sometimes simpler is better.

#arte #peinture #analogart #kunst #abstract #contemporarypainting #blackandwhitepainting #artgallery #markmaking #abstractart #artforyourhome #contemporaryart #handmadeart #humanmadeart #chicagoartist
March 23, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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The ‘Sappho’ fresco from Pompeii.

A beautiful Roman portrait of a young woman for #InternationalWomensDay

She holds a writing tablet, and raises a writing stylus to her lips in thoughtful contemplation. 55-70 AD.

Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples 📷 by me

#Archaeology
My photo shows a famous wall painting from Pompeii known as the Sappho fresco. It shows the head and upper body of a young woman framed inside a painted circular border. She faces forward. Her eyes are large and dark, gazing to one side with a calm and thoughtful expression, as if pausing mid-thought. Her skin is pale, and her hair is dark brown and tightly curled, forming small ringlets around her face. A thin golden hairnet holds her curls in place. She wears small gold hoop earrings, and a brown cloak over a green garment. In her right hand she holds a thin dark metal stylus (writing tool) up against her lips, as if thinking about what to write. In her left hand she holds a small rectangular wooden wax writing tablet. The fresco is now on display at the Muso Archeologico Nazionale in Naples
March 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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It pouring rain and gloomy outside, but I'm really enjoying the brightness of this painting in the studio today 48"x36"

I hope you all find something bright today.

#art #markmaking #artforyourhome #imperfectrepetition #abstractart #mixedmedia #peinture #arte #kunst #analogart #abstrakt #painting
March 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Hi Chicago area friends! The first class sold out so we added another date: Gelli plate printing, Sunday, March 15th @6311arts

We'll provide everything you need. Let's have some fun and make art! More info at 6311arts.com

#rogersparkchicago #edgewaterchicago #andersonville #chicagoartclass
Flyer for an art class for learning how to make gelli prints. Includes close-up pictures of the instructor's prints to give prospective students an idea of what they might make in the class
February 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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I'm teaching an art class in Chicago! Saturday March 14th. Do you want to make art with me? Find out more at 6311arts.com

#chicagoarts
#chicagogallery #gelliprint #gelliprinting #mixedmedia #artclass #chicagoartclass #rogerspark #6311arts
February 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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A large work in progress today in the studio...thinking about hubris, downfalls, the tower of Babel, and ancient Rome and many more things. 60"x40"
#mixedmedia #peinture #arte #kunst #analogart #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #painting #artstudio #workinprogress #arttoday #art #womenartists
Large painting of arches stacked upon arches, made with mixing plaster and acrylic paint. Darker earthy colors towards the bottom, and sky blues towards the top
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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When I'm not painting, I sometimes knit.i thought I'd share because I think it relates to my painting.
#workinprogress #wip #mixedmediaartist #kunst #imperfectrepetition #mixedmedia #knitting #yarn #knit #yarnarts #craft #knitasweater #yarny #homemade #knitpurl #maker #knitter #sweater #wool
January 21, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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A 60"x40" on the easel today in the studio.

#workinprogress #wip
#painting #art #chicagoartist #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #analogart #mixedmediaart #peinture #arte #malerei #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst #imperfectrepetition #markmaking #mixedmedia
Large painting of arches stacked like an aquaduct or Coliseum, scratched and covered in marks
January 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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I shared this a few days ago, and now it's done. "Relic" 30"x40"

#painting #art #chicagoartist #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #analogart #mixedmediaart #peinture #arte #malerei #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst #imperfectrepetition #markmaking #mixedmedia
Large ancient looking form
January 13, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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It's Sunday and a day for making art. Painting in progress

#wip #painting #art #chicagoartist #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #analogart #mixedmediaart #peinture #arte #malerei #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst #imperfectrepetition #markmaking #mixedmedia
Square abstract painting. Large green and yellow form on a light background with a rust strip
January 11, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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On the easel today. It feels better than it did 2 hours ago, so that's progress
#wip #painting #art #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #analogart #mixedmediaart #peinture #arte #malerei #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst #imperfectrepetition #markmaking #mixedmedia
In progress painting on the easel. Mostly dark with two areas of ligh. Uses burlap and paper collage
January 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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I wanted to share something I am working on today in the studio
#wip #painting #art #chicagoartist #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #analogart #mixedmediaart #peinture #arte #malerei #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst #imperfectrepetition #markmaking #mixedmedia
January 6, 2026 at 8:55 PM