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Tara Keating

@studiokeating.bsky.social

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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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Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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"

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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"

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

"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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

An untitled work on paper. Sometimes simpler is better. #arte #peinture #analogart #kunst #abstract #contemporarypainting #blackandwhitepainting #artgallery #markmaking #abstractart #artforyourhome #contemporaryart #handmadeart #humanmadeart #chicagoartist

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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Larger painting "Way Forward" 2025, 36"x36" mixed media on canvas. I'm a painter living and working in Chicago. #art #artforyourhome #chicagoartist #womanpainter #contemporarypainting #abstractart #abstrakt #kunst #supportlivingartists #femalepainter #artgallery #contemporyart

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Plaster, pumice , charcoal & paint on 6"x6" wood panel www.studiokeating.com #painting #art #chicagoartist #inthestudio #abstractpainting #chicagopainter #mixedmediaart #finishedpainting #studiotime #malerei #kunstlerin #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst #imperfectrepetition #6311arts

Textured square painting in aqua color with irregular charcoal marks in a loose grid like pattern

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Mixed media on 6"x6" wood panel www.studiokeating.com #painting #art #chicagoartist #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #chicagopainter #mixedmediaart #finishedpainting #studiotime #malerei #kunstlerin #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst #imperfectrepetition #6311arts

Small textured painting using plaster,yellow ochre pigments and scratched lines filled with charcoal.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Another "Material Study" piece in which I experiment with all sorts of materials and how to apply them. This one uses pastels and paint #6311arts #chicagopainter #chicagogallery #imperfectrepetition #mixedmediaart #mixedmediapainting #malerei #contemporaryart #womenartists #femalepainter #art

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

"Material Study (48)" Plaster, charcoal, pastel, paint, graphite on 6"x6" raised wood panel. #ooakchicago #ooak #chicagoart #chicagopainter #chicagogallery #imperfectrepetition #mixedmediaart #mixedmediapainting #malerei #contemporaryart #artforyourhome #womenartists #femalepainter #artfair

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

"Material Study (47)" Plaster, charcoal, pastel, paint on 6"x6" raised wood panel. #ooakchicago #ooak #chicagoart #chicagopainter #chicagogallery #imperfectrepetition #mixedmediaart #mixedmediapainting #malerei #contemporaryart #artforyourhome #womenartists #femalepainter #artfair

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

One of my "Material Study" pieces in which I experiment with all sorts of materials and how to apply them. This one uses spackle and paint #ooakchicago #chicagopainter #chicagogallery #imperfectrepetition #mixedmediaart #mixedmediapainting #malerei #contemporaryart #womenartists #femalepainter

Small square abstract painting. Light blue smears of spackle applied in a semi uniform grid like pattern on a square wood panel painted green gold. Black glaze coats the bottom half lending darkness and weight and showing the texture of the spackle.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Finishing up paintings for the One of a Kind Show in Chicago, Dec 4-7th. Booth 3097 #chicagopainter #womenartists #ooakchicago #studiotime #originalart #madebyhand #imperfectrepetition #chicagoart #abstraktmåleri #artfairchicago #markmaking #mixedmediapainting #ooak #femalepainter #womenpainters

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Developing texture with collage on a canvas. So many ideas swirling through my head. #chicagopainter #womenartists #ooakchicago #studiotime #originalart #madebyhand #imperfectrepetition #chicagoart #abstraktmåleri #artfairchicago #markmaking #mixedmediapainting #ooak #femalepainter #womenpainters

Irregular squares and rectangles arranged like tiles and glued to canvas. Covered with a dark blue glaze that sinks into the cracks between each shape.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Studio Day: Experimenting with ways to apply color #chicagopainter #womenartists #ooakchicago #studiotime #originalart #madebyhand #imperfectrepetition #chicagoart #abstraktmåleri #artfairchicago #markmaking #mixedmediapainting #ooak #femalepainter #womenpainters

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

In the studio working on some elongated paintings (12" x 48") that don't fit the format here. Find me at the One of a Kind Show. #chicagopainter #ooakchicago #studiotime #originalart #madebyhand #imperfectrepetition #chicagoart #abstraktmåleri #artfairchicago #markmaking #mixedmediapainting #ooak

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Currently untitled 12"x12" painting on canvas www.studiokeating.com #painting #art #chicagoartist #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #chicagopainter #mixedmediaart #finishedpainting #studiotime #malerei #kunstlerin #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst #imperfect

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Still working on the title for this 12"x12" painting on canvas www.studiokeating.com #painting #art #chicagoartist #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #chicagopainter #mixedmediaart #finishedpainting #studiotime #malerei #kunstlerin #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Putting the finishing touches on this 30"x40" painting today #artinprogress #painting #art #chicagoartist #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #chicagopainter #workinprogress #unfinishedpainting #studiotime #malerei #kunstlerin #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst

30x40 inch painting with large black irregular shape dominating the canvas.

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

On my easel today, a painting in progress...36"x36", mixed media #artinprogress #painting #art #chicagoartist #painter #inthestudio #abstractart #abstractpainting #chicagopainter #workinprogress #unfinishedpainting #studiotime #malerei #kunstlerin #abstrakt #abstraktkunst #mixedmediaartist #kunst

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

This is what I am looking at in my studio today, it needs time to reveal to me what it wants #imperfectrepetition #markmaking #artforyourhome #supportlivingartists #painting #art #womenartists #chicagoart #chicagogallery #mixedmediapainting #acrylicpainting #kunstlerin #abstraktkunst #abstractart

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

"Before I Was Broken" mixed media on canvas, 24"x24" #imperfectrepetition #markmaking #artforyourhome #supportlivingartists #painting #art #womenartists #chicagoart #chicagogallery #mixedmediapainting #acrylicpainting #kunstlerin #abstraktkunst #abstractart

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

"Here, Now" new painting, mixed media 12"x24" #imperfectrepetition #art #abstractart #painting #blackandwhite #chicagoart #chicagogallery #femaleartist #womenpainters #abstraktkunst #darkpainting #feelings #makeart #acrylicpainting #painter #kunstlerin #paintress #newwork

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

I've been busy in the studio. New work coming soon. #art #painting #mixedmediaart #acrylicpainting #markmaking #imperfectrepetition #abstraktkunst #abstractart #blackpainting #womenartist #womensartists #newpaintings #contemporaryart #malerei #kunstlerin #contemporarypainting #chicagoart #chicago

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

An important part of my studio practice includes working fast and loose on large sheets of watercolor paper. This helps me develop my mark making, color palettes and overall visual language. Plus, it's fun! #studiopractice #artforyourhome #worksonpaper #art #mixedmediaart #collage #chicagopainter

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Although I normally paint abstract work, sometimes I'm inspired by Nature. "Capriccio" is 40x60 inches and I'm bringing it to Port Clinton Art Fest in Highland Park, Illinois. August 23 & 24, 10am-5pm. Find me at booth 223 on 2nd Street near Central Ave #artforyourhome #chicagopainter #art #painting

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Just for fun I'm sharing an unfinished painting that I am staring at in my studio right now. It's big (for me) 60"x40" #workinprogess #painting #unfinished #artinprogress #studioday #chicagopainter #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #abstraktkunst #abstractart #malerei #womenpainters #art

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Untitled work on 18"x24" paper. Upcoming Events July 26-27 Geneva Arts Fair, Geneva, Illinois August 16-17 Glenwood Ave Arts Fest, Rogers Park August 23-24 Port Clinton Art Festival, Highland Park, Illinois #artfairchicago #abstraktmåleri #artforyourhome #affordableart #supportlivingartists

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I'm always experimenting with these works on paper. #nocturne #bluepainting #chicagopainter #abstractart #abstractpainting #acrylicpaint #contemporarypainting #artforyourhome #affordableart #paintonpaper #imperfectrepetition #abstraktkunst #glowinglights #art #painting

Tara Keating @studiokeating.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I'm trying to do a better job at documenting my works on paper. I don't put these up on my website so I often forget to take pictures of them. I'll be bringing a group to the Geneva Arts Fair, July 26-27, Geneva, Illinois. Booth 11. #collage #mixedmedia #chicagoart #abstractart #painting #artforsale