Terry Kucera Choate

Paintings & Portraits

I have been painting pictures and shooting photography for 60 years and I never cease to be amazed at the beautiful imagery I find by simply opening my eyes. Most of my oil paintings are already hanging on client’s walls as I mainly do commissioned work. Please view my “Portfolio” link to see samples of my work. My favorite subjects are children and pets, but have been known to do portraits of CEOs, celebrities and summer cottages. I work in pastels, pencil, ink and water colors, but my favorite medium is oils and I often paint from my own photographs. If interested in a portrait, I can film the subject to capture them in their favorite surroundings or work from photos you supply. I am currently located in my studio #11 in The Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. This is less than 2 hours from Chicago and I am also free to travel internationally to accommodate any request. Please contact me for a quote.

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I painted my first oil painting when I was 10 years old and have been creating artwork and photography ever since. I was a pioneer in the computer animation and graphics industry and opened my own company in 1987. It was located in Chicago, Illinois and called Animation Station, Ltd. I operated as President, Creative Director and Designer till 2005. I designed video graphics and animations for corporate and commercial clients, but am best known for having designed the opening scoreboard animation for the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks at the new United Center in 1994. Other work was done for Santa Fe Railway, Motorola, Canteen Corporation, Allstate, Chicago White Sox and Quaker Oats to name a few. Staying on the cutting edge of such rapidly changing technology led me to close the graphics studio and return to paint brush and easel. I travel extensively and often paint from my photographs. I also do portraiture of people, pets and homes on commission. My freelance work has led to many interesting places and allowed me to meet some very special people. I’d like to meet you. Please view my portfolio of samples and pieces for sale, plus my line handmade photo greeting cards

Postcards

These all occasion greeting cards are photographed, printed and assembled on high quality card stock and are blank inside for your personal message. They are 4" x 6" and come with a matching envelope in a protective plastic sleeve. They sell for $3.00 each with a minimum order of 5 cards at $15.00 plus $3.00 for 1st class postage and handling. Thank you for viewing the slide show. Just make note of the phrase to order. The slide show may be paused for a prolonged view. Of course, the cards do not contain the copyright text. If you like the image any of these photographs, they can be ordered with or without the text in any size, matted only or matted and framed. Contact me for details and costs. 312-498-7460