Welcome - murals and colorful art by Tif Choate

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Snail Candy Art & Design is owned and operated by artist, Tif Choate

She is a self-taught muralist and painter, and calls herself a Colorhaulic, unapologetically. Artistic talent developed from a young age, specializing in mural painting for over 20 years; you can usually find Tif straddling...

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Lift your spirits

original paintings

When life feels heavy or dull, art lifts us up. It’s that rush of joy—a spark that soothes your mind and brightens your space. Find the piece that speaks to you and transforms your everyday.

Explore the wild

Public mural Gallery

Find Snail Candy public art when you're out & about.

photo: "Can You Imagine?" @ The Lafayette Flea, Vintage Emporium, Lafayette, CO

Get Cozy & Colorful

Cool Products

Pillows ~ Blankets ~ Tapestries and more. Art goes everywhere!

photo: blanket with "Breakthrough" painting. 2023

Let customers speak for us

from 22 reviews
Snail Candy Arts

Tif Choate's mural work is spectacular, and her mural-inspired merch is just as fantastic. The vibrant colors and positive vibe come shining through. This won't be my last order.

Peter Loy
Waneka Lake T-Shirt, Navy, Midnight Blue
Colorful Moose

I love it!

Kathleen Weakland
'Breakfast' - Wall art prints

KAMALA Cats Tshirt [sizes S - 5XL] BLACK writing

Dennis Gleason
KAMALA Cats Tshirt [sizes S - 5XL] BLACK writing
Cutie Kitty

Love my Kamala kitty shirt! Great quality, can’t wait to wear it

Marcia Bohnenblust
Kamala Cat T-shirts [ S - 5XL] WHITE writing
Great Tshirt

Snail Candy is a very well run site. My order was acknowledged as soon as it was placed with all the pertinent information. The tshirts I ordered arrived promptly. The shirts are perfectly sized and the quality of fabric and workmanship is excellent. It was a pleasure doing business with them.
Good vibes all around!

Judith Ross
KAMALA Cat T-Shirt, Womens cut Tee
Great Sticker

Really good quality. Bright colors and the words are definitely readable?!

Francine Cahoon
6" Kamala Cat Ladies
This shirt evokes laughter

I wore a white kamala t shirt on yesterdays errands and recieved several smiles and a thumbs up. I am a size 10 and the medium was a good fit. So glad to have a playful campaign message

Elizabeth Matthews
KAMALA Cats Tshirt [sizes S - 5XL] BLACK writing
Kamala tee-shirt

The ordering and shipping process was flawless.

Kymberly Ceres
KAMALA Cats Tshirt [sizes S - 5XL] BLACK writing
Stunning!

"Her art is absolutely stunning and unique. I am so in love with the way she uses colors to make the picture pop in the best of ways. i love her style and her passion and would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants a portrait done!"

Alexandra Y.
Snail Candy Arts

"I have one of her pieces and it makes my heart smile everyday. Even the connection to the community is unparalleled. If it wasn’t for my amazing dog who brought me to Lafayette - I wouldn’t know this amazing human who painted him as real as I can imagine"

Maria R., owner Romeros K9 Club and Tap House
Snail Candy Arts
Hypnotic Fox painting. WOW!

"Tif is a tremendous talent and cool human. People always comment on how much they love my hypnotic Fox painting - I love it too!!"

Shannon V.
Snail Candy Arts

"Beautiful painting captures the soul of my sweet pet!"

Jan C.
Snail Candy Arts
Love her style!

"What draws me to Tif's art mainly is her use of color. Her work "pops" . Her style is also very expressive. I love when I can see the feelings in the work."

Eileen Kantor, Kantor +Co.
Snail Candy Arts
The Dog!

"The first time I saw Tif’s Art was an installation at Simpson Coffee house and I’ve REGRETTED not buying The Dog ever since. There is art that is moving and memorable and then there is art you simply want to have in your life every day. That’s Tif’s Art!"

Corrinne C.
Snail Candy Arts

" Her vibrant colors carry the personality and aura of her subjects. Love her work!Tif is a one of a kind artist."

Stephanie S.
Snail Candy Arts