Choate often worked with religious and mythological themes, such as in Saint Francis Preaching to the Birds and David and Goliath. His approach favoured clear outlines and a sense of weight, which was a result of his primary career as a sculptor. In works like Three Wise Men (Christmas Card), he translated three-dimensional concepts into two-dimensional compositions. He avoided excessive detail and focused on the balance between figure and space. His work for the National Academy of Design helped establish his reputation for precise, clean-cut imagery.

Modern collectors value the architectural quality of his compositions. His prints, including Sanctuary, offer a mid-century take on classical subjects that fits well in contemporary interiors. The work possesses a graphic clarity that remains legible from a distance. Because he was a sculptor first, his printed images carry a physical presence that distinguishes them from more traditional watercolours. These prints provide a sophisticated alternative to abstract modernist art while maintaining a clean, minimal appearance.