Oh hey there!
My name is Tara and I’m so glad you stopped by. I’m a full-time freelance Creative Director / Art. If you need help concepting/making 360 brand campaigns, video, print, ooh, social, event or banners you can contact me at howtara@gmail.com
resume :
Freelance CD/Art Directo, 2020 - present
The Martin Agency, Richmond – Creative Director, 2018 – 2020
The Martin Agency, Richmond – Associate Creative Director, 2016 – 2018
The Martin Agency, Richmond - Sr. Art Director, 2010 – 2016
Energy BBDO Chicago- Sr. Art Director, 2007 – 2009
Merkley + Partners, New York- Art Director, 2004 – 2007
BBH, London - Art Director, 2001 – 2003
VCU Brandcenter, M.S.C. in Art Direction
CLIENTS :
YMCA Chicago / Intel / Land O’Lakes / ChildFund / CarMax / Midas / Purina / Audi / Mercedes / Walmart / Kohl’s / Hanes / Discover Card / Tic Tac / Tracfone / Net 10 Wireless / FreeCreditReport.com / Right Guard / Dial for Men / Impulse Body Spray / Penske / Bertolli Olive Oil
awards/press/etc. :
I’ve placed #1 in Fortnite several (several is technically 3 or more) times / 2020 One Show Shortlist / iTunes Top 20 Rock Chart / Richmond Show Cannonball / ADWEEK Ad of the Day / Fast Company / D&AD Book / Not to brag but my mom refers to me as “The MacGyver of Crafts”. There’s nothing I can’t make with some cotton balls, pantyhose and a glue gun.
They made it and love it. So I must live with it FOREVER.
Olan Mills in the JCPenny baby!
I love this human.
I like a cup of coffee with my cat judgement.
It’s a wonder kids live to be adults with normal hair cuts.
My mom regularly forgets my birthday. I’m her only child.
Can. Not. Resist.
LOOK AT MY CAT!!!!!
My favorite flower.
Favorite work of art. Rumors of War by Kehinde Wiley
My kids think I’m cool. For now.
This is my good side.
Daily mantra.