Tara grew up in Louisiana and one of her first memories of birds was learning to whistle like a Bobwhite and rejoicing when one answered her back. As a former field biologist and now artist and illustrator, her work celebrates intimate moments in the lives of birds, allowing the viewer to experience hidden marvels. Her favorite projects allow her to create lifelike portraits rich with detail. She is inspired by beauty, story, and wonder. When not in the studio, she enjoys hiking with her ornithologist husband and their dog, Finch.