“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.” Swami Vivekananda. Tara includes her art as illustrations within her children’s nonfiction chapter book series, Book 1: Simple Beginnings… “Never Give Up”, Book 2: Road to Independence and Book 3: Koala’s Vacation adventures.

Tara’s literature is based on true events, and she hopes it inspires young adults to persevere through life’s adversities as personal goals are always achievable… “Never Give Up.” Tara’s inspiration for her art and literature stems from her grandmother. Tara’s grandmother was a remarkable woman, she was a wonderful combination of warmth and kindness, love and laughter. As a child, Tara was fortunate to have a loving grandmother, as Tara’s parents are divorced and during the period from when she was born to the age of seventeen, Tara move continuously. Living in two countries, two provinces and attending seven schools to include private preschool in Georgetown, Guyana, public and catholic schools in Canada. Tara’s art and literature provides elements of a healthy childhood development fostered through a stable environment provided by her Gran. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths” Proverbs 3: 5 – 6.

This artwork won the FINALIST AWARD in ART SHOW INTERNATIONAL GALLERY’s ” 2023 – 5th FIGURATIVE” International Juried Art Competition, see:  https://www.artshowinternational.com.