Tara Patrice

Oceanside

Acrylic, colored pencil on canvas

"[This is] part of a series I began when I moved back to California. I was inspired by being close to the beach and being able to hike and be outside more. . . As a painter and illustrator I create works that are an extension of my thoughts, dreams, and culture. I also find the conflict around the future of our earth and universe to be a driving force of inspiration. . ."

— Tara Patrice

About the artist

Tara Patrice

American

Tara Patrice is a painter based in Los Angeles, California. Tara’s artwork has been shown in exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Her work focuses on a combination of styles and subjects, drawing inspiration from her culture and beliefs. Her subject matter usually centers on representation for people of color, specifically women. Tara not only works to show diversity through her art, but also explores the world around us, reflecting her ideas of the earth and climate. With a degree in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising - with honors from Savannah College of Art and Design, Tara is also a talented designer and illustrator. From a young age she has believed, “The world will do its best to place you in a box, but you don’t have to stay there. Expand your mind and talents.” Tara continues to work across different fields having worked in photography and interior design.