Tara Hale Art

Artist. Illustrator. Designer.

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*Welcome back FOLLOWER FRIDAY!* Look, I know it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these… and it’s not even Friday… but if we can have #tacotuesday any day of the week, I figure we can do this anytime too! ********************************** Ballpoint pen portrait of one of my wonderful followers - @reedus_isonfire who has a bit of an interest in Norman Reedus 😊 Thanks for following me Alex! Size: under A5 Pen: Pilot BP•S Black Finepoint Please tag me if you share my work. #supportartists #tarahale #sketch #ballpointpen #portrait #drawing #fanart #normanreedus #followerportraitfriday https://www.instagram.com/p/CocRMh1hhl4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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COMPLETE: ‘Pip the pup’ Watercolour, coloured pencil & lead pencil on Arches Watercolour medium paper. Size: A4 (210mm x 297mm) Private commission. #tarahale #artist #portrait #watercolour #dogsofinstagram #doggo #rainbowbridge #memorial (at Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClvF1tWvb6v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hooray! The time has finally come! I was able to drop my bag off today for a woman in need. @bunnings are now accepting bag donations for the amazing charity @sharethedignityaustralia drive “It’s in the Bag” to help women and girls in need and to help end period poverty. If you want to put a bag together, do so, and drop it off at any Bunnings nationwide, or if you can’t put together a bag yourself but want to sponsor a bag, go to the Share The Dignity website to see how. ********************************* “It’s in the Bag is one of Australia’s most loved Christmas appeals, where we encourage everyday Australians to put together bags filled with essential items, and maybe some everyday luxuries, to donate to someone in need for Christmas. Bags can be dropped to any Bunnings store nationwide between 18-27 November 2022 and are distributed to over 3,000 charities nationwide. We want to ensure women, girls and those who menstruate, who are waking up in a domestic violence refuge or homeless shelter on Christmas feel a little bit of love and hope.” ********************************* #itsinthebag #sharethedignity #endperiodpoverty #womensupportingwomen #enddomesticviolence (at Bunnings Warehouse Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClK7q39vuMN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Session 1: ‘Pip the Pup’ Started another doggo commission today. This one is of the adorable Pip who has sadly walked the rainbow bridge to doggo heaven but wants to be remembered in a painting forever. 💕🐶 Watercolour paint on @archespapers. A4 size. Work in progress. #tarahale #artist #portrait #doggo #watercolour #art #workinprogress #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/CknSdLBPnJY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I love to support fellow artists whenever I can - and it makes it easier when they’re also a wonderful human being too. We added another amazing artwork by our incredibly talented artist and friend @stewartmckenny to our collection today at @supanovaexpo Brisbane. Our family is currently binge watching #supernatural and my daughter is hooked so we nabbed ourselves a fantastic #castiel to add to her existing #deanwinchester from Stewart. Always great to see you and the lovely Wendy for a quick catch up at your busy stall, Stewart. If you’re in Brisbane - head to Supanova tomorrow to grab yourself some amazing art from Stewart, and and have a fun day out with friends or family. Good vibes everywhere. #supanovabrisbane2022 #goodvibes #art #cosplay #fun #getyourgeekon #inclusion #supportartists (at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckkjb3nP4ep/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I always love seeing how people frame my work. I absolutely love how this turned out! Thanks to the wonderful Tim for his second commission from me. ********* “Y’all know me, know how I earn a living” - Quint, ‘Jaws’ 1975 Directed by Stephen Spielberg Ballpoint pen illustration. A5 size. Drawn with @pilotpenau black, coloured ballpoint pen. #tarahale #art #portrait #drawing #quint #jaws https://www.instagram.com/p/CkArc9PPGYr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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COMPLETE: Portrait of Actor Robert Shaw as ‘Quint’ from the classic 1975 horror movie ‘Jaws’. Directed by Steven Spielberg. - BP•S Black, blue, red & green Finepoint @pilotpenau on paper - A5 size Decided to try something a little different and add a touch of colour to go for that faded photo look. What do you think? ++++++++++++++++++++ #tarahale #artist #ballpoint #pen #portrait #jaws #quint #horror #movie #robertshaw #stevenspielberg #ithinkweregonnaneedabiggerboat #classic #amityisland (at Amity Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChEgB7zvJ2P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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**New commission** SESSIONS 3 & 4: Portrait of Actor Robert Shaw as ‘Quint’ from the classic 1975 horror movie ‘Jaws’. Directed by Steven Spielberg. - BP•S Black Finepoint @pilotpenau on paper - A5 size - Work in progress ++++++++++++++++++++ #tarahale #artist #ballpoint #pen #portrait #jaws #quint #horror #movie #robertshaw #stevenspielberg #ithinkweregonnaneedabiggerboat #classic #workinprogress #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/CgWBi6pvh73/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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**New comission** SESSION 2: Portrait of Actor Robert Shaw as ‘Quint’ from the classic 1975 horror movie ‘Jaws’. Directed by Steven Spielberg. - BP•S Black Finepoint @pilotpenau on paper - A5 size - Work in progress ++++++++++++++++++++ #tarahale #artist #ballpoint #pen #portrait #jaws #quint #horror #movie #robertshaw #stevenspielberg #ithinkweregonnaneedabiggerboat #classic #workinprogress #wip (at Amity Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgGmZ4xvf3E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sunday afternoon drawing session with the supervisor. Working on my commission of Quint from Jaws. #tarahale #art #portrait #drawing #ballpointpen #jaws #quint #ithinkweregonnaneedabiggerboat #workinprogress #stephenspielberg https://www.instagram.com/p/CgGO9uAPaA-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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**New comission** SESSION 1: Portrait of Actor Robert Shaw as ‘Quint’ from the classic 1975 horror movie ‘Jaws’. Directed by Steven Spielberg. - BP•S Black Finepoint @pilotpenau on paper - A5 size ++++++++++++++++++++ Well it’s been a minute since I’ve done a ballpoint pen portrait, so I decided to start sketching Quint out in blue drafting pencil first (swipe to see the blue sketch). I’m glad I did as it helped to blow out the cobwebs. Once I was happy with the blue sketch, I moved on to the ballpoint. As you can see, I have yet to erase the blue as I had to make sure my black pen was dry to avoid smudges. This is going to be a fun one! It feels good to doing a portrait again. #tarahale #artist #ballpoint #pen #portrait #jaws #quint #horror #movie #robertshaw #stevenspielberg #ithinkweregonnaneedabiggerboat #classic https://www.instagram.com/p/CfyUI4sPaY1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Lunchtime sketches. I’m starting a new commission and thought I should do a little warm up. It’s been a minute…. #ballpointpen #portrait #roughsketch https://www.instagram.com/p/CfqmXrGPyCq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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COMPLETE. Watercolour, charcoal & conte on @archespapers. Finally sent off for framing and I will take a few photos when I get it back as the lighting made these pics look too yellow. Aside from that, I’m pretty happy with the result on my second ever dog portrait. #tarahale #art #painting #doggo #portrait #pet #watercolour #dog #comission https://www.instagram.com/p/CeH1su2vH-j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Remembering the lives, courage, and sacrifices of those who served, and those who continue to serve. “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” I’d also like to commemorate all the innocent victims of war all over the world whose suffering and deaths are not forgotten. ‘For the Fallen’ by Laurence Binyon #ANZADAY2022 #peace https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccv_yH5PxRj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Work in progress. Watercolour painting on @archespapers. Hopefully just one more session on this adorable old boy. #tarahale #art #painting #workinprogress #doggo #portrait #pet #watercolour https://www.instagram.com/p/CcK_xAzvUKl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This rough sketch - which was drawn on my notepad at work in small increments over a few days while I was waiting while backing some work up - is entitled: “Shock, stage 1: My face whenever I read or see the news these days”. Scribbled in the bottom corner on the back of a page of my crappy office notepad, in ballpoint pen. Enjoy my boredom masterpiece. Probably my best work ever. 😂 #ballpointpen #portrait #tarahale #artist #sketch #doodle #drawanywhere https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7F6u6P8Rt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy birthday to me! Isn’t she gorgeous? Meet The Shady Lady lamp, hand made with love by my incredibly talented, creative friend and artist @dominique_oleary . Each batch sells out in minutes like hot cakes. I’ve been coveting one of these beauties since the first batch came out and now she’s all mine! Yay! Thanks to my husband, daughter & Dom for all their scheming to make my lamp dream come true! ♥️♥️♥️ Follow Dom and her incredibly fun and colourful art : www.dom.com.au “The Shady Lady Lamp is a hip & modern tribute to the Australian made retro lady lamps of the 50’s - 70’s. Slip cast in ceramics from an original hand-sculpted model, each Shady Lady is individually hand painted with underglaze and gloss glaze accents. The tattoos are hand scribed using a technique called ‘sgraffito’. Hand cut bamboo, natural woven lampshade and wood base complete this tiki tattooed style. “ 5V LED light. USB power plug. https://www.instagram.com/p/CbzW77qvQpn/?utm_medium=tumblr