Tara M. Bradley

Freelance Artist/ Illustrator

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I spent the last 3 days pouring my heart into this painting. I was inspired by watching videos of @mirabyler painting with acrylics on YouTube. She painted a giraffe in one of her videos and I just felt compelled to paint my own. I’ve always loved giraffes because they’re so unique. I even have a giraffe collection… 😅 I don’t typically paint with acrylics because things don’t usually turn out the way I want when I do. But this time something really came alive in me and I just kept pushing even when it was looking a little rough at times. It’s a nice reminder to keep going even in the toughest times and to push through until you make out on the other side. You can do it. 💖 And to Ms. Byler, if you see this, thank you for the inspiration. #giraffe #acrylicpainting #flowers #characterdesign #characterdesigner #keepgoing #inspire #beauty #painter #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CpMB-LaLZQf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I finished watching through the entire series of Sailor Moon for probably the hundredth time. I just felt compelled to sketch out Princess Serenity in procreate. I love this series so much. 🌙💖✨ #sailormoon #princessserenity #moon #moonprincess #procreate #digitalart #procreateart #fanart https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnf94ekrvnd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I took one of the pen sketches of an updated design of this character into procreate to render it out digitally. (Left) Then I brought the last time I updated the character in to compare. (Right) What a difference a little bit of time makes! #characterdesign #characterdesigner #digitalart #digitalcharacter #procreate #digitalrender #character #digital https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnf85m8rHnF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Salmon with Mixed Veggies and Avocado. This is a favorite. I love salmon so much! 💖🥦 🥑 #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #health #salmon #veggies #avocado #foodforthesoul #delicious https://www.instagram.com/p/CnDbGuZrNIM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Another delicious breakfast. I think I might have a problem with taking photos of my food. Lol But it’s so fun! 🍳 🥑 🧀 #healthybreakfast #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #health #delicious #deliciousfood #yummy #cooking #foodforyoursoul https://www.instagram.com/p/CnBMvv9u21c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Quaker Rice Cake with Almond Butter, Banana slices, and Blueberries. This will be my snack for today and I can’t wait to get hungry so I can eat it! It looks so good. 🫐 🍌 💙 #healthysnacks #healthfood #carbcycling #highcarbday #banana #blueberry #almondbutter #foodforthesoul #feelgood https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9rzsSuA6F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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After taking time away from drawing and fueling my body with healthy foods I finally got back into it in my sketchbook. I completed this sketchbook spread this morning with reworking an old character. Instead of tweaking little things of my old design, I went for completely reworking the character while keeping a few details that I loved from the old design. It felt so good to get back into drawing and just breathe with my character. 💖 Hello 2023, I’m back. 🪴 #characterdesign #characterdesigner #character #sketchbook #sketchbookspread #charactersketch #pensketch #pen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9fB2WO3lF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Homemade Sweet Potato Hash is another delicious meal. Very filling with fresh ingredients. I don’t use recipes but I look to other food creations for inspiration and then just let the creativity of cooking flow as I add seasonings. ☺️ Such a good feeling. 💖 #healthyrecipes #healthyfood #cooking #homemade #delicious #foodforthesoul #fuelyourbody #freshingredients https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9eYH0ONjU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Healthy meal for the soul. I don’t generally post food on here but I’m really proud of this creation. Atlantic Salmon with a Vegetable Medley all made from fresh ingredients. It takes time to cook with fresh ingredients but I was surprised how meditative it felt to just take my time and then enjoy the “fruits” of my labor. I haven’t cooked like this in a very long time and it felt amazing to cook again. 💖🌱 #healthy #healthyfood #healthymeal #salmonrecipe #veggies #vegetablesmedley #cooking #foodforthesoul #delicious https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9dqE1uZDt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A lovely fairy giraffe with gerber daisies 💖 #fairy #giraffe #gerberdaisy #watercolor #watercolorpainting #illustration #characterdesign #characterdesigner #nature #fantacy #flower https://www.instagram.com/p/CkrvfhDjXeu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’ve been feeling inspired by zombies this week. I want to make them as creepy and detailed as possible and it has been so therapeutic to ink all the fine details. Creepy therapy is pretty great. 🧟 #characterdesign #character #characterdesigner #zombie #zombies #watercolor #creepy #scary #gross #watercolorpainting #illustration #painting #inking #monster https://www.instagram.com/p/CjeYWr9D5fM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I created Pumpkin-Head characters with my new watercolors. After painting pumpkins, I just had to paint MORE pumpkins. And these two characters were born. I used colored pencils for the lineart and adding extra details. I’m loving this first page. 💖🎃💖 #characterdesign #characterdesigner #pumpkin #pumpkinhead #watercolor #illustration #coloredpencil #prismacolor #mixedmedia #autumn #fall #rip https://www.instagram.com/p/CjRbW5YDA53/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Fun watercolor pumpkins to test out my new watercolor set. This set has a great mix of earthy colors and super bright colors. All so vibrate and I love them so much! 🎃 #watercolor #watercolorpainting #sketchbook #pumpkin #pumpkins #practice https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQLZB4OmeG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I bought myself a new watercolor palette, watercolor sketchbooks, and water brushes as a gift to myself for my upcoming birthday. Time to swatch and see what I can create with these beauties. 🎨🤩🥳 #watercolorpalette #watercolorset #watercolor #watercolorsketchbook #waterbrushes #waterbrush #birthday #painting #create https://www.instagram.com/p/CjNfH7oOnr1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I haven’t done a copic illustration in a little bit. It felt amazing busting out this beloved art supply of mine and have a little fun with this Shark Fighter In-Training. 🦈 🥊 #characterdesign #characterdesigner #characterillustration #copicmarkers #copic #illustration #markerart #sketchbook #illosketchbook https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci_IJKnLG6J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Anxiet-Rex 🦖 #anxiety #mentalhealth #tyrannosaurus #tyrannosaurusrex #dinosaur #characterdesign #characterdesigner #illustration #watercolor #pensketch #watercolorillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZtLsQrwcf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Another portrait of me. 😊 #selfportrait #characterdesign #characterdesigner #watercolor #nonbinary #pride #loveyourself #betruetoyou #watercolorillustration #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CgYI4imMucw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=