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Watercolor Painting

About Me

Hi! I'm Tara, an artist and maker based on the Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire border. I work from my fabulous home studio with my soon to be husband, our two jack russells and our Quaker parrots.

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I’m a bird nerd and a natural history buff, who believe it or not, worked as a zoo keeper for several years specializing in birds- everything from corvids, birds of prey to parrots… Birds play a huge role in my original artwork (can you tell?!) I worked my way up to a senior position but decided it was time for a change as the long hours were catching up with me.

 

 

 

I was declared 'Gifted and Talented' (how fancy) in Textiles and Art throughout school and college and have a Double Distinction in Art and Design. So it's safe to say I've been a creative with fibre, mixed media and everything in between my entire life. 

 

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Everything I make is made with a lot of love and care and I take great pride in the commissions and pieces I work on.

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I also help to run Stotfold Art Group on a Thursdsay afternoon.

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Publications and Exhibitions

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I've been lucky enough to be published in several magazines including:

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-British Fibre Art

-Needle Felt Art

-Birds and Blooms

-Mollie Makes

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You can find my work at RHS Chelsea Flower Show every May and I exhibit yearly at the Stotfold Art Groups Summer Exhibition at Stotfold Watermill.

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I'm always looking for new oppurtunities to exhibit my work, so do get in touch if you think my work may suit your gallery or exhibit space.

© 2025/26 by Tara Shaw

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