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Tara Royle

A playful exploration of character through soft pastels and whimsical animal subjects.

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About Tara

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Tara Royle is an Australian visual artist and illustrator working between Tasmania and Sydney. Her practice bridges the gap between digital illustration and traditional fine art, often utilizing acrylics and watercolors to bring her subjects to life. Royle gained notable recognition as the winner of the Emerging Artist Prize at the 2022 Brisbane Portrait Prize and the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Maldon Prize.

Visual voice

Her work is defined by humorous, anthropomorphic animal characters rendered in soft pastel palettes, alongside allegorical self-portraits. Recurring figures like the 'Diva Duck' and 'Impatient Green Frog' showcase a playful blend of character design and fine art technique.
Anthropomorphic AnimalsPastel PalettesAllegorical Self-PortraitsDigital IllustrationTraditional AcrylicsHumorous Character Design

Good to Know

What subjects is Tara Royle best known for?

Royle is recognized for her humorous, anthropomorphic animal characters, specifically her 'Diva Duck' and 'Impatient Green Frog' series, as well as her allegorical self-portraits.

Has Tara Royle received any professional awards?

Yes, she won the Emerging Artist Prize at the 2022 Brisbane Portrait Prize and the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Maldon Prize.

What mediums does the artist use?

Her practice includes a mix of digital illustration and traditional fine art mediums such as acrylic and watercolor paints.

Where is Tara Royle based?

She is an emerging Australian artist who maintains her practice across both Tasmania and Sydney.

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