Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋
@tmscreates13.bsky.social
Illustrator/author, dyslexic, Italian American Jersey Girl, beachcomber, daisy rescuer
It's #portfolioday
I'm an illustrator/author seeking representation
My aspirations for a career in picture books is to make learning fun again & to be part of the reason you turn the page
Board books picture books & chapter books
www.taramsantoro.com
I'm an illustrator/author seeking representation
My aspirations for a career in picture books is to make learning fun again & to be part of the reason you turn the page
Board books picture books & chapter books
www.taramsantoro.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It's #portfolioday
I'm an illustrator/author seeking representation
My aspirations for a career in picture books is to make learning fun again & to be part of the reason you turn the page
Board books picture books & chapter books
www.taramsantoro.com
I'm an illustrator/author seeking representation
My aspirations for a career in picture books is to make learning fun again & to be part of the reason you turn the page
Board books picture books & chapter books
www.taramsantoro.com
Happy #kidlitpostcard
I am a North Jersey Italian girl living in Eastern Pa.
I want to make learning fun again while building the bond between parent, caregiver, and child.
Seeking representation
#bloom
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #cbignycmember2025
#artcreateshope
I am a North Jersey Italian girl living in Eastern Pa.
I want to make learning fun again while building the bond between parent, caregiver, and child.
Seeking representation
#bloom
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #cbignycmember2025
#artcreateshope
August 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Happy #kidlitpostcard
I am a North Jersey Italian girl living in Eastern Pa.
I want to make learning fun again while building the bond between parent, caregiver, and child.
Seeking representation
#bloom
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #cbignycmember2025
#artcreateshope
I am a North Jersey Italian girl living in Eastern Pa.
I want to make learning fun again while building the bond between parent, caregiver, and child.
Seeking representation
#bloom
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #cbignycmember2025
#artcreateshope
Thank you #cbignycmember2025
Please *boop* this post to meet our Social Media coordinator @tmscreates13.bsky.social who was also in attendance @scbwi.bsky.social NJ conference on June 14
#cbignycmember2025
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#cbignycmember2025
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cbignyc on Instagram: "Also, in attendance at this weekend's NJ SCBWI conference was our social media coordinator @tara.m.santoroShe co-ran the portfolio …"
Also, in attendance at this weekend's NJ SCBWI conference was our social media coordinator @tara.m.santoroShe co-ran the portfolio table with Christina. Awards and Publications -Ann Kullberg's 19th Juried Colored Pencil Members Only Juried Art Show for the People's Choice, "Family Day"- Allentown, PA Urban Fences 2018 Banner for "The Moments That Matter"-Ann Kullberg's CP Hidden Treasures Vol 4 Published "The Moments That Matter" - Featured artwork on Ampersand's Instagram page October 2016- Colored Pencil Look Book 2020: A Colored Pencil Directory - Ann Kullberg's Color Magazine 20th Annual Juried online show and print issue for “The Reunion”- Ann Kullberg’s Color Magazine Hidden Treasures, Vol. 5 and 6, featuring “The Ginger Rabbit”-Ann Kullberg’s Color Magazine Online Members Show 2020-Colored Pencil Annual Online Show 2020#cbignycmember2025 @scbwi @epascbwi
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June 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thank you #cbignycmember2025
I'm Tara, an illustrator/author seeking representation in kidlit
I am looking to work in nonfiction, making it fun, engaging, and story driven.
#portfolioday
#cbignycmember2025
I am looking to work in nonfiction, making it fun, engaging, and story driven.
#portfolioday
#cbignycmember2025
April 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I'm Tara, an illustrator/author seeking representation in kidlit
I am looking to work in nonfiction, making it fun, engaging, and story driven.
#portfolioday
#cbignycmember2025
I am looking to work in nonfiction, making it fun, engaging, and story driven.
#portfolioday
#cbignycmember2025
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Finished painting an illustration. Cleaning up and finishing it up. Sigh so much more to do this week. Also trying not to be disheartened by everything. #illustration #kidlitart
January 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Finished painting an illustration. Cleaning up and finishing it up. Sigh so much more to do this week. Also trying not to be disheartened by everything. #illustration #kidlitart
Reposted by Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋
Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action.
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
January 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action.
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️
"While playing with his new toy, Thomas surprised his friends by capturing the sun."
Hello! I'm Tara, an illustrator & after-school art instructor/mentor with an interest in illustrating fiction and non-fiction BB, PB, and chapter books.
I am seeking representation
#kidlitartpostcardday
#CBIGmember
Hello! I'm Tara, an illustrator & after-school art instructor/mentor with an interest in illustrating fiction and non-fiction BB, PB, and chapter books.
I am seeking representation
#kidlitartpostcardday
#CBIGmember
August 1, 2024 at 7:19 PM
"While playing with his new toy, Thomas surprised his friends by capturing the sun."
Hello! I'm Tara, an illustrator & after-school art instructor/mentor with an interest in illustrating fiction and non-fiction BB, PB, and chapter books.
I am seeking representation
#kidlitartpostcardday
#CBIGmember
Hello! I'm Tara, an illustrator & after-school art instructor/mentor with an interest in illustrating fiction and non-fiction BB, PB, and chapter books.
I am seeking representation
#kidlitartpostcardday
#CBIGmember
#studioday + #caturdayeveryday = photo-op with Newt
This piece is nearly done, just waiting to dry then ink
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope
This piece is nearly done, just waiting to dry then ink
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope
July 20, 2024 at 6:11 PM
#studioday + #caturdayeveryday = photo-op with Newt
This piece is nearly done, just waiting to dry then ink
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope
This piece is nearly done, just waiting to dry then ink
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope
When you are working in #artlicensing & your cat offers help
No harm came to the art or the cat
#caturdayeveryday
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
No harm came to the art or the cat
#caturdayeveryday
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
July 15, 2024 at 9:21 PM
When you are working in #artlicensing & your cat offers help
No harm came to the art or the cat
#caturdayeveryday
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
No harm came to the art or the cat
#caturdayeveryday
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
Grasshopper took part in my son's driving lessons today
The girls joined me in the studio We were invaded by my daughter's bird
Yes I had to rescue 1 image thanks to pawprints
#caturdayeveryday
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #inspiration #illustration #CBIGmember
The girls joined me in the studio We were invaded by my daughter's bird
Yes I had to rescue 1 image thanks to pawprints
#caturdayeveryday
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #inspiration #illustration #CBIGmember
July 13, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Grasshopper took part in my son's driving lessons today
The girls joined me in the studio We were invaded by my daughter's bird
Yes I had to rescue 1 image thanks to pawprints
#caturdayeveryday
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #inspiration #illustration #CBIGmember
The girls joined me in the studio We were invaded by my daughter's bird
Yes I had to rescue 1 image thanks to pawprints
#caturdayeveryday
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #inspiration #illustration #CBIGmember
Our CBIG 2024 Illustration Directory is LIVE! Pop on over to our website to view our talented members www.cbig-nyc.com/directory
Also follow #cbignycmember2024 #cbigmember
Also follow #cbignycmember2024 #cbigmember
July 12, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Our CBIG 2024 Illustration Directory is LIVE! Pop on over to our website to view our talented members www.cbig-nyc.com/directory
Also follow #cbignycmember2024 #cbigmember
Also follow #cbignycmember2024 #cbigmember
Practice
Practice
Practice
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
Practice
Practice
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
July 12, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Happy #kidlitpostcardday I am a traditional artist seeking representation #kidlitart #cbigmember #cbignycmember2024
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
July 11, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Happy #kidlitpostcardday I am a traditional artist seeking representation #kidlitart #cbigmember #cbignycmember2024
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness
#artcreateshope #showyourart2024
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Postcard day is tomorrow! #kidlit #kidlitart
Please note July's #KidLitArtPostcard event is getting pushed out one week due to the 4th of July holiday. You have an extra week to make a great promo piece #kidlitart illustrators. And an extra week for #kidlit art directors, editors, and agents to come on over to Bluesky.
July 10, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Postcard day is tomorrow! #kidlit #kidlitart
I'm prepping for this weekend's #scbwiNJ conference
Cover for my portfolio.... too much? 2 pieces waiting for their final touches
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope
Cover for my portfolio.... too much? 2 pieces waiting for their final touches
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope
June 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
I'm prepping for this weekend's #scbwiNJ conference
Cover for my portfolio.... too much? 2 pieces waiting for their final touches
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope
Cover for my portfolio.... too much? 2 pieces waiting for their final touches
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates #perseverance
#creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember
#artcreateshope
Reposted by Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋
Hi all, happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Melissa, a PB auth/illustrator! I love illustrating horses, animals, nature, maps, you name it! Plus cute, magical, whimsical things with heart.
Rep: @joycesweeney.bsky.social at The Seymour Agency
Website: melissaescobarart.com
@cbignyc.bsky.social
Rep: @joycesweeney.bsky.social at The Seymour Agency
Website: melissaescobarart.com
@cbignyc.bsky.social
June 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM
February 1, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Reposted by Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋
Hello children’s book illustrators, editors, agents, art directors: tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day. Learn more here: ginaperry.com/postcard #KidLitArt #KidLit
January 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Hello children’s book illustrators, editors, agents, art directors: tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day. Learn more here: ginaperry.com/postcard #KidLitArt #KidLit
It's here!! My holiday sale is officially underway.
Here is the 1st batch of holiday offerings.
@cbignyc.bsky.social
Message me on how to purchase items.
Shipping in continental USA ONLY!
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Here is the 1st batch of holiday offerings.
@cbignyc.bsky.social
Message me on how to purchase items.
Shipping in continental USA ONLY!
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November 21, 2023 at 6:36 PM
It's here!! My holiday sale is officially underway.
Here is the 1st batch of holiday offerings.
@cbignyc.bsky.social
Message me on how to purchase items.
Shipping in continental USA ONLY!
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Here is the 1st batch of holiday offerings.
@cbignyc.bsky.social
Message me on how to purchase items.
Shipping in continental USA ONLY!
www.instagram.com/reel/Cz6tP4Y...
Reposted by Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋
Have a Peek at my illustrations on Everyday and Winter Holiday Cards at my online card shop
www.greetingcarduniverse.com/dianascards
@cbignyc.bsky.social #illustration #kidlitart #cbigNYC #cbigMember #cbigArtShare #Christmas
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@cbignyc.bsky.social #illustration #kidlitart #cbigNYC #cbigMember #cbigArtShare #Christmas
November 21, 2023 at 6:25 PM
Have a Peek at my illustrations on Everyday and Winter Holiday Cards at my online card shop
www.greetingcarduniverse.com/dianascards
@cbignyc.bsky.social #illustration #kidlitart #cbigNYC #cbigMember #cbigArtShare #Christmas
www.greetingcarduniverse.com/dianascards
@cbignyc.bsky.social #illustration #kidlitart #cbigNYC #cbigMember #cbigArtShare #Christmas
Listed below are some amazing educational and fun opportunities happening in the Lehigh Valley at a new facility called Pieces of Mind
#lehighvalley #memtoringmatters #artinthevalley #emmausPA #emmausartiseverywhere #macungiepa #allentownPA
#piecesofmindallentownpa
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#piecesofmindallentownpa
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October 21, 2023 at 11:07 PM
Listed below are some amazing educational and fun opportunities happening in the Lehigh Valley at a new facility called Pieces of Mind
#lehighvalley #memtoringmatters #artinthevalley #emmausPA #emmausartiseverywhere #macungiepa #allentownPA
#piecesofmindallentownpa
www.piecesofmind.org
#lehighvalley #memtoringmatters #artinthevalley #emmausPA #emmausartiseverywhere #macungiepa #allentownPA
#piecesofmindallentownpa
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#caturday #caturdayeveryday
On Monday they will be with us for 3 weeks. We are enjoying learning about them as individuals
On Monday they will be with us for 3 weeks. We are enjoying learning about them as individuals
October 14, 2023 at 10:50 PM
#caturday #caturdayeveryday
On Monday they will be with us for 3 weeks. We are enjoying learning about them as individuals
On Monday they will be with us for 3 weeks. We are enjoying learning about them as individuals
