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
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
"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
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
I'm getting back in the groove after a rough last half of 2023
I'm currently doing a 100 day challenge. This is day 20/100
I'm currently doing a 100 day challenge. This is day 20/100
January 28, 2024 at 10:04 PM
I'm getting back in the groove after a rough last half of 2023
I'm currently doing a 100 day challenge. This is day 20/100
I'm currently doing a 100 day challenge. This is day 20/100
#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
#characterdesign #doodles #kidlitart & an appearance from Newt
October 9, 2023 at 4:38 AM
#characterdesign #doodles #kidlitart & an appearance from Newt
Happy #caturday
October 7, 2023 at 5:08 PM
Happy #caturday
Doodles done while teaching this week
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates
#creatingartmakesmehappy #whatsonyourdesk #thepowerofstory #powerofart #staycreative #inspire #kidlitart
#artcreateshope
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates
#creatingartmakesmehappy #whatsonyourdesk #thepowerofstory #powerofart #staycreative #inspire #kidlitart
#artcreateshope
October 5, 2023 at 1:47 AM
Doodles done while teaching this week
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates
#creatingartmakesmehappy #whatsonyourdesk #thepowerofstory #powerofart #staycreative #inspire #kidlitart
#artcreateshope
#lehighvalleyartists
#tms_creates
#creatingartmakesmehappy #whatsonyourdesk #thepowerofstory #powerofart #staycreative #inspire #kidlitart
#artcreateshope
Featuring ... Newt Parkour, born June 26, rescued Sept 25
#caturdayeveryday #rescuecat #lehighvalleycats #allnaturalpetfood #whorescuedwho❤️🐾 #whorescuedwho
#caturdayeveryday #rescuecat #lehighvalleycats #allnaturalpetfood #whorescuedwho❤️🐾 #whorescuedwho
October 5, 2023 at 1:38 AM
Featuring ... Newt Parkour, born June 26, rescued Sept 25
#caturdayeveryday #rescuecat #lehighvalleycats #allnaturalpetfood #whorescuedwho❤️🐾 #whorescuedwho
#caturdayeveryday #rescuecat #lehighvalleycats #allnaturalpetfood #whorescuedwho❤️🐾 #whorescuedwho
Stuck inside due to rain & wind Which means I spent the day in my studio on the floor with Petunia, the pumpkin sketching which is my for of meditation
#kidlitart #tms_creates #creatingartmakesmehappy
#kidlitart #tms_creates #creatingartmakesmehappy
September 23, 2023 at 11:35 PM
Stuck inside due to rain & wind Which means I spent the day in my studio on the floor with Petunia, the pumpkin sketching which is my for of meditation
#kidlitart #tms_creates #creatingartmakesmehappy
#kidlitart #tms_creates #creatingartmakesmehappy
Today's studio
I must say wee sketchbook and some sun is a nice low stress combo
#thepowerofstory #kidlitart #illustrator
I must say wee sketchbook and some sun is a nice low stress combo
#thepowerofstory #kidlitart #illustrator
September 22, 2023 at 7:25 PM
Today's studio
I must say wee sketchbook and some sun is a nice low stress combo
#thepowerofstory #kidlitart #illustrator
I must say wee sketchbook and some sun is a nice low stress combo
#thepowerofstory #kidlitart #illustrator
Always measure twice....
I'm annoyed with myself. I ordered the wrong sized floater frames for my students' art show that we hang on Wednesday
#afterschoolartinstructor #thepowerofstory
I'm annoyed with myself. I ordered the wrong sized floater frames for my students' art show that we hang on Wednesday
#afterschoolartinstructor #thepowerofstory
September 4, 2023 at 9:39 PM
Always measure twice....
I'm annoyed with myself. I ordered the wrong sized floater frames for my students' art show that we hang on Wednesday
#afterschoolartinstructor #thepowerofstory
I'm annoyed with myself. I ordered the wrong sized floater frames for my students' art show that we hang on Wednesday
#afterschoolartinstructor #thepowerofstory
Peek at an image I created for @kidlitart.bsky.social banner on the format formally known as Twitter #kidlitart
September 3, 2023 at 1:13 AM
Peek at an image I created for @kidlitart.bsky.social banner on the format formally known as Twitter #kidlitart