Hi! I'm Tara, a creative spirit with a deep connection to Central Florida, where I grew up fishing and camping on the waters of Tampa Bay, enjoying the thrill of Florida's roller coasters, and mountain biking the phosphate pits.

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For the first decade (or two) of my career, I felt so lucky to be able to create art for Florida State Distributors, a personalized souvenir company that serviced the top theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, casinos, and national parks. One of my favorite parts of the process was the "research" — visiting the attractions before recreating the "experience" for the product!

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I fell even more deeply in love with my career when I shifted my focus into the apparel industry, creating outdoor themed graphics and prints for Outdoor Nation (housing Reel Life, Gillz, Mad Pelican, and Fintech). Seven years later, I blinked, and here I am!

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After sharpening my skills over the years, I've transitioned into the realm of freelance. I consider myself creative, hard-working, organized, and proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Procreate.

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Outside of my artistic pursuits, you'll often find me exploring the great outdoors with my family, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature that surrounds us.

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Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me and my journey. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and create something amazing together!

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Talk to you soon!
Tara Hickman