Featured Creative: Tara Noel

What do you do when your time & attention is not always available to pursue your passion & craft? There’s a piece of the mystique of being a modern day artist or creative that’s overlooked by the outside world sometimes. Some of us have day jobs, time & scheduling constraints, some are fortunate enough to solely focus on creating & that pays the bills - but by in large that’s not reality. We are plate spinners. Jugglers. Time managers. Cat herders. Parents. I could continue, but we all have that one thing that demands our attention & focus while we might rather be honing our craft. This isn’t a bad thing at all, but it is real life. For this featured creative, her balance is with her three young kids & part-time job. Tara Noel is a great wife, wonderful mother & an incredible artist based in Fort Worth, Texas. Here’s her story. 


My name is Tara Noel & my days are spent juggling three kids (9 months, 2 years, and 3 years old) & also working a part time job. I wouldn’t trade motherhood or this journey for anything - but it does mean that my art gets pushed to the back-burner & makes it hard for me to feel like I can even call myself an artist during this season of life. 

It’s there though - & I know that it will always be there. Right now I’m just figuring it all out. I think more people need to hear that. Success isn’t immediate & it’s in the “figuring it all out” stage that we really learn the most about ourselves & our craft. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I may be in this phase for a while... & that’s okay.

I went to school in Dallas & studied fine arts with a focus in oil painting & loved it. I have to be creative as a mom - knowing that oils & small children have proven to not be a successful combination in the past - so I find ways to create with more kid-friendly options. I really enjoy being creative with my kids using charcoals or watercolors. I think it’s important for kids to see their parents pursuing & fighting to do something that fuels them & that isn’t necessarily all about raising kids. 



Most recently I have started doing custom family portraits which began as a couple of Christmas gifts & has recently warped into a little side hustle. I have a couple of families lined up so I’m excited to see where it goes. But most importantly, it’s given me an avenue to create & do something I love. While I have dreams to have my art in galleries one day & to spend my time in a studio, for now I’ll be here in our quiet little home nestled under a load of laundry. You might find me cooking dinner out of my favorite cookbook or quite possibly with a paintbrush in my hand all the while simply just...figuring it all out. 




To commission any family portraits or inquire about other artwork you can contact Tara HERE

Stay up to date & see how she figures it all out by following her on Instagram






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