the art of Creative Storytelling

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Explore how artist, writer, and conservationist Tara N. Keir creatively combines different mediums to craft compelling, empathy-first stories around our human relationship with the natural world.

Creative Storytelling Consultation/Collaboration

As a creative storyteller, Tara’s expertise lies in strategically combining different mediums and assets (illustration, mapping, photography, creative writing, traditional investigative journalism , etc.) to craft compelling, empathy-first narratives that approach storytelling from a memorable and creative human lens.

Work with her as a creative storytelling consultant, or inquire about collaborating to co-create meaningful work together.

Let’s work together:

  • The Power of Art in Storytelling

  • Shifting the Narrative: Reframing Conservation Storytelling

  • The Nexus of Wildlife Crime and Security

  • Rhino Poaching & Rangers

  • Human-Wildlife Conflict

  • Wildlife Tourism and Illegal Wildlife Trade

  • Impact-driven Storytelling

  • Importance of History & Geography in Storytelling

Artwork and Illustration Commissions

Tara works in a variety of mediums (graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, water color, gouache, acrylic) and has been creating commissioned artwork for over a decade. Commissions have included hand-drawn maps, pet portraits, landscape paintings, large wildlife art,

Let’s see how I can help bring your artistic vision to life!

Speaking Engagements

Tara is an expert lecturer, delivering talks on various topics with organizations including National Geographic, Uproot Project, Google, IDB, Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants, and others

Topics include:

Interactive Workshops

Tara facilitates a variety of workshops, including but not limited to the following:

  • The Power of Art as a Storytelling Tool

  • Mapping & Identity: fostering connection through geography and artistic expression

  • Finding your Inner Storyteller

  • Finding your Inner Artist