the art of Creative Storytelling
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