Q&A With Tara Lilly
Tara just launched the Little Whimsies collection in collaboration with DW/E. We got the chance to ask her a few questions about what inspired the collection and her art style!
Tara just launched the Little Whimsies collection in collaboration with DW/E. We got the chance to ask her a few questions about what inspired the collection and her art style!
What do you think of when you hear the word “whimsy?”
What do you think of when you hear the word “whimsy?”
When I hear the word whimsy, I visualize art that has a bright, sweet, nostalgic vibe with lots of playfulness throughout.
When do you feel the most inspired?
Inspiration comes from everything I surround myself with. I am often always inspired. Maybe it's the blooms and bugs in my home garden, or something silly my children say, or flipping through books and magazines, there is always something there that pops an idea into my head. I love to walk in nature and collect bits of plants and wildflowers growing, nature is a great source of inspiration for me.
Your illustrations are so intricate and playful. How did you find your style of art?
My art style has evolved over the years. I have a background in Graphic Design and Product Development and after years of working digitally, I decided I wanted to get further away from the screen and do more painting and drawing and more analog work. I discovered I loved painting and so began painting things that I loved or objects I enjoyed looking at. Now I use the computer as little as possible and paint as much as time will allow.
What do you hope people feel while surrounded by your illustrations on their walls?
I hope that when people are surrounded by my artwork on their walls, they feel a sense of pure joy and happiness. I hope they will smile every time they walk into the room.