Artist's Statement

Because I think of myself primarily as an illustrator, it’s unsurprising that I like to create images that tell stories. To that end, I often draw on mythological, historical, even musical sources. I consider the portraiture I do to be in keeping with that aim. A true portrait tells something meaningful about its subject.

Although generally realistic, my work tends primarily to fall into two basic styles. My digital drawings display a flat graphic aesthetic reminiscent of Art Nouveau posters with their black outlines and gentle curves. Recently, I’ve been branching out to full color and gradation with acrylic paintings and drawings in pastel and colored pencil.

Although it may sometimes be considered passé, I have always treasured the idea of the artist as artisan; a skilled and trained craftsperson who takes great pride in the concept and quality of their work down to the finest detail. I try to bring that conviction to every work I do.

Artist Statement Artist Bio

Paula Tabor is an illustrator of striking versatility. She attended the University of South Florida’s College of Fine Arts. With some additional overseas study credits at the University of Limerick, Ireland and an internship at USF’s prestigious Graphicstudio, she graduated Cum Laude in 1999. After several years of struggle, she achieved her first national publishing contract with Grey Ghost Press.

She hopes that her talent and attention to detail combined with years of business organizational skills will be of great value to portrait customers and the deadline-conscious publishing industry