Tara Phillips

Tara Phillips – Designer

I’m an illustrator with 10+ years of industry experience. Clients: Disney, Simon and Schuster, Penguin Random House, Macmillan, Del Rey.

Overview

Hi there! My name is Tara and I’m a freelance artist and illustrator based in Sydney, Australia. I have over 10 years of experience in the creative industry and enjoy bringing unique stories and characters to life through my work.


I’ve had the opportunity to work with a range of wonderful clients over the years, including: Disney books, Lucasfilm, Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Macmillan, Del Rey books, Australian Geographic, and more. Having worked alongside various publishing houses and advertising agencies, I enjoy the process of collaborating with creative teams.


I’m open to new and exciting projects so please feel free to get in touch!

Services
Fiction
Dark Romance Fantasy Historical Mysteries Romantic Fantasy Space Opera Young Adult Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Entertainment
Languages
English

Work experience

Disney books

Oct, 2017 — Present

Created illustrated covers and artwork for Star Wars publications, including: The Queen’s trilogy hardback and paperback edition covers, The High Republic Phase 1 special edition covers, and The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life covers.

Publishing

Jan, 2011 — Present

I have created illustrated work for publishing houses, advertising agencies, as well as private clients. As a business, I have been responsible for planning, documenting and negotiating client contracts. I have also licensed my work to several international publishing companies.

Portfolio

Star Wars: The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life

Córdova, Zoraida

Disney Lucasfilm Press

Illustration
The Depths

Lesperance, Nicole

Razorbill

Illustration
Illustration
Illustration
Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche

Springer, Nancy

Wednesday Books

Illustration
Queen's Hope

Johnston, E. K.

Disney Lucasfilm Press

Illustration
Queen's Peril

Johnston, E. K.

Disney Lucasfilm Press

Illustration
Star Wars: Queen's Shadow

E. K. Johnston

Listening Library

Illustration
Sweet & Bitter Magic

Tooley, Adrienne

Margaret K. McElderry Books

Illustration

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