Tamara C - Designer

Name: Tamara C
Address: Montreal, QC, Canada
Telephone: +1 407-233-3331

Montreal based, Freelance Illustrator, specializing in Children's books.

Overview

I work both traditionally and digitally to create my whimsical illustrations. My work has a strong sense of lighting, naturalistic colors and dynamic compositions. I'm inspired by wildlife, children and the environments they reside in. I use this inspiration to add a layer of realism to my illustrations.

My illustration journey began at Dawson College where I earned an associates degree in Illustration and Design. Shortly after, I decided to further my education at Sheridan College, where I received my Bachelor degree of Illustration. In between and during my studies I have worked for a diverse range of publishing and editorial clients such as Kayak Children’s magazine, Inhabit Media and currently working with HEMMA Publication and Heinemann Education.

Services

Illustration

Languages

English

Fiction

Comics & Graphic Novels

Holiday

Middle Grade

Middle Grade Fantasy

Picture Books

Certifications

Honours Bachelor of Illustration
Associate degree Illustration & Design

Awards

2019 Independent Publisher Book Award for Holiday,The Secret's to Santa's Naughty Nice List, written by Pat Hall
2019 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner for Holiday, The Secrets to Santa's Naughty Nice List Written by Pat Hall
Best of 2020 Picture Books, under the animal category, Cubs, Kits and Calves and Arctic summer. Judged by Bookstagang Team.
2020 CBC Books, 11 Canadian poetry books for kids to read during National Poetry Month (In the Sky at Nighttime)
Kits, Cubs, and Calves: An Arctic Summer shortlisted for the Children’s and Young Adult/Adult Selected Titles for the 2021-2022 PMC Indigenous Literature Award
Kits, Cubs and Calves, an Arctic Summer included in 25 titles selected for the 2021 edition of From Sea to Sea : Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books, By IBBY Canada

Work experience

Illustrator

Heinemann Publishing

November, 2017 – March, 2018 (4 months)

Children Book Illustrator

Éditions Hemma

October, 2017 – November, 2018 (about 1 year)

Children Book Illustrator

Inhabit Media

May, 2017 – Present (almost 6 years)

Freelance Illustrator

Self-employed

May, 2011 – Present (almost 12 years)

Portfolio (9 selected works)

Hello, Dark

Wong, Wai Mei, Campeau, Tamara

Grandfather Bowhead, Tell Me A Story

Johnston, Aviaq, Campeau, Tamara

Kits, Cubs, and Calves: An Arctic Summer

Napayok-Short, Suzie, Campeau, Tamara

Oh No! Reindeer Flu!

Valerie L Egar

When the reindeer fall ill on Christmas Eve, an adorable team of enthusiastic huskies helps Santa Claus by volunteering to pull the sleigh. An eager puppy, Frost, also volunteers and ends up riding next to Santa, but almost tips the sleigh trying to catch a falling star. Kirkus Reviews stated, "[T]he dogs steal the show. Campeau's action packed, painterly color images show the pups in energeti... read more

In the Sky at Nighttime

Laura Deal

In the sky at nighttime, the northern lights dance, a mother's song sways on the breeze, and a raven roosts atop a tall building, bathed in the light of the moon. This lyrical poem sends readers sailing through the Arctic night sky to see and hear the unique beauty of a Northern night.

The Muskox and the Caribou

Nadia Mike

Baby Muskox is all alone on the tundra, lost and very worried. When Mother Caribou and Baby Caribou find him, they bring him back to their herd. But even though Baby Muskox finds comfort with Mother Caribou, he knows he’s a little bit different from the rest of the herd.As Baby Muskox and Baby Caribou grow older, the differences between them grow, too. Baby Muskox feels alone and left out in t... read more