Tara Dawn
Immersive worlds. Unforgettable play.
Mastering character design, storyboarding, 2D illustration, vector art, and animation to craft immersive games that players can't quit.
Past Projects
character styles
Diving into diverse styles like manga, South Park's flat humor, Angry Birds' expressive geometry, and Macbeth's intense drama — then capping the section with my unique art style: a personal evolution shaped by years of honing my craft and injecting my own personality into every character.
csgo big
Crafting vector icons, sleek logo designs, and supporting assets in close collaboration with front- and back-end developers — infusing gambling excitement and bold style into this popular CS:GO/CS2 case-opening experience.
creatures
Exploring diverse styles and expressive positions for animals and fantasy characters alike: grounded wildlife studies, fierce dragons, mythical hybrids, and entirely imagined beasts brought to life through bold forms and personality.
spellbound showdown
Full UI/UX design + art direction: custom vector icons, vibrant color systems, wizard & beast characters, and mobile-first screens for this magical card-battler showdown.
jars of curiosity
A bold reimagining of a timeless brand.
brawlclub bullies
Led creation of hundreds of NFTs and close to 50 animations, crafted promotional ads and game mode assets, and partnered with engineers for seamless NFT functionality — while teaming up with another artist on an additional 15 animations for this high-energy project.
night to dawn fine art
Showcasing a range of personal favorite styles and paintings crafted over the years, blending experimentation and refinement — with prints and select originals available for purchase in the gallery
commissions/dn2d
A bold reimagining of a timeless brand.
isometric artwork
A bold reimagining of a timeless brand.
pirates of the high seas
A bold reimagining of a timeless brand.
Client Reviews
Her attention to detail is phenomenal. She helped grow our social media following and transformed how people understand and connect with our product through brilliant UI/UX design.
— Gary
Exceptional communication paired with results that surpassed our highest expectations. A genuinely excellent experience from beginning to end.
— H L
If you stand in front of these exemplary pieces, they speak to you…it’s poetry in motion. Each piece and their movement, captured to perfection. I can only imagine what these pieces would look like hanging in my living room, oozing ethnic elegance, and mystery. We were mesmerized by these pieces and would go back just to see them through the gallery window! My hats off to you, the artist, with respect and awe. I hope you’re able to get what they are worth, as they are priceless!!
— Salome
design. build. captivate.
At the heart of my work is a deep love for gaming—especially the spine-tingling thrill of horror games—and the endless storytelling possibilities of Dungeons & Dragons. Whether I'm crafting twisted creatures, atmospheric environments, or characters that linger in the mind long after the screen fades, these passions fuel every brushstroke and pixel.
My design foundation comes from targeted, hands-on Udemy courses, with standout highlights in Character Design, Adobe Animate, Nomad Sculpt, and Game Theory—skills I've applied directly to bring imaginative worlds to life. Before freelancing full-time, I taught Character Design and Development, Storyboarding, UI/UX Design, 2D Illustrations, Environmental Art, and Creature Creation at an online Canadian college, helping students translate their visions into compelling visuals while sharpening my own ability to guide, iterate, and deliver under real-world deadlines.
Based in Alberta, Canada, I'm fully equipped for remote collaboration and excited to partner on projects that demand creativity, narrative depth, and a touch of the macabre. If you're building immersive games, dark fantasy assets, educational content, or anything that blends storytelling with striking visuals, let's roll the dice and make something unforgettable together.
