Tanya Richards
Life-long artist and trained graphic designer who combines technical skills with heartfelt storytelling.
About
Life-long artist and trained graphic designer who combines technical skills with heartfelt storytelling. Creates original artwork, writes and illustrates children’s books, and builds audiences through consistent online content and hands-on crafting.
Experienced in independent creative work and client-based commissions, with additional strengths in program facilitation, family support, and collaborative planning. Brings creativity, self-discipline, and a strong connection to audiences through meaningful, accessible visual storytelling.
- 34 years' experience
- Joined February 2026
Skills· 26
Procreate- Artwork
- Illustration
- Book Illustration
- Childrens Book Illustration
- Watercolour Illustration
- Pencil Illustration
- Logo
- Pen and Ink Illustration
- Character Design
CorelDraw- Web Design
- Freehand Digital Illustration
- Branding
- Brand Identity
Adobe Illustrator- Acrylic Illustration
- Book Cover
- Social Media Design
- Collage Illustration
- Gouache Illustration
- Poster
- Infographic
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign- Adobe After Effects
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Retail
- Other
- Non-Profit Organization
- Healthcare
- Consumer Goods
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Work experience· 9 roles
Facilitated the needs of program members. Assisted in the implementation of a variety of individualized reinforcers with which our members use to participate in different activities and social situations throughout the program. Maintained a supportive dialogue with the families. Both of us working towards the success of their child's individualized program. Identified areas in need of improvement and provided solutions. Created floor plans and implemented them to create a better work environment for program members and staff. Coordinated the moving of furniture and items with a professional moving team. Planned a variety of classes and activities for program members to assist in their growth and development. Attended weekly meetings to discuss our member's individual needs, their goals, their safety and the safety of the other program members and staff. Designed a logo for the social enterprise division of the company. Created engaging artwork to use in my classes.
Provided support to children and their families to increase independence; offered emotional support; promoted teamwork and understanding; observed activities; organized and participated in activities; communicated with staff.
Provided support to children and their families to increase the child's independence and build skills in their home environment. Offered caring and emotional support to families, giving them the confidence they needed to support their child. Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others. Observed and monitored children's activities. Organized and participated in fun activities with children. Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
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