Edgy but innocent, Tara McPherson’s artwork is a true pleasure to view. Utilizing her signature heart-shaped hole through the character’s chest in place of a heart, McPherson creates an interesting contrast of her characters both having and not having a heart.
Tara McPherson's pieces draw from her life experience and comment on people and their quirks. They are seductive but thought-provoking. Based out of New York City, Tara works as a teacher, freelance illustrator, poster artist, and comic book artist. She also creates collectible toys for Kid Robot, Dark Horse Comics and Toy2R.
What's Driving This Trend
- Edgy Artwork
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional themes and provocative art styles to challenge traditional artistic norms.
- Character Iconography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique and identifiable character designs that can be extended into merchandise and collectibles, creating a cult following.
- Multi-disciplinary Artistry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating various art forms such as illustration, comics, and toy design to create a cohesive and immersive artistic brand.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging unconventional and thought-provoking art forms to disrupt traditional artistic markets and attract a new audience.
- Illustration and Poster Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing unique visual storytelling techniques and unconventional themes to capture the attention of mainstream media and expand commercial opportunities.
- Toy Design and Collectibles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating limited edition and exclusive collectible toys that bridge the gap between art, pop culture, and collectibles, targeting niche markets.
