I am largely self-taught and work in many media, but mainly acrylic and chalk. 

My lively gestural painting style enables me to convey an impression of a subject which is rooted in reality not bound by it. I create instinctively: colours and shapes flow with an energy of their own. I often rotate the canvas as I paint, so that the piece can have no fixed orientation, it is up to the viewer to choose. The marks made by my brush or my fingers form the shapes of abstracted land, sea and floral scapes. Paint, pastel and charcoal blend to form harmonious layers of colour and rich textures. 

I work from my garden studio which is my go to creative space. It’s my sanctuary, a place where I can leave the world behind and immerse myself in creating.

I am an elected member of Oxford Art Society and an active member of Oxford Artweeks, Wylye Valley Art Trail and Swindon Open Studios. I have work in many private collections in France, Germany, America and Kenya. This year I was shortlisted for the Women in Art Prize. To get a good flavour of my work, please check out my instagram account @parkerwoolwayartist and website http://www.parkerwoolway.co.uk 

Tara lives near the beautiful and inspiring White Horse at Uffington where she also works from her own studio - and loves to welcome visitors for exhibitions and open studios.