Tara K. Deal is an artist based out of Portland, Oregon but her heritage is from Alaska. She has studied with the University of Alaska Anchorage as well as the Art Institute Online as a graphic design major. Being a part of a family of artists and crafters, she has always had a passion for creating art since she was a girl. Inspired by the natural beauty of Alaska and its wildlife, her artwork has been exhibited at various student art galleries and street fairs within Alaska and Oregon.