ARTIST BIO

Nice to meet you!

My name is Tajha Winkle. I'm a Black & Indian Jamaican Woman illustrator and 2D animator with three years of experience in creating illustrated & animated content for Children's Media. I'm interested in illustrating for picture books, Editorial Illustration, visual development and 2D animation opportunities both locally and internationally. I'm currently represented by Lynnette Novak at The Seymour Agency for my illustrations.

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 In 2021, I graduated from The University of the West Indies with a BFA in animation. It wasn't easy, especially since I was balancing my art business, extracurriculars, and volunteering. The Holywell Gift Centre is home to the mural I completed as a volunteer in 2020, and home to my most cherished experiences at the Park & nature reserve. Since then I've been an IFLE artist Laureate, won the Brodber/Pollard Prize for creative writing in 2021, and illustrated numerous children's books focused on black children and their experiences. In January 2022 I had my first artist show case for WeChangeJA & QLounge called Eclectic Soul Sessions in January 2022 for queer & under-represented artists. My most recent pride is completing an Animated short about the number 8 for Sesame Workshop that aired on HBO MAX in 2022. Adding a Digital Marketing Cert to my arsenal offers a unique informed perspective into creating animated/illustrated products that are appealing & yet remain authentic.

When I'm not drawing you can find me in the garden feeding wild birds, or working on exciting art projects with a cup of tea in hand. 

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Shoot me an email if you'd like to know more about my process or would like to work with me.

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