TARA AIKEN
Tara Aiken is a self-taught professional chalk artist, muralist, and sneaker artist renowned for creating artwork that looks just like a photograph or appears to pop right out of the ground.
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HOW IT ALL STARTED
Her journey began during the pandemic, when she picked up sidewalk chalk as a way to get outside with her two young children and bring joy to her neighbors.
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What started as a creative outlet quickly gained recognition, propelling Tara to become one of the most sought-after street artists in Minnesota.
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CLIENTS
Tara has worked with big name companies like Amazon/MGM Studios, Little Cinema, the Minnesota Twins, Walmart, CBRE/The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Children’s Minnesota, Compass/Optum, the Parade of Homes, WYNK, and more.
Additionally, she's worked with professional athletes from the MLB to The Savannah Bananas to create custom cleats that stand out like no other. Her custom cleats have been worn by professional athletes like Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, and Bailey Ober of the Minnesota Twins; and Tre Jones of The Savannah Bananas/Texas Tailgaters. ​​
​Watch this interview with KSTP's Minnesota Live to learn more about Tara's story from a starting with a pandemic hobby to becoming a full time artist. ​​
TODAY
Today, her work spans 2D and 3D interactive street paintings, large-scale murals, custom-designed sneakers and cleats, and educational programs. Follow her to see up-to-date creations and plenty of tips and tutorials on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube. ​
