A B O U Tamara
These days
I am an Artist
I color with words
They paint my world
“My writing ~ varieties of death and life, children, keeping faith, and living in the city…
Taking a picture is my way of capturing what I contemplate, and contemplating what I capture.
My intention is to connect, comprehend, heal and laugh.”
- Tamara Royal, Author.
B I O
When Tamara became interested in real estate, she realized the only thing we truly own are our thoughts. She decided to invest in her intellectual property instead. Tamara considers herself an independent photojournalist reporting on life.
She values joy, anger, disappointment, peace, and sadness: the ebb and flow of living. She has learned to embrace them as teachers and blessings.
After experiencing 9/11, she witnessed the crash and burning black mushroom cloud and various fires of American Airlines flight 587 as it cremated all passengers. And murder her neighbors. Tamara lost friends to cancer, the devil, and these worldly struggles. However, her life was spared in two fires.
Tamara believes faith is our medicine. Similar to art and writing. Keeping the faith and continuing to write heals her heart and helps her survive.
She takes pictures because she looks to laugh.
Tamara bikes, skates and creates in NYC.
A F F I L I A T I O N S & V O L U N T E E R I S M
now Volunteer, New York Presbyterian Hospital
since 1999 Education Director, The Children’s Aid Society, NYC
since 2006 Member, NARRATIVE WRITING, Columbia University, NYP Hospital
P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T
2011 UMAST, Upper Manhattan Arts Services Team, “Best Practices For Artists”
2011 CUNY, “Internet Writing Markets”
2010 Bank Street, NYC, “Writing Course for Early Childhood Educators”
2010 Institute of Children’s Literature
2009 NoMAA, ” Technical Assistance Institute”
2009 “Uptown-Writers,” NYC
E D U C A T I O N
M.A. Early Childhood & Elementary Education, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
B.A. Communication Studies, Minor: Health Science, SUNY Oswego, NY
C R E D E N T I A L S
Cornell University, Family Development Leadership Credential
NYU, Advanced Certificate, Executive Leadership in the Not-For-Profit Sector
Permanent Certificate, NYS Public School Teacher
New York State Cosmetology license
Tamara Royal, on the left with her Gramps and sister
saw a link to your blog on one of my other blogs http://christianityasiunderstandit.wordpress.com/ thought I would trot over and see who you were
Something on your bio caught my eye…you’ve experienced some very heavy stuff in your life…wow…I can’t even begin to imagine. Anyway, I sense God’s grace flowing from your blog..so I thought I would say “hi” a fellow blogger. DM
HI, and thank you. Yes, wow, thank YOU for your compassion…God’s still good, no matter what. It’s all trained my brain to keep counting the blessings even in the midst of disaster and despair! Thanks for trotting over- I just started putting myself out there, so I greatly appreciate the acknowledgment. Muchas Gracias!
Hi Tamara, just stopping by and had to say hello – I always love checking in for a little inspiration and fresh insight, served up in hearty helpings on your blog!
Thank you Amy…You’re a good apple! I love checking on you and the city too…
capturing what I contemplate, and contemplating what I capture….and both so intriguing
Thanks mmmmike.