Taria, originally from the UK, now calls Johannesburg home after several years of travel. In March 2020, she launched the popular blog Urban Sketching World, followed shortly by her YouTube channel, Taria’s Sketchy Adventures.

Through these platforms, she has inspired and guided hundreds of students in capturing the world around them through sketching. As an administrator for the Urban Sketchers Johannesburg chapter, Taria helps to organise monthly meet-ups around the city. She also conducts online courses and workshops, along with in-person sessions globally, sharing her passion for urban and travel sketching with a diverse audience.

Check out Taria's instructional book, “The Beginners Guide to Urban Sketching”, available in major bookstores and online retailers.