About the Artist

Tarra Lu is a figurative and abstract artist whose work reflects a deep connection to her Haitian heritage and personal journey. Born in Brooklyn, NY, to immigrant Haitian parents, Tarra was immersed in a rich blend of cultural influences from a young age. Spending four transformative years in Haiti filled her heart with inspiration that continues to shape her art today.

Surrounded by a community of strong, resourceful women during her time in Haiti, Tarra was deeply influenced by their intuitive approach to life, sparking her own creativity and desire to tell stories through art. Painting became her sanctuary, a refuge where she could turn life's challenges into beauty and resilience.

Despite dreaming of becoming an artist, Tarra pursued her education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, earning a BA in Legal Studies with minors in Spanish and Sociology. Her academic journey took her abroad to Costa Rica and Argentina, where she witnessed firsthand the cultural connections between art and human resilience.

Now based in Charlotte, NC, Tarra navigates life's joys and trials while embracing her roles as a mother, artist, art instructor, and life coach. Rooted in her personal experiences and certified as a reiki healer, she has dedicated over a decade to exploring various healing modalities and personal development practices, infusing her art with layers of meaning and depth.

Through platforms like YouTube, Tarra shares her artistic journey, aiming to inspire and empower fellow creatives to pursue their passions fearlessly. Her passion for spirituality and personal development fuels her belief in the transformative power of healing and well-being, inspiring women everywhere to cultivate deeper connections with their true selves.