Tara Tayyebi Fard
Persian illustrator, humorist, former architect and violinist based in Belgium, who pivoted from architecture to illustration, runs a Substack and works on picture books, commissions and live event illustration.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 31min
Tara Tayyebi Fard on finding her creative voice (and illustration career) after 10 years of being an architect
Tara Tayyebi Fard, a Persian illustrator, humorist and former architect now in Belgium, shares her pivot from 10 years in architecture to illustration. She talks about digging into childhood diaries, using annoyance to invent characters, weekly Substack practice, balancing commissions with playful personal work, and how authenticity and creative jealousy guide a satisfying career.
