Award-Winning Artist Tara Stonestreet

Tara Stonestreet brought Taradoodles to Erie in 2010. She loves to paint and see the wonder and enjoyment of children who watch her work or see their transformed face. "It makes my heart happy," she says.

An internationally recognized painter, Taradoodles has grown to be a favorite in Erie over the past years, and can be found anywhere from a child's birthday party to an Erie Otters game.

Along with the Otters, clients include Wellsville, WQLN, expERIEnce Children's Museum, The Geek Erie, Erie Insurance, Erie SeaWolves, and many more! 

Her business has expanded from facepainting to what she calls "Windoodles," window paintings that bring joy to kids and offer businesses a bright and cheerful way to draw attention to their storefront.
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Her clients feel good about hiring her not only because of her talent but because of her philanthropic spirit. Tara spends her profits on purchasing toys for the Toys For Tots program. In 2019, she donated an amazing 12,379 toys to Erie's Toys For Tots! 

Award-winning artist

Taradoodles took FIRST place in May 2019 with her Tiki-corn design at the Face And Body Art International Convention (FABAIC) in Orlando, Fla.

Mom and advocate

Tara and her husband have two kids, a daughter born in 2010 and a son born in 2012.

​In 2017, Tara's son swallowed a lithium battery from a toy and was hospitalized for weeks because of internal damage. She now speaks about the dangers of lithium batteries whenever she can. Here's a story about her son's ordeal: 

'Be the good'

Tara's philosophy is 'be the good.' It's a philosophy she certainly lives: Stonestreet was recognized by Toys For Tots in 2018 for her outstanding support of the program.

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Read more about Tara Stonestreet and her donations to Toys for Tots:​

Examples of Windoodles by Taradoodles:

Windoodles are the perfect way to celebrate a special day or just brighten the view for your neighbors and family! Windoodles are also a great way to bring attention to a storefront. Tara is a versatile artist and can create nearly any character or image!