Not My Collector

A satirical series seen through the eyes of imaginary critics who just don’t get it.

an abstract photo of a curved building with a blue sky in the background

Not My Collector was born from a creative prompt: make art for the people who would reject it.

We've all seen the comments artists get online from the self-appointed Art Police. They tell us how "real art" should be. So, instead of ignoring them, I turned them into characters.

Comments from fictional critics (trolls) like Jen Eric and Justin Sultz appear around my paintings like badges of honour. Their advice reveals more about them than the art.

That’s the heart of Not My Collector: a satirical nod to the people my work isn’t made for, and a reminder that the right collectors will laugh along with me.

The Series

Not My Collector abstract face painting by Tara Roskell featuring a colourful expressive face on a yellow background.Not My Collector abstract face painting by Tara Roskell featuring a colourful expressive face on a yellow background.
Abstract face painting from Tara Roskell’s Not My Collector series on a yellow background, shown with the critic quote ‘Why cAbstract face painting from Tara Roskell’s Not My Collector series on a yellow background, shown with the critic quote ‘Why c
Not My Collector Series Fictional Critic Jen EricNot My Collector Series Fictional Critic Jen Eric
A Nice Vase

Jen Eric wouldn’t like this one. She prefers flowery vases and colouring books.

blue abstract face painting from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara Roskellblue abstract face painting from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara Roskell
blue abstract face painting with criticism from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara Roskellblue abstract face painting with criticism from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara Roskell
Not My Collector Series Fictional Critic Justin SultzNot My Collector Series Fictional Critic Justin Sultz
Truth is...

Justin Sultz wouldn’t like this one. It's far too abstract for a dictionary addict.

Red abstract face painting from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara RoskellRed abstract face painting from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara Roskell
Red abstract face painting with criticism from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara RoskellRed abstract face painting with criticism from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara Roskell
Not My Collector Series Fictional Critic Sue PerficialNot My Collector Series Fictional Critic Sue Perficial
I Prefer Beige

Sue Perficial wouldn’t like this one. She prefers lace doilies, tidy shelves, and lots of beige.

Pink abstract face painting from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara RoskellPink abstract face painting from the satirical series Not My Collector By Tara Roskell
It's Too Weird Satirical Not My Collector Pink Painting with Criticism by Artist Tara RoskellIt's Too Weird Satirical Not My Collector Pink Painting with Criticism by Artist Tara Roskell
Not My Collector Series Fictional Critic Rudi NuffNot My Collector Series Fictional Critic Rudi Nuff
It's Too Weird

Rudi Nuff wouldn’t like this one. It’s far too weird for someone who prefers white noise.

Turquoise painting with criticism from Satirical Art series Not My Collector by Tara RoskellTurquoise painting with criticism from Satirical Art series Not My Collector by Tara Roskell
Not My Collector Art Series Satirical fictional criticNot My Collector Art Series Satirical fictional critic
It Looks Like...

Terry Bull wouldn’t like this one. Nothing beats his wasp sting for drama.

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