Tamara Blakemore was recently interviewed by TheCelebrity.Online Magazine and below is the Q&A session we had with Tamara.
Tamara Blakemore As Cover Story Interview – December 2025 Magazine Edition
How do you introduce yourself?
I’m a birth, breastfeeding and baby-loss artist, and I also work as a maternity assistant, essentially an extra pair of hands for midwives. My days are spent weighing babies, taking bloods, offering breastfeeding support, and, of course, making endless tea and toast. I’m a mum of three and we all squeeze ourselves (and a lot of love) into a small cottage in Cornwall, where I juggle motherhood with running my art business.
What hardships have you gone through in life?
After my GCSEs, I moved to a local grammar school and was suddenly surrounded by very academic expectations. I took subjects like maths, chemistry and history, but no matter what I studied, I always drifted back to the art room. It was the one place where I felt completely myself. Meanwhile, my closest friends were preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry and law, and there was this constant pressure, internal and external,to pick something “serious” or “sensible.” In the end, I chose “Creative Events Management,” a degree that always felt like a slightly padded version of what I really wanted to do. It was like my true passion for art had been disguised under the word “management” out of fear that pursuing art alone wouldn’t be seen as a “real” career. I became pregnant in my third year of university, and that brought its own set of challenges. There were a lot of preconceived ideas placed on me as a young mum, and slowly those assumptions started to seep into how I saw myself. Sometimes I felt defensive, determined to prove I was capable. Other times, my confidence plummeted and I questioned whether I was too young, too naive, or too immature to be a good mum or to pursue any of my goals. It took time, and a lot of internal work, to separate who I really was from what others projected onto me.
What do people usually not know about you?
Not many people know that I’m a Christian. I don’t go to church regularly, and I think sometimes people assume faith has to look a certain way or come with a spotless past. Mine doesn’t, I’ve had my fair share of mistakes, complicated relationships and messy chapters. But I really love the saying, “Churches are hospitals for the broken, not museums for the perfect,” because that’s exactly how faith works for me. My relationship with God is something I lean on when I feel overwhelmed, anxious, or unsettled. Prayer shapes my day-to-day thinking and it helps me recognise my own weaknesses without being crushed by them, and gives me perspective when I need to let go and just enjoy my life. It’s a quieter part of who I am, but definitely one of the most grounding.
What sets you apart from others?
I think what really sets me apart as an artist is how deeply I know the world I’m portraying. I’m not just painting birth from the sidelines. I’ve birthed three times myself, and I witness births regularly through my work as a maternity assistant. I’ve seen the rawness, the beauty, the vulnerability, and the tiny details that often get overlooked. That lived experience shapes my art in a way that feels very personal and honest.
What are your upcoming major events?
Yes! I’m turning 30 in June, which feels like a really meaningful milestone. I’m looking at it as a kind of new chapter, one where I’m a little more grounded, a little more myself, and a lot more intentional about the things I want to build and enjoy. It’s not in the pipeline, but I’m hoping that one day I’ll be able to exhibit my art.
What expert advice would you like to give?
Honestly? I don’t see myself as an expert in anything. If anything, my advice would be not to rely too heavily on “expert advice” from strangers on the internet. Personally on a practical level- de littering has help me fine tune what I really want in life. Getting rid of “I’ll do that later” projects and just surrendering that I won’t have the time because my priorities are being present and experiencing life, rather than gaining material possessions. If I had to give general advice though I’d say: listen to your intuition, stay soft even when life feels hard, and don’t be afraid to start small.
Social Media
Instagram – @tamarablakemoreart
Tom Harrecks is an Author at TheCelebrity.Online Magazine who has a vast experience of covering interviews in various international media agencies.
