Tamara Clary Clark is the owner of TC Artworks, Inc.  Tamara graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Virginia, with a BFA in Fashion Illustration.  She later attended Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, receiving her Teaching Certificate in Art Education.
 
The idea of the BEEHIVE GIRLS™ evolved in 2000.  Tamara says, “I have been so fortunate throughout my life to have a strong support system of my girlfriends and my family.  I had two special role models in my life, my grandmother Virginia Evans and my mother Jean Clary Bagley.  Both are strong, independent women who have a lust for life and for making this world a better place.

They taught me three very important life lessons that every woman should know:
●  They taught me what being a friend truly is.
●  They taught me how to unselfishly give to others.
●  They taught me how to empower myself. 
 
I started my Decorative Finishing business, TC Artworks, Inc., in 1999.  As my business grew, I was putting in so many hours.  I began to slowly forget to make time for my girlfriends and me.  I would search for the perfect card or gift item to send to my friends that would express my thoughts.  Well, I found very little. 
Voila! The BEEHIVE GIRLS™ were created.
 
I grew up in the 1960’s and was influenced by the larger than life hairstyles.  My friends and I would always laugh at the “do’s” our mothers were wearing.  I created a humorous illustration of girlfriends and called them the BEEHIVE GIRLS™.
I wanted to showcase the girls in a line of greeting cards and giftware that women could share with their girlfriends.  So, be inspired through the BEEHIVE GIRLS™…to inspire, to encourage or to send a smile.   Reach for your dreams, discover yourself and nurture your friendships!”