Tamerick Zachary – Charcoal Portrait Artist

Tamerick Zachary describes himself as a friendly, easygoing person who gives great vibes through his charcoal portraits. He has had a fascination and skill for drawing since the young age of five years old in his hometown of Donaldsonville, LA.

He discovered his niche quickly when he realized he loved to draw black and white portraits of people. As a charcoal portrait artist, he enjoys the discipline and technical skill of drawing the texture of the skin, the detail in hair, the beauty of an individual’s eyes, and the expressions on a face. He loves what he does and strives to make everybody feel comfortable when they commission portraits. Trust is a big part of his creative process and wants his customers to trust him to create a piece of art they’ll treasure.

One of Tamerick's pieces depicting a female subject

While following his passion of being a charcoal portrait artist, he was happy to be discovered by some influential people and celebrities who fell in love with his creations. He has commissioned work for celebrities, garnered the attention of local media, and has fostered a big fan base of support.