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Life & Career
Life and Career
September 18/19, 1969.
Tamara Mary Annis is born at Riverside Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario at the stroke of midnight!
April 23, 1974.
Tamara wins Easter Egg Contest at the Chateau Laurier, despite being too young to enter. She won the same contest for the next two years. 
Fielding Drive Public School
A performer at heart, Tamara performed as a solo vocalist in her school choir.
The Eighties
Tamara sets her sights on one small target: the world.
South Carleton HIgh School
Tamara's high school career reflected her outgoing disposition including the drama committee, cheer leading, and student council.
L'Acadamie Des Couturiers Canadians, Richard Robinson
1987-89 Ottawa, Ontario.
Graduate of two-year Fashion Design Course; Haute Couture Sewing, Design, Pattern Making, Fashion Illustration. 
St. Thomas University, 1990-1994 Fredericton, New Brunswick. 
Four-year B.A. Program, 1990-1994 
Majoring in Sociology. 
Minor in Religious Studies.
President of Holy Cross House Residence, 1992-93.
Holy Cross House Representative 1991-93.
House Apparel Artwork and Logo Design 1991-93.
Autumn, 1994
Tamara's writings and illustrations make their publishing debut in the Ottawa Citizen.
May 13, 1995
Tamara Mary Annis weds
James Fenner Douglas

Immediately Thereafter
Tamara Launches Art Career with gusto
Tamara’s range for decorative painting styles is near dizzying. Whether it is abstract, stylized, realistic, or any combination, her ability to tailor her work for the tastes of an individual or group only further underlines the range of her multi-functional abilities.

See Art Gallery
and Roots Canada Gallery

Supporter of the following Charities
‘Roots Canada’ Team Captain for Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life Walkathon - 4 yrs.
Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, Dinners Unlimited, Production and donation of artwork for The Humane Society of Ottawa Silent Auction, Donated artwork to Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, C.A.T. Action Team PEI, Children's Aid Society Art Teacher/ Mentor