Meet Tara: The Artist Behind the Tees
Springs of Courage Tees was founded by Tara in Springwater, ON. This brand is the culmination of decades spent connecting creativity with conviction.
As an active, recognized professional artist in the Central Ontario community, Tara brings a sophisticated eye and proven skill to every design. When you purchase a t-shirt from our shop, you can be assured that the graphic is not just inspirational, but also artistically original and professionally prepared.
Tara pours her established artistic experience and spiritual passion into every single piece, ensuring you receive a high-quality, unique piece of wearable art that reflects both divine beauty and skilled craftsmanship.
You have the courage within you to share His Word, and we are here to provide the apparel that helps you do just that.
Inspiration
Springs of Courage Tees started as a quiet nudge from God—a creative calling that’s been growing in my heart for a long while now. I’ve always felt like He was leading me somewhere, even when I didn’t know how or where. My faith journey began as a young teenager, regularly showing up to Sunday Mass because I felt called to commit. That one decision ended up inspiring my family to reconnect with church. It taught me early on that courage—especially spiritual courage—can be contagious.
Over the years, my faith kept growing. I found friends who introduced me to our parish youth ministry and Christian music. I got involved in all kinds of church ministries—reading at Mass, leading youth groups, playing worship music on my guitar—and every step felt like confirmation that I was walking the path God laid out for me.
Not everyone understood. I lost some friendships along the way. But I kept sharing what I believed, hoping that even if it didn’t land right away, maybe a seed was planted.
Fast forward to today: I’ve been married for 17 years, raising two amazing Catholic teens, and still involved in my faith community—now as a music ministering family. But there’s always been this creative itch in me. I’ve loved making art that reflects the beauty of God’s creation. There’s something powerful about capturing the way we fit into His masterpiece.
After praying on it for a long time, I finally decided to combine my love for art and my passion for faith—and that’s how Springs of Courage Tees was born.
We’re a Christian apparel brand based in Central Ontario, creating modern and inspired t-shirt designs that help believers wear their faith with confidence. Every design is crafted to help believers share their faith with boldness and beauty, sparking conversation, inspiring hearts, and glorifying God in everyday life.
We developed this brand out of a strong desire to connect faith communities with values and outward signs of our beliefs. Springs is a nod to the region of Central Ontario we're based in, and our reference to courage is found in the Bible. Our name comes from Joshua 1:9:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go…”
Springs of Courage isn’t just a catchy name, it’s rooted in the faith that the Lord will be with us wherever we go, which springs forth the courage to stand up for Him, do what He tells us to, and share with others meaningfully.