Hello, I'm Benjamin Taggart...
I’m an illustrator, author, and former performer who’s lived in six cities between four states. Having worn many hats, I’ve worked in hospitals, carnivals, and kitchens. Like some people, I’ve experienced the good, the bad, and the morally ambiguous. And like some others, I’ve both learned from and used those experiences to start seeing through others' eyes.


Posters And More…
It's been fascinating to design posters for venues, events, and fellow creatives, but I've always been reluctant to be in the public eye. So, since my initials are B-O-T, my first online gallery was set up under the name "Poster Bot." You can click the following link to see posters, collage work, and more on my DeviantArt page...

Journalism…
Writing is a way for authors to connect, but connecting is about more than just building an audience. Whether I write under the name Poster Bot or Benjamin Taggart, for this author, journalism has always been an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives, and you can read all about the fascinating people I've connected with by following the links below to The Monarch Review and Dark Worlds Quarterly...

Books...
Intended for East Indian kids, A New Friend For Chanda And Chapal is an English-language picture book about a brother and sister who invent an imaginary friend. Follow the links below to see it on Amazon or Goodreads. But heads up, it's a little more advanced than the average children's story and is recommended for ages seven and up...