Jane Word Taylor
Artist’s Statement
An appreciation of the intricacies of place dominates my paintings. Every painting begins as a multi-sensory conversation with a unique location. There is a sense of timeless balance between the essence of a place and its various iterations. I love the interaction of the larger abstract shapes with the sometimes whimsical details of the moment. I look first for the abstract qualities of the space, and then for movement, contrast, details, and intimacy within. I see people and animals fitting in as accents rather than dominating the whole.
Many of my paintings begin on location, but I also finish them in my studio, pondering next moves over the course of several weeks. Bird photography as an additional love often draws me out for an adventure and the discovery of a new point of view. The birds then unobtrusively populate many of my paintings.
As a lower and middle school art teacher for over 30 years, I have learned much from both my students and the ongoing research involved in curriculum building. Having started as a watercolor artist, I loved the privilege of playing with many genres and media, including fabric, ceramics, and digital media. That I am now drawn back to landscape painting reflects my continuing sense that in nature lies both my best inspiration and the deep sense of interconnectedness that I would most like to share in my art.. My transition to acrylic paint remains informed by the fluid experience of watercolor
I focus unabashedly on the beautiful, hopeful, cheerful and happy aspects of the world. While fully aware of all the struggles out there, and of the traditional artists’ role in calling those struggles to the attention of society, I prefer to add my energy to building on the positive.
About The Prints:
I recommend canvas gallery wrapped prints with the mirrored border. That way you do not need a frame. However you can also purchase a variety of other mounting options.
I have tested the canvas print quality and was pleased with the results. The company assures me that these are archival Giclee prints:
“The Giclee canvases and pigment inks are archival and
are sprayed with a topcoat to help protect them from
the elements. Generally speaking, these will last about 75 years.”
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Jane Word Taylor