Majestic aspens in the Rockies, a New Mexico sunset, an Indian pueblo, a rustic old building on the backroads of Texas and Arkansas -- these are some of the subjects one will find in the artistic creations of J. Taylor.

Born in South Texas, J. Taylor (aka, Jodie Taylor) has traveled extensively through the Southwest and his work is an expression of love for the natural beauty of the area and its cultures. Now living in NW Arkansas, he loves to paint the old barns and vivid colors of Spring and Fall in the Ozarks, reflecting yet another American culture.

His serious attention to painting began in 1986 with watercolor. Ten years later, he worked with acrylic and oil, but since 2001 his passion has been pastel. When asked,
J. Taylor says, "I work primarily from photographs I have taken, so I have a feel for the scene. I use this for a starting point, but then paint my own vision. Creative art, in my opinion, is not an exact replica of the scene -- only GOD's creation is perfect. When I walk into my studio, the vividly colored sticks seem to call to me and I feel that I am guided by a divine power. To acknowledge this, I place a small cross in the lower half of each of my pastel paintings."

J. Taylor is a juried member of the Degas Pastel Society (New Orleans, LA) and Coppini Academy of Fine Arts (San Antonio, TX) as well as maintaining memberships in numerous art groups in CA, NM, and AR. His works have been accepted in state, regional, national and international shows, and he is a national show award winner.

Original works, limited edition prints, and gicleés are available. Browse this website or call for information.