Majestic aspens in the Rockies, a New Mexico sunset, an Indian pueblo, a rustic old building or barn 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. His work is an expression of love for the natural beauty of the area and its cultures. 

Living in New Mexico 11 years gave J.Taylor the opportunity for visiting and painting the great Southwest. New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona each have their own beauty, a new painting at each turn of the road. After relocating to NW Arkansas, he honed his love of painting the old barns and vivid colors ofthe seasons in the Ozarks, reflecting yet another American culture.  Now back in Texas, he continues his artistic endeavers, drawing on the memories of his travels.

His serious attention to painting began in 1986 with watercolor.  Ten years later, his media of choice expanded to acrylic and oil. Then in 2001, he found his passion ~ pastels.   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.” 

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, & AR.  His works have been accepted in state, regional, national and international shows, and he has won awards in national, state, and regional shows.  He served as President of the Ozark Pastel Society in 2005 & 2006 and  was Vice President/Membership of the Bella Vista Village Art Club for 2005.