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| Patrick Taylor |
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Patrick was born in 1964, in San Diego, California. His father served 20 years in the Navy, giving Patrick his first title of "Navy Brat."
Patrick did not grow up always wanting to be an artist. It wasn't until after a serious cervical spine injury, in his mid 20's, while serving in the Marine Corps, that "art" came into his life.
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Patrick's goal as an artist is to express the evocative truth of what he sees through classical realism.
In his portraiture, he paints character as well as visage; in his still life pieces, he evokes mood as much as he captures likeness. Patrick's art is probing and revealing. His goal is not to shock but to move; his art is not exploitative but compelling. His works are expressive yet disciplined, passionate yet delicate. Patrick states, "the main goal of an artist is to create the illusion of light and how it falls and travels across a form or object, giving the work a three dimensional feel, on a two dimensional surface. In a sense, sculpting...but with paint."
Harmonious colors with correct light and intensity emanate from Patrick's work. He strives to bring the viewers into his pictures, to fill them with the desire to reach out and touch the canvas, to make them believe that in doing so; they would feel the downy softness of a cheek, the silkiness of a satin ballet slipper, or the warmth of sunlight as it floods an idyllic landscape. His work is not just to view, but to experience. |
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Princess Diana
2001 Oil on Canvas 60 x 76 |
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My tribute to the late Princess, may her spirit live on. Copyright permission received from the "Spencer" Family, Althorp, Westchester, UK., for sale and reproduction. |
Glowing Innocence
2005 Oil on Canvas 25 x 20 |
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"Four Apples"
2006 Oil on Canvas 10" x 8" |
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Study of light after living Master, David Leffel. Private Collection -NFS- |
"Ballerine Assise"
2007 Oil on Canvas 24" x 24" |
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A treasure I hate to let go but...a greater cause that is before us is in more need than me having a beautiful painting. For the last seven years, I have donated a painting to the Arizona, Hospice of the Valley. Money raised at their annual art auction goes to helping and providing assistance to the terminally ill. Even if I sold her, the value of assistance to another human being, in any way, far exceeds any material gain I could get. I have been blessed with a tallent that has given my life meaning and purpose. My giving in this small way, is my way...of giving back. |
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| 教育程度与个人自传 |
Patrick was not one who always wanted to be an artist all of his life. It wasn't until 1990 while serving in the Marine Reserves, training for the Dessert Storm conflict, that he sustained a serious cervical spine injury which would forever change the course of his life. During this time, Patrick was also serving as a Police Officer in Las Vegas, Nevada. He had to undergo several spinal surgeries that left him laid up for several months at a time. Patrick's wife bought him a pad and pencil so he could draw for therapy. It was evident from the beginning that Patrick's abilities as an artist came out when his very first drawing of himself in uniform won awards at the JC State Fair.
Patrick began his artistic exploration as a self-taught artist, embracing nature as his sole guide for a number of years. He then was privileged to have the opportunity to study under renowned artist, Barbara Sullivan, recognized in "Who's Who in American Women of Western Art" and who is an invited artist of the "C.M. Russel Auction of Original Western Art". Patrick also was the student and protégé of internationally known and exhibited fine artist, Cotti. Cotti's style of painting is in the tradition of The Old Masters (17th Century, Renaissance). Cotti was a close friend and personal artist of the famed expatriate chanteuse Josephine Baker, and he was commissioned by Orson Welles to complete a series of paintings in Paris and England.
Patrick's paintings have received top awards at the Nevada State Fair, including: Grand Champion, Judges Choice, and Best of Show. In recent years, his paintings have been juried into the Las Vegas Art Museum, and chosen for a 2-year show with the City of Las Vegas-Cultural Center. Patrick had his first One-Person Show in 2001, at the Art From the Heart Gallery where he exhibited 17 oil paintings: a series of nudes and scenes from classical ballet. Patrick was also a selected artist, whose works were on display at the Belagio and Treasure Island hotels, Cirque du Soleil, Green Rooms, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Patrick was honored when his painting of Princess Diana, 24 x 30, oil, gained the approval and recognition from Diana's family, The Spencer’s, at Althorp, Northhampton, UK. They State, "We continue to be deeply moved and touched by so many peoples' enduring affection for the Princess and by the many and different ways in which she is remembered all over the world. From the Spencer family, thank you for commemorating her in this way." David Fawkes, Spencer family Representative.
In 2005, Patrick was the lead artist on a mural, painted by three artist from the Las Vegas Metro Police, in conjunction with the Cities 100 year Centennial Celebration. For the last 5 years, Patrick has donated paintings to the Arizona, Hospice of the Valley Annual Art Auction. All proceeds from the auction go to help the terminally ill. Patrick states, "Art has been given to me as a gift and the world of art has truly touched and has inspired my life...my donation of works are my way of giving back, and hopefully, through my art, bring joy by touching the lives of others." |
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