Best New Visual Artist Of Chicago? Gee, Thanks!

 Dear Fans,


   I want to thank you personally for voting and naming me the Best New Visual Artist of Chicago of 2012 in the prestigious Chicago Reader. It's truly an honor to be named the best of a city in a popular newspaper with a circulation close to 100,000 (not including website visits).

  It's hard enough being an artist, let alone an artist whose main focus are the horror and fantasy genres. To be chosen while dealing with that subject matter is just astounding. I'm not one of those types who subscribe to the "splash and splatter" philosophy so prevalent in the modern art movement, and in doing so, I'm sure that I have quite a few nay-sayers and ill-will wishers. That's fine. My work isn't for everyone. It's for me. and most definitely, it's for YOU.
 
 I never thought I'd be chosen for such an outstanding title and I owe it all to YOU, my amazing fans, friends, and collectors! Thank you so very much. I'm humbled and inspired.

Just wait to see what I've got in store for you in the future months!


Warmest Wishes And Regards,
      G. Edwin Taylor


   P.S. I want to extend a personal thank you and congratulations to Gallery Provocateur who gave me the chance and believed in me. The gallery also was named Best Established Gallery, Best Underground Art Space and it's Halloween show (of which I had seven works in) was named Best Exhibit!

  P.P.S. I also wish to extend my congratulations to the Runners Up Meaghan Garvey and Amanti House!

What Are You Waiting For?

   I have a tendency to study. To read and take copious amounts of notes and then re-read everything all over again. I want to make sure that I leave no stone unturned. What do I personally study? Art technique, marketing, and anything and everything else that piques me interest.

BUT...

   ...You can only study for so long before you need to take what you've learned and dive head first into the depths and trust that you won't sink. No matter how hard you've studied you'll come across something that you weren't prepared for. You know what? That's ok. It's how we truly learn.

   Thinking will only get you so far. The call to Action is what will take you the rest of the way. So now I leave you with this one single and solitary thought:

What are you waiting for?

Will You Be Ready?

Something exciting is happening on April 1st. What is it you ask? Unfortunately I can't say what it is just yet but I will tell you this much:

On my Facebook Fan Page I'll be thanking you for being so great and supportive of my artistic endeavors.

So if you want to keep up to date on what this could possibly be, you will want to go and "LIKE" that page if you haven't already.

www.facebook.com/taylor9.art

Monsters Are Among Us!

   Have you been wondering what I've been up to? Well, I'll tell you...

   Several weeks ago I finished a painting based on the Creature From The Black Lagoon. I painted it while experimenting with techniques that I had recently learned and it became such a hit that the painting sold within four days of completion. The fella who bought it also commissioned me to do four more pieces all based on other famous classic monsters using the same style that I had experimented with for the Creech painting. I've also been commissioned to do another famous monster painting so February and most of March is now booked up.

   Be on the lookout as I finish these other works and post them!
   Let me know what you think and post your comments below!

Thank you!

"From Out Of The Depths" - Acrylic on canvas board, 5x7"

©  2012 G. Edwin Taylor

Weekly Drawings #1

   I recently joined a closed drawing and sketch group on Facebook where the main focus is for artists to help other artists by critiquing. The group also has a weekly theme and a weekly exercise (for those who want to participate) in an effort to get artists thinking and hone their abilities by pushing boundaries and comfort zones.

   I've decided that I'll share my sketches and drawings with you on a weekly basis as I complete the tasks given. Be prepared to see work that you normally would never see from me!

   Be sure to let me know what you honestly think! Thanks.

Weekly Theme #1: Mushrooms

 Weekly Exercise #1: Feet