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!

Halloween Weekend Shenanigans

   This weekend was a non-stop hectic blast of pure excitement. On Saturday night, the Opening Reception for Gallery Provocateur's "Things That Go Bump In The Night" exhibit was a crowded success. You can see a little glimpse of it in the video.

   On Sunday, while still recovering from the previous night, I attended the Vincentennial (honoring the 100th Birthday of the marvelous actor Vincent Price). Was able to meet his daughter Victoria Price, who was kind enough to personalize my first edition hardcover of her 1999 book, Vincent Price: A Daughter's Biography.

What did you all do over the weekend? Tell me about it in the Comments section below!

Thoughts On Master Fantasy Artist Frank Frazetta

 Of all the artists that were born last century, Frank Frazetta (February 9, 1928 - May 10, 2010) was one that inspired me the most. His command of form and color, his excellent composition, as well as being able to instill a life-like tension in each piece are unequaled in my opinion. Capturing a perfect moment with his brush, he leaves the viewer in a state of "What happens next?", or sometimes, "What happened before?"

Almost a year and a half later, it's still hard for me to believe that he's gone. No more new creations to ever come into existence from his hand. That's ok. He left a legacy behind that will continue to be a source of inspiration until the day I die.

Even though I never met Frazetta in real life, he was one of the few who reached deep inside me and gave me the conviction to keep painting. To never stop.

 And of course, to be myself.