About the Artist
Hi! I am Taylor, and I'm a coastal landscape artist who spends my time capturing all the beauty Lake Huron's shores have to offer.
When I’m at the water or when I’m painting it, the rest of the world quiets and there is nothing else that has the power to do that for me. It’s that complete peace I crave and what keeps me creating. The lake scenes I paint capture that feeling and connect you to the water.
My Story
My Process
I am a self-taught artist specializing in acrylic works on canvas. Living and creating in Saugeen Shores is a coastal artist's dream.
My artwork showcases my love for water in its many forms. Lake Huron brings me a humbling comfort and peace amidst the storms of life, inspiring the artworks I create. From peaceful waters to powerful waves, I am continually inspired by the many moods of water.
In 2015, at 18 years old I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma cancer, resulting in surgery to remove my entire right shoulder blade and muscle. The surgery left me with mobility restrictions of my dominant arm. I had to learn to do most things in life differently, including how I physically paint.
I turned to painting as a form of therapy and it continues to fill my life with peace, comfort and purpose.
I released my first collection of paintings through my website in 2020. I have had three exhibition shows at Southampton Arts (2021-2023) and became a permanent member of the Southampton Arts Gallery in 2023.
Following my surgery, I adapted to painting with both my left and right hand. I will use my non-dominate hand to block in large areas of colour. For more detailed work, I use my left arm to support my right hand, allowing me the mobility to raise my arm to the canvas.
Each day a different scene unfolds on Lake Huron, leaving endless inspiration to be found. I’m never without my camera to capture my next reference photo.