Author Archives: Maxine

Recently, I was reviewing my catalogue in preparation for an upcoming art installation in Baltimore next week.    There were many paintings to choose from, but I decided to hang pieces from my Seeking Language series.  These works have a rich history … Continue reading →

I’ve been creating a biographical narrative to accompany my submission for the April 2012 “Envision” exhibit at The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center. It has been interesting exploring my professional artistic journey and my creative process. My 2007 painting Fishhead … Continue reading →

The meaning of art (in its various forms) is often interpreted in different ways.  A visual artist can create with one or several motivations driving his/her talent.  The design of this quest may be obvious or enigmatic.  It could be bold or serene.  Whatever the artist’s intent … Continue reading →

Phthalo, Azure, Cobalt, Ultramarine… the list goes on. For some, they’re all just blue, but the artist tends to probe a little further.  Blue’s meanings are as vast as its visual variations. I’ve heard it linked to healing, happiness, clarity and peace. Its darker shades can … Continue reading →

In 1997, alongside of my work with the black and white figure paintings know as “Urban Views”, I created a set of works using geometrical shapes and textures  featuring one or more of the following elements: spheres/circles, squares, and cross-hatching.  … Continue reading →

My selections for The Artist Alley exhibit in San Francisco were lovingly packed and shipped this week by the employees of FedEx. Soon they will join the works of other participating artists at The Artist Alley Gallery for the February – April … Continue reading →

Giclées by Maxine Taylor Our giclées are high-quality reproductions of original Maxine Taylor paintings. Each giclée is printed individually from a high resolution digital file. We only use archival inks and papers during the printing process. This ensures that your … Continue reading →

The other day, I glanced out of the window and caught sight of the beautifully full cypress in my garden. Its velvety shape put me in mind of this painting, Monhegan, The Last Forest. Looking at the image, I couldn’t … Continue reading →