Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Taylor Trimble . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Taylor, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
I have always been a creative whether it was drawing, sewing, or playing with makeup, but had never really tried painting. January of 2017 I became inspired by two large paintings in a home and decided that was something I wanted to try. After completing a 9ft x 12ft painting I fell in love with the process. I took some painting classes at a local community college and then went on to receive a B.F.A. in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design. I have been working as a full time studio artist ever since and plan to continue for the rest of my life. I know this is my purpose when I see people excited and interactive with my paintings and when I smile from ear to ear when I say “I’m an artist!”.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
In the spring of 2022 I graduated from The Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in painting. I am now working full time as a studio artist in my hometown of Galveston, TX. I create medium to large scale oil paintings of botanical collages. I have become so drawn to the variety of organic shapes and intricate details etched into plant life. I take photos throughout each day of any organic plant life I see and layer these images in photoshop creating new organic shapes, interactions between plant life, and depth within my compositions. I use oil paint to blend these layers together and color to intensify the hues and details of botanicals representing them in a unique way. What’s exciting about my paintings is the more you look at them the more details and organic shapes you’ll find. I create my paintings with the intention to lead your eye all throughout and around the painting creating an immersive experience. As far as new projects I am working on a new body of work that is different from what I’ve painted in the past yet still involving the unique compositions in plant life. I am also working on more unique prints as well as more small scale paintings.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Trusting my intuition has impacted my journey the most. My desire to paint was very sudden, but I fell in love with it and two years later I was on my way to art school. Being an artist has taught me patience, problem solving, and to trust the process. The best thing I’ve done is to trust my gut and become an artist. Another quality that has helped me on my journey is persistence. Never give up and always see things through. There is no way you can fail if you keep trying and bettering yourself/your work.
Also, remembering to take a step back to reflect. It’s okay to take a break.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
When I am feeling overwhelmed I take a break. I tend to work on multiple paintings at once so when I am overwhelmed by one I can make more progress on a different project. Currently I am working on 4-5 projects ranging from sewing, small scale acrylic paintings, large oil paintings, and commissioned oil paintings. With this variety I can hop from one to the other to ease my mind and still be productive. Another way to help when I’m overwhelmed is to have a good meal break or indulging in some self care.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.taylortrimble.art/
- Instagram: @taylortrimblefineart
