Hilary Taylor

Born in Northern Ireland, I was lucky enough to grow up in the countryside and by the sea and it is these two environments that inspire and inform my work.  I am particularly drawn to forests and coastlines and the variety of colour and texture that appears here is what I try to convey in my paintings.  I want you to feel as though you could reach out and pick a flower, feel the earth, touch the rocks.

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My current work is inspired by the many walks I take, along with a love of humble grass verges and wildflowers – I am intrigued by the way that plants layer and layer upon each other and all seem to be reaching for the same sky.  I work predominantly in Acrylic using brushes, palette knives (or whatever comes to hand on occasion!) to convey a feeling of place.