Carol Taylor's Blog

NEW! My Fine Art Page on Facebook

caroltaylor — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:34:13 +0000

Just created a new fine art page… CAROL TAYLOR… on Facebook. I hope you’ll join in and stay current with my art goings on by clicking on the “Like” button.

Carol Taylor Original Digital Prints now available in my Etsy.com Shop.

Carol Taylor Black and White Art Paintings by CarolTaylorFineArt

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Drawing & Painting TIPS

caroltaylor — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:09:32 +0000

Drawing & Painting

TIPS

For useful Drawing & Painting TIPS including:

Drawing Pencil Portraits
Maintaining Values Balance in Drawing
Tips for Drawing with Charcoal
…something to ponder on a Friday Evening…
Drawing with Charcoal – Lessons 1 & 2
Watercolor Painting with Watercolor Crayons: Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle
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Visit my web site at: CarolTaylorBlackandWhite.com

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VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT SPECIAL Pencil Portrait Commissions

caroltaylor — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:10:41 +0000

PENCIL PORTRAIT

Commissions Available

Nicholas, Christmas 2011

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT

PENCIL PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS

About PENCIL PORTRAIT Commissions
Having a PENCIL PORTRAIT of an ancestor or child, or even of yourself, is very special…
… an addition to your home to enjoy now, and a treasured family heirloom for generations to come.

PENCIL PORTRAITS are original works of art signed by the artist created from your existing photograph (black & white or color, recent or ancestral; 8×10 preferred but can use 4×6). Individual photos can be combined into one pencil portrait for an additional charge.

PENCIL PORTRAITS are suitable for birthdays, grandparent’s gifts, pre-school through high school graduation, Mother’s Day & Father’s Day, children’s recitals, sports events, holiday cards & gifts, and much more.

The PENCIL PORTRAIT is drawn in graphite pencil on 11×14″ acid-free 2-ply White Bristol Paper. In order to preserve the freshly drawn quality of the pencil portrait, the finished portrait is not sprayed with a fixative. The PENCIL PORTRAIT is shipped flat and ready for framing.

The PENCIL PORTRAITS that I create from your photographs are an excellent likeness of the individual, and reflect the spirit within. You won’t be disappointed.

To commission a charcoal pencil portrait to be drawn from your vintage or recent black and white or color photograph, please visit my Etsy Shoppe at:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89232074/pencil-portrait-commissions-available

REGULARLY Just $95

JANUARY 2012 SPECIAL – 10% NEW BABY DISCOUNT Infant through 18 months

Now Just $85.50 through January 31, 2012

PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT!

caroltaylor — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:13:15 +0000

each YEAR!

- A practical guide to making time for making ART for those who are not full-time artists, i.e., those who teach, work in advertising or marketing, manage museums or galleries, or have careers in various other professions.

- Will show you that ART experiences are cumulative… that you can make entire ARTworks by working just 10 minutes at a time.

- Although written from the viewpoint of an artist who makes drawings, this book is applicable to any ART pursuit.

- If you simply haven’t found the time to make ART, this book is for you!

Ó 2010 Carol L. Taylor

Now Available at my Etsy.com Shoppe

Carol Taylor Fine Art

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53419162/the-10-minute-artist-ebook

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL CUSTOM PEN & INK PORTRAIT

caroltaylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:30:54 +0000

ABOUT CONTEMPORARY PEN & INK PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS

Contemporary Pen & Ink Portraits are drawn on 11 x 14″ acid-free 2-ply White Bristol Paper. In order to preserve the freshly drawn quality of the pen & ink portrait, the finished portrait is not sprayed with a fixative. The portrait is signed by the artist, shipped flat in a protective plastic sleeve and a board-backed envelope, and ready for framing. $95

To commission a contemporary pen & ink portrait to be drawn from your vintage or recent black and white or color photograph, please visit my Etsy Shop at:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63575368/christmas-special-contemporary-pen-ink

FEATURED CONTEMPORARY PEN & INK PORTRAIT:
“Joey”
Collection of the Artist

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL CUSTOM PORTRAIT DRAWINGS

caroltaylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:17:17 +0000

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

CUSTOM PORTRAIT DRAWINGS

ABOUT PENCIL PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS

Charcoal Pencil Portraits are drawn on 11 x 14″ acid-free 2-ply White Bristol Paper. In order to preserve the freshly drawn quality of the pencil portrait, the finished portrait is not sprayed with a fixative. The portrait is signed by the artist, shipped flat in a protective plastic sleeve and a board-backed envelope, and ready for framing. $95

To commission a charcoal pencil portrait to be drawn from your vintage or recent black and white or color photograph, please visit my Etsy Shop at:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87389529/christmas-special-pencil-portrait
Featured Charcoal Pencil Portrait:
“John”
Collection of the Artist

FREE Custom Pencil Portrait Contest

caroltaylor — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:00:56 +0000

FREE CUSTOM PENCIL PORTRAIT CONTEST

The purchase of a Custom Pencil Portrait between November 14-28, 2011 enters you into a Contest to Receive Your Custom Pencil Portrait FREE! How the Contest Works: Purchase a Custom Pencil Portrait between November 14-28, 2011 and your name will be entered into the FREE Custom Pencil Portrait Contest. On November 29, 2011, the winner’s name will be drawn and the winner will notified. In addition, the winner will receive a refund for the price of the Custom Pencil Portrait purchased. There must be a minimum of five (5) contest entries in order for a drawing to take place. Once you have made your purchase, I will send you details and where to send your photograph. Delivery of the Pencil Portrait in time for Christmas.

About the Custom Pencil Portrait:

Charcoal Pencil Portrait
Style resembles a VINTAGE BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH
11 x 14″ on 2-ply acid-free Bristol Paper
A wonderfully charming, thoughtful gift for grandparents, weddings, graduations, birthdays, pre-school through high school graduation, children’s recitals, sports events,

Purchase your Pencil Portrait at: http://www.etsy.com/listing/53945300/original-custom-portraits-charcoal

Christmas and holiday cards & gifts, and much more.

PORTRAITS are original works of art signed by the artist created from your existing photograph (black & white or color, recent or ancestral; 8×10 preferred but can use 4×6). Individual photos can be combined into one pencil portrait for an additional charge.

In order to preserve the freshly drawn quality of the pencil portrait, the finished portrait is not sprayed with a fixative. The PENCIL PORTRAIT is shipped flat and ready for framing.

The PENCIL PORTRAITS that I create from your photographs are an excellent likeness of the individual, and reflect the spirit within.
You won’t be disappointed.

Custom Pencil Portrait just $325

Questions? E-mail me at CarolTaylorArt[@]gmail[dot]com

PENCIL PORTRAIT FEATURED:
“Aunt Gladys in Detroit, 1927″
Charcoal Pencil Portrait

Steve Jobs

caroltaylor — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:33:14 +0000

Image from Strange Times U.S.A.

So saddened by the death of Steve Jobs yesterday. A creative genius with more than 400 patents! I have enjoyed my Mac Powerbook G3, MacBook and IPod Nano for many years. Beautiful design, fantastic functionality!

Check Out My New Facebook Page

caroltaylor — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:15:08 +0000

Check Out My

Facebook Page

In art, there’s always something new happening, and my Facebook Page is no exception.

Visit at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carol-Taylor/144916158898885

Original Digital Print - Mesdames Pompes II

Available at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CarolTaylorFineArt?ref=pr_shop

“Hibiscus1″ Chosen for “Drawing Wonderment” Treasury List

caroltaylor — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:14:04 +0000

The print from my charcoal pencil drawing, “Hibiscus 1,” has been included in the “Drawing Wonderment” Treasury List. Another honor! Digital Prints available at: http://www.etsy.com/listing/41348498/hibiscus-i?ref=tre-414373919-2

"Hibiscus 1"