James Taylor (1951–2016)
Last Works
James Taylor began painting in 1992 while recovering from a debilitating illness—an experience that profoundly reshaped his vision. During that period, he developed a heightened awareness of humanity, light, color, and spirit, finding watercolor to be the perfect medium to express this renewed way of seeing.
His figurative works honor the quiet strength of everyday people—those who endure challenges, disappointments, and triumphs with dignity. Through luminous washes and sensitive line work, Taylor captured resilience without spectacle, revealing character through subtle gesture and atmosphere.
A former President of the Georgia Watercolor Society and a member of the American Watercolor Society, Taylor’s work is held in notable public and private collections, including The Paul Jones Collection (University of Delaware) and the Tuskegee Airmen’s Museum.
These final works represent the distilled voice of an artist deeply committed to expressing humanity. For collectors, they offer both emotional depth and historical significance—intimate paintings that continue to resonate with quiet power.
