Raymond G. Taylor
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Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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NPG one year on
Exactly one year ago today I made a visit to the National Portrait Gallery in London. Business currently takes me frequently to Leicester Square, where the nearby NPG makes a delightful stopover. I sometimes allow myself an hour or so there, in quest of inspiration. Seldom do I not find it in one way, shape or form.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 months ago in Art
What price the lady's eyes
Don’t you think it’s fascinating that a single painting can command such a price at auction? I do. I sometimes wonder how much I would pay for a work of art, were money no object to me. I have a similar personal question about what car I would buy for myself, if I had enough money to buy any car I took a fancy to. I suspect I would go no further than a state-of-the-art Audi or BMW. I really couldn’t buy a Rolls Royce, Aston Martin or Ferrari.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 months ago in Art
History in blue
Like many people who have retired from full time employment, Cathy Corbishley Michel has used some of her time to develop an interest in art. In Cathy’s case the results are quite astounding. Her remarkable cyanotypes have been designed using images sourced from the historical collections of the British Museum and other institutions in England, Scotland and around the world.
By Raymond G. Taylor9 months ago in Art
This is Laura Knight. Top Story - April 2025.
Today, I have rediscovered an art treasure I thought I had lost. And on my own doorstep. Foolishly, when I saw it in the Queer British Art exhibition in 2017, I didn't check where the painting was located. It is ironic, then, that despite several visits to the National Portrait Gallery in London over the past year, I had not seen the gallery where this sumptuous painting hangs in pride of place. Not until today, April 21, 2025.
By Raymond G. Taylor9 months ago in Art
Paintress paint thyself
There is an old party game where guests are challenged to name five women artists off the top of their head. Try it, without checking, and you will know what I mean. Did your list include Freda Kahlo? Now try restricting your answers to 17th, 18th or even 19th centuries. It's a long time since I have heard anyone say "None of the great artists were women" but this phrase does spring to mind.
By Raymond G. Taylor12 months ago in Art
Left handed snail. Top Story - January 2025.
This may be a first. The first time that a new work of art has been publicly unveiled and announced to the Vocal Art Community. Please tell me if it is not, and other new works have been formally announced in this forum. Either way, I am delighted to present to you for the first time: Left-handed snail, 2025, freehand digital drawing. I drew this work yesterday evening, January 16, 2025. It is all my own work.
By Raymond G. Taylor12 months ago in Art
Roman and proud of it
Wasn't going to write a review of the feature film Conclave, and this was not intended to be one. Rather, this piece highlights some of the moments in the movie that I found particularly moving. I guess this amounts to a review but I have not weighed up the good and the bad. Just saying what I liked, and that the experience was much more enriching than anticipated. You can make up your own mind, if and when you go to see it.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Art
Paxton Art Show
The Paxton Art Centre and Café is well known to art lovers and others living in and around the Crystal Palace district of South East London. Just 15 minutes from Central London by Overground train and various bus routes. The Centre stages frequent art shows, classes and other events.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Art
Catalogue
These works, by Ray Taylor, (Raymond G. Taylor) are from the Paxton Centre November 2024 Art show. They are all digital artworks from his portfolio, and most are available to purchase from the show. If you are unable to attend and are interested in buying any of these works, please contact the author or the Paxton Centre for details. As digital artworks, they were printed, mounted and framed for the purposes of the Paxton exhibition. They are also available as unmounted prints and can be provided in electronic format on request.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Art
A new age of art?
As some of those who read my work may realise, I have been experimenting with so called 'artificial intelligence' for the past two years. In addition to testing out generative text applications, I have also used online image generating products such as Dall-E to help produce original designs to illustrate my written work on Vocal.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Art
Art Inspires: a challenge. Top Story - October 2024.
What kind of feelings does the above artwork evoke in you? Can you express them in words? If you are viewing this page as a Vocal creator, then the answer to this question ought to be an emphatic YES, even if the picture does not appeal to you. If you are a reader of stories such as this, and don't think of yourself as a story-writer or poet, then perhaps now is a good time to think again.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Art
