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In Spirit
You are my inspiration and my muse
You are the wind's song and the star's too
You are the freedom of the wide sky
And the point of the eagles eye
You are the power of the horse
And the running river's course
You are magic created in love
Connecting the higher with the above
To the warmth of day found in the heart
And the most distant light in the deep dark
-Douglas E. Taylor copyright 2009
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Sweet Surrender, a mixed-media on linen canvas by Douglas E. Taylor,
Over-all size: Over-all size: 32.25 x 49 inches
$6,315 framed as displayed with a 1.5 inch wide and 1.25 inch deep, cherrywood faced moulding with black sides
This image evolved into a tribute to John Denver’s song, Sweet Surrender:
“Sweet, sweet surrender, like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air. Live, live without care, like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air.” - the chorus as sung and written by John Denver
The poetry that I see in nature is a reflection of that song and my own philosophies and observations. A fish is a part of the water, like a bird is a part of the sky, they are not separate; they are one with their element. As a human being, I feel I am part of my element, which is humanity living in a foundation of nature. Sometimes that is easy to forget, attempting to balance our skills with technology, and not always addressing the humanity of science and technology. I see technology and science having a responsibility to express the best of our humanity. Our intellectual and technical abilities can be a tool to express the very best of ourselves, as does the arts. CLICK this link to see a 20 x 31.5 inch gicle’e print of Sweet Surrender
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WATER - Peter’s Fish, is a 20 x 16 inch mixed-media artwork by
Douglas E. Taylor. The image is part of his below mentioned Element Series, immersing in the element of water, the fish become part of the natural flow, in harmony with the world below the surface, the water is held by earth and reflects the sky, the air and atmosphere of “above the water”. The fish are the life and spirit of the water; they are the fire of their will.
$1,545 framed. in a one inch wide, one and three-eigth inch deep, smooth bight gold leaf wood frame.
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The Element Series I, four mixed-media artworks by Douglas E. Taylor,
depicting the four elements, Air, Earth, Water and Spirit.
These one-of-a-kind canvas images are all 12 by 10 inches except Spirit (Aspen leaves), which is 12 by 11 inches. Click this link or the images to see the framed versions and sizes. Each framed Element Series seen below is $1,105.
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The Element Series II, two of four new larger mixed-media by Douglas E. Taylor, depicting the four elements, Air (golden eagle) and Spirit (fire).
Water (salmon) is presently being created in his Lake Tahoe art studio.
These one-of-a-kind canvas images are $1,910 each, framed as described below.
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AIR - golden eagle, a mixed-media by Douglas E. Taylor
/The image: 18.75 x 22.25 inches, overall frame size: 24.25 x 27.75 inches; SOLD $1,910 framed as displayed
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A detail of SPIRIT - fire, a mixed-media by Douglas E. Taylor
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The frame moulding width is three inches and over a half inch thick. The wood moulding is finished with an “aged gold” which is very organic and distressed looking.
The framed Element Series II seen is $1,910 each. They can be purchased individually or as a set.
To see more of his newest artworks, click this link!
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SPIRIT - fire, a mixed-media by Douglas E. Taylor
/The image: 20 x 21 inches, overall frame size: 25.5 x 26.5 inches; $1,910 framed as displayed
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Elements
Leaves that flicker & light
Birds in movement & flight
Wolves dancing through forests at night
Fireside bright sparks that touch the sky
Bears gathering & sharing harvest with life
Salmon seeking direction with purpose & strife
Natures order & rhythm that abounds & feels right
Poetry by Montana poet and song writer Lora Medina, inspired by the Element Series by Douglas E. Taylor Lora Medina copyright 2009
Click this link to see framed images
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Click this link to see an out-door art installation done by Taylor for the 2009 Trails & Vistas event in Truckee, California.
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