21 Under 31 | Taylor Manoles

State in Which You Reside: Oregon.Art Education: Bachelor’s degree in art education from North Dakota State University.Style: I love bold, thick paint application and keeping it loose and painterly.Creative Spark: Being in nature fuels my creativity, and painting is how I process the world around me.Second-Choice Career: In an alternate life I’d love to flip or design houses.Other Passions: Anything outdoors—rock climbing, tennis, camping, skiing. I also love sewing and have been making my own clothes.One Thing People Don’t Know About You: I went to college for math and came out with an art degree.Best Art Advice Received: Let the paint have a voice. There’s a reason you’re painting a subject as opposed to taking a photo.Biggest Fear: Public speaking. I’m pretty shy and don’t like being the center of attention.Pet Peeve: When airline passengers immediately jump out of their seats after touchdown and try to cut in front of you.Quirkiest Trait: I’m always singing! Everything can be made into a song. My husband and I have a song to describe everything our dog does.Mantra or Motto: You get out what you put in.Favorite Studio Music: NEEDTOBREATHE.Favorite Work by Another Artist: Van Gogh’s WHEAT FIELD WITH CYPRESSES.Future Goals: I want to own enough land for a hobby farm with chickens, goats, and maybe even a horse.Price Range: $100 to $5,000.Representation: www.taylormanoles.com.

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This story appeared in the August/September 2022 issue of Southwest Art magazine.

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