The Council on Culture & Arts is pleased to present

The Works of Don Taylor: Creatures Great and Small

An exhibition at the Artport Gallery from August 26 – November 12, 2010 as part of the Arts in Public Places program.

As a veterinarian and a watercolorist, Don Taylor is uniquely capable of capturing not only the physical presence of animals but also their personalities. In this exhibit, Taylor presents a veritable menagerie from curious billy goats down on the farm to the mighty silverback of the African forests. The viewer can not help but connect to the spirit of these magnificent creatures when faced with Taylor’s thoughtfully composed paintings.

Taylor’s watercolors combine realism and impressionism, with a touch of abstract design. Through light, bold colors and lost edges, he strives to evoke the sense that there is more to the subject than a mere rendering. “I attempt to apply the illusion of detail in many works so that viewers can use their imagination to complete the image. Sometimes less is more.”

For more information about this or upcoming exhibitions contact Amanda Karioth Thompson at (850) 224-2500 or Amanda@cocanet.org. For a schedule of other exhibitions and arts and culture programs throughout north Florida, visit www.morethanyouthought.com. Learn more about COCA and sign up to receive COCA’s weekly email blast at www.cocanet.org.