Although primarily trained as a sculptor, james jared taylor has created artwork in several media, which include painting, bronze casting, and printmaking. Mr. Taylor has studied under many renowned artists. in the 1980's. He assisted on a wide variety of artists' projects for prominent painters, sculptors, and architects.

 

 

 

After receiving his bachelor of fine arts degree in 1981 from the kansas city art institute, Mr. Taylor joined the Johnson atelier as an apprentice, and later was appointed a staff member. He worked in both foundry art and metal fabrication. He also attended the new York studio school in 1980. While living in New Jersey, he earned his master of fine arts degree from the Rutgers University-Mason Gross School of the Arts.

 

 

Mr. Taylor's other interests include music and the outdoors. For several years, he has practiced guitar, particularly jazz and he has played in various ensembles. When he is not in the studio or playing music, Mr. Taylor enjoys hiking, surfing, and skiing, spending close to forty years either among the waves or on the slopes. He currently resides in Desert Hot Springs, California with his dog Norway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Taylor was an adjunct professor of art education at California State University-San Bernardino, and professor of sculpture and art history at the College of the Desert. He received a Bravo Award for excellence in art teaching; and also received an Anderson Children's Foundation grant to establish a printmaking program at Mt. San Jacinto High School. He was the founding art department chair at Desert Hot Springs high school. Based on student nomination he was listed in "who's who" in American teaching.