Risa Taylor

Studio #23 | 2904 Arno St NE | risataylor.com | email Risa | (505) 463-1114

As a young adult, I visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I remember turning a corner and coming face-to-face with one of Monet’s large landscapes. It was at that moment that I realized that I wanted to be a painter. I left Georgia on a cross-country trip to find the place that I had already dreamed.

Turning left in Denver, I followed I-25 south. The Sandia Mountains to the east literally and figuratively kept me headed in the right direction. The next morning revealed an intensely deep blue sky and 100s of balloons in the air. I was young, fearless and lucky. Shortly, I found work and friends within intersecting communities of painters, political activist, poets, writers, students and outdoor enthusiasts. Albuquerque became home.

In 2016, retired from a career as a Speech Language Pathologist. The last ten years have passed too quickly as I eagerly painted endless “brush miles” on almost a daily basis. My work is grounded in the tradition of Plein Air, which means I paint both outside on location and in my home studio. Both oil and acrylic paints are used to create powerful, color filled canvases that convey the strength of my relationship with New Mexico’s unique landscapes and its spectacularly grand vistas.

My work is frequently shown at regional art events and I am forever grateful that my paintings are being enjoyed in collectors’ homes throughout the United States. Being named as “A Local Treasure” by ABQ ART Business Association is amongst my proudest moments.

Representation: Romero Street Gallery – Albuquerque