Bryan Mark Taylor works inside a fresh contemporary landscape movement, mixing classical training with a restless curiosity for the world. His paintings feel sharp, atmospheric and full of small miracles he finds while traveling. Bryan Mark Taylor is also an inventor and teacher, shaping both tools and minds in the art community.
Bryan Mark Taylor at a glance
- Born: Portland, Oregon
- Nationality: American, living in Utah
- Known for: Atmospheric landscapes, plein-air painting and the STRADA Easel
- Style/Medium: Painting in oils, acrylics and mixed media
- Training: BA, Brigham Young University (2001); MFA, Academy of Art University (2005)
- Teaching: Academy of Art University, Sentient Academy, Scottsdale Artists School
- Awards: Gold medal, California Art Club (2009); three top awards, 2022 ARC Salon
- Official website: bryanmarktaylor.com
He studied in Oregon and later earned an MFA in San Francisco, building a career that spans museums, magazines, lectures and global plein‑air adventures. Bryan Mark Taylor also created the STRADA easel, now used by painters everywhere. His plein-air approach connects naturally with Edgar Alwin Payne, an earlier American painter known for working directly from the western landscape.
Q: How did Bryan Mark Taylor’s early life shape Bryan Mark Taylor
A: Bryan Mark Taylor was born in Portland, studied at BYU and the Academy of Art, and grew through constant travel and observation.
Q: What pushed Bryan Mark Taylor to grow as an artist
A: Bryan Mark Taylor expanded through teaching, worldwide workshops, major awards and a drive to design better tools for painters.
Art is the journey made visible.
See more of Bryan Mark Taylor’s landscapes on his official website: Bryan Mark Taylor’s Official Website