There are two notable things that jump out about artist Marian Taylor right away: number one, she is self-taught and number two, she is pediatric oncology nurse. She turned to painting to deal with the intensity and emotion of an incredibly demanding profession. Rather than take a class or head back to school, Taylor just picked up a brush and found a great degree solace in the painting process. Soon she was churning out work after work, including oil, acrylic, spray paint, and charcoal on canvas, wood, and cardboard. Her canvases reveal something more than an enjoyable hobby, however. They provide the viewer a glimpse into how art can heal, comfort, and communicate. As she states, “The life and death battles and the strength of the human soul I witness are transformed onto canvas. Each of my paintings is deeply layered to tell a story.” more ›