I was born at a very early age and began my life in 1973 and have lived in Chicago ever since. Primarily a self taught artist, I paint mainly in acrylic, and have been called a visual master of the Weird. I am influenced heavily by H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard and pulp fiction in general, which includes the pulp fiction artists such as Virgil Finlay, Margaret Brundage and Rafael DeSoto. 

I had a brief stint in the comic book industry back in 1997 where my work was hailed by COMBO magazine as "...The most original we have seen in over a decade." 

My professional credits include storyboard artist on several independent films and numerous commissions of my captivating art which hang in private collections internationally. Other endeavors include illustrations for the speculative fiction FutureFire Magazine, Little Shoppe Of Horrors magazine, and NexGen Pulp Magazine. 

Website: www.taylor9.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/taylor9.art
 

Artist Statement 

I paint the thrilling that makes you want more.  With each image, I elicit the feeling of sharp excitement from those that view them, and I want more than anything to make you feel alive with that sense of childlike wonder.

The subjects that I choose are the ones that pique my imagination. They resonate deep within my soul as I capture what motivates me most. I indulge myself and create the vivid imagery that you see depicted on the canvases I share. Things that may be considered horrible and fantastic have always held a large part of my heart and have fascinated me since I was a child. I take those images and add a sense of realism which makes you feel compelled to freeze your gaze.

The current images I hold dear have stemmed forth from my love of horror, fantasy, and pulp fiction and pulp cover artists such as Virgil Finlay, George Rozen, Rafael DeSoto and Margaret Brundage. With every new painting I strive to create a strong sense of form and the fantastic which manifests itself in a truer image depicted from something that was originally only imaginary.

Can you picture the possibilities and the wonders that await? 

-G. Edwin Taylor

May 30th, 2012