Judy Taylor

Judy’s work consists of figurative and narrative paintings, labor-focused work, landscapes and portraiture. Her scenes of workers and nature found on the Island often incorporate island residents as models. Prior to coming to Maine she lived in New York City, transferring there from Chicago to study figurative art. She was accepted into New York Academy of Art on full scholarship and received her Masters certificate in their pilot program. She went on to study painting at the National Academy of Design with Harvey Dinnerstein and Ron Sherr. In 1996 she relocated to Maine and was an Artist-in- Residence at Acadia National Park. Since 2002 she has resided full time in Maine where she maintains her studio and teaches there and at workshops in Austin, New York, Italy and France. In 2007 she was awarded the commission to paint the History of Labor in Maine which took a full year to complete. Her work is in many public and private collections including: Johns Hopkins University, the United States Park System, Friends of Acadia, and the Jackson Laboratory.

If you’d like to discuss commissioning a portrait by Judy Taylor, below is an example of a past commission that was composed here on Mount Desert Island. Contact us and we will set up an initial conversation with Judy to discuss pricing and the process of moving forward to a finished piece. Judy’s portrait work can be found in the collection of Johns Hopkins Medical Center and many private homes.

We also offer private tours of Judy Taylor’s studio. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a visit to look at her artwork at your leisure.