A hand-painted ceramic cup features a stylized bird design with vibrant blue and pink glazes.

Mona Taylor

Plein Inspiration

Mona Taylor is a painting and ceramics artist whose work is deeply influenced by nature and the patterns found within.

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Based in: North Boulder,Boulder County
Works in: Oil & Acrylic · Watercolor · Ink
Styles: Impressionism · Abstract
Subjects: Still Life · Landscape · Birds · Architecture

Selected work.

A small ceramic bowl with a black and cream abstract pattern is held in a hand against a brick wall.

An impressionistic oil painting depicts a rocky stream with sparse vegetation and reflections in the water.

A dark green ceramic bowl with a carved wood grain pattern is held in a hand against a blurred grassy background.

A ceramic bowl painted with a stylized mountain landscape in blue, yellow, and white.

A brown ceramic pot with a white abstract design is held in a hand against a neutral background.

A dark brown ceramic mug with a ribbed texture is held in a hand against a blurred background of grass and leaves.

A ceramic plate depicts a still life with a skull, apple, and book, rendered in earthy tones and black.

An abstract ink drawing depicts a stylized figure with surrounding natural elements and a mountainous background.

A dark, textured ceramic mug with a patterned base is held against a brick wall.

A blue ceramic bowl with textured patterns sits on a wooden surface.

A ceramic bowl with a landscape design rests on a decorative ceramic base with intricate patterns.

A stack of four dark green ceramic bowls with carved patterns, presented on a neutral background.

A hand-painted ceramic pot featuring a great blue heron and floral motifs, presented on a neutral background.

An ink drawing of a bee on one page and a bird on a branch on another page of an open journal.

A decorative ceramic sculpture featuring a bowl atop a uniquely shaped base with intricate patterns, set against a brick wall.

An impressionistic oil painting depicts two rustic wooden barns nestled amongst trees and wildflowers.

A handmade ceramic mug with a lavender and tapestry glaze sits on a grassy surface with fallen leaves.

An abstract watercolor painting features organic shapes in shades of Persian Plum, Tapestry, and Sanguine Brown.

A ceramic mug and saucer set with intricate line-based patterns and a marbled glaze.

A watercolor painting depicts a pineapple weed plant in a rocky, mountainous landscape with a blue sky.

A ceramic mug with a hand-painted landscape featuring a bear, rendered in shades of grey and black.

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About the artist.

Mona Taylor is a painting and ceramics artist whose work is deeply influenced by nature and the patterns found within. Art has been a significant part of her life since seventh grade, leading her to explore various mediums and artistic experiences, with a particular fondness for painting, drawing, and ceramics. Her art serves as an expression of her emotions and a way to process the complexity of the world, often juxtaposing themes and styles to create a paradigm shift for the viewer. Elements of pattern, composition, abstraction, realism, and illustration are common in her work, which frequently draws inspiration from natural landscapes. A central theme is the balance between chaotic and organized elements, mirroring the vital search for balance in life.