Taylor Stroud
Artist and Designer
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Gouache Studies

While I view design and art as two very different things, I think that refining my work as an artist has helped me when it comes to visual design. Here are some of my recent works.

In this study, I wanted to achieve the look of a monochromatic skull, but I liked the depth and drama that happens when using red underneath a painting.

In this study, I wanted to achieve the look of a monochromatic skull, but I liked the depth and drama that happens when using red underneath a painting.

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In this painting, I wanted to capture the feeling of making dinner in a not-so-glamorous kitchen. For many of us, cooking entails crowed messes and harsh lighting, which is what I wanted to capture.

In this painting, I wanted to capture the feeling of making dinner in a not-so-glamorous kitchen. For many of us, cooking entails crowed messes and harsh lighting, which is what I wanted to capture.

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Here I wanted to tell a story. The light is on because someone was just sitting here, maybe they are now just out of frame. This is the middle of a conversation.

Here I wanted to tell a story. The light is on because someone was just sitting here, maybe they are now just out of frame. This is the middle of a conversation.

Painting studies helps me explore the relationship between shapes, color, and composition which then helps inform my decisions when practicing visual design.

Painting studies helps me explore the relationship between shapes, color, and composition which then helps inform my decisions when practicing visual design.