Spring Flowers: Tulips

About Spring Flowers: Tulips

This contemporary abstract oil painting inspired by nature is by a Canadian artist.

As an artist, Noreen Taylor is most interested in the kind of emotion her work evokes. She uses color, form, and pattern, often influenced by nature to express a simple narrative. This joyful piece—painted in vibrant colors—creamy yellow, coral, red, and purple was inspired by a bed of tulips.

“Seen at a distance, with their long stems bending along fanciful rhythms, all one sees is the dance of their colourful petals.” Noreen Taylor

Noreen Taylor was born in 1947 and raised in Toronto. She acquired both her B.Ed. and an M.A. in Art History at the University of Toronto.
Taylor is a highly respected businesswoman, visual arts teacher, and philanthropist who has helped shape art policy in the Toronto area. She has been a board member of several key arts organizations including the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Gardiner Museum. Taylor chaired the McMichael Canadian Collection of Canadian Art and was the founding Artistic Director for the Claude Watson School for the Arts. Since the 1970’s she has exhibited in numerous solo, and group shows in Canada and the U.S. She has also contributed illustrations to several publications.