Treetops, Early Spring

About Treetops, Early Spring

This contemporary abstract painting captures trees in spring rendered by a Canadian artist.

Noreen Taylor’s paintings are Inspired by nature’s colors, patterns, and textures. Using expressive short brushstrokes of thickly applied paint, Taylor has captured the perspective of light shining through treetops exposing the rich color—both light and dark green of each leaf. The layers of paint add visible texture and depth.

“On a sunny day, when you look up at the treetops, the trees appear to be semi-transparent. You seem to see multiple leaves in a kind of magical kaleidoscope. With the slightest breeze, this kaleidoscopic vision dances.” 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.