The Art of Paul Allen Taylor

I was browsing the Internet for a painting to fill some empty wall space and had a general idea what I wanted. I grew up on the St. Lawrence River, which divides the U.S. and Canada. I wanted something that brought me back to my roots, back to my childhood and teenage years of fishing, jumping off the dock, hanging out on the raft, tubing, watching the ships cross the channel and going out on the jet ski to jump the waves they left in their wake. So I sought out of some local artists in Upstate New York familiar with the St. Lawrence. That’s when I discovered the work of Paul Allen Taylor based out of Rochester.
I immediately saw a canvas print I liked titled, «Ogdensburg — Prescott International Bridge.» When I first spoke to Paul about this print, you could tell he wasn’t just interested in making a sale. He explained to me the story behind it. He said he had just recently commissioned the original in acrylic for an Ogdensburg resident, both of whom went out on the St. Lawrence together to capture the image seen in the painting. Paul didn’t need to do any further explaining. I wanted it.
I originally ordered the 14×48 unstretched print for $ 179, plus shipping to my residence in New Jersey. I didn’t think to ask Paul to stretch and frame it since I was worried the package would arrive damaged. But Paul was considerate and acknowledged that the cost to stretch and frame a 14×48 print would be higher in my area than it would for him to do it himself and send to me ready to hang on my wall. So I agreed to let Paul do the whole job and I’m glad I did. The package was wrapped perfectly with no possibility to be damaged, I wasn’t left to search for a competitive price at local framing shops, and the final cost did not end up as high as I had anticipated. Also, Paul was an excellent communicator throughout the purchasing process, updating me frequently on the status of my order. He was also willing to give me multiple frame options, but the first or second selection he made was perfect.
Now this masterpiece rests on my wall, which will forever remind me of my childhood and teenage years. It’s also going to be a great conversation starter when guests are over. Thank you, Paul!