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Earth & Sky Creations by Taylor

"A Flowing Fan" Raku ceramics & painted steel

Earth & Sky in Sedona   

Sedona, AZ (Sedona.biz) - In 1998 Larry and Gayle Taylor moved to Sedona, AZ.  After spending time in corporate America, they were ready to turn their passion for art into a full time business.  The result was Earth & Sky Creations by Taylor, an artistic sculpture company formed by the husband and wife team.

 

Gayle and Larry work collaboratively, producing exciting mixed media sculptures composed of metal, ceramics, and sometimes neon.  Larry creates the metal sculptures and ambient neon lighting while Gayle molds and fires the clay into ceramics and applies paints and finishes to the metal.  After 33 years of marriage and working together, they can almost read each other's thoughts, making for a seamless and unique blend of these different textured materials. 

Earth & Sky Creations focuses primarily on commissioned work for private art collectors and specializes in creating unique one-of-a-kind pieces that range from large outdoor sculptures to complex artistic compositions.

The couple's love and appreciation for art and their corporate experience are an important combination.  It has taught them to use their own artistic inspiration while considering the thoughts and wishes of a diverse range of clients; from the planning of the sculpture, through the commission process and the final installation.  Their ability to meet their customer's needs and vision, create a design concept based upon the discussion and meet deadlines creates a comfortable relationship with their clients which often results in a long term relationship involving multiple commissioned pieces.

Style

Art lovers gravitate to Larry & Gayle's work because the combination of metal, neon, and ceramic is not only dramatic and beautiful, but also very unique.  Few artists have the technical skill or physical space to create large sculptures made of these materials.  Gayle's favorite ceramic style is Raku.  In this process the clay is fired to around 1800 (F ) in a kiln.  The pottery is then removed and placed in a metal can with combustible material, typically newspaper.  The fire uses up the oxygen in the "reduction stage" that creates the varied colors and metallic luster.  After 15 minutes the pottery is removed and dunked in water to "freeze" the patterns.

Studio

The Taylor's beautiful home in Sedona is their studio and is a mixture of art gallery and workshop.  The residence was featured in "Better Homes and Gardens Building Ideas Magazine" and has hosted many architectural and artistic tour groups.  Larry spends most of his time in the converted garage soldering and welding large strips of steel that he purchases from local yards or has delivered from Phoenix.  At the same time, Gayle is busy molding and firing the clay in kilns in and around their home.

 

Exhibits & Awards

The Taylor's work has been exhibited in galleries in Texas, Florida, Connecticut, and Arizona.  Although they have won numerous first place awards, the creative process is what's most important to them.  We found these first place ribbons tacked unassumingly in Gayle's workshop.

 

Testimonials

We loved working with the Larry & Gayle, and we've commissioned multiple pieces.  They are not only wonderful artists but they've also become good friends.  They listened to our needs and produced a wonderful, abstract wall hanging made of ceramic and steel; and Larry even hung it for us!  - Jodi Sansone

About Larry & Gayle

Larry & Gayle caught "red rock fever" on a vacation to Sedona.  At the time, they were living in Texas after Larry transferred in his corporate job from southeastern Florida.  They bought land in Sedona and built their own home.  They originally created artwork as a relaxing pastime and made it a business after they moved to Sedona.

Contact

Earth & Sky Creations

Gayle and Larry Taylor work collaboratively, producing exciting mixed media sculptures composed of metal, ceramics, and sometimes neon.   When you visit Sedona, email them to set up an appointment.   36 Spur Circle    Sedona, AZ 86336 (928) 203-0668

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