Aiden Taillard Art

I was born in Cape Town in the Strand, Western Cape on 15 July 1990. I matriculated in 2009. In 2010 I enrolled to study a three year Graphic Design Diploma course at the Andrew Owen School of Art in the Cape Town, Somerset West. After completing my studies I found work at a printing company in Somerset West. This was my first job. I tried my hand at several endeavours, ranging from airbrushing to painting on clothing, but non of them were really successful. Staying in Cape Town I worked in various graphic design companies and I also found work as a freelance illustrator and did a lot of work in the Master Maths Head Office learning books. All along I was painting in my spare time. In 2018 I decided to focus entirely on my painting. The first year was extremely tough, I made no money. I also took up freelance graphic design. At least some money was coming in and I was surviving. I was always a very loose painting artist and I enjoy the freedom o this style. I am still researching and finding new ways to express new areas in my art career. I focus on creating expressions and emotions in art on a fairly large format in oils and acrylics. Many of my works now adorn in my home and galleries.