Russ Taylor (b. 1960) American, Acrylic on Canvas. Russ Taylor (b. 1960) American, Acrylic on Canvas. Titled, Lower back middle ?We prefer Kincaid? (Dated 2007). Semi-Surrealist painting featuring two figures at an art gallery or museum intently studying an abstract geometric painting. Signed, Lower right & Upper back. Size: 12 x 29 in. #4804 Russell Taylor went to Ringling School of Art in Sarasota FL '78 to '81 majoring in graphic design & Illustration. Afterwards he was self-employed as a graphic designer for 20 years. By 1999 Taylor was really getting into painting and soon became a frequent participant in art festivals. Taylor?s painting style has gone through several phases in the last two decades. Love for nature & realism is where it began, but he also enjoys painting things he creates from his imagination, often with a little twist of humor.