Memory House: home portraits by Jim Taylor

Jim's home portraits are nothing short of sensational. I sent him some photos of our farmhouse, taken only with my phone camera, and within a week I had the most glorious rendering of the house and the surrounding countryside. The detailing is outstanding and it is a piece of art that we will always treasure.

Chick Reid


Jim did a home portrait of our family cottage. It was a surprise gift for our father's 70th birthday. I will never forget my dad's face when we revealed the portrait. Jim truly captured a place that is so dear to all of us. It was by far the most special gift I ever gave someone and I am so grateful to Jim's dedication to detail and love for what he does. That love emanates through his work.

Tara Nicodemo


Jim Taylor is an outstanding artist who created a picture of our house which we will always treasure. He even included our dog at the front door! The drawing was the hands-on winner on Christmas morning. The “commissioning” was a secret so Jim had to be very stealthy getting his bearings on the house without raising suspicion. He was a delight to work with and we recommend him without hesitation.”

Colin and Jennifer Brown


Jim created a drawing of my parents’ cottage on Brome Lake that I presented to them with my brothers at Christmas 2015. They were so moved to have such an exceptional visual rendering of a house they conceived of together. Homes contain deep stories for people, and Jim manages to capture that truth in his work. His drawings are incredibly accurate, but also profoundly dynamic and mysterious. I am so happy to have been able to give the gift of a Jim Taylor house portrait to my parents; through his drawing they have been able to appreciate and reflect upon the timeless beauty of their unique abode.

Annabel Soutar