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Sedona Artist: Taylor Hellmann
His diverse experience in the commercial world and his love of the fine arts motivated him to combine his talents into a design firm which specializes in integrating artwork with interior design. By integrating design elements - Art, Lighting, Fabrics, Flooring & Color he has transformed the surroundings of his clients into works of art. His residential projects led to commercial renovations where Taylor was able to design specific corporate art into the overall project. His business “Art by Design” maintains a focus on integrating art and design. Taylor attended the University of Colorado, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, University of Idaho, and earned his BFA degree from the Rhode Island School of Design.
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Since 1978, Taylor Hellmann has been active in the Arts and the design industry, creating custom
fashions, custom interiors, and custom jewelry, as well as fine art and fine art furniture. He
worked as a jewelry designer for Pakula and Company in Providence, Rhode Island, as a design
assistant for Leo Narducci in New York City, and as a high fashion apparel designer for McKane
and Company in San Francisco. In January of 1982, he started producing fashion designs and
accessories under his own label. He specialized in hand painted high fashion garments for an
exclusive clientele, as well as men's neckwear and women's accessories to retail outlets, including
Robinson’s, May Co., Macy's, Wilkes Bashford, and Madonna Man. His fashions have been
worn by television stars and other celebrities, including Michael Jackson. As his apparel business
grew his role changed from that of artistic creator to a businessman running an increasingly larger
manufacturing business. He was faced with the realization that a new facility with more
employees was needed in order for the business to sustain its growth as a specialty company
marketing to retailers. Missing the creative process that started the business he decided to
eliminate the commercial production, continue designing and producing for his private client base
and pursue his love of the fine arts.
In 1986 he moved to San Diego, CA. and pursued a career in the fine arts. He started showing
work at the San Diego Art Institute where he soon became eligible for featured one man shows.
This exposure quickly led to commercial galleries featuring him in solo shows and as he became a
noted local artist in San Diego his exhibits were selling out. He became very active in the arts
community and was elected to the board of directors of the San Diego Art Institute where he
served until he moved to Sedona, Arizona. 