Michael John Taylor born in Sunderland, North England, in 1939. Michael is one of Australia's most original and inspiring artists. He is a glorious painter, superb draughtsman and stimulating teacher. His achievements are numerous. He has won every major art prize down the east coast of Australia.
He trained at the prestigious Chelsea School of Art, London for five years culminating in the National Diploma of drawing and design award in 1962. He obtained his art Teacher’s certificate from Leeds University. Since immigrating to Australia in 1964 he taught Art at Lismore Secondary School for ten years until 1974, and in Technical Colleges and the Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education. He has dedicated his life to his two great loves, painting and teaching.