Taylor Gallegos
Artist / Muralist
Artist Statement
My art is about the ways we connect. Every painting is an expression intended to convey an idea, message or feeling. Whether it be through light and shadow, color, or the message in the work, the focus is human connection through expression. Art has the power to transcend.
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Colorado State University, 2006
Study Abroad Semester, Italy, 2004
C33 CA Specialty Painter’s Contractor’s License, 2020
Notable Professional Experience
“What’s in a Question” Show, by Hotwater Gallery, Carlsbad, CA, 2024; Gallery representation
Toyota and Colorado Rockies, Denver, CO, 2024; Large interior murals in VIP Clubhouse
Hilton, Sioux Falls, SD, 2024; Large scale Native American designs for main lobby
Together We Grow, San Diego, CA, 2024: Entire school, various landscapes with animal life
Bevmo, West Hollywood, CA, 2023; Large interior mural above exit doors
Boston Mural, Encinitas, CA, 2023; Large intricate sports mural for residential client
Luxe Recovery, Los Angeles, CA, 2023; Large interior murals featuring L.A. themes
Magical Bridge Playground, Morgan Hill, CA, 2022: Municipality project
Anheuser-Busch, Fairfield, CA, 2022: Large abstract featuring branding
Twitter HQ, San Francisco, CA, 2022: Two murals in lounge and dining hall
Vanity Wellness Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2022: 16 Large scale Icon portraits
Wildtype, San Francisco, CA 2021: 16’ x 80’ logo work
Carlsbad Art Wall, Carlsbad, CA 2021: Rotating local mural
Estrella Jalisco Stars, San Diego, CA 2020: 20’ x 30’ stylized portrait
Sony Playstation HeadQuarters, CA, 2019: 13’ x 30’ abstract painting
Modsy, San Francisco, CA, 2019: 3 large interior murals, portraits and cityscape
Nasty Gal, Los Angeles, CA, 2019: 15’ x 30’ ombre fades of color
Da Vanti Enoteca, San Diego, CA, 2018: 13’ x 30’ exterior patio mural
Artist Bio
Taylor Gallegos grew up in Colorado, earned a BFA from Colorado State University, and spent a semester studying art in Tuscany before heading west. He settled in Carlsbad, CA, where he's built a practice spanning commercial murals, residential commissions, public art, and fine art studio work - across San Diego, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and nationwide.
His path to large-scale work wasn't a straight line. Construction gave him lifts, heights, and commercial painting. Hospitality taught him how to listen, read what people actually want, and deliver it through a positive experience. Those years built something a BFA alone couldn't - an artist who integrates seamlessly into corporate, commercial, and residential environments and executes at scale without losing the art.
What keeps pulling him back to murals is the community aspect. They connect people, speak silently to everyone who passes by, and turn the walls they inhabit into landmarks. Taylor wants his work to be a force for Good. He sees murals as one of the best vehicles for that.