Tylo Jacobs

Growing up while representing prolific artists in an art industry has been a breath-taking experience for me.

Secretly, I seek the reaction when the connection of my artwork aligns with my collector’s reality. I believe my artworks will still be admired and viewed in 500 years’ time, and I set out to use only the best products and materials to achieve this goal.

I paint because I can, because I love it, because it moves me, because it keeps me lucid, because this is what I know and this is what I have been taught and learnt the most. I use many different medias like oils, acrylics, resins, varnishes, stainers, inks, metallics, polvins and enamels in my works to achieve what I feel is right for the particular piece to subtly influence texture, light or movement. I use wooden and metal spoons, brushes, pallet knives, porcelain cups, sponges, paint cans, my fingers and lips and various other instruments to manipulate the colors and materials on my canvasses. Color, purpose, style and movement are always significant to me and these elements are always fused together in my works with music inspiration. I can’t create without music. Ever.

My favorite aspect of creating my artworks is being the exploiter of the final product. It...

2000 - Pietermaritzburg Business College - KwaZulu Natal - RSA
2004 - Damelin Correspondence College - Legal Studies - RSA
2004 - 2005 Altech Autopage Cellular - Cellular Networks Retail - RSA
2005 - 2006 Vodacom Learning Academy - RSA
2006 - Abstract Art Techniques - DSH - RSA