Welcome

Buffy Taylor, known by her artist name ~buffy, is the creative force behind Cope Aesthetic, a dynamic art studio based in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina.

In 2014, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts concentrating in Visual Communications while minoring in Information Systems & Art Studio from Framingham State University.

Graduation Day.

Framingham State University (FSU) 2014.

Self-Portrait

Value study, Two-Dimensional Drawing from a Gen. Ed. class at FSU

Study of Le Jeune Fille by Gustav Klimt

Master study, Two-Dimensional Drawing from a Gen. Ed. class at FSU

Chiaroscuro

Value study, Two-Dimensional Drawing from a Gen. Ed. class at FSU

Gestural Drawing

Charcoal gestural drawing from Life Drawing class at FSU

Conte´Crayon

Value study, Two-Dimensional Drawing from a Gen. Ed. class at FSU

In 2012 she honed her craft during a transformative study abroad experience at Griffith University, Queensland College of Art, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Below are some of her photographs from Australia, and a trip to New Zealand during that semester.

Surfer at Kings Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. 2012

Riding the Wave

Surfer off Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia. 2012

Three Sisters

Rock formations in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Grasstree Beach Races. The only competitive beach motorcycle race in Australia, one of only several in the world. The race attracts around 350 riders, from all around Australia and draws about 5000 spectators to the event.

The racing is unique with the final King of the Beach race, a competition between dirt bikes and street bikes. An awe inspiring sight to see on the beach. There are 13 classes including juniors, seniors, quad bikes and street bikes.

Finish Strong

The only competitive beach motorcycle race in Australia, one of only several in the world. The race attracts around 350 riders, from all around Australia and draws about 5000 spectators to the event.

The racing is unique with the final King of the Beach race, a competition between dirt bikes and street bikes. An awe inspiring sight to see on the beach. There are 13 classes including juniors, seniors, quad bikes and street bikes.

Hot Rods

Hot Rods in the Kustom Kulture GreazeFest at Rocklea Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. 2012

Chinese Lantern Garden

Chinese lanterns hung during the Brisbane Festival. South Bank Parklands, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. 2012.

Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival. South Bank Parklands, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD, Australia 2012.

Orchard

New Zealand, South Island. 2012

Kia

South Island, New Zealand. 2012

With a multifaceted background - in fine art photography, web dev, graphic design, and studio art - Buffy's creative journey is as diverse as her portfolio.

Riding the Wave

Surfer off Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia. 2012

Three Sisters

Rock formations in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Finish Strong

The only competitive beach motorcycle race in Australia, one of only several in the world. The race attracts around 350 riders, from all around Australia and draws about 5000 spectators to the event.

The racing is unique with the final King of the Beach race, a competition between dirt bikes and street bikes. An awe inspiring sight to see on the beach. There are 13 classes including juniors, seniors, quad bikes and street bikes.

Hot Rods

Hot Rods in the Kustom Kulture GreazeFest at Rocklea Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. 2012

Chinese Lantern Garden

Chinese lanterns hung during the Brisbane Festival. South Bank Parklands, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. 2012.

Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival. South Bank Parklands, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD, Australia 2012.

Finish Strong

The only competitive beach motorcycle race in Australia, one of only several in the world. The race attracts around 350 riders, from all around Australia and draws about 5000 spectators to the event.

The racing is unique with the final King of the Beach race, a competition between dirt bikes and street bikes. An awe inspiring sight to see on the beach. There are 13 classes including juniors, seniors, quad bikes and street bikes.

Today, she is a local, regional, national, and international traveling muralist specializing in large-scale public and residential murals, digital design for wraps, custom sneaker art, bespoke clothing, and hand-painted accessories.

Driven by a desire to celebrate diversity and forge lasting connections within communities, Buffy infuses each artwork with elements that honor the essence of shared experiences and cultural richness or speaks to personal narratives that resonate deeply with viewers.

Whether installing vibrant murals on city walls and streets or customizing sneakers to showcase individual stories, her work transcends conventional boundaries, evoking a sense of wonder and admiration from audiences worldwide.

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Through Cope Aesthetic, she invites others to join her in a journey of artistic exploration, where with every brushstroke, she endeavors to capture the vibrancy of the communities she serves, becoming a testament to its spirit, leaving an indelible mark on hearts and minds alike.

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"Keep it Cope Aesthetic"

Commission me to paint your mural.
Book me to customize footwear.
Hire me for digital design. It can be printed onto vinyl then installed on a wall, vehicle, signal box, bus shelter, etc.
Ask to collaborate with me.