Biography:

Reid was born and raised in the rural Wisconsin town of Platteville and grew up spending countless hours hiking, canoeing, and enjoying the outdoors of his home state. He now calls Chaska, Minnesota his home. Reid studied Studio Art at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he received his B.F.A. He went on to receive his Art Education degree from The University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Reid is a Middle School Art teacher in Chaska MN. You can view his work in many galleries in the Midwest as well as in his home studio in Chaska, Minnesota.

Artist Statement:

I find inspiration for my work in nature, more specifically in Minnesota and Wisconsin where I spend most of my time. Through color, brush-stroke, and composition, I add intention to each natural scene. The colors I choose promote both contrast and harmony with the goal of evoking an emotional response. I use “blocky” paint strokes to fragment and simplify the landscape. The odd-sized canvases I use quite often create dynamic compositions and continue the theme of fragmentation. Other main features of my works include strong horizontals and verticals featuring trees, reflections, and natural settings.

My current work explores the concept or feeling of nostalgia within fragmented landscapes using reflection – and the interplay between sky and water. I use reflections of water and fragments of sky to create juxtaposition within the work. Whether walking outdoors alone or with my family, I search for these views through trees featuring colors, sky, and reflection