Karen Reid

Mid Spring

Inspired by: Robert Adams, Bulldozed Slash

oil and wax on panel

16″ x 16″

2022

This piece was inspired by daily walks. When winter is just starting to turn into spring. “Rebirth.” Fresh, new, early marks that begin to grow after the long destructive season that winter can bring.

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Karen Reid

Three Paths

oil and wax on panel

24″ x 32″

2023

On Chincoteague Island in Virginia, wild ponies roam the coast in herds with their young. Many legends convey that the existence of these majestic creatures originated from Spanish shipwrecks that occurred off of the coast of Virginia more than 400 years ago. This capture exemplifies the spirit of these magnificent animals; the herd’s stallion, Legacy, shares a moment with Anne Bonny, the mother of his five-day-old foal. Legacy chooses to bond with Anne Bonny, while their baby stays close to her. This image captures the beauty of nature, the bond between animals, and the essence of family.

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Karen Reid

Pond At Snow Farm

oil on panel

10″ x 10″

2023

“Pond At Snow Farm” was painted on sight on a very warm day in early September. I was interested in the light and heat of the morning using warm and cool colors to express the essence of the area. Using varied brush strokes, washes of color and texture I played with these elements to access the peace and tranquility of the moment.

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Karen Reid

Ladies

oil and charcoal on canvas

30″ x 32″

2023

This artwork emerged during my residency, an immersive journey where intuition guided my creative process. Beginning with charcoal gestures, I embarked without a predetermined path, allowing each stroke to flow organically. Layer by layer, I explored the interplay of paint, making instinctive decisions on their harmonies and contrasts. In this piece, lines and shades converge to initiate a dialogue among figures, each stroke a quiet exchange between forms. Through the fluidity of gesture, I sought to capture the essence of human movement and emotion, inviting viewers into a realm where stories unfold with every curve and contour.

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Karen Reid

Onions On The Sill

Inspired by: Henry George Todd, Study of Strawberries

oil on panel

11″ x 14″

2024

This painting is a an exercise in observation, A still life created in my studio. I feel personally drawn to go back to my core skills of painting light. These onions take on their own personalities and energies that truly come through by the art of seeing. A true joy for me. Henry George Todd’s Study of Strawberries encouraged and inspired me to go back to creating work that stimulates my experience in painting from life.