Welcome to the fine art collections of
Russell W. Reid
Russell Reid comes from a family of artists, architects, mathematicians, and writers. His early years were heavily influenced by cultural anthropology and geography and spent dabbling in drawing, oil painting, and architecture. But it was not until his late 20s that Reid began to formally study art. After several failed attempts to pursue a BFA, he settled on a course of study in Environmental Design. This direction proved wise as it forged a study of fine art and architectural design, blending the art and science of design. Prior to, and during, his early education Reid was influenced by such artists as Alphonse Mucha, Burne Hogarth, Ford Madox Brown (and all those he mentored), William Morris, and Edward Burne-Jones. At the end of 1987 Reid moved to Italy where he continued his education in the arts. While in Italy he studied under the Florentine Masters, Paolo Barrucchieri (Painting and Sculpture) and Gabrielle Torrecelli (Drawing and Painting). Reid left Italy briefly to study English Literature at The University of London followed by Stirling College (Scotland) before returning to Italy. Having secured a job as a stained glass designer, partly to pay off his college debts, he soon saw a shift in his art, becoming influenced by such contemporary artists as Johannes Schrieter, Ludwig Schaffrath, Hans-Günther van Look, and Brian Clarke, followed by artists in other realms like Robert Bechtle and David Hockney. Overlapping his stained glass years, Reid undertook the design and painting of murals. Designing and painting at this scale again saw a change in his artwork. Reid was no longer intimidated by painting "large" pieces, in fact, his largest single painting (to date) is 7,200 SF. While most fine art paintings are measured by the inch, Reid was finding himself measuring his paintings by the foot, and even by the metre! For example, the 7,200 SF painting measures 36 feet tall by 200 feet wide. Reid's interest in mural art was first piqued by Richard Haas, followed by Kent Twitchell, and John Pugh.
Today, Reid holds several degrees and certificates, ironically none of them are BFA's or MFA's. Now in his fifth decade and after having enjoyed many years in the arts and the practice of architecture, Reid has returned to academia in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning. Reid lives near Austin, Texas and teaches college in addition to painting.
Having returned to his "first love" of the day dreaming of his youth, Russell Reid has created a collection of fine art work for exhibition. This site contains a small portion of his years of dedication to drawing and painting. Please enjoy.
(Photo credit: Charlie Burris, AIA. 2003)
Today, Reid holds several degrees and certificates, ironically none of them are BFA's or MFA's. Now in his fifth decade and after having enjoyed many years in the arts and the practice of architecture, Reid has returned to academia in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning. Reid lives near Austin, Texas and teaches college in addition to painting.
Having returned to his "first love" of the day dreaming of his youth, Russell Reid has created a collection of fine art work for exhibition. This site contains a small portion of his years of dedication to drawing and painting. Please enjoy.
(Photo credit: Charlie Burris, AIA. 2003)