An exhibition of new works by Charles Reid will be on display at Stremmel Gallery beginning September 18. The exhibition of new oil paintings and watercolors by Reid will feature the landscapes, still life compositions, and figure studies for which he has become so well known around the world.

Charles Reid has long been considered a master of the medium of watercolor, and has written numerous books on the subject. His paintings are fresh and spontaneous, displaying his profound understanding of light and color and expert drawing ability. The viewer is immediately drawn into his rich compositions. His figures are beautifully rendered, in a simple, direct and natural, gestural manner that reveals his interest in painting the light as much as the person.

Reid was born in Cambridge, New York, and studied art at the University of Vermont at Montpelier and the Art Students League of New York. He has won numerous awards, including the Childe Hassam Purchase Prize at the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and from the National Academy of Design and the American Watercolor Society. In 1980 he was elected an Associate of the National Academy of Design. Public collections of his work include Smith College, Yellowstone Art Center, Brigham Young College, Roche Corporation, and the National Academy of Design. In addition to painting, Reid teaches workshops across the country, and has written eight books on painting in watercolor and oil.

An opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The public is invited to attend the reception and view the exhibition. The show will continue through October 18. Stremmel Gallery is located at 1400 S. Virginia Street. Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

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