Lovely Chaos – A project that summoned many emotions, confusion, anger, fear, joy and sadness to name a few however, the process was a very therapeutic creation, and I am pleased to be sharing this body of work. Scroll down to view Individual pieces from this series. For centuries we’ve seen the chaotic mindset of […]
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Textures
There are numerous applications being used to achieve textured works of art. I believe (oil/acrylic paint, sand, gesso, fabrics, tissue, paper, shredded paper, broken ceramics & synthetic hair) are some of the most frequent or common items used to achieve a textured finish especially where abstract art is concerned. If the question was put forth as […]
Surfaces
Whats your best surface to work with! In the early stages of creating my expressions which wasn’t too long ago I quickly learnt that surfaces played an important role in unveiling the emotions or visually telling your story. I’ve known artists to paint on cardboard, old doors or cork (a woody like material) just to […]
Connections!
I wanted to paint a few pieces to remind me of the unseparable connection we humans have in common whether good or bad, blooming or old, the human connection is undeniably necessary throughout. For it is my innerstanding that all relationships whether with love ones, families, close friends or even strangers carry a certian connectivety. […]
The awareness of left to right in painting!
It is a custom of western societies to look left then right when crossing roads. This of course is taught to us by our elders as a measure of precaution. It is an effective way of preventing one against the obvious. As far back as I can recall Boy Scouts can be heard marching […]
“Thought is Art” – “Art is Thought”
What is Abstract Art? There are so many definitions and theories that have been examined over the years – I wonder if it has lost its meaning or if there are any limitations to the meaning of what “Abstract Art” truly is? Some may say its a matter of individual perspective, others will argue that […]
Welcome To CurtisReidArt.com
As we all know seeking love is the magic to life, that gift that keeps giving and so, I believe as a creative – art is love and in so doing I create from that essence truly. Welcome to my home of original abstract expressions. Some framed and some unframed, some lovely and some not […]