Thomas Reis Fine Art

International Artist Magazine Step-by-Step Demo

2012-01-19T18:39:00.000-08:00

The step-by-step demo of my painting "Hanok" is featured in the current February/March 2012 issue of International Artist Magazine.

Portrait Society of America: Members Only Competition

2012-01-17T18:39:00.000-08:00

"Ian's Apple" was awarded Fourth Place in the PSA's Annual Members Only Competition.

International Artist Magazine

2011-11-27T16:55:00.000-08:00

"The Twilight Hour", along with a brief paragraph describing the art, is featured in the December/January 2011 issue of International Artist Magazine.

"The Twilight Hour" 12x16, Oil

International Artist Magazine Step-by-Step

2011-11-20T18:48:00.000-08:00

"Hanok" is slated to appear as a step-by-step in an upcoming issue of International Artist Magazine.

"Hanok", 26 x 38 Oil

Artist's Magazine Cover Art

2011-10-31T17:41:00.000-07:00

"Amelie" won First Place in Artist's Magazine 28th Annual Art Competition (Portrait/Figure category) and is featured on the cover. "Ina's Umbrella" was a finalist.

Acopal Exhibit at the Butler Institute of American Art

2011-10-31T17:23:00.000-07:00

I've been honored with an invitation to exhibit "Amelie" during Acopal's upcoming exhibition at the Butler Institute of American Art from December 8, 2011 - February 22, 2010.

The exhibitors are:

Scott Burdick • Warren Chang • Jacob Collins • Tony Curanaj • Gabriela Dellosso
Jon DeMartin • Teresa Elliott • Gary T. Erbe • Peter Fiore • Nanette Fluhr • Max Ginsburg
Gary Godbee • Daniel E. Greene • Michael Grimaldi • Benat Iglesias • Maria Kreyn
Valeri Larko • Joshua LaRock • Jeffrey T. Larson • David A. Leffel • Kate Lehman
Susan Lyon • Paul W. McCormack • Sherrie McGraw • Edward Minoff • John Morra
Katie O'Hagan • Paul Oxborough • Graydon Parrish • Charles Pfahl • Tony Pro
Christopher Pugliese • Thomas Reis • Anthony J. Ryder • Cesar Santos • Travis Schlaht
Nelson Shanks • Burton Silverman • Sharon Sprung • Dan Thompson
Joseph Todorovitch • Nicole Michelle Tully • Thomas Valenti • Anthony Waichulis
Patricia Watwood • Hongnian Zhang

An exhibition catalog is currently available.

The Butler Institute is the first museum of American art. The original structure, dedicated in 1919, is a McKim, Mead and White architectural masterpiece listed on the National Register of Historic places.

"Amelie" 12 x 19, Oil

Art Renewal Center International 2011 Salon

2011-08-01T18:41:00.000-07:00

"The Twilight Hour" is a finalist in the ARC International 2010-2011 Salon.

Some New Work

2011-07-23T18:34:00.000-07:00

Here are some new paintings that haven't been added to my website:

"The Accordionist", 28 x 24 Oil

"The Reader", 30 x 34 Oil

"Cookie Eater", 9 x 12 Oil

"Ina's Umbrella", 16 x 20 Oil

Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art: National Juried Fine Art Competition

2011-07-23T18:12:00.001-07:00

"Bruges" will be featured in an upcoming show at GHIA.

September 16 - October 14, 2011
506 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901

"Bruges", 28 x 18 Oil

Artist's Magazine 28th Annual Art Competition

2011-07-20T06:34:00.000-07:00

Two paintings are finalists in the upcoming Artist's Magazine 28th Annual Art Competition and will be featured in the December 2011 issue.

2011 International Museum of Contemporary Masters

2011-07-20T06:31:00.000-07:00

My work will be on display at the upcoming 2011 International Museum of Contemporary Masters Exhibition in San Antonio, TX.

October 1, 2011 - October 21, 2011
6496 N. New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78209

Nicolet College Art Gallery: 24th Annual Northern National Competition

2011-06-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

"Icon" is a Finalist in Nicolet College's Annual National Art Competition, July 26th - September 9, 2011 in Rhinelander, WI.

Marietta Museum of Art: Metro Montage XI Exhibition

2011-06-18T18:21:00.000-07:00

"Protoplast" and "Brush" will be exhibited in the upcoming Marietta Museum of Art: Metro Montage XI Exhibition.

July 16 - September 12, 2011

30 Atlanta Street

Marietta, GA 30060

The Portrait Society of Atlanta Summer Juried Exhibition

2011-05-16T15:20:00.000-07:00

"Autumn Nap", "The Pianist" and "Bride" were Finalists and on display at The Mable House Arts Center from June 9, 2011 - July 8, 2011 as part of the Portrait Society of Atlanta's Summer Juried Exhibition. "Autumn Nap" won Honorable Mention and "Bride" was awarded First Place. Margaret Carter Baumgaertner served as juror.

The Pianist, 12 x 16 Oil

ACOPAL Exhibition of Contemporary American Realism

2011-04-26T09:50:00.000-07:00

Two of my paintings, "Amelie" and "The Twilight Hour" are finalists in the ACOPAL Exhibition of Contemporary American Realism.

Amelie, 12 x 19 Oil

Portrait Society of America International Competition

2011-03-24T15:40:00.000-07:00

"The Twilight Hour" won the Exceptional Merit Award.

I was also awarded Best Portfolio.

Over 1750 paintings were entered into the competition.

M Gallery of Fine Art Group Invitational

2011-03-14T20:51:00.000-07:00

Two paintings, "Palms" and "Lover's Key" will be featured in "Private Spaces" Group Invitational at M Gallery of Fine Art in Charleston, SC from May 6 - MAY 31, 2011. Both were painted en plein air in Florida.

Lover's Key, 9 x 12, Oil

Palms, 12 x 9, Oil

Harper College: 34th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition

2011-03-14T17:33:00.000-07:00

My Painting "Icon" will be featured in "Small Works", an exhibition at Harper College in Palatine , IL. The exhibition runs from March 21, 2011 until April 20, 2011.

Stetson University 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award

2011-01-18T16:28:00.000-08:00

I'm extremely honored to be a recipient of the 2011 Stetson University Distinguished Alumni Award! An article about me was featured in the fall edition of SU Magazine. A link can be found in the recent post "November 2010 Articles".

The Pastel Journal's 12th Annual Pastel 100 Competition

2010-12-10T17:44:00.000-08:00

"Nadirah" received Honorable Mention in the 12th Annual Pastel 100 Competition and will be featured in the April 2011 issue of The Pastel Journal. The painting was completed during a recent sketch group.

Nadirah, 19 x 25, pastel

Greenhouse Gallery: 29th Annual Celebration

2010-12-03T11:40:00.000-08:00

Two paintings, "Rose" and "Grapes", will be exhibited from February 11 until February 25, 2011 at the Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, TX.

InSight Gallery: "Celebrations"

2010-12-03T11:31:00.000-08:00

Two paintings, "Bride" and "Longwood", are currently on display at InSight Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX until December 23, 2010.

November 2010 Articles

2010-10-26T15:36:00.000-07:00

My work is featured in the current November 2010 issue of Southwest Art Magazine and SU Magazine.

SU Magazine, November 2010 issue PDF link

2010 MOAS Exhibition Video Clip

2010-10-01T17:53:00.000-07:00

International Museum of Contemporary Masters

2010-09-14T13:17:00.000-07:00

"Winter Chores", "Orange Eater" and "Peonies" were chosen to be included in the International Museum of Contemporary Masters' 2010 exhibition in San Antonio, TX. The exhibit will be open from October 1, 2010 until October 22, 2010.

Winter Chores

Orange Eater

The Gate

2010-08-29T20:03:00.000-07:00

A recent painting:

The Gate

Portrait Society of Atlanta Fall 2010 Juried Exhibition

2010-08-23T13:45:00.000-07:00

"Pinot", "Apple Eater" and "The Twilight Hour" are on display at the Marietta Museum of Art from September 25, 2010 - December 21, 2010 as part of the Portrait Society of Atlanta's Fall 2010 Juried Exhibition. "The Twilight Hour" won First Place and Member Choice Award. "Pinot" won Honorable Mention. Burt Silverman served as juror.

Pinot

Landscape Painting in Georgia

2010-08-21T15:55:00.000-07:00

After teaching a pastel workshop in Pennsylvania, Greg Biolchini joined me for a week of plein air painting in Georgia.

Below are several of my paintings:

Waterfall

The River

River Rocks

Southwest Art Magazine's Annual Artists Competition: 21 over 31

2010-08-14T18:11:00.000-07:00

"The Twilight Hour" was awarded honorable mention and will be featured in the November 2010 issue of Southwest Magazine.

Artist's Magazine 27th Annual Art Competition Finalist

2010-07-08T13:13:00.000-07:00

"The Twilight Hour" and "Apple Eater" were finalists in Artist's Magazine 27th Annual Art Competition.

The Twilight Hour

Apple Eater

Art Renewal Center's International 2010 Salon Show

2010-07-02T06:41:00.000-07:00

The following paintings were selected out of more than 1700 entries during the recent Art Renewal Center's International Salon:

Honorable Mention

(This Painting was also a finalist in Artist's Magazine's 26th Annual Art Competition,

and was among three considered for the cover.)

Finalist

Museum of Arts and Sciences Opening

2010-07-01T14:56:00.000-07:00

Below are a few shots from my opening at the Museum of Arts and Sciences on June 17, 2010:

Marietta Museum of Art

2010-06-28T06:25:00.000-07:00

"Tambourine", painted at a sketch group in Winston Salem, NC, will be displayed at the Marietta Museum of Art from July 17 through September 14, 2010.

Museum of Arts and Sciences

2010-06-14T11:59:00.000-07:00

A collection of my work is currently on display at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, FL until August 1st, 2010. Many of the paintings are on view at my website: thomasreisfineart.com.

The following paintings were not finished in time for the show: