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THOMAS ARVID
Thomas Arvid possesses an unerring ability to refine a moment. In doing
so he captures our wonder and has become an art world phenomenon. Art
Business News (May 2003) credits him with "launching a major art trend…"
with his oversized still life compositions of wine and the rituals
surrounding it. Arvid astounds viewers with the intricate details of his
images and with his mastery of light, depth and reflection.
The
magic of his painting is in Arvid's ability to visualize and chronicle
an entire scene beyond the frame - to tell a story of enjoyment and the
good life - using lush color and adroit composition. Arvid is
passionate about art and wine: a collector of both, he strives to
capture the pleasure of a life well-lived on each canvas. An Atlanta
resident and fresh-faced father of two young sons, the self-taught
artist insists that wine should be approachable; his paintings are an
embodiment of the casual way that we enjoy wine today. He is an
appealing role model for a lifestyle of easy elegance and unpretentious
charm.
Arvid's approach to wine and painting is surprising, given
his background as a Detroit native raised to parlay his inherent
artistic talent into a secure job in the industrial complex. Instead,
Arvid made the leap into pursuing his art as a career, and with the
support of his art historian wife and inspiration garnered during a
backpacking trip through Europe, he began painting full time.
Drawn
to wine by his focus on the color red, Arvid knew he had discovered
something when his paintings featuring red wine were being purchased
before they were finished. Arvid is awed by the response to his work,
"Wine is a great subject because people are familiar with it; they
really connect to it. My paintings are really the landscapes between
people sharing wine - it's amazing that my collectors find personal
fulfillment in my work, especially when I'm just doing what I love."
The
aura surrounding Arvid's work is palpable. His international appeal has
created such demand that his work is represented by over 50 elite art
galleries in the US, Canada, and Japan; collectors are willing to wait
years for one of his originals. Influential wineries such as Silver Oak
Cellars, Far Niente, and Diamond Creek Winery collect Arvids because he
translates the craftsmanship of wine to canvas. Doug Shafer, of Shafer
Family Vineyards, likens Arvid's skill to that of a winemaker, "Arvid's
style is big and bold, with enough selected detail and softness to
create a sense of balance. . . this blend of elements is precisely what
winemakers hope to bring to their top vintages."
Today, Thomas
Arvid and his wife, Vanessa, head Thomas Arvid Fine Art, Inc., one of
the most successful boutique art publishing companies in the country.
Founded in 2000, the company distributes Arvid's limited editions and
originals across the country and the world.
West End Gallery proudly offers Arvid's wine artwork to collectors in Richmond, Virginia, and collectors worldwide.
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