Thomas Arvid
Thomas Arvid (born March 24, 1964) is a contemporary oil painter whose career revolves around painting photorealistic depictions of wine and the rituals surrounding its consumption.[1][2][3][4]
Early life
[edit]Thomas Arvid was born in Detroit, Michigan, where his aptitude for art led him to pursue a career in sign painting.[5] In 1986, Arvid, who is self-taught, moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to discover alternatives to the industrial work his hometown provided.[6] Upon realizing that he could pursue fine art as a career, he began painting full-time[7] after an inspirational backpacking trip through Europe in 1991.[8]
Arvid pursued a study of the color red by painting Campbell soup cans, Converse High-top tennis shoes, and eventually red wine.[9] After beginning his study of red wine, Arvid discovered that his paintings were being purchased before they were finished and decided to follow an unexplored niche by pursuing wine as his subject matter.[10]
Work
[edit]Arvid’s painting style is photorealistic and has been described as being "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".[7]: 16 Arvid’s work premiered in a solo exhibit at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art in 2012.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Watson, Lisa Crawford (2002). "The Pairing of Fine Art and Fine Wine Reflects Fine living". Art Business News.
- ^ Lin, Keith. "One Man’s Snapshot of American Wine Culture". Art of the Moment.
- ^ Crawford 2002, p. 2.
- ^ Warder, Ginger (2006). "A Personal Landscape". Industry.
- ^ Isaac, Ryan. "Building a Cellar, One Brush stroke at a Time". Wine Spectator.
- ^ Coble, Sarah FK. "Palette for Palate". Naples Illustrated.
- ^ a b Silivos, Katie (2009). "Wines Captured on Canvas". In the Mix.
- ^ "Still life (or sparkling)". Los Angeles Times. August 6, 2003.
- ^ Strand quest, Joni (2002). "Thomas: A Thirst for Art". Points North.
- ^ Shaw 2003, p. 2.
- ^ Hanchar, Kristine (2012). "Thomas Arvid Premiering at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art". Examiner.com.