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Artist: Thomas Arvid (b. 1964) American
Title: Breathe Easy (Ladera Napa Valley)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Type: Original
Date: 2014
Size: 47.5 x 23.5
Framed Size: 58 x 34
Signature: Signed by the artist on the bottom right as well as the back of the painting
Gallery Certificate & Appraisal
Custom framed in solid wood, Ready to hang.

Description
This large original painting features the fine wine of Laders Napa Valley. Artist Thomas Arvid reflects the hallmarks of fine craftsmanship, refinement, detail, and incomparable design. For example, look closely at the reflections in the glass vine decanter and discover a magical setting in which the wine is being enjoyed. Just as every sip reveals the complexity of an extraordinary glass of wine, each reflection reveals a composition within a composition.

Artist Biography: Thomas Arvid was born in Detroit, MI in 1964, and always wanted to be an artist. His parents, having an understandably practical concern for their son's financial stability, encouraged him to get a degree in art and become a teacher. Thomas had other plans and after working for sign painters and printers, left for Atlanta where he lived in a large loft downtown and taught himself to paint with oils.

Unencumbered by the social obligations of a large friend and family network, he was able to explore many different styles and refine his technique late into the night. On a trip to Europe Thomas and his art historian girlfriend Vanessa began to discuss how important it was for an artist to have an organizing principle behind their work if they ever wanted to be more than just a good painter. When they returned, the large open spaces of Tom's warehouse loft allowed his work to grow in scale as he set about painting a series of images focused on red American icons: Converse high top tennis shoes, Campbell soup cans, Radio Flyer wagons and red wine from Napa, CA.


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Artwork is in mint condition. Item sold as is.