Thomas Arvid

Arvid possesses an unfailing ability to capture our wonder. Arvid attracts viewers with intricate details of his photorealistic images through a mastery of light, depth, and reflection. As a result, his contemporary still-life paintings have become an art world phenomenon.  The magic of these paintings is in his ability to visualize and chronicle an entire scene beyond the frame. Arvid tells a story of enjoyment and the good life using lush color and skillful composition. As a passionate artist and wine collector, he strives to capture the pleasure of a life well lived on each canvas.

Artist Biography

Drawn to wine by his focus on the color red, Arvid knew he had discovered something special. Accordingly, his red wine paintings were being purchased before they were finished. In response to his popularity, Arvid says, “wine is a great subject because people are familiar with it. They really connect to it. This is because my oil 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 highly recognizable. His international appeal has created such demand that his work is represented by over 50 elite fine art galleries in the US, Canada, and Japan. For example, collectors are willing to wait years for a single original. Influential wineries such as Silver Oak Cellars, Far Niente, and Diamond Creek Winery collect Arvid’s because he translates the craftsmanship of wine to canvas.

In 2004, the artist released a retrospective of his work, “Arvid: Redefining the Modern Still Life”. The retrospective traces the development of Arvid’s style. The book is a fitting chronicle to illustrate one of Arvid’s favorite phrases, “Life without art is like dinner without wine. Why bother?”