"Abstract Composition Aqua" 2016 - Tom Reno
Acrylic on Paper
Page size: 16.5 x 11.25 in.
Frame size: 25 x 19 in.
Signed, bottom right.
In this intimate work, Tom Reno presents an energetic exploration of movement and color set against a tranquil, aqua color field. The composition is driven by a central verticality, where rhythmic black calligraphic marks anchor vibrant bursts of primary red and sun-drenched yellow. Reno’s masterful use of impasto and layering techniques creates a weathered, tactile surface that feels both spontaneous and deeply considered. By balancing the cool serenity of the background with the frantic, joyful energy of the central gestures, Reno invites the viewer into a condensed “destination” of internal movement and light. This piece serves as a potent example of his ability to distill grand emotional narratives into a compact, compelling scale.
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who now resides in New Mexico. He is the paragon of a free-spirited artist who lives much of his life as a nomad traveling across the United States. He is a US Army Veteran who served in combat in Vietnam. Reno's spirituality and life philosophy are integral to his creative process. He describes his paintings as “destinations in your mind."
