Thomas Arvid, American

America’s Preeminent Painter of Wine – Thomas Arvid has achieved spectacular success and national acclaim with his still-life compositions of wine and the rituals surrounding its consumption. The self-taught artist translates abstract composition and a talent for portraying light and color into sumptuous, super-realistic oil paintings of wine. Thomas Arvid unites the aesthetics of art and the sensual complexity of fine wine in his large-scale paintings that leave collectors and critics begging for more.

Acclaimed for its ability to capture a traditional subject in a startlingly new style, Thomas Arvid's work has been featured in many influential publications, including Wine Spectator, Decor, Points North, and Art World News. He was named one of the top "25 Artists You Should Know" by US Art Magazine, and his talent and influence on the art world were the focus of a recent Art Business News cover story. Wineries such as Silver Oak Cellars, Far Niente, and Diamond Creek Winery collect Thomas Arvid because he translates the craftsmanship of wine to canvas. Doug Shafer, of Shafer Family Vineyards, likens Thomas 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.