Charles Clark Reid (August 12, 1937 – June 1, 2019)[1] was an American painter, illustrator, and teacher, notable for his watercolor style.[2] He won numerous national and international awards for both his watercolor and oil works, and also hosted many workshops in the US and abroad. He published numerous books and instructional DVDs and created a postage stamp and an iconic ad campaign with his watercolor depictions. His watercolor works and oil paintings are in private and college museum collections.
Artist, teacher, author, and world traveler, Charles is known around the world. His numerous awards have garnered him the reputation of being a master of the medium of watercolor. He is the author of 11 books on painting, and his students speak of him with warmth and admiration. Collections of his work are on display at Smith College, Yellowstone Art Center, and the National Academy of Design and his famous illustration of a pair of LL Bean Boots has been seen by millions! He will be remembered for his beautiful, clean colors and capture of light that immediately draws the viewer into his rich compositions. We are happy that his beautiful art lives on. Learn more about Charles Reid.
