About Gail Reid
Reid is a Bristol-based artist working in traditional media. A contemporary realist, with a strong foundation in observational drawing and painting. She challenges stereotypes in both the art and the real world using metaphor, anthropomorphism, and direct representation.
The Windmills Of My Mind (studio blog)
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Portrait Artist Of The Year 2023
“Thank you for a terrific day, and a fabulous portrait... I love the finished piece, and obviously on the day the right person won”
“Gail opens up another angle in portraiture. She can conjour up character and personality. That’s where she finds likeness. We’ve never seen that before.”
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Why is the “male gaze” a negative description, when it’s human nature for at least half the population to enjoy looking at attractive women?