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Carolyn Reynolds Art

American, b. 1947
Carolyn Reynolds has been painting, drawing and sculpting since she was a child. World-renowned for her luminous landscapes on gold and silver leaf, Carolyn is claiming her corner of the art market as master and creator of a technique known only to her. Graduating from the University of California Irvine with a BFA in Fine Art and Art History, Carolyn believes her nature-themed pieces bring a healing quality, as well as a sense of well-being, harmony, and tranquility through her subject matter and use of color. Having been commissioned to do an Asian-themed art piece Carolyn fell in love with gold and silver leaf as a medium. She now works almost exclusively with the medium. The physical process begins with coating and sanding the canvas until it becomes a silky surface. A terra-cotta clay or red paint is painted underneath to give a warm feel to the gold. Once this is complete, the artist lays the gold or silver leaf, and coats it with layers of varnish. Using the finest quality sable brushes, Carolyn paints layer upon layer of paint and varnish developing the image until it culminates in a moment of light! Reynolds has been exhibited in California museums, featured in many one-man shows throughout the United States, and is in the permanent collections of corporations worldwide including The Ritz-Carlton, The Four Seasons, Comerica Bank, and the Marriott Corporation. Carolyn Reynolds resides and works in Southern California.
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Golden Encounter II, Contemporary Oil Painting with Gold Leaf, 2026
Golden Encounter II, Contemporary Oil Painting with Gold Leaf, 2026

Golden Encounter II, Contemporary Oil Painting with Gold Leaf, 2026

By Carolyn Reynolds

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

In Golden Encounter II, two red-headed hummingbirds hover against a luminous field of soft gold, their delicate forms and brilliant plumage creating a captivating moment of connectio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Carolyn Reynolds Art

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Gold Leaf

Amber Duet, Contemporary Oil Painting with Silver Leaf, 2026
Amber Duet, Contemporary Oil Painting with Silver Leaf, 2026

Amber Duet, Contemporary Oil Painting with Silver Leaf, 2026

By Carolyn Reynolds

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Amber Duet captures two hummingbirds suspended in graceful flight against a radiant atmosphere of warm gold, glowing amber, and deep rust. Their contrasting positions create an intim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Carolyn Reynolds Art

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Silver Leaf

Silver Exchange, Contemporary Oil Painting with Silver Leaf, 2026
Silver Exchange, Contemporary Oil Painting with Silver Leaf, 2026

Silver Exchange, Contemporary Oil Painting with Silver Leaf, 2026

By Carolyn Reynolds

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Silver Exchange captures a graceful encounter between two vividly colored hummingbirds against a softly illuminated, silver-toned background. Their brilliant green, coral, and violet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Carolyn Reynolds Art

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Silver Leaf

In Light, Contemporary Oil Painting with Gold Leaf, Unframed, 2025
In Light, Contemporary Oil Painting with Gold Leaf, Unframed, 2025

In Light, Contemporary Oil Painting with Gold Leaf, Unframed, 2025

By Carolyn Reynolds

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

“In Light” captures a suspended moment where stillness becomes its own form of movement. Two hummingbirds hover within a luminous, misted field, their presence subtle yet deliberate—...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Carolyn Reynolds Art

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Gold Leaf

Three Hummers in Rainbow Skies, Silver Painting, Contemporary, Signed
Three Hummers in Rainbow Skies, Silver Painting, Contemporary, Signed

Three Hummers in Rainbow Skies, Silver Painting, Contemporary, Signed

By Carolyn Reynolds

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

A wonderful composition of one of Reynolds’ most iconic subjects, hummingbirds. This piece depicts three multicolored hummingbirds mid-flight on a metallic surface with transcendent ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Carolyn Reynolds Art

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Dancing Over Golden Skies

Dancing Over Golden Skies

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Blue Bliss

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Blue Bliss

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"Blue Bliss" by Carolyn Reynolds is a mesmerizing depiction of nature’s elegance, featuring two hummingbirds in graceful flight over a stunning cobalt blue background. The rich, deep...

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Hummers in Harmony

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Carolyn Reynolds' "Duo in Clearing Skies" is an enchanting oil on gold leaf painting depicting two hummingbirds against a dramatic, stormy gold background. The birds are positioned i...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Carolyn Reynolds art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Carolyn Reynolds in metal, oil paint, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Carolyn Reynolds art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Diana Tremaine, Mary Vernon, and Rose Freymuth-Frazier. Carolyn Reynolds art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,600 and tops out at $26,300, while the average work can sell for $8,850.

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