Tom Reno Art
American, b. 1948
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. Reno's spirituality and life philosophy are integral to his creative process. He describes his paintings as “destinations in your mind."
Reno was born in Hollywood in 1948 and grew up in California's San Fernando Valley. He was a creative child and often made art, but never with the expectation of one day becoming an artist. After he completed high school, he served for three years in the United States Army in Vietnam— an experience which he ironically referred to as “enlightening.”
Reno's time in the military gave him a renewed appreciation for life and freedom. He sought to live life entirely on his own terms from then on. The day he left the military, he tore off his shirt, jumped in his car, and drove straight to Denver to ski with his friends. The fervor for living life to the fullest hasn't left him to this day.
Before Reno became a professional artist, he was a sign painter for many years. Sign painting was, what he called, a “freedom job". He could make a living while traveling around the United States, free of bosses and obligations. He found businesses looking to have their old signs restored and, and he offered to paint them. He felt satisfaction with “becoming a little part of each town."
Reno's goal for painting is to "tap into the energy of the moment". He starts by looking at a canvas and waiting patiently for inspiration. Suddenly, he sees a color combination or compositional pattern and begins working. “It’s almost like a place in your mind that you go that you can’t describe." Reno’s opinion is that abstract art is a pure form of expression and an energetic practice. He believes excellence in abstract art is a function of life experience rather than technical knowledge. When asked about whether he received any formal training, he responded “I'm not really a formal training kind of guy.”
Reno describes his art as the antithesis to his work as a sign painter. Sign painting is repetitive and highly controlled. Conversely, abstract paintings are spontaneous and physical like a dance. He draws an analogy to life, and describes:
"Paintings encapsulate a mini lifetime on each canvas: there's the rush of starting- some things work, and others don't, and in the end it all seems to be about perseverance."to
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"Sky Blue and Multi Color Abstract" Large Painting Cobalt Yellow Red Gestural
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Tom Reno
Measurements: 72 x 50 in.
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
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"Red and Blue Abstract" Large Painting Gestural Color Fields
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Tom Reno
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"Red and Orange Abstract" Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
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Framed Size: 9.5" x 11.5"
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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"Blue and Yellow Abstract" Large Gestural Color Field Painting
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Blue and Yellow abstract by Tom Reno
60" x 48"
Acrylic on Canvas
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who now re...
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Slate Blue Abstract with Yellow and Green
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Blue, Green, and Yellow Abstract by Tom Reno
28.5" x 22"
Acrylic on Paper
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who now resides in New Mexico. He is th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Tom Reno Art
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Acrylic, Archival Paper
"09 Space" Large Abstract Turquoise Black Red Blue Color Field Gestural Painting
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Acrylic on Canvas
61 x 40 inches
Signed and dated on verso.
This striking abstract painting harmonizes two contrasting color fields that suggest a minimalist landscape. The largen c...
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Early 2000s Tom Reno Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Abstract #4" - Red, Black, and Blue
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Red, Black and Blue abstract #4 by Tom Reno
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who now resides in New Mexico. He is the paragon of a free-spirited ar...
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2010s Tom Reno Art
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Abstract Blue and White
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Title: Untitled
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Creation Date: 2019
Markings: signed on back
Size: 60" x 48"
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who now res...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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"Abstract #54" - Red Black Grey Abstract Color field Gesture Expression Blue
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Red, black, and grey abstract with light blue accents titled "Abstract #54".
Artist: Tom Reno
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 48" x 60"
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally fro...
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Blue, Orange, and Yellow Abstract
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
By Tom Reno
48" x 60"
Acrylic on Canvas
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who now resides in New Mexico. He is the paragon of a free-spirited artis...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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"Adrift" Large Abstract Gestural Painting on Canvas Turquoise Teal Black White
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
An energetic "destination in your mind" by American, abstract painter Tom Reno. This composition layers turquoise, blue, black, and white, gestural marks on a gallery wrapped canvas...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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Canvas, Acrylic
"New York, New York" Gestural Color Field Painting Black Blue Yellow Turquoise
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Tom Reno
Measurements: 41 x 46 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
This abstract acrylic painting by Tom Reno has a color pallet of turquoise, yellow, and black with some green...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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Canvas, Acrylic
"Blue and Orange Abstract" Large Gestural Color Field Painting Green Accents
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Blue and Orange abstract with green accents by Tom Reno
Acrylic on Canvas
60" x 48"
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern Cali...
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2010s Tom Reno Art
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Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Shapes Shrouded in White
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
By Tom Reno
28.5" x 22"
Acrylic on Paper
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who now resides in New Mexico. He is the paragon of a free-spirited arti...
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2010s Abstract Tom Reno Art
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Spirit Dancer
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Tom Reno
Measurements: 48 x 66 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
A mystical abstract composition by Tom Reno executed in acrylic paint on canvas. The picture features a danc...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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Canvas, Acrylic
"Abstract in White with Red and Earth Tones"
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Tom Reno
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Measurments: 60 x 48 inches
An captivating abstract painting by Tom Reno, executed in acrylic on canvas. The picture features a dance of ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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Canvas, Acrylic
"Red, Black, Orange, Turquoise Abstract" Gesture Painting Color Field
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
"Red, Orange, Black and Turquoise Abstract"
Artist: Tom Reno
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Size: 20" x 15.5"
Framed: 26 x 22"
A vibrant abstract composition by Tom Reno, executed in acry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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"Abstract #60" Large Grayscale Abstract Painting
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Title: "Abstract #60"
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Creation Date: 2019
Markings: signed on back
Size: 60" x 48"
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who n...
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2010s Tom Reno Art
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Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract #63
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Title: "Abstract #63"
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Creation Date: 2019
Markings: signed on back
Size: 60" x 48"
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who n...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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Four Quadrants Abstract
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Tom Reno
Measurements: 60 x 48
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
A an elegant composition by Tom Reno executed in acrylic on canvas. This harmonious painting balances layers of dee...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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Blue, Ochre, Black and White Abstract
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
By Tom Reno
48" x 60"
Acrylic on Canvas
Tom Reno is an abstract artist originally from Southern California who now resides in New Mexico. He is the paragon of a free-spirited artis...
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2010s Abstract Tom Reno Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
"Red, Black and White Abstract" Large Gestural Color Field Painting
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Tom Reno
Measurements: 60 x 48
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
An elegant composition by Tom Reno, executed in acrylic on canvas. Reno describes his paintings as "destinations in...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Tom Reno Art
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Sub Zero
By Tom Reno
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Tom Reno
Title: Sub Zero
Size: 48" x 60"
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Tom Reno Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
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