Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany Reid.
Tiffany, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Born and raised in beautiful British Columbia, I was fortunate to grow up in a loving, supportive family. That foundation of optimism continues to influence my work today, inspiring the vibrant colours, energy, and sense of joy that flow through my paintings.
My artistic journey truly began when my husband, Corey, and our daughter, Lyla, encouraged me to pursue painting more seriously. Their story became intertwined with my own and, ultimately, with my creative voice.
When Corey and I met, he was navigating unimaginable loss after the passing of his wife from breast cancer, leaving him to raise their young daughter. Lyla was only two years old. Building a life together was not always easy. Grief, uncertainty, and the challenges of becoming an instant parent tested us all. Yet through patience, resilience, and love, we became a family.
Art became the bridge that connected Lyla and me. While I was helping her grow, she was teaching me something equally valuable: how to see the world through a child’s eyes. Her imagination was limitless, her creativity fearless. Together we painted, told stories, laughed, and explored endless possibilities. Through those moments, my own artistic style began to emerge.
The creative process, for me, is rooted in reconnecting with that sense of wonder. I often begin a painting without a rigid plan, allowing intuition, colour, and movement to lead the way. Much of my work is inspired by the freedom of childhood, the beauty found in everyday moments, and the belief that art can be a source of joy. While many artists are drawn to darker themes, I am inspired by light, hope, and the simple experiences that bring meaning to our lives.
Corey also gave me the confidence to dream bigger than I thought possible. He encouraged me to pursue opportunities, take risks, and share my work with a wider audience. His unwavering support helped lead to one of the proudest moments of my career: being represented by Agora Gallery in New York City in 2019.
Today, my work continues to celebrate creativity, connection, and the transformative power of choosing joy. Every painting is a reminder that beauty can emerge from life’s most unexpected journeys.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I often feel a tug‑of‑war between how deeply I love creating art and how hesitant I am to actually call myself an artist. There’s this persistent imposter syndrome that shows up whenever I pick up a brush—like I’m somehow pretending, or that real artists have some secret confidence I wasn’t issued. Even when I’m proud of what I make, I catch myself downplaying it or treating it like a hobby instead of something that genuinely reflects who I am. Calling myself an artist feels vulnerable because it means owning my creativity, my perspective, and the fact that what I make has value. I’m learning that being an artist isn’t about external validation or perfection; it’s about showing up, creating with intention, and letting myself take up space in a world I’ve always admired from the edges.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a Canadian contemporary abstract artist shaped by the wild temperament of the Pacific Northwest—its cold winters, electric storms, and the relentless pull of the ocean. My work is born from that tension between chaos and order, the same delicate balance that governs weather systems and the deeper emotional currents within us. Through non‑traditional techniques using isopropyl, textured pastes, resin, and recycled materials, I create vivid, organic bubbles of color and sensuous, sculptural surfaces that echo both the rugged force and fragile beauty of nature. My paintings invite viewers into an immersive, sensorial journey—one where they can drift into an otherworldly space and lose themselves completely.
As a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, I’m part of a national community dedicated to elevating artistic excellence. My work has been featured widely, including Voyage Jacksonville (2024), Bold Journey (2024), Canvas Rebel (2023), Pursuit: 365 (2021), ShoutOut Social / SD Voyager Magazine (2020), Lonsdale Ave Magazine (2020), The Country Register (2020), SD Voyager Magazine (2018), North Shore News (2018), ArtFix Daily (2018), and Agora Gallery, New York (2019). I currently serve as the artist‑in‑residence at Spa Utopia, where my work continues to evolve alongside the shifting rhythms of the coast.
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
The biggest question I am asked is “Why abstract?” I love painting in abstract because it tells the story that words cannot. My work often starts with an emotion, a memory or something inspired by nature. Then the process begins with sketching, then layers and layers and layers. What is exciting is when the painting is finished it is no longer my own. Each viewer brings their own story and it’s incredible to see the different interpretations and emotions. The openness, discovery, and desire to connect to the work, keeps me coming back to abstraction.
Pricing:
- All my work is available at www.tiffanyreidart.com
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