"This videotape is well worth the money you'll spend for it. Not only is Reid a master watercolorist, but the tape is professionally produced, which means you can see Reid's demonstration with lifelike clarity. Color, sound, editing and technical reproduction are all excellent. The tape begins with a brief introduction to Reid the artist, with a short sampling of his paintings. Reid then gets right to work: He introduces the model and shows how he pencils in the form and selects colors from his palette. His precision and conciseness in explaining the first steps continue throughout the tape. The viewer receives pertinent information, and can then concentrate on what Reid is doing with his brushes, rather than be distracted by too many unrelated comments. The lighting is well-balanced, and the camera refers to the model so that the viewer can compare what is happening on the painting to the actual scene. Reid takes a break every 15 minutes; during this time, more of Reid's paintings are shown. This break in concentration serves to refresh the viewer, just as it does Reid himself. All in all, this well-paced videotape is a delight to see, and, like a good painting, holds up the second time around. You can view and review this demonstration with pleasure and continue to gain new insights by studying this master at work."
--John and Sheila Elliot
