Cynthia Reid's move to Sedona, Arizona, in 2000 was liberating. After working as a physician in North Carolina, she became immersed in Sedona’s lively art world. There she was able to pursue a passion for painting that had begun in earnest while she was practicing medicine.

In working with oil paints, she uses a palette knife technique that reflects her appreciation of the textures of the land. She often uses vibrant colors and juxtaposes complementary colors to recreate the joy and beauty of the West. Her inspiration comes from nature’s endless variety of color and shape, as well as from the unique qualities of man-made objects that are integrated into western landscapes.