Chris is Reid is a well known and respected artist known for her en-plein air landscapes and still life paintings. Recipient of numerous national and international awards ranging from "Best in Show"' ,(National Northeast Pastel Exhibition ) the Pastel Journal Award (Maine"s 7th Annual International Juried Exhibition ) and the Artist"s Clean Air Award (Pastel of America ) to cite a few.

Art New England described Reid's work as "intense in color and masterful use of light...with powerful abstract elements". a recent juror's statement: Reid's work "shows a profuse and complex use of lines...combined with mature use of color, value and temperature...with the viewer brought into the experience both of the depiction and the experience of creating a work of art.