Acosta Strong Fine Art  ·  Santa Fe, New Mexico

MOMENTUM

Fourteen New Paintings by Robert E. Reynolds

October 19–30, 2026
Public Opening: Friday, October 23, 5–7 PM

Acosta Strong Fine Art is pleased to present Momentum, a new solo exhibition featuring 14 paintings by Robert E. Reynolds (R.E. Reynolds). Celebrated for his masterful palette-knife technique and vibrant, textured surfaces, Reynolds approaches the Southwestern landscape as a living subject—one filled with movement, light, and possibility.

The title Momentum speaks to the energy running through each canvas. In these new paintings, expansive skies unfold over distant mountain ranges, rivers move through sunlit canyons, and fleeting moments in nature take on a sense of permanence through bold color and expressive composition.

Painting as an Act of Discovery

For Reynolds, a painting is never merely a faithful description of a place. He follows the rhythm of the landscape, allowing each mark of the palette knife to guide the next. Broad passages of paint and thick, sculptural textures give his work a sense of immediacy—an invitation to experience the sky, wind, color, and terrain alongside the artist.

“I am looking for a painting which paints itself, where I am following, not leading. For me, painting is a dance – improvisational, free flowing, ever changing.”— Robert E. Reynolds

New Perspectives on the American West

The exhibition spans intimate studies and large-scale paintings, revealing the many ways Reynolds responds to the natural world. Works such as Late Afternoon and Late Summer Eve capture subtle changes in atmosphere, while Invitation, Morning Invitation, and Evening Thunderhead explore the drama of open skies. Other works draw viewers toward waterways, mesas, and distant peaks with the distinctive depth and movement of his impasto surfaces.

A dedicated plein air painter, Reynolds draws inspiration from the landscapes of Northern New Mexico and the greater West. Born in Colorado, he earned his BFA from Colorado State University and his MFA from Santiniketan University in India. His paintings bring this rich experience together with a spontaneous, intuitive connection to nature.

Explore the Momentum Collection

Explore all 14 paintings from Momentum below. Select an image or title to visit its individual artwork page at Acosta Strong Fine Art. Works marked “Sold” remain part of the exhibition collection.

Join Us for the Opening

Join us for the public opening of Momentum on Friday, October 23, from 5–7 PM. Meet Robert E. Reynolds, discover his latest paintings, and experience the color, movement, and expressive texture that have made his work a distinctive voice in contemporary Western art.

MOMENTUM — Robert E. Reynolds
On Display: October 19–30, 2026
Public Opening: Friday, October 23, 5–7 PM
Acosta Strong Fine Art · 200 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-982-2795

For details or to inquire about a painting, please contact Acosta Strong Fine Art.