HARLAND
REID

BIO

Being inspired from artists who have translated deep emotion into artwork, I strive to do the same, giving others a vehicle to share in those feelings. I achieve this mainly through music and illustration using aggressive styles, unique composition, and a constant need to break the rules of conventional concepts. These vehicles allow me to create dynamic work that challenges and engages the consumer of said art. This not only gives said people an opportunity to explore themselves, but also can create distinctive conversations. Perspective is a facet of life that has been a running motif personally, therefore it is only natural my work reflects that.

Artist Statement

Being inspired from artists who have translated deep emotion into artwork, I strive to do the same, giving others a vehicle to share in those feelings. I achieve this mainly through music and illustration using aggressive styles, unique composition, and a constant need to break the rules of conventional concepts. These vehicles allow me to create dynamic work that challenges and engages the consumer of said art. This not only gives said people an opportunity to explore themselves, but also can create distinctive conversations. Perspective is a facet of life that has been a running motif personally, therefore it is only natural my work reflects that.
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SELECTED WORKS

Heve Starvey w_ logo
Heve Starvey is a slashed up ink drawing turned digital. This piece originates from a sophomore drawing class. The prompt was to make organic forms turn into non-organic forms.
Cyber shark drawing
The Cyber Shark was born for a mock marketing campaign for the company Simcia. Looking for a theme to go with their Cyber security Awareness program, my team partner and I decided to use Kaijus and other mythical monsters of the sea. The painting was done digitally with Photoshop, based on a pencil sketch.
Red Door design spread copy 2
This is a set of logos created for the third floor gallery in Bradley’s Hoiser art building. This hallway, guarded by a bright red door, is a home for photography work from students and professionals alike. These designs are based off a minimalistic style, but with subtle contemporary flair.
Kylo Drawing
Grandson is a drawing made as fan art for the StarWars Franchise. It depicts one of my personal favorite characters from the franchise, Kylo Ren. The drawing was done with watercolor, pen and alcohol ink markers.
The drowning cover
The Drowning is a rap-metal single released as Tyronic in the fall of 2020. The song discusses dealing with mental health struggles in an environment that felt suffocating. This is based on my in person college experience in the fall of 2020, and explores not only this, but my ideal vision for the Tyronic sound.