Thomas Reynolds

Thomas Reynolds is the owner and director of Thomas Reynolds Gallery, located at 1331 State Street in Santa Barbara, California. He founded the gallery in 1994 in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood, focusing on contemporary California art and artists.1 Reynolds describes himself as an editor-publisher and a "recovering lawyer" who took a break from the legal world to pursue his interest in collecting art.1 He and his wife recently moved to Santa Barbara, fulfilling a long-held dream.1 The gallery is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment.1

Gallery Background

The Thomas Reynolds Gallery specializes in contemporary California art and has recently relocated to Santa Barbara near the Arlington Theatre.1 The gallery's inaugural exhibition in Santa Barbara featured artists such as Sandy Ostrau, Ken Auster, and Marge Cafarelli.1

Art Collecting Advice

Reynolds shares his expertise on art collecting, offering seven key pieces of advice for aspiring collectors:

1. Take time to look and learn before buying
2. Focus your collection, especially at the beginning
3. Collect artists' works in depth
4. Invest in strong, higher-quality pieces
5. Understand the hierarchy of art mediums
6. Consider plein air paintings
7. Buy art that resonates with you personally1