Doel Reed
American, 1894-1985
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BiographyDoel Reed is considered an important member of the Taos art community post-1960. Educated at the Cincinnati Art Academy, Reed served as the head of the Oklahoma State University art department from 1924-1959, with breaks in his tenure in 1926 and 1930-31 while he traveled in France, studying and sketching. He was elected to the National Academy of Design for his printmaking in 1952, and wrote a book entitled "Doel Reed Makes and Aquatint" in 1965. A master printmaker, Reed's prints are reminiscent of Gene Kloss' work in their high contrast and expert use of light and shadow. He worked in a variety of mediums, but is best known for his prints, aquatints and casein paintings.