About the Artists
Taymar Reid and Tracey Mottley are two inspiring Barbadian artists whose work celebrates emotion, identity, and the human experience through the timeless power of charcoal and acrylic. Together, their art tells a powerful story of self-discovery, purpose, and the courage to create at any stage of life.
Taymar Reid
Barbadian Artist · Acrylic & Charcoal Studies
Taymar Reid is a Barbadian artist with over 12 years of artistic experience in acrylic and charcoal studies. Her art reflects a life richly lived: layered, textured, and deeply expressive.
Her journey into the art world began later than most, but not by accident. It is grounded in years of observation, lived experience, and a persistent drive to translate feeling into form.
Each piece reflects emergence: seeing, understanding, and giving voice to what might otherwise remain unseen. Taymar creates from a place of discovery rather than the pressure of perfection, using art as proof that it is never too late to discover your voice and bring imagination to life.
Acrylic and charcoal allow her to work between two powerful visual languages. Charcoal brings depth and honesty; acrylic introduces life, energy, and movement. Together they create a balance between stillness and motion, strength and vulnerability.
Whether working on large-scale canvas or intimate studies, Taymar creates art that connects, reflects, and lingers long after the first glance.
Tracey Mottley
Barbadian Amateur Artist · Charcoal Portraiture
Tracey Mottley is a Barbadian amateur artist who captures the essence of the human spirit through intimate charcoal portraits.
Her art journey began in 2022 after a conversation about finding a hobby in retirement. That conversation led her to discover, and fall in love with, the expressive possibilities of charcoal.
Driven by a desire to preserve and honor human expression, Tracey focuses on mood, gesture, and the subtleties of light and shadow to reveal personality and lived experience.
Although not formally trained, she has developed a quiet and disciplined practice. Her work was exhibited for the first time at the Hayman's Art Festival in 2025 and 2026.
As a new artist, Tracey is eager to explore expanded techniques, larger-scale work, collaborative projects, commissions, and group shows.
Our Artistic Philosophy
Our portfolio brings together a collection of original commissioned artwork and charcoal and acrylic interpretive studies, reflecting our shared passion for realism, craftsmanship, and artistic expression.
While each of us brings a unique artistic voice and perspective to our work, we are united by a common commitment to excellence, continual learning, and respect for the creative process. Every piece featured in this gallery is individually hand-crafted, representing countless hours of observation, technical discipline, and artistic dedication.
Alongside our original commissioned works, this portfolio includes a selection of interpretive studies created from photographic references drawn from publicly available sources and other reference materials. These studies are an essential part of our artistic practice, allowing us to explore light, form, anatomy, texture, and composition while continually refining our skills. Although inspired by existing photographs, every drawing and painting is created entirely by hand and reflects our individual interpretation, technique, and artistic vision.
We deeply respect the creativity and intellectual property of the photographers and artists whose work has inspired some of these studies. The original photographic compositions and their associated copyrights remain the property of their respective creators. Our interpretive studies are presented solely to demonstrate our artistic techniques, craftsmanship, and ongoing development, and are not intended to claim authorship of the original photographic compositions.
Whether viewing an original commission or an interpretive study, we hope our work communicates not only technical skill but also the passion, curiosity, and dedication that continue to shape us as artists.
Thank you for visiting our gallery and for supporting our creative journey.
"Art is not only about what we create, but also about the respect we have for those who inspire us and the integrity with which we pursue our craft."
— The Artists
Taymar Reid and Tracey Mottley welcome opportunities to engage wider audiences through commissioned works, collaborative projects, and group exhibitions that resonate within both personal and shared spaces.
Contact Us
Prior Park Gardens, St James, Barbados.