Art by Dennis Reed Jr

Art by Dennis Reed Jr Watercolor painting, illustration and more by Western New York artist Dennis Reed Jr. Commissions accepted!

I was born in North Tonawanda, and enjoy exploring its history through art.

The delightful chaos of the Oliver Auto Repair office, sketched from a photo I snuck in 2015. These two gentlemen saved ...
04/15/2026

The delightful chaos of the Oliver Auto Repair office, sketched from a photo I snuck in 2015. These two gentlemen saved me a lot of money over the years.

The pair of identical 1880s swing bridges in the Niagara River and Tonawanda Creek could rotate (“swing”) out of the way...
02/19/2026

The pair of identical 1880s swing bridges in the Niagara River and Tonawanda Creek could rotate (“swing”) out of the way to allow boats to pass. When swung across their respective waterways, they permitted train traffic between the mainland and Tonawanda and Goose Islands. This (south) bridge opened in 1886. Neither has moved in decades.

Felton Street, North Tonawanda.
02/14/2026

Felton Street, North Tonawanda.

12/04/2025
The Aves / Ironton from the vast empty field of the former Buffalo Bolt plant.
11/18/2025

The Aves / Ironton from the vast empty field of the former Buffalo Bolt plant.

It's cold out there. Go get some soup (while you can). Soup Lady at the 412 Diner. Fountain pen and digital ink, 2025.
11/12/2025

It's cold out there. Go get some soup (while you can). Soup Lady at the 412 Diner. Fountain pen and digital ink, 2025.

Around NT
11/11/2025

Around NT

Train bridge piers in the Erie Canal at Tonawanda, 116 years after the train bridge was removed.
05/14/2025

Train bridge piers in the Erie Canal at Tonawanda, 116 years after the train bridge was removed.

Behemoth stone building in Lockport (fountain pen and some added color).
04/30/2025

Behemoth stone building in Lockport (fountain pen and some added color).

A recent commission—11X14 watercolor of a boat that plies the local waters. It’s got me thinking warm thoughts!
04/09/2025

A recent commission—11X14 watercolor of a boat that plies the local waters. It’s got me thinking warm thoughts!

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