"WINE TASTING"

  24 X 30,  $3250., includes frame,

I owe my brother, who lives in Australia, for the photo from which this painting  was created!!    He found this bin-ful of empty bottles on the grounds of a winery event near his home.     I immediately knew it had to be painted!!   I almost put my eyes out over the weeks spent on this one, but every painting day was a joy.... all those direct lights, refracted lights, reflected lights, shadows and cast shadows on EACH bottle was really FUN to paint!    I hope it finds a good home... I'd love to see it go to a Restaurant or other public place.  Please contact me directly if you are interested in acquiring this piece!

Thanks, Little Brother!!

BULLETIN:  "Wine Tasting" has been selected into a juried art competition at the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram, Texas, just a few miles up the road from my home in Kerrville.... I was astounded to have been accepted into this very important annual show at the Foundation.  The paintings will be up from September 18 to October 20, 2008, with a Reception on September 11.... a Wine Tasting (how appropriate!!) begins the day from 3-4 p.m., with Awards being presented at 5 p.m.  Come join us if you are in the area.... or make a special trip!!!