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Wine Art
 
This is a hyperrealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen that portrays the progession from white wines to reds at a wine tasting, including fruits enjoyed at each tasting titled "Progressions" This is a hyperrealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen depicting a bottle of Silver Oak and wine glasses with lavender sprigs in a silver vase titled "Sommelier Suite"
"Progressions"
Giclée on canvas only- Size 1 : 38"x30"
Edition size : 150 Canvas
Size 2 : 52"x40"
Edition size : 25 Canvas		 "Sommelier Suite"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 32"x26"
Edition size : 25 Paper / 125 Canvas
   
This is a hyperrealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen depicting sombreuil roses, breads, cherries, bottles and glasses of wine in a wine cellar titled "Tough Choices"
"Tough Choices"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 32"x40"
Edition size : 50 Paper / 125 Canvas
   
This is a hyperrealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen depicting four glasses of wine reflecting the wine cellar in Silverado Hills above Napa Valley this peice was staged in, includeing lucious strawberries, cherries in brillant bowls and racks of wine in backgrounds titled "Cellar Selections" This is a hyperrealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen depicting glasses of wine, pears, olive branch overlooking the Porto's ancient skyline paying tribute to the grape varietals grown throughout the world that originate from Portugal's Douro River Valley a UNESCO world heritage site, titled "Origins"

"Cellar Selections"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 26"x46"
Edition size : 50 Paper / 125 Canvas

"Origins"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 38"x32"
Edition size : 50 Paper / 125 Canvas

 

This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen. "Wine & Song" was composed in the middle of a winery courtyard with sun streaming in. Christensen loved how the color of the Tiger lilies complimented the color of the grape leaves and incorporated them into the composition. “Canto” is one of Luna Vineyards’ premium blends and lends it’s meaning to the title of the piece, Wine & Song.

"Wine and Song"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 30"x42"
Edition size : 50 Paper / 150 Canvas

 

This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen. The photo inspiration for “Chardonnay Coast’ was taken in Capitola looking south toward Monterey Bay. The central California coast, has great influence on the chardonnay grapes grown in this appellation. Christensen paints the last remnants of costal fog which lingers along the coast until it dissipates as the day warms. This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen. “Toast at Sunset II” is a wine still life and mini capture of a sunset. This painting was inspired by a party at a home in Silverado overlooking Napa Valley. At sunset the faces of friends and family can be seen in the reflections of the wine glasses and bottles, in one of them is the artist!

"Chardonnay Coast"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 24"x32"
Edition size : 50 Paper / 100 Canvas

"Toast at Sunset II"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 31"x19"
Edition size : 50 Paper / 100 Canvas
This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled " At the Winery". Christensen staged the still life for “At the Winery” in the barrel room of an old winery that is no longer operational. The massive antique barrels in the background are constructed of redwood and contrast with the oak to the right of the painting. Once again Christensen chooses some of his favorites to create a mood. His treatment of the wine glasses on this piece is remarkable.

"At the Winery"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 32"x40"
Edition size : 50 Paper / 100 Canvas

This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen of bold red wines, fall leaves, and pomegrantes titled "Big Reds" WThis is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled "Ruby Hues". hat typifies California more than great wine and olives? Christensen saw these olives on the way home from a gallery show and brought them back to his studio to compose this piece. Christensen enjoys the challenge of painting difficult organics. These branches delivered, by presenting him the opportunity to capture the different stages of ripeness in the olives turning from , green and ruby to black.

"Big Reds"
Giclée on paper only - 25"x32"
(Giclée on canvas - sold out)
Edition size : 50 Paper / 100 Canvas

"Ruby Hues"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 32"x27"
Edition size : 75 Paper / 150 Canvas

This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled "Stag's Leap". “Stag’s Leap” was created for a couple who live in the Napa Valley, and was named for Stag’s Leap Mountain, which is a prominent background feature. They requested that the bottles used in the still life represent the wineries their close friends work for. The life-like tree bark and cheese work especially well in this piece.

"Stag's Leap"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 25"x32"
Edition size : 60 Paper / 100 Canvas

This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled "Blue Figs". This painting was staged in the kitchen of Eric's Aunt overlooking the Napa Valley depicting a imported French pitcher, antique corkscrew, bottled cranberries and kumquats and fig branches. Although the figs appear green, Eric had to use more blue paint then green to create them. This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled "Time to Breathe". The background in this painting features a wooden box containing chrome plated wine accoutrements dazzling in the sun. Both the decanter and large Bordeaux glasses provide the perfect opportunity to give the newly opened wine "Time To Breathe." Christensen's treatment of the glass elements in this painting are truly remarkable.ge
"Blue Figs"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 30.5"x38.25"
Edition size : 200 Paper / 200 Canvas 		"Time to Breathe"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 30"x40"
Edition size : 75 Paper / 125 Canvas
 
 
This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled "From the Vineyard". This is the view every one of us dreams of having, sitting in Napa Valley on a sunny autumn afternoon with a view of the western mountains. Not only can you see yourself sitting there sipping a glass of wine, you can literally see the pergola overhead reflected in the bottles and glasses. This piece speaks of autumn with persimmons and fall colors. This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled "Los Olivos". Spanish for the olives, it is not only like the branches we see in this painting it is a sleepy town just outside of Santa Barbara where not only do they grow olives but some of California’s premier wines.

"From the Vineyard"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 30"x56.75"
Edition size : 75 Paper / 100 Canvas

"Los Olivos"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 24"x30"
Edition size : 75 Paper / 100 Canvas
This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled “Fresh Pour" depicting bottles and glasses of wine and bread in a wine cellar.

"Fresh Pour"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 31.5"x20.5"
Edition size : 60 Paper / 100 Canvas

This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled “Toast at Sunset". Golden light from the setting sun gives “Toast at Sunset” its moody feel. The feeling you have just before guests arrive, when the house and garden are perfect, and aromas of food linger in the evening air in anticipation of a party. You can see the partygoers reflected in the glasses and in the wine bottles if you look closely. This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled “Gold Medal Winner". The name of this painting “Gold Medal Winner” refers to the rose variety, as well as the medal awarded this outstanding wine. It is tradition to plant roses at the end of each row of grape vines as a "bellwether." It is believed that the rose bush will alert vintners to diseases or insect infestations prior to infecting the vines.
"Toast at Sunset"
Giclée on paper only - 15.75"x28.5"
(Giclée on canvas - sold out)
Edition size : 50 Paper / 65 Canvas 		"Gold Medal Winner"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 19.5"x22.5"
Edition size : 45 Paper / 60 Canvas
 

 
This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled “Floral Overtones". This painting is built around opposite colors yellow and purple which contrasts different sides of the painting. The name of painting relates not only to the fragrance of the flowers but also to the bouquet of the wine, which is Rombauer Chardonnay. This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled “Sonoma Kitchen". "Sonoma Kitchen" is all about cooking, sitting down with an inspirational glass of wine and a basket of vegetables thinking of all the possibilities. Similar to sitting down with a blank canvas and starting to paint.

"Floral Overtones "
Giclée on paper or canvas - 23"x34"
Edition size : 25 Paper / 45 Canvas

"Sonoma Kitchen"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 20"x37"
Edition size : 50 Paper / 100 Canvas

 
 
 
 
Still Life
 

This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled "Kaleidoscope" depicting glass vases, deco glass, in an stunning array of colors.

"Kaleidoscope"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 13.4"x28"
Edition size : 40 Paper / 200 Canvas
This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled “Susan's Roses" depicting polka roses from a garden in Sliverado, Napa Valley. This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled “Buddleja and Pears" depicting Buddelja a California garden favorite also known as "butterfly bush" and pears.
"Susan's Roses"
Giclée on paper or canvas - 24"x28"
Edition size : 100 Paper / 95 Canvas

 

 "Buddleja and Pears"
Giclée on paper or canvas -26.5"x25.5"
Edition size : 40 Paper / 50 Canvas

 
This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled “Passonate Perfection". There are few types of gardeners that are driven for perfection as orchid growers; they quest for the best hybrids, new species, and perfectly grown specimens. Christensen tries to capture the ideal moment when orchids are at the full height of their bloom. This is a photorealistic watercolor still life painting by Eric Christensen titled “Study in White II". In watercolor there is no white paint, so creating the different values, hues, and shades of the multitude of whites in this piece was a fun challenge to Christensen. The monochromatic white background, white flowers, with the shadows and green stems create an invigorating contrast.
"Passionate Perfection"
Giclée on paper or canvas -36"x21"
Edition size : 50 Paper / 100 Canvas 		"Study in White II "
Giclée on paper or canvas - 37.5"x30"
Edition size : 100 Paper / 200 Canvas
 
 
 

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