A Revelation

“Through my subject matter and all of its nuances and detail, I want to convey the complexities, colors, and creativity of miracles that life gives to us on a daily basis.” – Eric Christensen

Marcus Ashley Gallery is hailed by both residents and tourists of Lake Tahoe as one of the district’s premier fine art galleries. Its impressive collection of paintings by local, national, and international artists includes an extensive repertoire of Eric Christensen art. His dramatic still life paintings breathe elegance onto plain and monochromatic walls of urban dwellings, fine dining bistros, and classy hotels.

A Revelation is classic Christensen. This still life incorporates the elements he is famous for – dark bottles of wine, crystal clear long-stemmed wine glasses, and a sterling silver fruit bowl, all reflecting the surrounding images. Indeed, America’s premier watercolor master can render faithful reflections on any surface. Fresh strawberries, ripe nectarine, a branch of Eucalyptus leaves, and a hint of trees outside the window provide an invigorating contrast of colors. A wheel of triple-cream Brie cheese on a marble slab completes the picture of an afternoon that starts out ordinary and ends as a memorable moment.