Mission Accomplished

“Taking the time to treat yourself well should take center stage right now, in this moment.” – Eric Christensen

The Marcus Ashley Gallery exhibits the works of local artists from California and Nevada whose artworks are inspired by the stunning landscapes of their environs. Among this crème de la crème is Eric Christensen, distinguished the world over for his hyper-realistic watercolor paintings of the wine region. His prints are collected by still life connoisseurs and upscale restaurant owners for the elegant aura they imbue to their spaces.

Eric Christensen art is about breathtaking panoramas and the sweet life provided by simple pleasures. Light and shadow are just two of the artist’s expertise. In Mission Accomplished, he displays these masteries through the silhouettes of trees on a stone wall and the sunlight stamped on the wine bottle, long-stemmed glasses, ripe cherries, and mission figs. It is worthy to note the difference of natural light cast on the textured surfaces of wedges of cheese and crusty French bread, painted with striking accuracy by the Christensen brush. He truly makes it impossible to believe that this piece is not a photograph.