Sonoma Kitchen

“I love the garden, so you’re going to find something from the garden in every one of my paintings.” – Eric Christensen

At Marcus Ashley Gallery, Eric Christensen art enthusiasts will discover that America’s foremost hyper-realist painter is an accomplished gourmet cook as well. The artist illustrates this passion through pieces depicting raw ingredients in their natural habitat – the kitchen, a harvest basket, or on the shelves at a marketplace. His global fanbase loves it, as do epicures and fine dining restaurateurs.

In Sonoma Kitchen, Christensen indulges all his favorite things – fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and wine – in an intimate still life watercolor. Like a floral arrangement, the fresh produce is presented in a silver basket on a table by a glass window. The sun’s rays stream through, making their mark through a play of light and shadows. Of course, a Christensen painting will not be complete without his trademark reflections on glass. Every minute detail on each element in this piece makes it come alive. To the untrained eye, it would appear like a photograph.