Taste of Success

“As you consider your collection of vintage treasures, quietly resting in a perfect climate, you are reminded of all your hard work and the sacrifices made. Surely there comes a time to claim the prize and enjoy the fruits of your labor—will it be now? Will it be worth the wait? Go ahead, life is too short. It’s time to savor the “Taste of Success.” – Eric Christensen

The Marcus Ashley Gallery is the best place to view and buy Eric Christensen art. Growing up, the artist developed a love for gourmet cooking, botany, and fine wine, which appear in equal measures across his work. It’s no surprise that Christensen’s paintings have been sourced by upscale locations around the world.

In Taste of Success, the artist shares the pleasure of opening a well-aged bottle of wine. Christensen paints a bottle of elegant Harlan Estates wine besides two semi-filled glasses of vino and a scattering of delightful peaches. A glass cloche board holds a serving of classic Pecorino Toscano and blue-veined cheese – the perfect accompaniments to the vino. The scene depicts the ideal spot to enjoy a Bordeaux-style wine with acres of Napa Valley for company.

Christensen exercises purposeful brushstrokes that reveal a surreal blend of rich tones and the illusion of light. His ability to recreate scenes with stark likeness makes him a master of hyper-realism art.