A Book, Some Wine, and Grapes

I had been playing around with the introduction of a book to a set of wine bottles, but it didn't seem to be enough. I finally decided that the wine needed its original grapes to add character to the overall painting. This would be a good painting to hang in the dining room or in the kitchen, for that matter.

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I am a native of Illinois and became interested in drawing and painting in the 8th grade. In 1960, my father worked for the Federal Government and was transferred to Sacramento, California. I lost interest in art when I moved to Sacramento, where I attended high school, graduating in 1965. I moved to Los Angeles, California, after graduating, and attended UCLA.

I eventually moved back to Sacramento, where I worked as a Police Officer in Folsom, CA, and attended Law School. After Law School, I went to work for the District Attorney's office in Yolo County. While there, my interest in art was rekindled and I began drawing and painting again, which I continue to do today. I took several art classes at Sacramento City College and enrolled in the Evolve Artist's Academy to improve my understanding of the fundamentals of drawing, grisaille painting, color, and technique. My concentration in oil painting involves still-life and landscapes of the California central valley and the mountains just miles from my home.