This original oil painting captures the spirit of the California wine country with a physical presence that bridges the gap between canvas and sculpture. Handcrafted using my signature palette scrapings of dried oil paints, this piece is truly three-dimensional, rising from the surface in thick, tactile layers. The composition depicts a vibrant vineyard landscape illuminated by the crisp, clearing light of a morning sky. Sculpted ridges of paint form the deep valleys and hilltop terroir, where rows of Chardonnay and Zinfandel vines ascend toward the horizon. The textured landscape sweeps upward into pink-hued hills, capturing the spirit of the dark, red-skinned grapes crushed to create the region's famous rosés across these celebrated appellations. It is an artwork meant to be experienced both visually and physically—more a sculpture than a painting.
