Color Convention

Giclee on Canvas
Signed and numbered by Eric Christensen.
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All orders may be rolled or stretched – Your Choice

Available sizes:
18″ x 24″ – Edition size 80 Numbered, 7 Artist Proof, 3 Printer Proof: Price $970
Gallery Wrap Option Price $1,100

30″ x 40″ – Edition size 100 Numbered, 20 Artist Proof, 10 Printer Proof: Price $1,550
Gallery Wrap Option Price $1,810

36″ x 48″ – Edition size 50 Numbered, 10 Artist Proof, 5 Printer Proof: Price $2,010
Gallery Wrap Option Price $2,330

The “Color Convention” adds a dramatic statement of color to any art collection, and it is sure to become a very special piece for those who love to collect Eric Christensen art. These colorful gerbera daisies seem to be conversing with each other as they bend to hear what each other have to say. Some even appear to be stretching to make their point with their neighbors in the next container! The original, created for Christensen’s mother is proudly displayed above the fireplace in her Utah home. The complexity and texture of the petals on this piece are amazing and have the look and feel of velvet. The “Color Convention” stands as another testimony to the watercolor genius of Eric Christensen.

Description

Eric Christensen began painting professionally in 1992. Since that time he has enjoyed amazing success and a growing reputation as a celebrated Wine Country Artist. Self-taught, he invented a watercolor technique that allows him to create images of vibrant color that go beyond the look and depth of a high quality photograph. Christensen now finds himself unique in his field. In fact he is the only known artist capable of hyperrealism through the use of standard watercolor. Christensen began to develop his interest in painting, as well as botany, classical music, and gourmet cooking as a child in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over time he has acquired a commanding knowledge in each of these fields, which has blended to make him the preeminent artist of today. In addition to his interests, Christensen also derives nspiration from the wine country surrounding his home which is invariably portrayed in his paintings. As Christensen asserts, “it’s about the lifestyle.”

Once he realized that he could concentrate his passion for painting into a career, Christensen opened his own Art Gallery in Yountville, California, a small picturesque town in the heart of the Napa Valley. This venture proved very successful netting Christensen exposure in national magazines and newspapers and a national television spot on “WINE COUNTRY LIVING.” Christensen, however, decided to close his gallery in 2003, allowing him to devote his full attention to painting. Christensen continues to paint stunning images that remind us of the Wine Country lifestyle and delight those who collect his art. He now offers his extraordinary artwork in galleries throughout the US.

Christensen’s “wine art”” begins where most contemporary wine artists leave off. Eric loves to capture the romance of the wine country, which he points out, “is so much more than just the wine”. Collectors of Christensen’s art typically own several of his creations and enjoy the varied themes they portray; lifelike landscapes and intimate still life paintings that incorporate a variety of elements including food, flowers or fruit with appropriate background settings.

Color Convention