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This piece is a still life that I set up that focuses on one of my favorite wines. I love the wine and I also love the name. I chose to emphasize the apothecary aspect and included old fashioned measure weights, test tubes, and an old style chemical bottle. I tried to render the shadowing to suggest a darker area of perhaps a laboratory of some sort. I don't really feel that I acheived this exact look, but I am pleased with the lighting effects. As always, I focus on detail. This piece was done on Dura-lar matte surfaced polyester film using Prismacolor Verithin pencils. Its dimensions are 12 inches X 18 inches. I hope that you find this piece pleasing. Enjoy a fine wine, if not the chemistry behind it!

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Ton van Meerendonk 16 Jan 2017

I love jour work and I will thank you for the compliments , groet Ton

Artist Reply: Ton: thank you so much. Colored pencil is an amazing medium. I appreciate your comment very much. Have a good Thursday. Best regards, Will

Ida Carina 14 Jul 2016

I've found a lot of amazing pieces in your gallery, Will, but I believe this one is my absolute favourite. It's excellent - the details, the composition, the colours, and just the overall mood of the drawing, are exquisite.

Artist Reply: Ida: Thank you so much for such lovely comments about my work. I do enjoy setting up and doing still life pieces. The colors did turn out nice...but I'm not always sure that they will look as nice as I visualize them in my mind. I'm glad that this piece speaks to you. Thank you again for taking your time to look and to comment. Have a very good day. Best regards, Will

jennifer blenkinsopp 09 Nov 2015

Excellent composition in this beautiful pencil work. Bravo Will!

Artist Reply: Jennifer: thanks again for your very nice comments. I love detail and realism and the Dura-lar film allows me to get the look that I'm looking for. Best regards, Will

Jerry Cave 19 Aug 2015

This piece is breathtaking, Will! Every detail is excellent.

Artist Reply: Jerry: thanks so very much! I appreciate your generous comments, but feel that you are certainly the "master" of spirits, so to speak! Your work certainly gives me inspiration regarding the beauty that can be found in well positioned still life pieces. Thank you again. Best regards, Will

Hiten Mistry 17 Jul 2015

nice work !

Artist Reply: Hiten: thanks for your comment and for following my work. It is much appreciated. Have a good weekend. Best regards, Will