This deep, dark, moody "Zinfandel" comes from a favorite wine varietal. This deep alizarin crimson exploration is a turn to more mono-chromatic expressions. The color: passion (blood red), exudes deep, dramatic jewel tone rubies and red wine. i scratched uneven texture and lines drawn in to the oil to add an illustrative effect. I have since painted over this piece as I am unable to reconcile myself to reds/red tones. It is still a work in progress although it has already been beautifully framed (The Frame Shop, by Ray FLores, Santa Rosa, CA
Photographed by Digital Grange, Petaluma, CA, framed by Ray Flores, The Frame Up, Sebastopol, CA