"A Drop of Merlot" by Carman Dix

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"a drop of Merlot"  by Carman Dix

Limited Edition Print of 625
signed and numbered by the artist
(mixed media: watercolour/acrylic)

Image size: 21" x 10" (all 3 limited editions are the same image size for a uniform framing)
Print size: 24" x 12"

Sheltered from the August rain, this lonely Cardinal finds santuary among the glistening grapes of Merlot.  Although the grapes are the true subject of this painting, one can't help but feel sad for the cardinal trying to stay dry.

The third in the "Niagara's Vineyards" series.
(just released Christmas 2010!)
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"a drop of Merlot"
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an extreme close up of "a drop of Merlot" highlights the rich texture of paint with every detailed brush stroke and dab.
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