“The seeker for perfection must discover in his own life the reflection of the inner light.”
― Okakura Kakuzō, The Book of Tea
“Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives” are a matched set of original Trompe l’œil still life paintings.
Trompe l’œil (literally “deceives the eye”) is a manner of painting that aims to be so realistic that it gives the illusion of presenting actual objects, not artistic representations of them.
In this matched set of Trompe l’œil paintings, objects are arranged in the interior of a small wooden box (in fact, an antique cheese box), and wrapped with pieces of string and twine, respectively, giving the impression of three dimensional depth on a flat surface.
The illusion of depth is continued into the frame, which presents the paintings in floating style, enclosed in custom frames made by the artist.
Each painting is done with oil on panel, and measures 15×5 inches (30×12 cm). The outer dimensions of each frame is 21×11 inches (53×28 cm).
"Boxed Bottle" and "Boxed Olives"
A Pair Of Original Still Life Paintings
Like most of my paintings, “Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives” grew out of a moments of deep, quiet connection.
Like most of my paintings, “Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives” grew out of a moments of deep, quiet connection.
Something about what lay before me captured my attention so completely that time came to a standstill, the outside world fell away, and I was left fully absorbed in the beauty I saw.
Something about what lay before me captured my attention so completely that time came to a standstill, the outside world fell away, and I was left fully absorbed in the beauty I saw.
That moment – which is almost like a daydream – becomes the inspiration; the source from which the painting flows.
That moment – which is almost like a daydream – becomes the inspiration; the source from which the painting flows.
It is also the experience I hope to give the viewer – time stopping, the world and its cares falling aside, and a moment of true connection with something beautiful.
It is also the experience I hope to give the viewer – time stopping, the world and its cares falling aside, and a moment of true connection with something beautiful.
This painting is created with the best materials, using a traditional process that can take weeks – even months – to complete.
This painting is created with the best materials, using a traditional process that can take weeks – even months – to complete.
It is framed and ready to hang. Shipping within the US is free. International shipping is available at a modest cost. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
It is framed and ready to hang. Shipping within the US is free. International shipping is available at a modest cost. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
A detail from this painting
A detail from this painting
A detail from this painting
A detail from this painting
“Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives”
Oil on panel, 24 x 36 inches (60 x 90 cm). A deep black edge makes it suitable for hanging without a frame
“Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives”
Oil on panel, 24 x 36 inches (60 x 90 cm). A deep black edge makes it suitable for hanging without a frame
Purchasing This Painting
This painting is framed as shown and is ready for immediate hanging.
Payment may be made with major credit cards and PayPal.
Shipping within the United States is free. An additional charge will be added for shipments outside of the United States.
It will ship from my studio within 2 business days of purchase.
It will be carefully packaged for maximum protection during transit, and insured for the full purchase price. A signature will be required on delivery, so the package will not be left unattended.
You will be provided with a tracking number and estimated delivery date (due to the unpredictability of the customs process, an estimated delivery date cannot be provided for shipments outside of the United States).
Your satisfaction is completely guaranteed. Paintings may be returned for the full purchase price within 14 days of receipt.
About These Paintings
These paintings grow out of two sources: On the one hand, a deep love for the great still life tradition of the Dutch Golden Age, and on the other, a life-long interest in meditation.
For both viewer and artist, still life is the perfect opportunity to have that experience which all meditation seems to aim at: complete and total absorption in the present moment. Not the past. Not the future. Just what is in front of you. Right here. Right now.
That moment of quiet, intense connection – that sense of one-ness – is all the inspiration I need… and these paintings emerge from that source.
As such, this isn’t really a personal art. It’s not about me or my views or my ideas.
My role is to step aside, and let these silent moments speak through me.
Boxed Bottle and Boxed Olives
$3,500.00
“The seeker for perfection must discover in his own life the reflection of the inner light.”
― Okakura Kakuzō, The Book of Tea
“Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives” are a matched set of original Trompe l’œil still life paintings.
Trompe l’œil (literally “deceives the eye”) is a manner of painting that aims to be so realistic that it gives the illusion of presenting actual objects, not artistic representations of them.
In this matched set of Trompe l’œil paintings, objects are arranged in the interior of a small wooden box (in fact, an antique cheese box), and wrapped with pieces of string and twine, respectively, giving the impression of three dimensional depth on a flat surface.
The illusion of depth is continued into the frame, which presents the paintings in floating style, enclosed in custom frames made by the artist.
Each painting is done with oil on panel, and measures 15×5 inches (30×12 cm). The outer dimensions of each frame is 21×11 inches (53×28 cm).
Read more about these paintings below.
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"Boxed Bottle" and "Boxed Olives" A Pair Of Original Still Life Paintings
Like most of my paintings, “Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives” grew out of a moments of deep, quiet connection.
Like most of my paintings, “Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives” grew out of a moments of deep, quiet connection.
Something about what lay before me captured my attention so completely that time came to a standstill, the outside world fell away, and I was left fully absorbed in the beauty I saw.
Something about what lay before me captured my attention so completely that time came to a standstill, the outside world fell away, and I was left fully absorbed in the beauty I saw.
That moment – which is almost like a daydream – becomes the inspiration; the source from which the painting flows.
That moment – which is almost like a daydream – becomes the inspiration; the source from which the painting flows.
It is also the experience I hope to give the viewer – time stopping, the world and its cares falling aside, and a moment of true connection with something beautiful.
It is also the experience I hope to give the viewer – time stopping, the world and its cares falling aside, and a moment of true connection with something beautiful.
This painting is created with the best materials, using a traditional process that can take weeks – even months – to complete.
This painting is created with the best materials, using a traditional process that can take weeks – even months – to complete.
It is framed and ready to hang. Shipping within the US is free. International shipping is available at a modest cost. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
It is framed and ready to hang. Shipping within the US is free. International shipping is available at a modest cost. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
“Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives”
Oil on panel, 24 x 36 inches (60 x 90 cm). A deep black edge makes it suitable for hanging without a frame
“Boxed Bottle” and “Boxed Olives”
Oil on panel, 24 x 36 inches (60 x 90 cm). A deep black edge makes it suitable for hanging without a frame
Purchasing This Painting
About These Paintings
These paintings grow out of two sources: On the one hand, a deep love for the great still life tradition of the Dutch Golden Age, and on the other, a life-long interest in meditation.
For both viewer and artist, still life is the perfect opportunity to have that experience which all meditation seems to aim at: complete and total absorption in the present moment. Not the past. Not the future. Just what is in front of you. Right here. Right now.
That moment of quiet, intense connection – that sense of one-ness – is all the inspiration I need… and these paintings emerge from that source.
As such, this isn’t really a personal art. It’s not about me or my views or my ideas.
My role is to step aside, and let these silent moments speak through me.
And there isn’t anything more personal.
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