Additionally, Christensen is the sole known artist capable of achieving hyperrealism using standard transparent watercolors. His childhood interests in painting, botany, classical music, and gourmet cooking, cultivated in Salt Lake City, Utah, have enriched his artistic journey and contributed to his preeminence as a contemporary artist.

Inspired by wine country, Christensen’s “wine art” transcends representation, capturing the region’s romance with lifelike landscapes and intimate compositions.

• In pursuit of his passion for painting, Christensen opened his own Art Gallery in Yountville, California, nestled in the heart of the Napa Valley.
• This endeavor garnered him national recognition, featured in prestigious publications and on national television.
• However, in 2003, Christensen closed his gallery to focus solely on painting, creating stunning images reflecting the Napa Valley lifestyle.

Eric Christensen draws inspiration from California’s landscape, especially the wine country, capturing hyper-realistic images of wine, produce, and surroundings. His meticulous multi-layered watercolor technique is what produces beautiful, vivid creations. This method infuses his paintings with vibrancy and a lifelike quality that surpasses even high-definition photographs.