Necessary tools

I had this small 3" x 5" canvas and a frame it fits, and didn't know what to do with it until last night. There are things around where I paint that are aesthetically pleasing - at least to me - and want to capture. An artist's space can yield a lot of good subject matter. My brushes in my vase and a bottle of wine represent something I look at frequently. I enjoy a glass of red when I paint. The light coming in a west window provides a soft and bright environment in the late afternoon. The red wine, the smell of oil paint, and music from Amos Lee, Norah Jones, Ben Harper, and Jason Mraz provide a warm and calm ambiance - perfect for a mellow afternoon.

"Necessary Tools" Oil on canvas, 3" x 5"