Claret by Amanda Bates

I like this for it's qualities of colour and precision without brush work being too prescriptive. The only thing that distracts, I think, is the corkscrew because it's flat and an odd shape.

Hmm, you could well be right, Roger. I evidently need to think more about my composition. Thank you for the compliment and the constructive criticism.

Super realistic Amanda, great shine on the glass and bottle and corkscrew

Love this. Great textures.

Realistic looking work Amanda, and the blue cloth works well with the subject.

Thank you, Frank (and Ros, and Dawn). I'm undecided whether to take the cloth to the studiio or bring the oils home for the next bottle painting... actually, on balance, I'd rather have the open bottle at home :-)