Neal's
Cowboy Boot Wine Caddy
 

This piece was the first thing Neal painted at the Via Von Learning Center.  He has a friend who is "into" Western and this was painted as a gift for him.  Neal also put the friend's Western "Brand" initials on the top of the caddy, painted in silver. 

The pattern was developed from a photographed image of a cowboy boot.  Neal sketched the fence and then free-painted the grassy bits.  His first piece and this Learning Coach could not be more proud of his accomplishment!

Wine Caddy surface from Michaels Arts & Crafts
Genesis Heat-Set Oils