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An Evening with Thomas Arvid

Golden Opportunity. © 2000 - 2011 Thomas Arvid. All rights reserved.

We drink it, but we’ve never seen it like this before.

On September 23, 2011, nationally recognized and collected artist Thomas Arvid will be at Dzian Gallery for a meet and greet. The event, “An Evening with Thomas Arvid” will be held from 6:00-9:00pm at Dzian Gallery at 65 Water Street in Worcester. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the renowned artist and view his artwork, including his two newest pieces, “Golden Opportunity” and “Private Moment.”

Private Moment. © 2000 - 2011 Thomas Arvid. All rights reserved.

This will be Arvid’s second visit to Dzian Gallery. “We’ve had the pleasure of having Thomas here before, and it was a fantastic evening. We’re really looking forward to having him here again for this event,” said David Papazian, who owns Dzian Gallery with his wife Gina Papazian.

“Wine is a great subject because people are familiar with it; they really connect to it. My paintings speak to the special moments that people share when they drink wine together – it’s amazing that my collectors find a personal fulfillment in my work, especially when I’m just doing what I love,” said Arvid.

The magic of his painting is in Thomas Arvid’s ability to visualize and chronicle an entire scene beyond the frame – to tell a story of enjoyment and the good life – using rich color and masterful composition.

Thomas in his cellar.

Thomas Arvid is passionate about art and wine, a collector of both, he strives to capture the pleasure of a life well lived on each canvas. An Atlanta resident and fresh-faced father of two young sons, the self-taught artist insists that wine should be approachable; his paintings are an embodiment of the casual way that we enjoy wine today. He is an appealing role model for a lifestyle of easy elegance and unpretentious charm.

It is clear from his beautiful works of photorealism why his paintings are so feverishly sought after throughout the U.S. and internationally!

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Barrel to Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon

Recently introduced at The Citizen Wine Bar, the Raymond Vineyards’ Barrel to Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon from Central California, brings many advantages to those who choose to enjoy it. First the presentation – poured by the glass from an elegant oak barrel – is extremely unique. And because the wine is protected in the barrel from oxidation, it helps it to stay fresh. Second, the wine is extremely environmentally friendly because the barrel offers the lightest wine packaging available, uses no corks, capsules, labels or bottles and uses considerably less energy to produce and ship.

The best reason to enjoy this outstanding selection is that, as the “house cab” at the Citizen, this wine, while not incredibly complex, delivers exactly what you are looking for in entry level glass of wine. Full flavored and elegant, with notes of lush blackberry and rich dark cherry this wine is nicely balanced while not overpowering.

The Raymond Cab Sauv brings out the character of food it is paired with, especially sirloin, lamb or even a hearty pork roast of stew.