Commissioned originals
Your Wine. Your Name. Your Story. Your Original Art.
Some occasions deserve more than an ordinary gift.
Whether celebrating a milestone birthday, a wedding, an anniversary, or simply a lifelong appreciation for fine wine, A Vintage of Your Own offers a distinctive opportunity to create a personalized original work of art by David F. Heatwole.
Each artwork begins with a rubbing from one of the artist's original plates, then is individually colored and finished by hand.
The wine bottle featured in the composition receives a specially personalized label, commemorating a name, favorite wine, important date, or memorable occasion.
The result is an original hand-colored artwork created especially for the recipient.
Not a mass-produced print. An individually hand-colored original plate rubbing, personalized for you.
Choose your artwork
Either single-glass composition can be personalized with any favorite wine — red, white, rosé, sparkling, or dessert.
Option 01
24" high × 16" wide (image area)
Approx. 30" high × 22" wide framed
A beautifully expressive composition featuring a glass of rich red wine, a wine bottle, clusters of purple grapes, and a dreamlike vineyard landscape. Especially attractive for red wine enthusiasts.
$550unframed
$850 framed
Option 02
24" high × 16" wide (image area)
Approx. 30" high × 22" wide framed
A colorful wine-inspired composition featuring a glass of white wine, a bottle, vibrant green grapes, grape leaves, and a whimsical landscape. Especially attractive for white wine enthusiasts.
$550unframed
$850 framed
Artwork Example Coming Soon
Option 03
36" high × 36" wide
A larger original composition featuring two wineglasses and a wine bottle, especially appropriate for weddings and engagements, wedding anniversaries, couples celebrating a special milestone, Valentine’s Day, and romantic gifts.
$600unframed
$900 framed
Personalization
Your personalization details are collected during checkout.
Choose a favorite wine category and variety.
Red wines
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Pinot Noir · Malbec · Shiraz/Syrah · Zinfandel · Cabernet Franc · Sangiovese · Tempranillo · Grenache · Nebbiolo · Barbera · Red Blend · Other
White wines
Chardonnay · Sauvignon Blanc · Pinot Grigio · Riesling · Moscato · Gewürztraminer · Chenin Blanc · Viognier · Albariño · White Blend · Other
Rosé and blush
Rosé · White Zinfandel · White Merlot · Dry Rosé · Sweet Rosé · Other
Sparkling wines
Champagne · Prosecco · Cava · Sparkling Rosé · Brut · Moscato d'Asti · Other
Dessert and specialty wines
Port · Sherry · Madeira · Ice Wine · Late Harvest Wine · Orange Wine · Nonalcoholic Wine · Other
Custom requests are always welcome.
An optional date, year, anniversary number, or special vintage can be included on the label.
A short inscription can be lettered into the composition, such as:
The artist arranges the personalized lettering to complement the underlying composition. All original visual lines and artistic elements remain part of the finished artwork.
Pricing and framing
| Artwork | Unframed | Framed |
|---|---|---|
The Ruby Reserve 24" high × 16" wide (image area) Approx. 30" high × 22" wide framed | $550 | $850 |
The Vineyard Harvest 24" high × 16" wide (image area) Approx. 30" high × 22" wide framed | $550 | $850 |
The Double Wineglass Celebration 36" high × 36" wide | $600 | $900 |
All framed commissions use the same presentation:
Finished exterior dimensions will be larger than the artwork's stated image dimensions.
Shipping is currently planned at $160 per artwork, calculated separately from the artwork and framing price.
Taxes are additional where applicable.
The process
Every work in A Vintage of Your Own begins as a rubbing from one of David F. Heatwole's original artist-created plates.
Each rubbing is individually hand-colored. Although the underlying composition is shared with other works from the same plate, the finished coloring and personalized wine label make each completed artwork individually distinctive.
The artist's original lines, contours, and imagery remain integral to every composition.
These are not reproductions of the hand-colored examples shown on this page.
The process
From artist-created plate to individually hand-colored finished work
Each artwork in A Vintage of Your Own begins with one of David F. Heatwole’s original rubbing plates.
The plate contains the foundational line structure of the composition. From that plate, a rubbing is created, and each individual work is then colored and developed by hand.
Although multiple works may begin from the same plate, each finished piece becomes an individually hand-colored original with its own character, color development, and personalized label.
This process is part of what makes each artwork distinct.
The plate remains constant. The finished artwork does not.
Step 01
Original Rubbing Plate
This original artist-created plate provides the line structure used as the basis for each rubbing.
Step 02
Initial Rubbing
A fresh rubbing captures the composition’s foundational outlines.
Step 03
Early Color Development
The image begins to take shape as color is introduced by hand.
Step 04
Building the Composition
Additional hand-coloring develops the glass, grapes, bottle, and landscape.
Step 05
Personal Expression Emerges
Color relationships, atmosphere, and details continue to evolve.
Step 06
Finished Hand-Colored Artwork
The completed artwork becomes an individually finished original, ready for personalization.
Important
These are not reproductions of a finished print. Each work begins from David F. Heatwole’s original rubbing plate and is then individually hand-colored, making each completed artwork uniquely finished by hand.
Select any image to view it larger.
Every work in A Vintage of Your Own is colored and finished by hand, one artwork at a time. Nothing is printed, stamped, or assembled in batches. Each commission passes through the artist's own hands from the first rubbing to the final personalized label.
That care is the reason only a limited number of commissions are accepted each month. It is also the reason to plan ahead: please allow four to six weeks for the creation of your artwork. The estimate begins with the assigned production period, not necessarily the date of purchase, and shipping and delivery time are additional.
If the piece is intended for a particular celebration, ordering in advance is the surest way to have it in hand in good time.
With gratitude for your patience and trust,
David F. Heatwole
Artist · The Art Studios of David F. Heatwole
Limited monthly availability
Only a small number of hand-colored commissions are accepted each month, so the work never has to be rushed.
Four to six weeks to create
This estimate begins with the assigned production period, not necessarily the purchase date. Shipping and delivery time are additional.
Ordering for a date
For a birthday, anniversary, or wedding, order well in advance. If your occasion is close, write to the studio before ordering.
Commission an original
Choose your favorite composition, select your wine, and personalize the label to celebrate someone special.
Questions about a commission? Write to the studio.
