Pre-Caffeinated
![Pre- Caffeinated - watercolor still life painting by Frank Costantino Pre- Caffeinated - watercolor still life painting by Frank Costantino](https://www.fmcostantino.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pre-Caffeinated-400x540.jpg)
The first of two pieces for an invited themed show about kitchens, the work indulged my fascination with steam and vapors by suggesting the appeal of hot, fresh-brewed coffee. I asked my wife to pour the brew, and showed her delicate hands and colorful apron in the composition. The dark counter reflections added a base frame and a balance to the French press pot.