A "Present" from the Past

I have just spent the most enjoyable weekend in Norcross at a painting workshop taught by Karen Appleton. She was teaching in Atlanta until she moved to Chicage seven years ago. Karen is a fabulous artist, and a wonderful teacher. It was great to reconnect with several people who were students in her classes when I was fortunate enough to take panting from her.
This painting of a "Present" is what we worked on this weekend. Karen's "Present paintings" are one thing I remember her painting here in Atlanta. If you own one, consider yourself very fortunate.
Here is my attempt at painting a present.

"A Present from the Past"

10 x 10 - Oil