There’s a lot to say about food and drink and socializing around a table. A huge part of culture and even art history. Covid-19 has really blotted out that part of our lives. This large painting was inspired by the times in 2020, looking forward to the day we could once again socialize at a bar; meanwhile, California wildfires were also raging, everywhere was smoky, I canceled a backpacking trip, and I wanted some laughter and joy.