Celebrating its 11th anniversary as a California-produced wine tasting store in Pennsylvania, Thorn Hill Vineyards will unveil six original oil paintings of its wine collections by artist Vitaly Borisenko at "The Art of Wine," a reception set for Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Thorn Hill Tasting Room, 1945 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster. Giclee prints of the paintings will be available for ordering, framed and unframed and signed by the artist.

Owner and winemaker Amy Thorn discovered USSR-born Borisenko, who has resided in Lancaster County since 2014, and commissioned the paintings of her wines. In recognition of the 33-year-old Borisenko's Eastern European heritage, 15% of the purchase price of each giclee sold at the event will be donated to Project HOPE Crisis in Ukraine fund. The giclees measure the same as the original oils on linen, 16 by 20 inches, 20 by 16 inches, and 18 by 24 inches.

Borisenko graduated after studying German and English at the Vitebsk State University in Belarus. He then taught school and worked as a freelance translator and interpreter with an international company in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

After moving to Lancaster County, he began experimenting with oil painting, teaching himself through books, online video lessons, and the advice of experienced artists. A Lititz resident, he has explored the practice of daily painting, or "alla prima," creating realistic works in one sitting.

His artwork can be found in private collections around the globe. He is actively involved in the local art community and currently serves as the vice president of the Lititz Art Association.

Amy and her husband, Jack, both of Lancaster, produce boutique artisan wines from their vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Lake County, Calif. Olive oil is also produced. For more information, visit http://www.ThornHillVineyards.com.

Guests planning to attend "The Art of Wine" are asked to register at 717-517-7839 or thlanc@comcast.net by Wednesday, Nov. 30. The reception will include complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Guests are asked to festively dress in black and red.