Dubbed “The Painter Prince of  Wine” for his joyous and celebratory paintings of the world of wine. Ensrud was invited to be the first American painter to exhibit at the French Institute Gallery, NYC, where he exhibited watercolors of the Bordeaux chateaux and wineyards.  He has been a freelance art director and animator for ABC, CBS and IBM. Ensrud’s paintings are distinguished by his luminous use of color and intentisity. They are life affirmative, celebration of being.