"Pretty In Pink" - 6" x 6" - oil on hardboard panel - SOLD
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My mother-in-law tells me that the mere act of painting dessert themed images brings about an insatiable appetite for all things sweet, and that artists who paint desserts run a risk of obesity in doing so. Of course my reply to her is to scoff, wave my hands in the air as if to imply she's insane, and then I drive to my nearest Krispy Kreme for...........just kidding.
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I think I have a different take on desserts. I find them to be exquisite little works of art in and of themselves. I appreciate them for the same reasons I appreciate sushi- for the craftsmanship and care that go into their presentation. I enjoy the sense of abundance and celebration that designer cupcakes represent. I mean, if you're depressed or on a major sugar craving jaunt, you grab something cheap from the cookie isle or the bakery section of your nearest grocery store. You don't usually go to a boutique bakery and pay $3 apiece for something like what you see above. These you buy for special occasions, usually joyous.
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So, here's to celebrating life, and your next trip to the dentist. ;o)
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I think I have a different take on desserts. I find them to be exquisite little works of art in and of themselves. I appreciate them for the same reasons I appreciate sushi- for the craftsmanship and care that go into their presentation. I enjoy the sense of abundance and celebration that designer cupcakes represent. I mean, if you're depressed or on a major sugar craving jaunt, you grab something cheap from the cookie isle or the bakery section of your nearest grocery store. You don't usually go to a boutique bakery and pay $3 apiece for something like what you see above. These you buy for special occasions, usually joyous.
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So, here's to celebrating life, and your next trip to the dentist. ;o)
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8 comments:
Looks beautiful and delicious!
WOW! What a great painting! Looks like I could pick it up and eat it! I love realism and you do great work!
Ah, if only we could have our fat cleansed from our hips they way the dentist cleans our teeth!
Very nice painting!
So lovely Jelaine! I've missed your work. I'm glad you're painting again. :~)
Michelle and Kaye, thank you so much.
Jacqueline, it's good to be back to painting again on a regular basis. There are no words to describe how desperately I've missed it.
K, that would involve scraping!!!! I think I prefer the suction method. ;o)
I really enjoy your work Jelaine, and this cupcake is really making me hungry!
Hi Jelaine, I am your Mom's cousin Mike's wife Paula (Aunt Jewel's son and daughter in law). Your Mom gave me your blog site and being a blogger myself I had to check you out. You do such beautiful and tasty looking work. You are truly talented. I've added you to my blog roll. Come by and say hi at www.pipsword.com or www.lovinelgin.com. Paula Pasterski
Hello, Paula! Nice to meet you (virtually). :o)
Also, thank you. :o)
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