Last Day in the Studio

LAST day of Senior Studio.

It's bitter sweet, I'm happy to go but sad to see it leave.

I had so many good memories in my little space and I'm going to miss the artful environment and the great people.

I'll miss looking out my little window seeing people walk in and out of the library and watching the snow fall on a winter day.

I grew so much this past year as person and as an artist.

Before this year I had very little confidence and now I leave with a head full of knowledge and a new spirit inside me.

NHIA you gave me some great years and I'll miss you but I will never forget where I started.

I will bring the joy of art to every child I encounter and I thank you for all you have given me.

Empty walls but a mind full of thoughts

Once covered with images of art, family, friends, sketches, & notes,

Now stand bare.

Final View

Last looks out my window.

I'll miss you NHIA!

Wolf T-shirt (most likely finished)

Most likely done.

I'm sure Jerry will give me more advice today to improve it

I'm happy with the out come.

I hope some little kid likes my t-shirt!

Work in Progress: Wolf T-shirt

Yup, I had to do a wolf t-shirt, so what did I decide to do?

Cupcake wolf!

how could I not?

I got more stuff to do on it but almost done!

Easter Cupcakes

Yes I made these! 

I'm pretty proud of myself.

They are all homemade using the recipe from my book that Derek Lagasse created.

I added toasted coconut to make it look like twigs for the birds nest and added egg M&Ms to look like birds eggs.

I got the fancy petal baking cups from A.C. Moore I thought it was a nice touch.

I had lots of fun making these can't wait to make my graduation cupcakes next month!

yum, yum.

mmmmmm...

Seriously I'm REALLY almost done

Just need some finally touches but I'm 99.99% done!

Wahoo!

Last painting of my NHIA career

It's been fun =]

Color Wheel Cake ALMOST done

Almost done Color Wheel Cake!

I still need to add shadows in under the plates and touch up the napkin.

So far great!

I added crumbs where the slice is missing.

Finished the fork.

I might touch it up.

Napkin almost done.

going to enhance it tomorrow

I finished the half plate last week. 

looks pretty good

Final Days at the Studio

Here are just some shots of my studio.

Only 6 more days of school left.

I wanted to take photos to remember this time in my life.

Here is some photos of me and my favorite baby in the world Tyler when he was born to inspire me

Above that is some inspirational modern art work 

To the left is Cheshire Cat I colored out of a coloring book

He's so funny, it keeps me smiling

This is my view behind me. 

I got my monkey digital painting and other notes and homework assignments hanging up.

I put up my A paper in art & meaning that I was pleasantly surprise to get! 

that really makes me happy =]

This is to the right of me. I have some of my painting resting.

I also have some of my first drafts of illustrated pages hung up that didn't make the cut.

I'm going to be really sad when I have to take all these things down.

Its going to bitter sweet. I've spent so much time here over the past year, I'm going to miss it

but i'll be moving on to bigger and better things!

Rainbow Cake in a Jar

YES! it is possible

 a rainbow cake get this... in a JAR!

This is amazing! I'm defiantly going to make these.

There so colorful and perfect for me.

They would make great gifts also

The recipe and directions are at 

http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2011/04/08/rainbow-cake-in-a-jar/

Next Creation: Paper Stars

This is taken by my friend Kim

I saw this on her blog and now I am determined to make them. 

Possibly put them in jars and set them on my table for my show and people can take them.

There are sooo cute! 

I haven't made one successfully yet but I will!

Here are some more examples of paper stars

My Real Artist Statement

Here it is folks, my actually Artist Statement that will be hanging next to my paintings at my show. This expresses who I am as an artist and how and why I paint the way I do. Read it and I hope you enjoy!

Tasty Paintings

I love to teach children about art and this has affected my art style. I create happy paintings by using bright colors to excite your eyes and to spark memories of your childhood. I want to give you the opportunity to escape your mature life of stress and woes and be lost in a fantasy world made of sugary baked goods. My goal is to create images that are clear and vivid for a child to relate to.

In terms of technique, I apply large amounts of oil paints to create the texture in my desserts. Then I use toothpicks, plastic forks, popsicle sticks, and anything I can find to help me mold the texture I desire. A bright palette of rainbow hues enhances the playful quality in my style. My paintings are calorie free, and come without that feeling of regret you may experience after you indulge. 

Cake Done Now Just the Rest of the Painting to Go!

Cake is done! 

Now it's time to start the plates, napkin, and fork

Love the way it came out

Here is a side view of my painting so you can really see the texture

Close up of singular slice

Full View of my Canvas so far

Color Wheel Cake: BIG Improvement

The new improved color wheel cake

I love how it is coming out so far much better then before

Less texture is ALOT better.

Still have lots to do!

 Below are photos of my progress through my painting tonight

First Two Slices

Close up of texture

Yellow slice added

mmmm frosting

Green slice

Went with a lime green instead of a classic forest green because I like that shade better

Blue Slices

Another close up

Here is my final photo once again

If I'm Going to Paint, I'm Going to Paint it Right!

Yum, Yum, Chocolate Cake.

Nope I didn't make it, I went to the good ole' Hannafords up the street.

So as you know my first attempt at a color wheel cake wasn't that great.

Bad perspective.

So here is my color wheel take two!

This time I have reference, so it's going to make a great difference.

This is the photo I am thinking about using for my reference

I split the cake in slices to get the color wheel affect

This is how it would feel if you lived inside a piece of cake

My dream house!

haha

I THINK I might attempt to do this pipped edging 

I don't know if its possible but i'm going to try.

Orange Sherbet & Lemon pie DONE!

Lemon Pie is done! I finally figure out how to paint the plate

very happy about how it came out.

New Texture on my Orange Sherbet.

It was missing something and the texture completed it.

its all done! yahoo!

Close up of the Texture

A Clean Slate

Im restarting my cover painting and doing it from a different perspective.

I'm buying a cake tonight to photograph it from the right angle

I hope I can finish this in time!

Wayne Thiebaud is the Man!

Texture Revamp For Orange Sherbet

Adding for texture to the Ice Cream scoops on my Orange Sherbet

I think it is looking pretty accurate. 

What do you think?

Close up

I used a paper towel to create this texture

His my reference for the Ice Cream scoop