Dessert #34

This little bit of chocolate bliss is a new twist on the smore. A chocolatey graham cracker base topped with more chocolate and marshmallow. Surrounded by a buttery yellow, this piece is painted on a 4" square standard depth canvas. At $95 if you don't care to guess the painter, or $85 if you think you can figure it out.

This is also the last piece in this series, we'll keep them up here on the blog for a while until we transfer everything over to our web site. Enjoy your holiday, and we wish you a great New Year!

Dessert #33

Turtles = Christmas for me, and turtle pie is one step closer to heaven. This wedge of wonderful sits on a snowy blue background. Only one more dessert before Christmas day, I wonder what it will be? This piece is 5" square and was painted on a deep canvas. $120 if you don't know the artist, $110 if you do!

Dessert #32

A puff of merangue, topped with a fresh raspberry and mint leaves. Very fancy! This little piece is 4" square, painted on a standard depth canvas. Ready to hang as is, or can be framed to your liking. This piece is $65 if you can guess who painted it, or $75 if you can't!

Dessert #31

Speaking of regional Christmas traditions, I had never heard of the "chocolate crinkle" until two friends from the Washington/Oregon area posted them on Facebook. Apparently they are all the rage there, and I must admit, they look pretty darned good. The contrast between deep chocolate and white powdered sugar does make them fun to paint, and I'm sure fun to eat.

This piece is 4" x 6", painted on a deep canvas that doesn't require framing. $100 if you don't dare guess the painter, or $90 if you do.

Dessert #30 **sold**

One of the interesting things I've noticed while doing this blog is how difficult it is to come up with a "traditional" Christmas treat that rings true with most people. Once you step away from sugar cookies shaped like trees, candy canes, and of course fruitcake, it gets a little muddled. Chocolate covered pretzels may be standard fare for some, ribbon candy for others, personally I miss mince tarts enough right now I am thinking about making some. These, in case they aren't standard fare at your house, are marzipan fruits.

A friend of my Grandmother always had a few of these on the top of a cake stand, and I thought they were pure magic. Made with almond paste, the colors were airbrushed, my sister and I probably ate far more than our share.

This tiny piece is 4" square, painted on a standard depth canvas. Not too difficult to guess who painted it, but if you do it is $75. Otherwise it is $85.

Dessert #29

Dessert #29 is a very fancy thing indeed, a red velvet souffle drizzled with a bit of barely whipped cream. This piece is 5" square and is painted on a deep canvas. Pick the artist, and this piece is $100, otherwise it is $110. Enjoy!

Dessert #28

Do you know how it is when you repeat a word over and over again and it stops making sense? It just fragments into a sound you don't recognize? Paintings do that too, especially ones like this where the composition is a little abstract, and the subject a little vague. I was working on this (ok, no guessing today) and it just looked like a jumbled up mess. Scott walks by and says "Hey, that looks great." I couldn't see it, it had broken down into little blobs in my head. But when I catch it out of the corner of my eye it instantly reads "Buttertarts!"

So here you go, buttertarts on a deep blue green plate. A tiny piece, just 4" square on a standard depth canvas. Hang it as is, or tart it up in a hoop-di-la gold frame. $65

Dessert #27

A slightly skewed look at a Christmas cookie. Frosted in green and dotted with dragees. (A quick look on Wikipedia brings an interesting factiod that the US Food and Drug Administration does not consider the metalic shine on these little babies "edible.") In any case, I hope this cool blue and green treat will find a happy home. Or at least inspire you to get a little Christmas baking done. Enjoy! If you care to guess the painter, this little number will be $95, otherwise it is $105. It is a 5"x7" painted on a traditional, narrower canvas, and would look stunning in a fancy silver frame.

Dessert #26

Mmm... Mince Tarts. My Grandmother made mince tarts for Christmas, a little different from these, hers had solid tops with holes where she poked them with a fork. But they had this perfect golden glaze when the sugar browned in the oven. This piece is 4" x 6" and is painted on a deep canvas. $100, or $90 if you can guess who painted it. And if you've never tried a mince tart, make this the year!

Dessert #25

This little trio of gingerbread men is a perfect example of what we call a "swifty nifty!" A fun little piece that seems to paint itself. Nestle it in the greenery along a mantle for a burst of handmade holiday cheer. This piece measures 5" x 6", painted on a standard depth canvas. $75, or $65 if you guess who was was the swifty!

Dessert #24 **sold** (by Scott)

I have to tell you, I love this cupcake. And no point trying to be crafty about who painted it, this is Scott through and through. This piece is 5"x7" on a deep canvas, like the original cupcake series. Wouldn't this just brighten someone's day? $120

Dessert #23

A pair of snowflake sugar cookies to dress up your holiday decor. Sitting on a square of red, you may notice the primary color triad being used in this piece, red, the yellow of the cookies, and blue. The white is actually full of color on closer inspection. This little painting is 5" square, on a deep canvas, just like the cupcake series. $110, or a flat $100 if you can guess the artist.

Dessert #22

I don't know about you, but for me Christmas = Chocolate. And this little rum ball does the trick. A sweet stocking stuffer for the chocoholic in your life. It measures 4" square, painted on a standard depth canvas. $75, or $65 if you can tell us who painted it.

Dessert #21

My Grandma made cookies like these. Called thumbprint cookies around here, she refered to them as"Bird Nests." Rolled in crushed walnuts and filled with a teaspoon of jelly, they were a staple of Christmas. Surrounded by a festive green, may they bring back a happy memory or two. 4" x 6" on a deep canvas. $95. Or $105 if you don't dare guess the painter.

Dessert #20

I know you can tell who painted this one, but we'll play along anyway. A Christmas tradition, (where I come from) the mince, or mincemeat tart. Sitting on a snowy blue background, it has the prettiest top I have ever seen. It makes me want to go into the kitchen to see how they did that! This little piece is 4" square on a standard depth canvas. Can you see a little collection of these on easels along a mantle? I can! $85, or $75 if you guess who the artist is.

Dessert #19

These little jam filled cookies look all dressed up for Santa! Painted on a 4" square gallery wrapped deep canvas, it can be framed, or hang as is. It will also stand up on its own on a mantle, or wherever. Now it's time for us to get back to work and see what we can have ready to pull out of the stocking on Monday morning! This little beauty is $75, or $65 if you can guess who painted it...Scott, or Kathrine??

Dessert #18 **sold** (by Scott)

This little trio of candy canes is the first "Christmas Dessert." We will be focusing on holiday favorites from now through the 25th. Do you have a favorite and live close enough to drop off a sample? Bring it by, it may just show up in canvas and paint! In the meantime, this trio sits on a snowy background. It is 4" x 6" and painted on a regular depth canvas. Ready to drop into a silvery frame, or nestle among the greenery on your Christmas mantle as is!

I think it's pretty easy to guess which of us did this one, if you know it will be $75, or $85 if you don't dare guess!

Dessert #17 **sold**

Store bought shortbread cookies! A tiny piece to sweeten up a tiny spot. This piece is 4" square on a standard depth canvas. A bargain at $75, or even better at $65 if you can tell us who painted it.

Dessert #16 **sold** by Kathrine

This little line-up of store bought cookies is a beauty! Strawberry filling on the left, and raspberry on the right. This piece is 4" tall, by 12" wide, and painted on a standard depth canvas. The off white background gives the delicate colors a chance to shine. Perfect for the cookie monster on your Christmas list! $175, or $165 if you can guess the artist.

Dessert #15 **sold**

Dessert #15 takes us back to the days of the cupcake! Topped with a thick layer of frosting and a sliver of strawberry, this piece is 5" x 7". It is painted on a standard depth canvas, that can hang as is, or fit in a frame. Tell us who painted it, and it's $120, or $130 if you don't dare guess!

Dessert #14

This is what we call a little "loosey-goosey." The model came directly from our Thanksgiving dinner last night. Pumpkin cheesecake with caramel topping edged with crunchy pecans. And if you want a challenge, try painting a glob of whipped cream on a white china plate. It makes me want to try it again and again, and see if I can get it right!

No secrets here, Kathrine painted this one, on an empty stomach, the temptation was intense.

(Thanks, Gay Grant!)

$100

Dessert #13 **sold**

Triple Chocolate something or other! We purchased this yummy at a favorite restaurant in Atlanta, and brought it home wrapped like precious cargo so it could be painted. Although I can't remember it's name, I can remember that it was really tasty. This little original painting is 5"x7" and painted on a standard depth frame. $145, or $135 if you can tell who painted it, and I think you can!

Dessert #12

Today's dessert is painted on a 4" square standard depth canvas. If you're a fan of the nutter butter, this one will probably make you smile! It is $75, or $65 if you can guess which of us nuts painted it!

Dessert #11

Oh, you must have a carrot cake lover on your Christmas list! Four layers of cake, thick cream cheese icing, I don't think I've ever met someone who doesn't like carrot cake. This piece is 6" square and is painted on a deep canvas that can be hung without a frame. And if you happen to collect Fiestaware, the color is chartreuse. Bring a smile to your kitchen! This piece is $145, or $135 if you can tell us who painted it!

Dessert #10 **sold** by Kathrine

Leftovers from our last Art's Council meeting! A slice of key lime pie waits to be gobbled up on a Fiesta plate. And yes, it was gobbled shortly after painting. Do you have a key lime lover or a Fiesta collector on your Christmas list? Just something to think about. This piece is 5" x 7" on a standard depth canvas. $145, or $135 if you can tell us who painted it.

Dessert #9 **sold** (by Scott)

Red velvet cake, dressed up with curls of white chocolate, and perched on a beautiful white pedestal. This piece is 5"x7", and painted on a deep canvas. Ready to hang with the edges painted black. I think you can probably guess who painted this one, and if you can, the price is $110. Or $120 if you can't!

Dessert #8

While some homemade "thumbprint" cookies are on our to-do list, these will do in a pinch! One strawberry, and one raspberry, on a brilliant red background. This little sweetie is 4"x5" on a traditional depth canvas. It is $75, or $65 if you can tell us who painted it.

Dessert #7

Here is a blast of color to wake up any spot it sits in! Dessert doesn't always come served on a plate, and this is a good example of that. This may remind you of a moment in your childhood, or of a favorite child. This little painting is 4" square, on a standard depth canvas that can be easily framed. You can add a little piece of original art to your collection for $75, or $65 if you guess who painted it.

Dessert #6

Some would argue that this falls into the breakfast category rather than the dessert category, but I bet you can hardly look at this painting without feeling the sugary crunch of the sprinkles between your teeth. I have imagined my way through this delicious thing, from the smell of the chocolate to licking the last bit of sticky off my fingers. This little conversation starter could hang anywhere, or would make a sweet gift! This piece is 5" square, on a deep canvas that can hang just like it is, or stand up on a counter. $110, or $100 if you can tell us who painted it!

Dessert #5 **sold** (by Scott)

Hey, how's this for a healthy dessert option? The perfect piece for those who can't bear the thought of having a slice of hot fudge cheesecake grinning at you from your kitchen wall! Two perfectly plump strawberries on a buttery yellow background to brighten up your day. This little painting is 5" square on a deep canvas, just like the original cupcake series. They can either hang on the wall unframed, or sit nicely on a shelf, mantle, or wherever!

This piece is a bargain at $95, or $85 if you correctly guess whether Scott or Kathrine painted it!

Dessert #4 **sold**

You just can't go wrong with a little coconut, custard and cream! The glass pedestal is sparkling and reflecting light, and the diamond pattern in the background makes the eye dance around the page. This piece is 5" x 6" on a narrow canvas which can be framed, or hung as is. I think it's pretty easy to guess who painted this one, but I've been around the block a few times. If you would like to add this to your collection it is $120, or $110 if you can guess the painter!

Dessert #3 **sold** (by Kathrine!)

Who can resist a chocolate chip cookie? This is a small piece, just 4" square. It is painted on a traditional depth canvas, about 3/4" thick. The edges are painted black, and it can be hung as is, propped up on a tiny easel, or framed however you'd like. The background is a warm green, a perfect addition to a traditional color scheme. This piece is $75, or $65 if you can correctly guess who painted it!

Dessert #2 **sold** (painted by Scott)

The second piece in the series is a chocolate dipped strawberry resting in a fancy silver foil cup. The background is a soft violet. Like the first, this piece is 5" square and is painted on a deep canvas that can be left unframed. Can you tell if Scott or Kathrine painted this piece? The price is $110, but we'll take $10 off if you guess correctly.

Dessert #1

The first post! This is always makes me a little nervous, I'm sure I'll come back in a few minutes and find spelling mistakes galore! First things first, make sure you read all the blahblah on the right side of the page. That's where you'll be able to sign up to get an email when a new piece is posted, and get all the information you need to purchase.

When I was wondering which piece to begin with the answer I was given was to always begin with chocolate, so here we go...

Dessert #1 is a decadent piece of birthday cake, with thick dark chocolate icing. The pale yellow background brings a touch of sunshine into any room. This piece is 5" square and on a deeper 1 3/8" canvas, just like the cupcake series. And yes you can easily mix and match these with the cupcakes, and possibly even find a new cupcake or two to add. You never know!

Remember, we don't give away who painted it until purchased, just for fun! See you back here tomorrow.

Speaking of being nervous, I just realized I didn't post the price! The first piece in the series is $120, or $110 if you correctly guess which of us painted it.