Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Cup Cakes

I don't often do the paintings from Karin's blog because I always seem to be so slow - never finishing in time to send to her.

But these cup cakes were irresistible! To paint, that is. I don't really like cakes of any kind to eat - I find them too sweet. I prefer salty and spicy foods and love the f
ood of the East, from India through to China.

I know many of you are going to think I'm nuts for not liking these sugary delicacies, but that leaves all the more for you out there!





32 comments:

Ramesh Jhawar said...

Well, you and I share the same taste i.e. salty and spicy food!Which indian dish do you like?
Anyways, you've painted this beautifully!

Autumn Leaves said...

Have to admit that I'm a sweets person. I especially like cake, but only those that I make from home from the box mixes. The store bought cakes are too heavy to my mind. Weird, I know. Anyway, you did a fantabulous job on these cupcakes. I really love the background!

Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...

Liz, Your cupcakes are wonderful! Have not been on your blog for awhile (I've been on the road) and look what I have been missing. Love the bridge too!

Dean H. said...

Love your rendition of this DSFDF! The cupcakes are really well done...great background and shadows!
I'm with you on the sour and salty.

Prabal said...

I have seen the same exercise done by other too. They were all good. This one is also very good. Feel like taking a scoop of the cream on top. :)

Barbara Pask said...

You painted these cupcakes perfectly. I love cupcakes and it makes me want one, lol

Marian Fortunati said...

I like YOURS!!!

Yes, the occasional cupcake ... especially the chocolate ones are "delish" to me.. but not often. You're better off... helps keep your girlish figure!!!

Unknown said...

Hi Liz!! I love your challenge piece. I need to work on mine. That bridge is awesome too. I'm glad to see you're doing well my friend.

rob ijbema said...

oh yes cheer me up liz
this looks so much fun
the cream aaaaah yummy
and those sprinkels look so playful

L.Holm said...

For not liking cupcakes, you've sure made them look enticing! Great job. And you got all of those sprinkles in. Wonderful painting!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

I'm with you on preferring the salty to the sweet - but have to say you made these look good enough to tempt me! Great job!

Anonymous said...

Hi Liz,
BEAULTIFULL PAINTING !CONGRATULATIONS!

Edward Burton said...

Beautiful treatment of the challenge - great job!

Arti said...

Great looking cupcakes, Liz...somehow I just can't bring myself to paint something which doesn't breath...so I am not participating this time!But you have done it very well..

Cindi said...

im so glad you decided to jump right in.. you did a wonderful painting!!! not liking them had to make it abit easier .. i was hungry thru the whole painting...LOL

Dianne said...

Liz, these cupcakes look really very tasty! Beautifully painted!

dominique eichi said...

Very nice cupcakes and great background

Art with Liz said...

Thank you Ramesh! As for the spicy side, I have no idea what the names of curries are, love them all as long as they don't burn!


Hi Autumn Leaves, thank you. I kind of liked the pinkness of the background as well.

Art with Liz said...

So glad you visited Carol and thank you.


Hi Dean, I'm finding quite a few 'salt and spicy' fans! Also loved your spotlight cupcakes, so thank you for your kind words.

Art with Liz said...

Gosh Prabal, thank you for visiting and thank you for the lovely comment!


A cupcake fan! Thank you Barbara - enjoy them for real.

Art with Liz said...

Dear Marian, despite not being a cake fan, somewhere along the line I lost that girlish figure some time ago and can't find it! Maybe it's because I also like chocolate (without the cake)!!


Hey Sheila! I've missed you! Thank you and can't wait to see your cupcakes.

Art with Liz said...

Rob, you've left me speechless! Special.


Thank you so much Liz. Hope things are going ok for you right now.

Art with Liz said...

Another 'salty' fan! Thank you Claire.


Ah Carla, nice to see you back blogging and thank you for visiting.

Art with Liz said...

Gosh Edward I am truly honoured by your visit. Your work is incredible and I thank you for your kind comment.


Hello there Arti - thank you. Maybe next time breathing cupcakes?

Art with Liz said...

Thank you Cindi. Even though I don't eat them, I did really like the colour and composition so, yes, it was great to paint. Hope you had nibbles next to you the whole time!


Oh Dianne I'm so glad you're back. Can't wait to see what you'll be posting. Thank you and lots of love.

Art with Liz said...

Hi Dominique, I see you already ate yours!! Thank you for the visit.

Mineke Reinders said...

I prefer salty too, but my daughter would have loved these for her birthday today.. Your painting is wonderful. The shadows give such depth to it, and I love the sprinkles too.

Art with Liz said...

Always love your comments Mineke, thank you and I hope your daughter had the most wonderful birthday ever - lots of cupcakes!

Kathleen Hebert said...

Scrumptious!!!! Love the colors!

jen said...

Liz, thank you so much for your comment on my blog! It means a lot to me that you took the time. I've only had a few moments to look through your blog at your work but wow - You're so talented!

I'm definitely taking the guy out of the painting, thank you for the advice. You know, I don't mean to sound disrespectful to my instructor, and I guess I could understand if class were hectic or something, but I'm the only person in there, lol!

Anyway, thanks again!

Gwen Bell said...

Great job on the challenge! Hey, just let me know if I can help you out with any cake that comes your way.

Patricia said...

love the cupcakes...in your painting and in person...I mean, reality..haha