Blueberry Something
Bet you didn’t think I had any more of those paintings in crazy colors. This one is built up to a ridiculous depth, to the extent that it took about a week to dry so that I could photograph it. It never made it to the gallery because it was still drying. But that’s OK, they’ll need it later.
I titled it “Blueberry Gummies” but of course these shapes are not exactly like gummies. Maybe more like squishy frozen blueberries in a muffin batter that’s become colored by the juice.
“Blueberry Gummies” – Acrylic on Cradled Panel, 8 x 8 x 2″
This series was inspired by Michael Murphy Gallery. They thought it might be fun to have a room full of these paintings in fun, bright colors. The idea is that we want people to be able to picture them even in their kids’ rooms. I enthusiastically welcomed the idea, because you know how I love color!
An Artist's Journal 
All these sweet confections would be great on a wall. But somehow I think the lighted up screen from behind can’t be doing them justice.
Yes, I think you’re right, Diane. That’s one problem, and the other is that I shot this one outside. Even though it was filtered light, it got rid of all the darks, and there are some really dark blues here and there.
I love the texture, Martha, but of course I’ve got texture on the brain these days! I love the idea of hanging brightly colored abstracts in a child’s room – who says their decor must only include cute animals or alphabets? A child’s imagination is perfect to enjoy an uplifting abstract like this – like all of your work.
I can see that, Jessica! Psst! Everyone stop right now and go check out what Jessica just did!
Mmmmm, blueberries, my favorite.
What a clever idea–fun bright paintings for a child’s room. It’s another great way promote your work, as well as (perhaps indirectly) encourage art appreciation among children.
Your food/candy paintings would work so well in a child’s room, kitchen, and public places such as restaurants, bakeries, children’s hospitals, cafes…the possibilities are nearly endless. (You can see where my mind is lately–on marketing!)