Thursday, October 15, 2009

Cupcakes and More Cupcakes

I didn’t get a chance to participate in the Different Strokes From Different Folks challenge for week 46-48 when everyone painted cupcakes. It looked like it would be a fun subject to paint, so when I had the time I took a crack at it.


“Cupcakes”
8” x 10”
Soft Pastel on Suede Matboard


I had so much fun painting them, but I really wanted to try the same subject on a different support. I heard about a new cupcake shop in Tacoma, so I drove over there looking for good references. I got them!

The shop is called “Sweet Things Cupcakes,” and is full of the most beautiful cupcakes I’ve ever seen. I didn’t get to try any of them because they weren’t gluten free, although the owner said they were planning on serving a gluten free cupcake eventually. The staff was very friendly and very kindly let me take some photos for references.



“Sweet Things”
9.5” x 12.5”
Soft Pastel on La Carte

If I could have eaten one, I’d have picked the Lemon Meringue (which I haven't painted yet). It looked fabulous! If you’re in the Proctor area of Tacoma, please stop by and try one so you can tell me all about it. I want to hear every yummy detail!

9 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Wow!!! I'm going to give you a post challenge Blue Ribbon for these simply luscious cupcakes!

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  2. Kari TirrellOctober 16, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks, Sheila! :)

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  3. Dana CooperOctober 18, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Oh my, these are beautiful cupcakes...you captured their lusciousness!!

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  4. Alvin RichardOctober 18, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Another beauty, the texture of you frosting is delicious!

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  5. Kari TirrellOctober 18, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Thanks Dana & Alvin! That frosting looks pretty, but can you imagine eating all of it? Blechh. It's great fun to paint, though.

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  6. Marti GreenOctober 24, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    I just love and admire your art work. "Thanks for everything"
    Marti :)

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  7. Kari TirrellOctober 26, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Thanks, Marti - right back at ya!

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  8. Claudia FinnOctober 30, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    They make me hungry! So realistic with textures, beautiful style of painting!

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  9. Kari TirrellOctober 30, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Thank you, Claudia! I appreciate your taking the time to stop by and comment. :)

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