Saturday, April 11, 2009

Death by Chocolate

Death by Chocolate, 11"x14", acrylic, framed, $400 © B. Sistak Baur
Here is chocolate on top of chocolate. When I saw this in the bakery, I knew I had to paint it (and I almost ate it, but didn't!) First, the cheesecake is rendered with textured paint. On top of that are rich brownies created with impasto acrylic paint. Finally, chocolate-colored syrup-y paint is poured over the top. A little over the top with chocolate, I'd say!

The Sketchbook Project at Brooklyn Art Library (Video)

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