Raspberry Dessert and Teacup

 

The minty, almost lime green shade of this antique teacup complements the berry pink of the raspberries of the Gaby et Jules dessert well. It was difficult to paint this without taking a bite. But, I made sure to buy extra macarons to help me resist. Oil on 6" x 6" stretched linen. SOLD.

Bite

In my house and at various family functions, there is a little thing called the "Jonelle Tax." This tax permits me to take bites of everyone's food. The rule is, if I say, "Bite", everyone must pay up. The cats and dog also have a similar rule, but it only applies to foods that are healthy for them. They can't talk, so they just paw at us or sit one inch from our plates until we can't ignore them. In this case, I purchased these macarons from Gaby et Jules in Pittsburgh, and I decided to start my taste test with the lemon one. Stay tuned to see paintings of this plate of macarons later on in the taste test. Oil on 6"h x 8"w stretched linen.

This painting is available at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Ligonier, PA. It is part of the show I am having with my mother, Jolene Joyner, called "Looking for the Light in Dark times." Please contact https://www.facebook.com/SAMALigonier/ for more information. SOLD.

Soho Creperie

A lady tries to decide what kind of crepe to order outside the walk-up window in Soho. My personal favorite is Nutella! Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Two Macaroons

A painting of two macaroons from Gaby et Jules of Pittsburgh, PA. Oil on 4"h x 6"w stretched canvas.

Cream Puff

A painting of a cream puff, inspired by the fabulous desserts available at Six Hand Bakery of Indiana, PA. I started this painting from life, but ended up eating it halfway through, so I had to paint the rest from photos. Always buy two desserts when using them for subject matter... one to eat and one to paint. Oil on 6" x 6" stretched linen. SOLD.

Four Macaroons

A 4" x 6" tiny painting of four macaroons, inspired by Gaby et Jules in Pittsburgh, PA. There will be paintings similar to this one at my show, "New Work by Jolene Joyner and Jonelle Summerfield" at the Artists Hand Gallery in Indiana PA. The reception is this Friday from 6-8 pm, and the show will remain at the gallery until October 22nd. SOLD.

Macaroons

A trio of macaroons. I painted this from a photo. I thought these would dry out if I painted them from life, and I didn't want to waste them. Anyone from the Pittsburgh area can buy these macaroons from Gaby et Jules in Squirrel Hill, and purchase the painting from Gallery on 43rd Street in Lawrenceville. Oil on 4"h x 6"w stretched canvas.

Assorted Macarons II

Assorted macaroons from Laduree of Paris. Oil on 4" x 4" stretched canvas. The edges are painted raw umber and the painting comes with a mini display easel. It is part of the Ornamental Artwork Collection, which you can view here. SOLD.

Assorted Macaroons

Macaroons from Laduree of Paris! Oil on 4" x 4" stretched canvas. The canvas sides are painted raw umber and the painting comes with its own mini display easel. Or you can attach a wire and hang it up as an ornament! It is part of the Ornamental Artwork Collection at UGallery.com, which can be viewed here. SOLD.

Raspberry Dessert

This painting was inspired by one of the fabulous desserts in Paris. Oil on 6"h x 8"w Ray Mar panel. SOLD.