Something A Little J.U.I.C.Y…

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abstract art, art, colorful abstract art, Colorful Art, eating, food, fruit, golden pear, gourmet food, kitchen art, pear, pears, yellow pear

“Three Pears”

New Art Painting Mixed Media Collage

Sharon Cummings

2014

It’s that time of year where I barely have time to eat!  But I am still playing with food. 🙂  These pears are ripe and ready for a gourmet meal.  Oh so juicy…

Who You Callin’ S.H.R.I.M.P.?

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abstract art, animal prints, animals, art, beach, beach house, cajun, coastal living, Colorful Art, food, gourmet, new orleans, seafood, shrimp

Colorful Shrimp

New Mixed Media Art Painting Collage

Sharon Cummings

2014

Something a “little” different.  The lowly shrimp seems pretty uninspiring until you take a closer look at all of the beautiful lines, curves and detail in their bodies.  When I added some color, suddenly he became a lot bigger. 🙂

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Crustaceans R.O.C.K!

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animal, beach, beach home, beach house, beachy, buy, buy lobster print, buy lobster prints, cafe, claws, coastal, coastal living, colorful, colorful lobster, cooked lobster, decor, dinning, eatery, eating, festive, florida, food, gourmet, home, house, kitchen, lobster, lobster claw, lobsters, maine, maine lobster, maine lobsterpot, ocean, primary colors, print, prints, red lobster, restaurant, sea, sea shore, seafood, seashore, seaside, shoreline, tropical, tropical decor

 

“Colorful Lobster”

New Art Work Mixed Media Painting Collage

Sharon Cummings

2014

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Catch a R.A.I.N.B.O.W…

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“Rainbow Trout”

Colorful Mixed Media Art Painting

Sharon Cummings

2014

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Gettin’ F.R.E.S.H…

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art, breakfast, cafe, dining, dining room, dinning, eating, food, fruit, fruit smoothie, gourmet, health food, healthy, healthy food, kitchen, kitchen art, meals, raw, raw food, raw foodist, restaurant, salad, smoothie, strawberries, strawberry, vegan, vegetarian, veggie

“Fresh Strawberries”

Sharon (Bratcher) Cummings

Circa 1992

Colored Pencils

I cannot say I am a big fan of colored pencils, but I am glad I tried this medium. Through the process of working with pencils and pastels, I learned that I like a much slicker feel in my hands.  I have more control over inks, markers and paint.

I’ve got CRABS!!

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No not “those” kind!  But now that I’ve gotten your attention, let’s take a look at this strange looking ocean creature. Crabs are decapods (ten legs) crustaceans (their skeleton is on the outside) and arthropods (they have segmented legs). Interesting FACTS:

If a crab loses a claw, it will grow back.

Males grow one larger claw.  It’s purpose is to impress female crabs rather than for attack or defense.

A crab’s teeth are in its stomach.

Crabs can be carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores.

Crabs can also be cannibals and will sometimes feed on weaker crabs of the same species.

There are 6,793 species of crabs divided into 93 families.

King Crabs are not considered true crabs.  Neither are Hermit, Porcelain, or Horseshoe Crabs.

We began on a light note, so we might as well end on one too. 🙂

Man walks into a restaurant and says, “Do you server crabs here?”

The hostess replies, “We serve everyone.  Have a seat.”

Learn more about my CRABS here:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/two-sides-duality-crab-art-sharon-cummings.html

Got P.A.W.S?

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I’ve never been able to identify with people who say “I don’t like animals.”  I know they have their reasons, but I cannot imagine my world without them.  I grew up for part of my childhood on a farm and I befriended all sorts of critters. Goats and pigs were a favorite.  But ultimately my most beloved are dogs. Aside from their loyal and loving companionship, they are just gosh darn cute! I’ve always especially loved their paws.  There is something about them that gives me warm fuzzies.  Recently while making homemade dog treats, I saw paws in the sweet potatoes I was cutting.  Here is my dog paw.  A canine you can eat!

Of course I have other paws too….

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/dog-art-i-paw-you-sharon-cummings.html

And for those not afraid of some color:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/puppy-love-colorful-dog-paw-art-by-sharon-cummings-sharon-cummings.html

Woof!

I’ve got CRABS!!

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No not “those” kind!  But now that I’ve gotten your attention, let’s take a look at this strange looking ocean creature. Crabs are decapods (ten legs) crustaceans (their skeleton is on the outside) and arthropods (they have segmented legs). Interesting FACTS:

If a crab loses a claw, it will grow back.

Males grow one larger claw.  It’s purpose is to impress female crabs rather than for attack or defense.

A crab’s teeth are in its stomach.

Crabs can be carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores.

Crabs can also be cannibals and will sometimes feed on weaker crabs of the same species.

There are 6,793 species of crabs divided into 93 families.

King Crabs are not considered true crabs.  Neither are Hermit, Porcelain, or Horseshoe Crabs.

We began on a light note, so we might as well end on one too. 🙂

Man walks into a restaurant and says, “Do you server crabs here?”

The hostess replies, “We serve everyone.  Have a seat.”

Learn more about my CRABS here:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/two-sides-duality-crab-art-sharon-cummings.html

Got Apple?

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What do you think of when you think of “apple”?  A computer?  New York City?  Mom?  A teacher?  Someone you love?  We are pretty big on apples here in the United States.  We have Apple computers….an iconic city….a beloved professor…..the apple of our eye….and let’s not forget…..PIE!!….Busy bee here, but today I offer you an apple.  It has gotten cold here in Florida, so I think I will make some hot cider….apple of course!

I’m Juicy….

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Red and delicious!  Watermelon is a staple for us in Florida this time of year. Summers are hot and humid.  The air is so thick that you can almost swim in it.  We search out the biggest shade trees, the coolest springs and the juiciest watermelon.  As a kid it was one of my most anticipated events.  That first fruit….lip smacking good.  We grew them in our garden and the crops were plentiful.  I like mine ice cold.  The newer varieties do not have seeds, but I will take them either way.  You can spit the seeds or you can chew them up with the fruit.  There is no wrong way to eat them.  The rinds make a delicious refresher if you juice them.

This piece was left behind by someone on a recent beach outing.  It struck me because there was so much left.  I would have never left that much…..

See more here:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-remains-of-summer-watermelon-art-by-sharon-cummings-sharon-cummings.html