Rain's Thursday Art Date - Cubism

 Here is my 'Cubism' piece for Rain's Thursday Art Date!  It is done on coloured cardstock (8 1/2" x 11") in a 4B Staedler sketching pencil.  The subject is a brass water container from different viewpoints.

Of course I didn't know much about Cubism so I found a bunch of videos on youtube which told a bit about its history and there are a lot of 'how-to' videos as well.  

I knew Picasso, one of the founders drew more realistic art, as well as any of the masters.  He evolved from that phase into cubism.  I learned this involves looking at an object from different angles.  This video inspired me the most.  It shows the use of stipple, cross-hatching and shading, as well as looking at an object in different ways.

Thanks to Rain for this educational prompt!  In fact, I went on to do a few more pieces which I will show in future posts.  I still can't decide if I am a fan of cubism, maybe I am too orderly or need to learn more about it.  

Gigi's Pineapple Pork Dish

 

Gigi recently shared a pineapple pork dish she makes and I couldn't wait to try it.  It was delicious!

Thanks Gigi!

Husband M and son K don't like pineapple in savoury dishes and anyway it is not good for diabetics like M.  So I made 2 pork chops with pineapple and 4 pork chops in a different marinade.

The 25 doors of Christmas

Husband M chose this set of 80 alcohol ink markers for me, it was fun when they arrived at the door, I wasted no time using them. And below is the set of doors I have done so far for an Instagram challenge @alexandrasillos is running from Dec 1 to 25.

my new alcohol ink markers

 

Popeye's Chicken Sandwich

 Well Popeye's chicken sandwich finally came to Canada!  We decided to try it after awhile (we had it delivered) and it did not disappoint!  Husband M and son K ate theirs so quickly.  The brioche type bun is so good.

Challah Bread

 

Daughter L recently started making bread.  This is only her 2nd recipe, she tried Challah bread!  It is so professional and tasted so good!  

Here is the recipe if you are interested.  She broke the dough into 2 pieces so she could make a loaf for us.

My Hasselback Potatoes

 These hasselback potatoes are easy and delicious.  They look fancy don't they.

Paint Party Friday - Waterfall

 This is a waterfall I saw on my laptop screensaver, in  Huasteca potosina, Mexico.  It is an ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") that I am showing for Paint Party Friday.