Saturday, February 19, 2011

Illustration Friday: Layer

watercolor

Small kid time, nothing beat Aunty Kay's 7-layer jello (well, her potato mac salad was pretty killer too). It was the coveted treat at Thanksgiving and New Years dinners and we'd peel off each layer, one at a time, savoring each delectable almond-flavored layer. To a kid with big eyes, the layered jello was like a giant coveted prize and we couldn't wait to dig in, especially when no one was looking! I took some liberties with the size of the piece but to a kid, this piece is the *perfect* size! LOL
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14 comments:

  1. micheleFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Ono-licious! I immediately recognized your 7 Layer Jello, a staple (for big and small hands) at our family gatherings, too!
    Love the local scenes and references to the islands in your art! :o)

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  2. CalistaFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Though I can never stomach my grandmother's layered Jello, I love this illustration! Good job!

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  3. BoboFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I loooove jello, though I'm not a kid!
    Beautiful water color painting, ♥♥♥♥♥

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  4. Rabbit Town ArtFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Great water colour illustration! Really love it. You've made me curious about the 7 layered jello...I've never had one. Sounds divine though!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Yum! Jello-licious!

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  6. Joan YFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Thank you everyone!

    Michele, are you from the islands?
    Calista, LOL I remember the kind that had cottage cheese in it! (oh, I think I liked it! Hah!)
    Bobo's mom, thanks you so much!
    Rabbit Town Animator ... 7 layered jello is made with multiple layers of different flavored jello with layers of plain almond-flavored/sweetened condensed milk yumminess in between. It's really pretty! Here's what they look like: http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamtonyang/61079235/
    Wicky Woo ... Mahalo! :)

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  7. Joni NickrentFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Thanks for popping by over at my blog http://www.popartminis.blogspot.com/ and leaving an awesome comment! Love your "Layer" watercolor...yummy!

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  8. AbbyFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    AH, very well done! And I'm not even a jell-o fan.

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  9. IndigeneFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    That's one determined kid! Cool illustration!

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  10. lil kimFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    very wibbly wobbly layers!

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  11. theartofpuroFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Wonderful!Great style!

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  12. Sarah MellingFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I used to make the layered "finger jello" for my kids, and actually thought of it when I saw the topic. Really cute.

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  13. Leen ChristensFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Beautiful work!

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  14. mranaMarch 3, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    This is so gorgeous :)

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