12 Whole Grains

This image comes from different places in my mind.  By that, I mean I look for things to paint that are complicated and difficult.  This fits the bill.  I also have things in my mind that are like favorite things - toast is one of those things - toasted whole wheat or multi grain, hearty bread without butter, dry.  The flavor goes right up my nose…it is soooo good.  I also look for compositions that go closer than how the subject is usually shown, giving a sense of intimacy  - nowhere else to look but at toast or the wall.  This also has a tie in with my weekly habits.  I go out for coffee with friends on Wednesdays - a bunch of retired teachers.  We all usually have the same thing…mine is “dry wheat toast, please.”  I used to get comments like, “Dry?  With nothing on it?”  Now it is a standard, sometimes I don’t even have to order it, it just comes from the kitchen.  So this piece of toast is a symbol for friendship and camaraderie.  It is also a symbol, at least for me, of things one loves but for the sake of health (excess weight) chooses not to have.  I could eat bread all day long but I have only one slice for lunch and two slices when I have coffee with friends.  So there you have it.  So, if you wondered why would anybody ever paint a painting depicting toast - now you have at least one reason.



Medium: Acrylic Paint on Canvas
Framed with a black floating frame
Size: 27" x 34"


Price: $3,200.00 (Price does not include applicable sales tax or shipping)