1) Where does your passion for food come from?
My passion for food started with childhood visits to the candy store. Pastel rounds of creamy mints with white dragees, hard candy piled high in glass jars in the windows. These were all things of beauty to me. Also, family celebrations, homemade birthday cake, a house full of family and friends all enjoying something delicious together. My feelings about food are very nostalgic and happy.
2) Tell us about your culinary journey.
My journey into highlighting food in my artwork began during the cupcake surge that swept the nation about 9 years ago. I booked my very first art show at Trophy Cupcake in Wallingford and while I was coming up with pieces for that show, I ultimately found my own voice mixing the 2 ingredients I am passionate about: food and burlesque, with a bit of retro flair sprinkled in. My food characters usually revolve around a play on word that can be a bit salacious. They are usualy adorned in sparkly gloves and garters. I’m always coming up with new ideas or funny play on word scenes to draw.
3) Where is your favorite place to eat?
I am a true burger connesiuer. My current favorite is Tipsy Cow Burger, where they have an amazing truffle burger that really can’t be beat. I don’t go there often because it is far from where I live, but it is my most favorite place to grab a burger. hmmm…I’m hungry.
4) Where do you source your ingredients?
My ingredients for my art-related food is sourced from a local printer and everything is made in house by yours truly. The home I share with my daughter is piled high with paper, packaging matierials and my products.
5) Tell us about a new product you are working on.
I am always cooking up a new idea for an art piece. I probably have at least 5 pieces i am working on simultaneously. As of late, I am working on are greeting cards specifically for life events, like Birthdays, Mother’s Day, etc. I already have a collection of blank greeting cards, so this will be a nice addition.
