BEAUTY: Ceramics--Catherine McMillan

An ode to the donut in ceramic! Catherine McMillan crowns her sculptures with a variety of toppings from classic multi-colored sprinkles to cereals like Froot Loops, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Lucky Charms!

https://shop.catherinemcmillan.ca/

BEAUTY: Painting--Robert C. Jackson

I am tickled by the work of painter Robert C. Jackson. He gets me right where I live: I have a weakness for the type of bygone pop culture references he uses to populate his images. Cartoon characters and advertising mascots representing food of all kinds (hello Cap'n Crunch, Charlie Tuna, Poppin' Fresh!) congregate on crates for soft drinks and sodas. Because I am a man of a certain age, I grew up with all these characters and feel a sweet sense of comfort and nostalgia when I see them.

Top to bottom: American Way; Board Meeting; Bob's Bob's Big Boy; Just Nuts; Shared Experience; That's All Folks

His series of balloon dogs cavorting and feasting are equally as delightful. I especially like the ironic Making Friends which shows a balloon animal inflating another balloon to literally make a companion.

Top to bottom: American Landscape; Flower Market; Ideal Feast; Italian Feast; Making Friends; Pop Betsy Ross; Smorgasbord

And then there is the delightful cookie/donut/macaron/sweet treat series. A tower of Oreos? yes, please.

Top to bottom: 52; Black and White; Comfort Food; Crossing; Macarons; Magi; Might Need More Coffee; Props; Rain; Starting The Challenge; Still Need More Milk

https://robertcjackson.com/

Know Your Donuts

Happy National Donut Day 2017!

Today is National Donut Day!

Have one!

Seen On Maui: Komoda Bakery

I'm currently on Maui in the Hawaiian Islands and I just had to make a pilgrimage to the world famous Komoda Bakery for cream puffs and donuts on a stick. Located in the sleepy little Upcountry village of Makawao, Komoda Bakery was opened in 1916 by Takezo Komoda and his wife Shigeri as a restaurant and sandwich shop. It wasn't until 1947 when Takezo's brother Ikuo returned to Makawao with pastry recipes from a stint at a cooking school in Minneapolis that Komoda's found its footing as a bakery. Soon their cream puffs became famous and the long glazed donuts were placed on wooden skewers--a unique touch to be sure. Popular with locals and tourists (haoles) alike, Komoda's celebrates 100 years in business this November 2016. If you find yourself on Maui, drop by for cream puffs and a donut on a stick--but get there early, the line starts forming outside before they open at 7AM!

BEAUTY: Painting--Joël Penkman

Oh, how I love donuts. Joël Penkman's Cakes & Biscuits series portrays in a romanticized realist style, delicious cakes, donuts, sweets, and cookies.

Top to bottom: Biscuits In A Line; Dougnut Dozen; Fondant Fancy; Jam Tarts; Krispy Kreme Dozen; Pair of Wafers; Party Ring

http://joelpenkman.com