Mouthwatering treats good enough to eat (well...almost)

Tell me these don't play havoc with your sweet-toothed cravings...

Now would you believe me if I told you it's not edible? Not even an installation. It is in fact the delicious handiwork of Mary Ellen Johnson, an American Precision Realist oil painter renowned for her food paintings. 

Johnson's hyper-reality instigates a truly powerful, sensual experience, particularly thanks to its almost tangible glossiness that oozes a real mouth watering sugary quality. More than just paintings; these one dimensional visual delicacies not only stir wonder with their qualities of realism but also create a common yearning and appreciation that transcends language barriers. Hungry yet..?

If you like this, then check out my feature on Jonathon Kambouris.

I Can Make You Ice-Cream...

SS12 Collections from L-R: Preen, House Of Holland, Mulberry

Why have one just one when you can have them all?

Colour blocking was huge last season, and as brands deliver their spring collections we are seeing huge washes of pastels and candy colours.  So when we previewed the designers Summer ’12 trends last year, it only made sense that they combined the two!

LOVE*** at Topshop

Pull-In Underwear

New Look

Possibly summer’s yummiest trend; one colour treat is just not enough. Whether it be stripes, squares, panels or pockets, pick ‘n’ mix colours with a palette sweet enough to rival the best of ice cream counters. 

So head to the seaside, pull up a deck chair and treat yourself to a triple cone with extra sprinkles – here’s the cream of the high-street crop. 

House Of Holland at ASOS

O'Neill at Surfdome

Animal at Surfdome

O'Neill at Surfdome

River Island

Roxy at Surfdome

Animal at Surfdome 

ASOS

Tasty summer treats to feast your eyes on: JONATHON KAMBOURIS' latest Portfoilo

It's summer's last Bank Holiday and tourists everywhere will find an excuse to champion the great must-have holiday acccessory that is THE ICE CREAM. A symbol of sweetness, happy satisfaction and sunny vacations, come rain or shine or destination; it holds all the key ingredients to make it a summer staple worldwide. Popular without question, but who would've thought our favourite treat in a cone could be so, well, fashionable. 

Jonathon Kambouris' latest photographic portfolio is so beautifully tasty that I defy you not to have a sweet craving for the good stuff.  This series sees the Brooklyn based photographer present us with lavish frozen delights dripping in sparkling sauces and sprinkled gems; a fair cry from your 'one scoop vanilla and a flake please'! Each ice cream shines with its own decadent uniqueness, with the inspiration for the ingredients and nail design coming from different countries around the world.

India: Mango ice cream, gold and silver sugar crystals, orange peal, cinnamon stick

 
Despite retaining an ice cream/cone/hand brief, the bright colours, gorgeous summer nails, geographic influences and decandent simplicity that Kambouris uses to portray this summer staple via the medium of art, soon turns the ordinary into a deliciously extrodinary display of summery indulgence.

As a result the culinary porfolio goes a long way in demonstrating the importance of presentation and art through food. As a food lover himself, Kambouris firmly reiterates the powerful ability of art and photography to manipulate consumer appeal. Hungry yet??

Morocco: Strawberry and lavender ice cream, mixed berries berry syrup drizzle, turmeric mint leaf garnish 

South Africa: Cinnamon and chocolate ice cream, fudge caramel chocolate toffee, cookie crumble

Greece: Pistachio ice cream, fresh chopped pistachios, honey drizzle, lemon peal

Japan: Green tea ice cream, black sesame seeds, ginger syrup drizzle, candied ginger

Food Stylist: Ed Gabriels
Manicurist: Honey
Producer: Sally Berman/Run Red Creative
Hand Model: Lareysa Smith


For a darker insight into JK's culinary works, check out his 'Last Meal' portfolio, which visually documents the face and last meal of convicted killers.