A few weeks ago we were enjoying a barbecue at the home of some friends, and at the end of the meal a huge bowl of the most delicious fresh fruit salad was served. Included in the salad were big, juicy chunks of fresh pineapple, and I couldn’t seem to get enough of them. Ever since then I’ve been in love with fresh pineapple and have brought several whole ones into our house (though, admittedly, they don’t last very long!).
When I was chatting with my parents the other day, probably rambling about how much I loved fresh pineapple, Mom said that she’d like to see me create a wax sculpture of a pineapple. I looked for a 30 Days of Creativity prompt that would suit such a request, and behold, today’s fit the bill.
So here you go, Mom!
June 18, 2012 prompt:
YELLOW – It’s our favorite color, but not when it’s snowing.
(If you want to see this in all its imperfect waxy goodness, clicking on the photo will take you to the larger version on Flickr.)
In case you missed it, this is what I’m doing throughout the month of June, and why. I’ll be posting all of my projects to my 30 Days of Creativity 2012 board on Pinterest.
Now, off to add “fresh pineapple” to the grocery list…
styler1 June 18, 2012 at 3:01 pm
Goodness! That is so precise, so liked pineapple! Mom should be proud!
DawnStorey June 18, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Thank you!
Betty June 18, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Yes, I agree with styler1 that your sculpture looks very much like a pineapple except for the coloring. You should try my recipe for Nutty Pineapple Coleslaw which is at the bottom of the post for Fruity Coleslaw: http://todaysbaker.com/2012/05/fruity-coleslaw-recipe/
Your readers might also want to ‘Like’ my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/TodaysBakercom/114931748544779
DawnStorey June 18, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Thank you, Betty – I will check it out!
Classic NYer June 18, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Stop it! You’re making me want pineapple now!
DawnStorey June 18, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Mmmm… pineapple…
Cari
Twitter: Vegas_Magic
June 18, 2012 at 6:37 pm
That is awesome!
DawnStorey June 18, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Thank you!
BeckyCochrane June 18, 2012 at 7:47 pm
You’re amazing.
DawnStorey June 18, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Thank you!
CorinneRodrigues
Twitter: EverydayGyaan
June 19, 2012 at 9:59 am
I love pineapple too. I’m admiring how you’re keeping up the writing on both blogs and keeping your commitment to creativity! You rock, Dawn.
DawnStorey June 19, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Thanks, Corinne! I’m rather surprised at myself!
Lou Lou June 19, 2012 at 3:24 pm
OMG that looks totally real, what detail. I love fresh pineapple too and now it’s summer over here it must be time to hack into one. I love drinks with pineapple and coconut milk in them to with a dash of something adult!
Dawn Storey
Twitter: ABCsalad
June 19, 2012 at 6:11 pm
They are SO good, aren’t they? I can’t wait to get my next one!
masked_mom June 23, 2012 at 10:31 am
Adding fresh pineapple to my grocery list–I’ve always loved it, but rarely think of buying it. Thanks!
DawnStorey June 23, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Always glad to promote the pineapple!