8 x 8" Oil on canvas.This is the exotic kohlrabi I saw at the grocery store and had to buy to paint. (I had never seen it in purple before - Thanks Whole Foods!) It also tasted pretty good! This painting, in an effort to work more loosely, was done almost entirely with a palette knife... just a few spots touched up with a brush. It was a lot of fun to do - and the results were also what I'd hoped to achieve. Oh, because of using a palette knife, the painting is heavily textured, which gives it a very tactile appeal.
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I'd like to know how you made kohlrabi taste good!?
Funny you should ask - I was mystified by this vegetable that looks like it came right from the mind of Dr. Suess! I peeled it, and cut it into small chunks. Boiled it till tender, mashed it with butter and salt and pepper and a little sour cream, and sprinkled it with cheddar cheese. It was good - but still had a bit of woody texture in spots. That being said, though, I might not choose it as a side dish every day! Maybe just occasionally :-)
Helen, thanks so much for all your visits to my blog, your comments are always welcome and appreciated.
We seem to be of the same mind regarding kohlrabi! I was just contemplating its unique qualities when I was at the market yesterday. Not so much for it's nutritional offerings but for such a unique looking form! Now I see your fine job of capturing it on canvas and have to smile at the synchronicities that show up in life. I also went to your website and thought I'd mention your painted bowls. All very nice. I love functional art and have always wanted to apply my painting skills to pottery bowls and plates although haven't done so yet.
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