February 3rd, 2008 by: Ashley
Cookies for a cause
12″ x 12″ oil on canvas, $400
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I although I missed it this year, I got an update from my friends at the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana on the outcome of last week’s Dessert First. Over $35,000 was raised at the box-o-cookies-meets-gourmet-ambrosia-sampling. 600 folks with a serious sweet tooth browsed and indulged in treats from 27 local restaurants.
The “Golden Whisk Award”-winning Tagalong cheesecake (a creation of The Jefferson Club) is a clear reminder of why I decided not to utilize my free press pass. Of all the Girl Scout cookies my family bought when I was a kid, Tagalongs were the only ones that ended up getting stashed in my sock drawer to keep my brother from downing them before I got my share. My willpower would have been out the window. This is my contribution to the cause 
8 Comments
February 4th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I like it! It’s almost Thiebaudian in execution!
February 4th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
WOW Jason! I love your work! You have the style down that I’m jealous of when I get too caught up in the details. I love the confidence of your loose, yet perfectly placed brushed strokes. It takes you one stroke to get what takes me 5 or 6 to do.
You hit the nail on the head; I just checked out a Thiebaud from my local library. I’m doing an entire series of these, but the idea was sparked by the Girl Scouts event (I just happened to have Thiebaud’s book on my desk while in the middle of it).
February 5th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Ashley,
Thanks for the kind words!
I think Thiebaud is great inspiration, and the Girl Scouts connection is fitting synchronicity.
February 8th, 2008 at 9:26 am
You just got to love girl scout cookies…that is too funny about having a stash…I can relate…I do it now to keep the thin mints from my kids.lol…So where is the Tagalong Cheesecake recipe?
February 8th, 2008 at 11:35 am
That’s a good question. I bet the chef is keeping it a secret to keep customers coming in the door.
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:32 am
Beautiful. I am enjoying your work! Love all the color choices.
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:23 pm
You are very talented.
It’s been a pleasure to view your artwork!
May 7th, 2008 at 5:17 am
It looks delicious, & I like the “50s housewife” style.
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