Leighann Foster

Gold Medal Gingerbread Man

Artist's Statement

I call this latest body of work my Recipe Series. I find recipes in cookbooks, on the Internet, and on TV cooking shows. Sometimes I start at the other end by browsing through grocery stores looking for produce to paint then match it up with recipes. When I read recipes I keep in mind what vegetables, fruits or meats are in season. I grow vegetables and fruits in my garden for the table, but more specifically to use as painting subjects. I am most interested in painting subjects and compositions not the typically found in still life setups and I am always looking for humor. The titles of the paintings help to understand the ingredients in the paintings and I work from life.