Food with an ATTITUDE! (an invitation)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Caesar and irishrose,
Just logged in and already I can't take it !!! Bucket brigade
isn't gonna do it today I fear. I am now thinking more in terms
of a LARGE utility vat !!! Where can I order one before it's too
late ? LMGO! (L-laughing M-my G-guts O-out!) :lol: :lol: :lol:

[.KFC.]

Heres my submission

[Caesar]

Very nice masochistic fruits! :lol:

[Mairzie Dotes]

.KFC.,
I can only find one word and that is . . . . WHOOHOO ! :lol: :lol: :lol:

P.S. I just love your chicken dinners!

[irishrose]

Caesar, you said it right.. geesh, tiny cherries. :)

[.KFC.]

You must try the pot pie!

[irishrose]

Ah, bring it on!

[Mairzie Dotes]

.KFC.,
Pot Pie ? Ohhhhh, my favorite ! :wink:

[irishrose]

Mine too... all those tiny little pees... oh gosh, why did I say that... ??? Geesh, I'm my own worst enemy! ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

irishrose,

L.M.G.O.! ( L.Laughing M.My G.Guts O.Out!) :lol: :lol: :lol:

[irishrose]

Snap...

I'm trying NOT TO! I have too much at stake! You're gonna work yourself into a hernia if you don't stop LYGO! ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

irishrose,
No WONDER I've been walking doubled over for the last
few days ! LOL ! :wink:

[irishrose]

Yuppers, this thread will do it! :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Even though Poison Ivy is not in the official food group
category. since we are now experiencing the warm
weather growing season, Poison Ivy has been reported
as being particularly virulent this season. The reason I
agree with the finding is because I have already been
afflicted. Caution is the best approach. Hopefully my
photo will impress our valued "Food With an Attitude"
friends enough to stay indoors for the duration of the
summer and not attempt to add this three leaved flora
to your salad fixin's. :shock:

[irishrose]

This should be on one of those 'priceless' mastercard commercials! Now who's busting a gut?? ME!!! Awesome job! :)

[D Akey]

That's a riot!

I suppose you are the modern day Buster Keaton. . . Marzie Dotes-Keaton.

He was known both for his humor as well as his stoic face, through the most calamitous situations.

But this one is brilliant.

Er, what were you doing lolling around in the poison ivy anyway? It doesn't just attack without you invading its personal space.

Because mares eat oats, and does eat oats, and apparently little Marzie eats ivy. A Tiddly Tidy too. . .

Ergo, you and Tiddly Tidy will be bathing in calamine, mayhaps with candles and Enya playing in the background.

[irishrose]

Ooh, that sounds good, I'll take some poison Ivy if I can lounge around in calamine with candles and Enya playing in the background. So, where do I find a patch of Poison Ivy?? ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

D Akey,
Thank you for the inspirational comment (i.e., brilliant) as I do
so appreciate the kind description but it also seems easy for you
to jest about my encounter with the wily weed since you are not
the one who is itching their keester off.
The killer weed invaded a row of my privot hedges, stalking me as
a predator stalks his prey. What was I to do, surrender ? I fought
the invader with my weed wacker and showed it no mercy. It
died and agonizing death and even though I am experiencing some
battle wounds, I should recover with the aid of "Farmers Friend" soap.
VICTORY IS MINE ! eh? :wink:

[D Akey]

Riiiiiiiight. . .

Have you even seen any of the Terminator movies? Or Friday the 13th? etc. etc? Or even Rocky for that matter. . . it doesn't matter a lick how much chlorophyll's been splattered.

You merely forced the garden evil into a different plant form, into taking up a whole different strategy.

Next time it will be creeping up on you as a ne'er-do-well geranium all asking for an innocent drink of water. Oh sure. . . they can look all shriveled and brown at the edges. But don't you believe it. Not for a second. They're bloody triffids, the lot of 'em!

It usually happens thus: (are you taking notes here?) First, they do their nasty lurkin'. . . watching your daily moves for any repetitive patterns in your schedule, all the while scrying out a fatal thin spot in your garden leathers.

Then, they start sending pollen into the air -- gently -- faintly, to where you'd never even notice if you weren't looking for something in the wind.

You might first notice the itching inside the nose. . . your eyes will perhaps begin to water. . . and before you realize it, you've ended up blowing your nose raw. . .

It'll be a scratchy insider job next time, as is their wretched custom.

Watch out now, missy. . . take care. . .beware of itchy flingers. . . they're wandering all around you. . .

Beware of pollen. . . (woe woe woe. . .)

[irishrose]

DA, that is hilarious! You have the best comments! ;)

[Caesar]

The fourth and most endowed musketeer is still missing here and drinking wine. Some girl here whispered he's got a 10 ft pole brush! :shock:
On the other side of the guinness there are a couple of cherry left behind jumping a barbed wire... :lol:

[irishrose]

Uh oh, better let Rick know... ;)

And I KNOW Mair has not been out with her chain saw or weed wacker lately, so don't know whose cherries they could be. ;)

[D Akey]

Hahahah!!!!!!!!!

Fine work there Irish, giving me the green paint and all. . . I sense a wee bit o' kinship, lass.

If I had any bit o' the creature in the house I would toast ya. But with it bein' so blazing hot out here, it's like we're all getting toasted, Celt or no.

You'll need no toasting from me, but I will remove my hat and bow to your artistry.

Fine work on the 4 muscatels, minus one (oy). Quite sensible in your selection of rogues. I am flattered through and through.

[irishrose]

(Bowing deeply)

Thank you, DA... if you do find any bit o' the creature around , I'd share some with you. Could use some today. It's 78 and raining, 2 field trips tomorrow for my kids... I need a Calgon get away! ;)

I appreciate the kind comments. Still trying to get a handle on this digital work. I am a watercolorist/colored pencil artist mostly, this is all new to me. I kind of miss my watercolors. :(

[juliediane]

Peeks around the corner......raises one eyebrow......

Peas.........hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Peas and poison ivy........ now that's a combination...... can peas get a rash?

This could be interesting.......

LOL

BEWARE!

[irishrose]

Hm... JD, Peas with a Rash... now that's a totally new topic! :)

Wait till Mair gets ahold of this one! She's already busting a gut as it is! LOL

[juliediane]

I'll be back tomorrow with rashy peas..........instead of mushy peas

Lordy I can't handle this............LOLOLOL

[Mairzie Dotes]

D Akey,
I fear that you may be correct, I could have unleashed the
sleeping, fire breathing dragon of all that itch's and scratch's.
Your words of caution are well accepted. :)

Yes, not only did I see the movie, "The Terminator" but also
the follow up movie. I love that movie, just something about
it, was quite enamored with the story line. If it appears as a
T.V. rerun, I make a point of watching it. I don't seem to get
bored watching it. :)
Yours Truly,
Wendy

[.KFC.]

Here's my second submission.

[Mairzie Dotes]

irishrose,
Words cannot describe my reaction on viewing "Who
Has the Biggest Paintbrush" entry other than I am
now on the floor, dissolving in a fit of unleashed laughter.
Awsome job, Pop! Too funny! Those brushes are verrry
large, threatening and pointed right at me. Should I run
for the hills now, get my weed wacker out to defend
myself or turn myself over to these bandits because I will
be surely outnumbered in the scuffle ? LOL!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Caesar,
Who is the fourth "most endowed" Mouse, errr, Muskateer
that you mention, who is absent from our current malicious
(but debonair) looking trio? :?

Juliediane,
Rashie, prickled Peas ? Tomorrow ? I can hardly wait. LOL! :lol:

[Mairzie Dotes]

.KFC.,
Yum! Chocolate Chip, my favorite ! They make a great
dessert after having one of your chicken dinners. LOL! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Awsome and too funny! Your humor is being much enjoyed. :wink:

[RobertSWade]

The four Muscatels minus one! Too funny DA. :lol:
Biggest "paintbrush"? This thread is getting positively risque!

[Mairzie Dotes]

Robert,
D Akey is, no doubt the master of humor. I think I'll keep him.

Risque ? Nooooo, not here! I am sure that irishrose was not
thinking strait when she painted "Who Has the biggest Paint Brush".
She would NEVER infer such an off color message. LOL ! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[RobertSWade]

Trust me ... she was thinking "straight". :shock:

[juliediane]

Couldn't wait until tomorrow.

[Mairzie Dotes]

juliediane,
Rashey Peas is DA BOMB ! Your imagination is now
unleashed, you betsha ! One of the Poison Ivy
prickled Peas even has a tube of "Burts Bees" salve
in it's little hand. You are too funny ! Well done ! :lol: :lol: :lol:

P.S. Love those Poison Ivy leaves and just wait unil irishrose sees
your latest. Am afraid she will lose control of what little she has left. (which ain't much) :lol:

[Caesar]

Hey Mairzie, the best informed thereabout and to ask to should be Rose, who cited some Nessie who did not want to "mix-up" with lassies being too shy to use his 10 ft pole! :lol:
If You don't believe it just go backward a little. :wink:

[irishrose]

JD, that is one awesome painting with the peas, and the AR hospital... very cute! You won't get any 'rash' remarks from us! Well done, and a wonderful job at that! I am proud of you!!!

I don't want to catch any of that icky poison ivy, no thanks!

And the 4th muscatel is Rick, but he is relaxing nicely in his vineyards, as dear Caesar mentioned. I didn't say he had a 10 ft. paintbrush now, and Bob, give me a little more credit than what your shocking eye post is giving me... I resent that comment. I didn't mean anything by what I posted. At all :)

[.KFC.]

Heres another. It's probably getting old by now but i'll keep going.

[irishrose]

Cute! I love explosives! :)

[.KFC.]

me too irishrose. Why Im planting a bomb in a watermelon as we speak!

[irishrose]

Well, well, I can't imagine how the cleanup will go on that one! :shock:

[.KFC.]

don't worry i'm giving it to my neighbors as a "gift".

[irishrose]

Stand by with a camera... this should be good :twisted:

[.KFC.]

Heres a picture.

[irishrose]

irishrose,
Words cannot describe my reaction on viewing "Who
Has the Biggest Paintbrush" entry other than I am
now on the floor, dissolving in a fit of unleashed laughter.
Awsome job, Pop! Too funny! Those brushes are verrry
large, threatening and pointed right at me. Should I run
for the hills now, get my weed wacker out to defend
myself or turn myself over to these bandits because I will
be surely outnumbered in the scuffle ? LOL!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Caesar,
Who is the fourth "most endowed" Mouse, errr, Muskateer
that you mention, who is absent from our current malicious
(but debonair) looking trio? :?

Juliediane,
Rashie, prickled Peas ? Tomorrow ? I can hardly wait. LOL! :lol:

Mair, I think we're safe for now... but if you see any blobs of paint hanging around, make a run for it! ;) make sure you have your poison ivy laden weedy wacker with you! ;) Ooh, that'll make for another good painting, paint brushes loaded with poison ivy. HAHA!

[irishrose]

KFC, that is awesome, I would expect a large clean up crew to be on the scene soon, with the yellow tape. Uh oh!!! Will the Colonel be arrested for hiding explosives in watermelons?? Stay tuned.... ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

.KFC.,
Re: "Watermelon". My first impression after viewing it
(must have been the flying hot dog shrapnel) was spaghetti
and meatballs. YUM ! I just love spaghetti and meatballs. :lol:

[irishrose]

You know, Mair, it does look like that... yum, wish I lived closer to the Olive Garden, I'm not the best cook (ask my kids..they prefer microwave!)
LOL

[Mairzie Dotes]

Hey Pop,
Love spaghetti. Possibly .KFC. will decide to branch out
and open an Italian restaurant. You and I will be the first
customers. That "finger lickin' good" crap will only go so far. :lol:

[irishrose]

Haha... yeah, you're right.. can't eat spaghetti with your hands... well, unless you're a 2 yr old! Then you can do ANYTHING! ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

irishrose and Caesar,
Now I know who the fourth "Muscatel" (isn't D Akey precious?) is.
Thanks for clearing it up. When Rick's name was mentioned, the
only "Rick" I could think of was Rickie Ricardo! LOL! My bad!
Then I thought, why would Rickie Ricardo want to hang out with
our three guys. I know for a fact that Caesar, D Akey and Robert
CANNOT play the bongo drums! :lol:

[irishrose]

Mair, I don't know, these guys seem to have so many hidden talents ;)

[.KFC.]

Mama mia! it'sa platea linkin' gooda!

[Mairzie Dotes]

.KFC.,
Oh, youa justa say the sweetest thingas! :lol:

[irishrose]

Doesn't he though?? ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

irishrose,
Hidden talents? Are you saying that some of our
members DO play the bongo drums ? LOL! :lol:

[irishrose]

I'm not sure what I'm saying! OY! :shock:

[.KFC.]

KFC's latest poster (after the watermelon incident) a quick sketch.

[irishrose]

Okay, okay.. I'll post bail. :roll:

[.KFC.]

every thing helps

[irishrose]

Well, I was the one that mentioned the possible arrest, but I DID NOT rat you out! ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Wellll, if you ask me, I say he should stay in the slammer.
He smells of chicken livers. If it isn't a crime, IT SHOULD BE!!! :shock:

[irishrose]

LOL... busting another gut here.. don't you dare do this to me while I'm drinking my 24 oz of water tomorrow before my appt. OY!!!!

[Caesar]

Ehm ... it's quite curious, but when I was a teen ager I actually played a bit a pair of bongos with my friends who knew the pentagram; whatever this may mean as a talent, at least I could keep quite well the music rhythm (nothing to do with some ladies' phenomena) ... :? :lol:

[.KFC.]

heres the new poster designed to take peoples minds off the arrest.

[Mairzie Dotes]

Who stuck that repulsive chicken liver on top of a dog bone???
I want names!!! :oops:

[.KFC.]

It clearly was NOT the coronel.

[irishrose]

Oh, KFC, that is one hilarious chicken liver sprouting dragon fire! Don't make me laugh today.. like I told Mair, I had to drink 8 gallons of water (ok, 24 oz) and it has not been a good day. Oops, gotta go again! ;) PS It was for a medical procedure. Everything's okay. Will spring you out of the hoosegow soon!

And dear Caesar, bongos? See, I told you Mair, these guys have TALENT! ;)

[D Akey]

So Irish, you are a Senior Member. . . are you substantially older than your avatar looks?

I don't want you to be discounted. The senior portions are smaller, and that just won't do. :rolleyes:

[RobertSWade]

irishrose and Caesar,
Now I know who the fourth "Muscatel" (isn't D Akey precious?) is.
Thanks for clearing it up. When Rick's name was mentioned, the
only "Rick" I could think of was Rickie Ricardo! LOL! My bad!
Then I thought, why would Rickie Ricardo want to hang out with
our three guys. I know for a fact that Caesar, D Akey and Robert
CANNOT play the bongo drums! :lol:
Hello!!! Former professional rock drummer here!!!

[Mairzie Dotes]

Oh my gosh,
WHOOHOO and HOORAY, You are all back !!! Could not take much more, was having the worst case of A.R. withdrawal, similar to what an addict suffers when he can't get a fix. Ohhhhh, the inhumanity of it all ! Chicken livers ? Bones? .KFC.? Ohhhhh be still my heart, what sweet words to again cross my screen.:D :D :D

[juliediane]

Whewwwwwwwww.......I checked the forum 4 times today. I think we are all seriously hooked. Which is good.....shoot we could be all out drinking or doing drugs. LOLOLOLOL

[Mairzie Dotes]

Wait a minute . . . I just noticed that I am now listed as a "senior" :eek:member ???
How gross! Who is responsible for this foopah ? For the record I am "younger than
springtime", so there !

Hi Robert,
Bongo drums ? Caesar, now you? Who knew!:cool:

[Mairzie Dotes]

Oh, to gaze once more at Hopalong D Akey's ten gallon hat
and six shooter avatar, a feast for the eyes! I am again complete. :D

[juliediane]

Wonder if I can get a discount at the movies?

[Mairzie Dotes]

How about it guys,
Why not consider parting with some of your extra change and take
juliediane, irish rose and I to preview Hopalong D Akey's latest
"shoot 'em up" movie at the Paramount ? (why do I only hear the
sound of crickets chirping?) :rolleyes:

[D Akey]

Why I'd be right powerful honored to take such lovely modems. . . er madams, I mean maiduns. . . youse dames to the picture show.

The crickets you hear are from me opening my wallet, fierce wild west poker player that I am.

We'll have to pool our money, and send somebody in who will open the fire exit so we can all get in after the lights go out. . . that is, if'n I recalls my misspent youth correctly. I think ma knocked a couple gallons from my hat over that one.

[irishrose]

DA, so eloquently put, I accept the invitation.

I am NOT a senior member, someone is playing a prank or we all just entered that movie where the people are in pods (I forget the name), but they are young people in old people's bodies... I think the Body Snatchers. Well, unfortunately I FEEL old! ;)

Bob, ROCK DRUMMER! You are up there with my hubby, he also played 70's rock music... in college. Maybe we *gulp* ARE seniors! Blah...

JD, I would have liked some drinking and drugs yesterday. They still available?? haha (just KIDDING!) Vitamins are more like it and a good night's sleep!

You guys CRACK me up, and I'm not even an egg!

[juliediane]

wow Irish......lots of drummers around us. My husband played drums in England through the 70's up until about 1985. But I think he was in Japan in the 80's. He still has a set upstairs and can drive a person batty. LOL

Hmmmmmmmm....... picture just popped in. LOL

[irishrose]

JD, oh my gosh, we're surrounded, and what's worse is my husband has an ELECTRONIC drumset in the LIVING ROOM! Oy! This, along with two guitars, one electric, and a yamaha keyboard and computer. Next into the den is a BIG SCREEN Surround sound TV ... I escape to my room, this is my quiet time, and my AR time! ;)

yes, drugs are necessary.. now! ;)

[Caesar]

Well, dear senior fellow mates, to cheer up this old folks' home should we go asking who's able to play other kind ot instruments? LOL
Where's Mairzie today? Is she practicing withs drums too? :confused:

[D Akey]

My son played drums, and I paid for the lessons. Does that count? He was in drum line too, where there were very few 'other than drums' instruments. A really loud drill team sort of affair that had a theatrical performance spin.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers was a good guess, but if you were after the kids in old bodies, Cocoon might be more on that old farts in Florida theme.

Plus, I will go on record as not yet being a senior, depending if we're gaguing by my tax form or a Denny's restaurant menu. If I can force myself to recall my age, I'm on the brink. . . I think. . .

[Mairzie Dotes]

I play spoons, does that count ? :cool:

[Mairzie Dotes]

P.S.
I am NOT a SENIOR MEMBER ! :mad: Who is spreading these vicious
rumors ? I want names!

[D Akey]

I play spoons, does that count ? :cool:

If you can claim the spoons, then I can claim I played the jugs.

[Mairzie Dotes]

D Akey,
Together we can call our two man band the"Clicking Blow Hards". We
will be invited to play at weddings, funerals and on the Letterman show :cool:

[juliediane]

psssssst...... I used to play viola. My first husband hated classical music so I gave it up. The current Hubby keeps picking at me to take it up again. He also plays coronet and trombone.

[D Akey]

D Akey,
Together we can call our two man band the"Clicking Blow Hards". We
will be invited to play at weddings, funerals and on the Letterman show :cool:

clickity___clickety___clickity ticky tick clickety clickity__clickety__clickity
Oom Pa Pa Oom Pa Oom Pa Pa Oom Pa Oom Pa Pa Oom Pa y Oom Pa Pa

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!!!!!

[D Akey]

psssssst...... I used to play viola. My first husband hated classical music so I gave it up. The current Hubby keeps picking at me to take it up again. He also plays coronet and trombone.

I think I read about your first husband on a post office wall: ViolaTed.

Yeah. He's known to leave women with no song in their heart and no strings attached to their viola. Sorta spoils the musical effect, don't ya know.

Heartless bastard.

But I can see you opted for a man with brass.

[Mairzie Dotes]

Candy Hearts for Art Rage . . . . . . . . .

Thank you for electing to feature our "Food With an Attitude" thread
on your brand, spanking new "home" page. We love you ! :o x/o

[Mairzie Dotes]

D Akey,
Oom Pa, Oom Pa, Oom Pa Pa
Clickity click, Clack Clack Clack,
Doo Wah Ditty and Um Pah Pah
Do you think that we've gone wacked ?

Niiiiiice ! eh? :cool:

[Caesar]

DA playing a Walzer on this thread ? :eek:
Dear Mairzie, what have You made to us all?? LOL

[Mairzie Dotes]

Now reappearing by popular demand . . . The "Clicking Blow Hard's" Duo.

(Mair) Clickity click, clack clack clack
(chorus) Give .KFC. a boooone
(D Akey) Oom Pah, Oom (wheeze) Pah, Oom Pa (gasp, cough) Pah
(chorus) We play with spoons and jugs aloooone.

Dear Caesar,
So sorry for the medley mess up on D Akey's end. He again forgot to
pull the blinkin' cork outta the jug opening before he started blowing. :rolleyes:

[Caesar]

... another painting on food with attitude this time ....

[Mairzie Dotes]

Caesar,
YUMMMM and OUCH ! :rolleyes:

Seriously, this pig is exceptionally well painted.
Love his "expressive" eyes and why not with
that skewer embedded in his nether region. LOL! :D

[Caesar]

Thank You Mairzie! :D You mean the smoking roasted pork?
Actually the subject was the apple! LOL
Once I had the idea, this painting was easier than it seems. Since it had not to be that much realistic or experimental, it actually took less than 45 minutes (pencil sketch, oil colours and felt pen to finally ink it)! ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Caesar,
Your talent is amazing! A quickie sketch takes me
two hours!!! :(

I could not help but concentrate on pig instead of
the Apple subject. I hadn't eaten when I viewed
your painting for the first time and was starved!!!
I was so hungry that I could have eaten Hopalong
D Akey's horse. (as well as pig) :eek:

[D Akey]

Caesar,
I was so hungry that I could have eaten Hopalong
D Akey's horse. (as well as pig) :eek:


Waaaaaalllll pardon me, there little missy. . .

But ya dassn't eat Old Paint as readily as you eat ArtRage paint, 'less'n ya take to carting me on your back to my appointed deeds of daring do, puttin' the Wild West in order.

Forward -- Ho!

Oh, and you might try and uncircle the wagons. They got all knotted and I can't seem to untangle them.

Yo!

[D Akey]

Caesar, you uncovered the fourth muskatel!

Our stout fellow just needs a little more practice sheathing his rapier. He lacks a certain panache and flourish, not to mention accuracy.

Makes the team suffer. His shame is all over his face.

I'll not stand next to him during the "all for one" bit. He can poke an eye out with that thing. . . or worse.

Nice cartoon. Very well done. Lots of feeling.

[irishrose]

Oh brother, go away for a day and miss all this! Geesh, I have not had much time on the computer today. And yeah, right.. Caesar, the subject was NOT the apple.. there is no skewer in any part of that FRUIT. Maybe some other fruit. ;)

Oh Mair, you are SOO funny with the band thing and DA... you're pretty good with the rhythm...

JD, you play an instrument too? Oh my, we have a whole orchestra here. I don't play anything except on the computer. ;)

[Someonesane]

Here's my food with attitude! It's not very original I suppose, but I was in the mood to paint something... :o

[irishrose]

Someonesane,

Very cool, Cheese with a Ninja star inside. My kids would love this one! :) They throw them against the palm trees here in Florida. Scary stuff though. I would hate biting into a piece of that cheese! ;)

Great artwork though, aside from the razor's edge. :)


DA: Forgot to say thank you for reminding my Alzheimer brain that it was indeed Cocoon.. for sure. I wish it were on again, I loved that show. ;)

And Mair, I can't continue to laugh like this or Depends will start flying off shelves. OY!

[Someonesane]

Someonesane,

Very cool, Cheese with a Ninja star inside. My kids would love this one! :) They throw them against the palm trees here in Florida. Scary stuff though. I would hate biting into a piece of that cheese! ;)

Great artwork though, aside from the razor's edge. :)

Thanks irishrose,

The ninja stars in the cheddar are actually razor blades. It was supposed to be meant as a play on words (a pun of sorts), since many people like sharp cheddar. ;)

[.KFC.]

I thought it was emotional and it was like who cut the cheese?

[irishrose]

It could still be a Chinese throwing star or a razor blade, either way, great puzzle there... along with GREAT Artwork! Sharp cheddar, who woulda thunk it??:rolleyes:

[D Akey]

That's a funny idea, Someone.

It makes me cringe a little, the idea of blades in food though. . .

But I suppose there is some strange poetic justice, having baited a few hooks with Velveeta cheese over the years.

Really good rendering.

[Caesar]

Great work, Someonesane! Practicing with cheese in a different way than training jaws' muscles! :D

DA, You're right. He's the clumsy fourth and stouter musketeer: Porkos (or was it Porthos)? :D As for the previous message, I'm still working on pre-colombian languages to fully de-cypher it! LOL

[Mairzie Dotes]

Someonesane,
This is a beautiful piece of art work! I knew immediately
that those razor blades meant Cheddar. Yum ! Nice bit
of origional humor that you added to the painting. I really
enjoy your art work and please don't be a stranger.
Would love to see more. :) :) :)

[Someonesane]

Thanks everyone :cool:



It makes me cringe a little, the idea of blades in food though. . .


lol, yeah. I figured it might stir a few stomachs and then thought what better way to portray an "attitude"? :D

[Mairzie Dotes]

D Akey,
You should know me well enough by now to know that
I only eat Art Rage paint for "dessert". Now where is
that horse of yours ? Yum! :p

Robert.
How about mixing up a batch of your "not so acidy" BBQ
sauce? We are about to have a cook out "on the range!" ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Was just reading our latest posts . . . .
Prickled Peas, Sharp Cheddar with razor blades, Roasted Pig with Apple
garnish, BBQ sauce, D Akeys horse ? Yum !!! :p

irishrose,
Don't think we will have to cook today, Art Rage is having a picnic.
LOL ! :D

[irishrose]

Sounds great, Mair. Wish I had gotten this email before I made lunch! ;)

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!!! There should be lots of food to make out of this weekend's feast!

[D Akey]

Great work, Someonesane! Practicing with cheese in a different way than training jaws' muscles! :D

DA, You're right. He's the clumsy fourth and stouter musketeer: Porkos (or was it Porthos)? :D As for the previous message, I'm still working on pre-colombian languages to fully de-cypher it! LOL

Hahahah. :D

Nice to see that some humor transcends languages. Porkos --- brilliant!

[D Akey]

D Akey,
You should know me well enough by now to know that
I only eat Art Rage paint for "dessert". Now where is
that horse of yours ? Yum! :p


Mmmmmm. . . tastes like glue. . . and is that a hint of barnyard paste I detect?

yuk! . . . now you got me doing it!

Old Paint, old hoss, pay no attention to her insensitive cannonballism, er, I mean her cannibalism. . . which eatin' your horse is tantamount to.

[D Akey]

Sounds great, Mair. Wish I had gotten this email before I made lunch! ;)

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!!! There should be lots of food to make out of this weekend's feast!


Is it here already?

Time to go shopping. Good deals at the grocery store.

I should have known though. It's started to drizzle, and what better way to begin a picnic! Fire up the BBQs, wash the car, and we'll have rain.

[Mairzie Dotes]

D Akey,
When you go shopping, please don't forget the Watermelon! ;)
Have an enjoyable weekend everyone ! :)

[Caesar]

This is absolutely brilliant, Mair! It gives such a fresh feeling! How did You do that? I understand You're an artist when it comes to cuisine too, but this is fusion of both Your talents! :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Caesar,
After doing D Akey's horse in, I had to acquire the sharp skills of
a butcher in order to ready the steed's carcus into serving slices
for the hot grill. I have currently found my new talent and am now
referred to as the "Butcher of Seville/carver of fruits with 'tude." :p

[Caesar]

So I guess You carved it singing the Opera, Mair! :D

[D Akey]

D Akey,
When you go shopping, please don't forget the Watermelon!
Have an enjoyable weekend everyone !

Now there's a guy who would never complain about rain at a picnic --

Stand aside for watery Melonman!
your fruity neighborhood eco-hero, avowed enemy of the thieving ant, who mysteriously travels from melon to melon, appearing where most needed to eat up the food left when picnicers suddenly flee because of rainy weather. He uses his super accuracy to throw at great distance trash into the proper receptacles (for the three point shot).

Yes, it's watery Melonman!!!!

Brilliant, Mairz! Rare shot of him. Rush it to the Daily Planet. :D:D:D

[Lee]

if it tastes good don't eat it,,,,,,

ps, will never be able to look at watermellon the same again!

HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!

[RobertSWade]

I hate to admit this but I'm old enough to remember a song by (at that time) Little Stevie Wonder called "Watermelon Man". An instrumental if memory serves, circa 1966 (?).

Wonderfully imagined and executed Mair. :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Dear Caesar,
How did you know that I was singing opera but not when I
was carving "Melonman" but did sing joyfully when I was
chopping up D Akey's horse. Not sure what came over me! :D

[Mairzie Dotes]

Dear D Akey,
After I stop laughing at your MELONMAN post may I thank you
for your kind words. Your humor renders me to the floor . . . .
MELONMAN ? Fruity neighborhood eco-hero ? :D LOL ! You have
an amazing, natural wit and are truly valued here. :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Robert,
Thank you, happy that you like "Melonman", but be careful,
he SPITS !:eek:

I also recall hearing the song, "Watermelon Man" but was it
Stevie Wonder or the "Clicking Blow Hards" that recorded that tune? :D

[Mairzie Dotes]

Hey Lee,
Wow ! "Chocolate" is a true vision of molten and merging
colors and shapes. :) Only one question, should I eat it
or KILL IT ??? :eek: LOL !

[YaserAhmad]

Hi to all, i did this very quick in artrage 2.5 and did the leveling in photoshop.... hope you like it

http://www.newlogo.cc/yaserphotos/Pear.jpg

[Lee]

Dear Miss Mairzie,,, thanks a lot, only, don't eat the green thing , it has already expired and fallen into the pit of chocoholisism !?

Dear YaserAmad, Hello, a beautiful pear, more lucuious and tempting than an apple in the garden of Eden,!

[Mairzie Dotes]

Hi YaserAhmad,
That is the most beautiful Pear I have ever seen. You are
very talented and am much appreciating your painting.
Please do not be a stranger and hope you will have more
lovely images to share with us. :)

Thank you for submitting your amazing art work! :)

[YaserAhmad]

Dear Miss Mairzie
Dear Lee

Thanks alot for your nice words, and thanks Miss Mairzie for gothering us to share our works with each other

[Mairzie Dotes]

Dear YaserAhmad,
You are so kind to respond with a "thank You".
I hope you will be thinking of creating a new,
wonderful painting for us to enjoy.

So nice to meet you. :)

P.S. Pears are one of my favorite fruits.

[Ray]

:D:DHi ..such a intresting thread !!!
I hope my drawing suits...
Its chicken !! with full Suit ;)

Enjoy !!!!

[RobertSWade]

Beautiful work Ray. :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Ray,
Whoohoo! So glad that you accepted my invitation to
consider submitting a "Food with an Attitude" painting. :D

Wow ! "KFC" is wonderful ! That is the most amazing Chicken
I've ever seen. Love the texture, strokes and colors used. :D

Please don't be a stranger. We have fun here. :)

[Lee]

well now Ray! this one goes to the top of the class too, unexpectedly beautiful , it rocks!!!!

[Ray]

Hi.....
Thnk u robert and Lee..gald u ll liked it
and
@ Mairzie Dotes..first of all thnks lot for the warm invitation....and i was starnger but not anymore !!! i wil be like u ll active!! coz i love artrage and all the people who encourges so much
Thank u all !!
Cheers

PS : KFC yet to be freid !!! And its free of cost for all Artragers !!! and first one goes to Mairzie Dotes!!!! :D:D:D;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Hi Ray,
WOW ! I have NEVER had a "Chicken" dedicated to me before now.
I am not only accepting of your gracious gift, and with your permission
I can roast him and invite you to dinner. LOL ! :eek:

We have grown to be one close, happy family here. Welcome aboard,
friend ! Can't wait to see more of your beautiful art work. :) :) :)

[Ray]

Thank U Mairzie
Tht is realy nice of u ..be ready with tht i am on my way!!!

ALSo i would like to Thnk u all for such lively and homley envoirnment here
i just love being here .....
Thanks again

[Caesar]

Just to congratulate with all the new posts and their talented authors! :)

[juliediane]

Penny for your thoughts.

[irishrose]

Julie, this is GREAT! I love the apple at the bottom too, and the sign... I think inflation would have you make that a dollar for your thoughts! ;) I WISH it were still a penny.. nice tribute to SPRING!

[hinket]

Wow! Ray,

That Rooster painting is just gorgeous. I love the colours!

Mairzie, I love to eat watermelon, but after seeing your watermelon's attitude, I'm not so sure anymore. :D

Wonderfully alive looking pear, YaserAhmad , and beautifully painted.

Interesting abstract, Juliediane.

:o Okay, I think I've got these answers in the wrong order, Don't have time to change it. Hope you won't mind. :D:D

[Mairzie Dotes]

Hey Crackle,
Have been waiting to see what new "Food With 'Tude"
painting you had in mind for us. You are crazy wonderful ! :D
Love it ! Those earrings on Miss Apple are hilarious ! :D


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT . . . . . .

irishrose is back, everyone, WHOOHOO ! The rumor that
was circulating about rose traveling to Ohio with a large,
sharp pair of utility sissors to disable someones fire hose is
unfounded. :p

[irishrose]

Ray, that is AWESOME! What tools did you use? The colors are incredible... and the rooster does have a wonderful attitude, let's hope he doesn't become food!!! :eek: Welcome to the forum!

[Mairzie Dotes]

hinket,
You also could not help but notice Ray's wonderful painting.
Just beautiful isn't it ! :)

Agreed, juliediane's talent and imagination is truly amazing and
YaserAhmad's "Pear" is striking. :)

Don't get too close to that watermelon because he spits seeds !
LOL ! :eek:

So nice hearing from you and you got all of the answers RIGHT. LOL ! :D

[Ray]

Thanks hinket and dotes thnks again.
@irishrose...thnks a lot for the appreciation i used pallete knife with flat high pressure after laying the colurs :) u wil get tht kind texture it was again, and backgroun used roler brush :)

[irishrose]

Ray, you are so welcome, you did a wonderful painting!

Thank you for your technique. I will have to try it. Your colors though, I could not match that... they are really great!

[Ray]

Than k U Irishrose...

[D Akey]

Hey Mairzie Pan, (addressing the cook). . .

I tried steaming veggies in my pressure cooker. Overshot the mark by a lot. Mush is the word. Still tasted fine. Just touch it and it falls apart -- not how I loke my veggies. I'm a little more on an al dente guy. (Fine for soups but not so good for side dishes.)

What's the trick? By the time it began to hiss, it was pretty overcooked (my bad). How do you time it so you get the good use of a pressure cooker vs. just steaming?

[RobertSWade]

If I may weigh in here. Without ever having tried it, it just seems to me that pressure cooking veggies is like fishing with hand grenades. :eek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/10-OVAL-Bamboo-3-pc-Steamer-Set-Two-tiers-And-lid_W0QQitemZ130225008585QQihZ003QQcategoryZ20672Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I don't think I'd even consider it unless I was wanting to do at least a pound of taters and/or carrots. And even then I'd do it without any weights on the steam vent.

All of that assumes that you're cooking for immediate consumption. Canning is a whole other discussion. :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Robert,
Like "Fishing with hand grenades" ? Busting a gut laughing here !!!
Love your whimsey ! :p

Pay him no mind, D Akey,
Not sure just how long you are pressure cooking your vegi's,
an hour is way tooooo long ! LOL ! :eek: No wonder you are
ending up with mashed "Pocarrots" I also prefer them al dente.
Just a minute or two is all that is necessary. Also, do not cut
the vegi's in too small of pieces. "Chunky" cut pieces or the
whole vegetable should be the preferred size to steam. Let me
know how you do with these suggestions, oh great "pressure
steamer of the range" ! :D

[RobertSWade]

Let us open our Holy Hand Grenade Book of Pressure Cooking and turn to the Epistle of Saint Julia Childs wherein it is written that "Only the most rotund of veggies (whole artichokes, potatoes, beets ... and therein and likewise) shall be allowed to cook for 15 minutes. And 15 minutes shall be the maximum cooking time, and the maximum time for cooking shall be 15 minutes. Neither shalt thou cook for more than 15 minutes unless thine veggies be reduced to mush and rendered unto soup ingredients. Fifteen minutes shall be the cooking time and the cooking time shall be 15 minutes. Sixteen minutes is acceptable if you have loose dentures. SEVENTEEN MINUTES IS RIGHT OUT!!!"

[Mairzie Dotes]

Robert,
Someone has been in the pressure cooker (gas flames on HIGH)
for 15 minutes and it isn't D Akey and I !!! LOL ! :D :D :D

[juliediane]

Peeks in and whispers......... I can give you a whole list of restaurants that do veggies wonderfully.


LOL

by the way....... are we actually supposed to take the pressure cookers off the shelf and use them? Shoot I thought they were there for dusting practice.

[cahitgulden]

A brush I found technical some thin

[D Akey]

"Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!"

Ms. Pan, is not only a great kitchen Pan (sorry Peter), she is also my favorite Child (sorry Julia) (who never grew up), not to mention my food heretic of choice.

When I want hell fire and cayenne, I refer to the Book of Bob.

And JD takes more of a peaceful Ghandi approach -- she just lets is be. She uses no pressure whatsoever.

Actually, I think we're all in agreement about how we like out veggies to turn out, not overcooked. It's just that in the pressure cooker, if I don't need to worry about getting it hot enough to hiss, then I ain't got a pot to hiss in.

[Mairzie Dotes]

D Akey,
Flattery will get you everywhere. You are my favorite shoot 'em up, rider
of the range. (who also never grew up) ;)
No pot to "hiss in" ? LOL! Oh, why do we feel a new painting about to surface?
juliediane ? Are you listening ? :rolleyes:

Re: the "Book of Bob" and cayenne pepper, must admit that I even use
cayenne in scrambled eggs, sooooo invigorating ! :p

[irishrose]

Gosh, I feel like I'm missing out on all the fun. Stupid mail server!

You guys have me laughing so hard...

No more talking of pots and 'hiss', okay? I have it rough enough this week! Geesh! ;) Mair knows what I am talking about.

Ms. Childs used to be my favorite to watch on tv... she didn't BAM it all around like Emeril...

No pressure cookers in this house, just my head when I get angry. ;) It's the IRISH!

Actually veggies sound good right about now, Bob, I believe Ms. Childs was right!

[Mairzie Dotes]

. . . . . . . . SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT . . . . . . . .

:p irishrose has just surfaced ONCE AGAIN !!! :p

There was some gossip circulating that she was out hunting gators
(an overpopulation issue) in the Florida bog lands. As it turns out
the rumors were unfounded but why then has she just opened a
family restaurant featuring batter dipped gator wings ? :eek:

[Rowena]

Just catching up here now ;)
Mairzie, thats a seriously cool watermelon man!!! How did you do that? (scratches head ..the artrage part I mean?)

Caesar, that piggy is wonderfully well done :D, poor little thing being skewered...lol.

[Caesar]

Thanks Rowena! None of us would like to be in his shoes, ... or should I say in his pants? :confused::D

[irishrose]

. . . . . . . . SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT . . . . . . . .

:p irishrose has just surfaced ONCE AGAIN !!! :p

There was some gossip circulating that she was out hunting gators
(an overpopulation issue) in the Florida bog lands. As it turns out
the rumors were unfounded but why then has she just opened a
family restaurant featuring batter dipped gator wings ? :eek:

(Gasping for air as I rise to the surface to catch a breath while hunting gators in the Florida bogland, rising all pruny skinned but still alive, knowing there is one big 8 footer on my trail, so I only have but a minute before I have to swim really fast lure him into the "net of doom" whilst the fryer is being prepared for another batch of those delicious batter dipped gator wings)..

Sorry for being away so long y'all. My comcast server obviously had a mind of its own lately and has decided that ArtRage email is not good enough to put through, could you write a letter to your Congressman about that?

Mair, you're welcome to come to the restaurant any time... don't doubt the flavor of gator till you tried some.. mm, mm.. I may have to partner up with KFC and we'll keep the slogan... finger lickin' good! ;)

Well, got to go, my leg is about to be chewed off and I am so tired from swimming 40 kilometers today. Talk to y'all later! Big breath.... (and wave)

[Mairzie Dotes]

CRACKER JACK BUNNY !

Look what I just found in my box of Cracker Jacks! :eek:

How much do you think I can get for him on Ebay? :p

P.S. This is an unretouched photo but a few impromptu licks
may have taken place by the photographer (namely me)
while shooting the tasty anomaly. :rolleyes:

[irishrose]

Mair,

That is too cool!! I never find anything in my Cracker Jacks boxes... they used to have lots of peanuts, now they have 1 if even that! If you really found that, it should be worth a ton on Ebay. I'll go half with ya! ;)

[D Akey]

Found a hare in your Cracker Jack? Tsk tsk.

[irishrose]

DA,

Now THAT was clever.. how much could I get for THAT on Ebay?? ;)

[RobertSWade]

Silly wabbit. :D

[RobertSWade]

Waiter! There's a fly in my soup!!!

[Lee]

Dear Miss Mairzie, hey, too cute !!! and it may land you on the Jay Leno show, take good care of it and no nibbling!!!!!!!

Dear RobertSwade, fly in your soup??? very funny, whats it doing, the back stroke??? oh i get it, fly, teehee!!

[Mairzie Dotes]

irishrose,
Too late to go halfsies now . . . I ate him! :D

[irishrose]

You ate a half a million dollars? NOOOO!!!!!

[Mairzie Dotes]

Found a hare in your Cracker Jack? Tsk tsk.

D Akey,
Is there a possibility that we could move into homes that
are right next door to each other? The reason for asking is . . .
I could really use that natural wit of yours during my off days. :)

I sometimes laugh so hard at your quotes (like now!) that I
can hardly contain myself ! LOL! :D

[Mairzie Dotes]

irishrose,
Welllll, I think Cracker Jack Bunny is only about
half way down because I didn't drink my Ovaltine
as yet. I could try coughing him back up again
if you insist. Be warned though, he may then
appear to look more like a Cheeto's corn chip by
the time he is reconstituted! :eek:

[Mairzie Dotes]

Silly wabbit. :D

Silly Wobbert! ;)

[irishrose]

LOL..... Um, Mair, no thanks, take the Ovaltine! oy!

[Mairzie Dotes]

Robert,

Is that Tomato soup ? Yum, my favorite! Love
it, so funny and cute as a (ahem) "bugger". LOL! :D

Thanks for submitting your fun painting so we can all enjoy. :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Dear, Dear, Dear Lee,
So glad that you are enjoying the Cracker Jack
Bunny photo but I'd prefer seeing D Akey on the Leno
show one evening. He much funnier than a crunchy
treat with some nuts stuck to him, eh? :D

[D Akey]

Waiter! There's a fly in my soup!!!

HAHAHAHAHA. . .

You're a master of the sight gag. Just about blew my coffee through my nose at my monitor.

Very amusing, Robert.

[Mairzie Dotes]

HAHAHAHAHA. . .

You're a master of the sight gag. Just about blew my coffee through my nose at my monitor.

Very amusing, Robert.



D Akey,
HAHAHAHAHAHA and then some! You are the master of
whimsey. Letterman or Leno must consider having you
on as a "regular". Your blowing coffee out the nose feat
would receive top billing. :D

[bisky]

Food Face!!! :D:D:D

[irishrose]

AWWW SOMMMME! This should be in a kid's book... the colors are outstanding, and love the outlining! :) Great to have you here!:D

[irishrose]

And Robert, I'm not blonde, but I just figured out what the "fly" was... oy! So now I know why there is coffee coming out of DA's nose! Geesh! I have tea, thank God and I wasn't sipping at the time! :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

bisky,
A warm welcome to you and it's great to
have you here. :D

Just as irishrose aptly stated, "Food Face" is
just vibrant with color and originality! We
are looking forward to seeing more of your
origional entry's. What fun! :D

[Mairzie Dotes]

irishrose,
You just figured out what Robert's soup "fly" was ?
Please don't keep us in suspense, if it isn't a fly
then what is it, a cack ball possibly? (Ohhhhh, my
sides are hurting from the laughing again!) :D:D:D

[irishrose]

LOL, I didn't realize it was a FLY zipper! I thought it was a real fly swimming and causing a wake behind it. DUH! Okay, maybe I have blonde in my genes.

What is a cack ball?? ROFL

[D Akey]

Food Face!!! :D:D:D

Hahaha. I love it. Looks like the garden dude come to town.

Lemonade, watermelon. . . and CARROTS?

Thanks Bugs!

[Mairzie Dotes]

bisky,
I just noticed your new avatar, so cute!:)

It's hot here in Pa. today. Possibly irishrose will consider
painting up another refreshing ice cream cone so I can
cool down. Weed wacking is a temperature rising job! LOL! ;)

[irishrose]

Mair,

No ice cream cones today, have to get the kids packed for a trip to PA first thing Weds. They are coming to your house (LOL), just kidding!

Thanks for doing the test for me.. and PLEASE be careful weed wacking! PLEASE!!! BTW, Haven't you been doing that for weeks? Are you doing the whole neighborhood?? Geesh, you REALLY need an ice cream cone! ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

irishrose,
If the kids are coming to my house for a visit,
you best whip up some ice cream cones fast.
Knowing your kids, they will want something
refreshing when they get here, and I don't
mean more "Creamed Pea" ice cream. LOL! :D

[irishrose]

Mair,


They definitely won't eat the creamed pea ice cream, I can tell you that much! After a long drive, though, they will need refreshment! LOL

[want2paint]

Is it too good to eat?:p

[irishrose]

Excellent job.. yes, WAY too good to eat... yum, chocolate... I love it, very nice, like the perspective and colors! ;)

[pai]

LOL! That's cute, want2paint. :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

want2paint,
This is one of the most well decorated, delectable, mouth
watering cakes I have ever seen! Are you certain that you
aren't a professional pastry chef in disguise? Dark choclate is
my passion in dessert flavors and you have captured it's very
essence. It may be too good to eat but I can't promise not
to follow my instincts and lick my monitor screen. LOL! :)

[RobertSWade]

Nice chochies. :)

[LuverofHorses1]

I already posted this in the kidz korner but I thought it would apply. Please give me ANY tips!

[Mairzie Dotes]

LuverofHorses1,
Hi there! We would love to see "popsicle" but
was in Kidz Korner and couldn't seem to find it.
(so many pages to scroll through!)
Why don't you consider also posting it here so
that we all can easily enjoy viewing your painting.
You are welcome to do so. :)

[LuverofHorses1]

Here it is, very basic but good practice

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[Mairzie Dotes]

LuverofHorses1,
Wow! This painting is much more than
"very basic", it looks mouth watering
DELICIOUS! This ice cream bar is my
very favorite kind, vanilla with chocolate.
Yum! Well done painting and hope that
you will consider submitting even more
tasty delights! Great job. :D

[LuverofHorses1]

thanks!!
This is only my second painting so I'm still trying to figure out the tools and stuff. I'm pretty pleased with it though :D

[D Akey]

Nice and all, but you shouldn't keep nibbling on the props -- even if they are prone to melting.

I recognize the attitude here -- it's called YUM!!!!

[Mairzie Dotes]

LuverofHorses1,
I just noticed your new avatar. What
an adorable dog! :) Is he-she your pet? :confused:

[LuverofHorses1]

Yes this is my pet Border Collie, Dixie! I love this picture of her (hilarious expression, but makes her nose look huge)
Here is a bigger pix
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[Dany51]

Dear Mairzie Dotes,

I didn't have much inspiration with fruits in ArtRage, at least not for the moment, but I post in here some image that I did yesterday ,
on that subject (with Artweaver mainly),
some little fantasizes.:D

[Dany51]

I did a second one, parent withe the first one.:)

[Dany51]

And a framed one, I see that you like frames.:)

[cLuMsY_joel]

Ok...so I actually did this drawing about a month ago, for a mate of mine who was planning on going to a Fancy Dress party, as a sausage! But I think it could fit quite nicely into this thread, while I work up a more specific one...

Drawn using the ArtRage Felt Tip and Airbrush tools, June 08

[Mairzie Dotes]

LuverofHorses1,
Dixie is just adorable! Too cute for words.
I also noticed that "wazzzzup"? expression
on her face. She is a dear friend, of yours,
I can just tell. Thanks for sharing the photo
and don't be a stranger. Come back soon! :D

[Mairzie Dotes]

Dany51,
Ohhhhh, this is just beautiful, Dany! So
imaginative and expressive. Love the
image format and luscious colors that
you use here. Makes me want to run
to the store and get some whipped
cream and strawberries. Yum! Amazing
and well done! :D

Hope to see even more of your
paintings and thanks for sharing! :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Dany51,
Your additional two "framed" paintings are
absolutely exquisite. Those beautiful frames
complete the paintings with flair. Why don't
you consider posting at least one of them in
the regular "gallery" section. They are so
lovely that all of the Art Rage members would
enjoy viewing them. Well done! :D

[Mairzie Dotes]

Hi cLuMsY joel,
Wow! This is yummy wonderful! You really have
a talented gift of using colors, creative whimsey
and pulling them together. I'll bet your friend was
really impressed with this. Thank you for posting
it and am looking forward to seeing more. What fun! :D

(Had to use "yummy" because I'm hungry and
could really go for a hot dog. Pass the mustard
and onions, please?) ;)

[irishrose]

Dani and Joel... awesome!!! I love fruits and hot dogs too! :)

[Dany51]

Mairzie Dotes,

You are very kind to care about those fruits that I did,
I ad now some more abstract work , it seems to me like a happy half melon,
I worked on thin oil layers, all in Art Rage,
It is just a little bit funny.:D

[bisky]

Well I just realized that this probably counts as food with an attitude!! :rolleyes::p:D

[irishrose]

I Love Cookie Man!!!! Awesome Colors!!!

[irishrose]

Nice Abstract, Dany! It looks like a smily watermelon!

[Mairzie Dotes]

Dany51,
What a bright and wonderful melon abstract!
Those colors are mouth watering and you have
an artistic way of blending them together in just
the right, creative and eye pleasing way. Love it! :D

Thanks for posting it. You are so nice. :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

bisky,
Ooooooooo! Chocolate chip, my FAVORITE!!!
What a "yummy" painting. Love your happy color
choices. This is really creative and whimsical.
All I need now is a nice, cold glass of milk. LOL! :D

Thanks for posting it here. What fun! :)

[icebox23]

heres our resident cowboy as a chicken leg no refs on anything :D:pi HOPE you like it:o:o

[D Akey]

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!

A chicken leg?!?!?!? Hahahahaha. . .

When Monty Python used to say "And now for something completely different", they never approached this level. . .

Completely surprised and delighted me, I must say.

So am I regular or extra crispy?

Thank you from the bottom of my deep fry.

[icebox23]

lol thx i think your an extra crispy:D i am a strange one i just thinka chicken leg would make a good cowboy:D;):p

[screenpainter]

I think extra crispy as well. :)
Thought I might share this vintage poster found on the web... it seemed to fit the thread somewhat. :)

[D Akey]

GZ, you're brilliant! Hahaha.

I love the smell of fresh veggies in the morning. . . It smells like Victory Garden!

Awesome funny.

[Mairzie Dotes]

icebox23,
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!! I always creatively invisioned D Akey as a
porkchop but this is even better! You've made us see our resident cowboy
in an entirely new light . . . FINGER LICKIN' GOOD!!! Where is irishrose
when you need her? I need to borrow a couple of her DEPENDS! :eek:

Great entry icebox, you have left me in stitches!!! What fun! :D :D :D

[Mairzie Dotes]

Dear gzairborne,
Oh my gosh! That is me!!! Oh my gosh! What a wonderful
surprise and so creatively well done. How did you ever think
of such an imaginative concept, I absolutely love it and thank
you for thinking of me. :) :) :)

Whoohoo! Now I can make a healthy garden salad to go with
my favorite snack, a Sardine sandwich!!! :eek:
(I'm serious guys, I love Sardines!)

[bisky]

Oh Mair, you may think liking sardines is weird... I LOVE LOVE LOVE pickles!!!!!! :D:D

[D Akey]

Ma-shoo! We gotta plenty sardines, you betcha! For deliciosa Gzairborne Salada!

(Not Caesar salad this-a time, am I right Marianna? Sorry Caesare, kid! Next-a time!)

One GZ platter, comin' right ups!

[RobertSWade]

Youse gotta scuza D Akey. He don' speeka da English purdy good.

[Caesar]

A new boost phase for laughing loudly to tears!!!
Great jokes and illustrations dear mates!!!!
Dear Mair, this thread is like an atomic bomb, it continues to crack-down due to a long term radiation effect!

[D Akey]

Youse gotta scuza D Akey. He don' speeka da English purdy good.

Hahahaha. Not harmed, not overcooked in any way.

Fresha fish . . . hey, Roberto, is a after nine. Do you know where your coy are?

[screenpainter]

apparently Mairzie cannot be trusted around the koi. good one Robert. :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

[quote=bisky] Oh Mair, you may think liking sardines is weird... I LOVE LOVE LOVE pickles!!!!!! :D:D



Dear bisky,
You are not too weirdy far off. There is nothing I like better to snack on
than a fresh g.z. victory garden salad, a crispy around the edges chicken
leg, Koi pond caught Sardines and some crunchy pickles for desert as we
dine while enjoying a soft background mandolin melody played by our
resident musician, the accomplished maestro Caesar. Good food, good
music, what more could we ask for. We think alike. LOL! :D :D :D

[Mairzie Dotes]

P.S.
You men are out of control and may be in need of the assistance of
Super Tano Boy Caesar to swoop in and regain control! :D ;) :D

[icebox23]

lol great idea for this food with an aditude rotfl i need more tussies you all made me laugh till i cried :D:D

[Mairzie Dotes]

lol great idea for this food with an aditude rotfl i need more tussies you all made me laugh till i cried :D:D

Dear icebox23,
I am so happy to hear that there are two of us that are are laughing until
the tears flow today. I am still laughing my bloomers off over Super Boy
Tano Nano Caesar's latest Alien painting in "Gallery". An enterprising
sponsor should consider making a T.V. series using Art Rage as the focus
for our members demented but endearing humor. It would be a "rolling in
the aisle" success! :D :D :D

P.S.
Time permitting, we would love to have you to consider creating
and posting one of your own imaginative paintings here, all the
more reason to keep the laughter flowing. It is so nice hearing from
you and am happy to hear that you have "cried your eyes out" over
"Food With an Attitude". LOL! :)

[icebox23]

lol now i would watch that show btw ive already posted something the resident cowboy as a chicken leg ^_^:D:D:D:p;):D:D

[D Akey]

Chicken leg cowboy using a hog leg shootin' iron, with a side of mashed potatoes and cole slaw, yonder, under tha apple tree, if you please.

That chicken leg thing was too funny, hahaha still laughing over the image. :D:D:D:eek:

[Mairzie Dotes]

lol now i would watch that show btw ive already posted something the resident cowboy as a chicken leg ^_^:D:D:D:p;):D:D



Hi again icebox23,
Gee whiz and golly gee I meant that you could always consider posting
another of your unique paintings here. You may have noticed that our
jolly visiters have posted more than one, there are NO LIMITS!! D Akey
could always newly appear as, let's see now . . . ahhhh, hmmm, how
about a chicken leg smothered in Robert's "less acidy" B.B.Q. sauce?
Yummmm! :p Keep his six shooters clean of drippings though because
our resident Ranger can get ornery if you mess with his cap guns. :eek:

[silvercat]

Oh my gosh.. this is such a funny thread..thanks, Mairzie Dotes!!:)
I got up and just wanted to have a short look into the forum...and then I couldn't stop reading until now that it is already time for lunch! Hm..hot dog, chicken leg...what will I have? ;)
These paintings are all great and your comments so funny.. I love this forum!

[silvercat]

I couldn't help myself but also try and paint some food-attitude...
Hope you like it ;)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Greetings, silvercat,
Welcome to "Food With an Attitude". So glad you stopped by
and nice to hear that you had a laugh or two. We REFUSE to
get serious here. Please don't be a stranger. :)

[Mairzie Dotes]

Hi silvercat,
Ohhhh and yum! This unwrapped chocolate bar is scrump-de-licious!!!
The detail is wonderful and in particular the embossing on the top of
the bar itself, the moon, figure and stars! Wow! Did that surface from
your own imagination? Such a unique, personal touch, just love it. :)
Thank you for spending the time to submit this creative addition and
we hope you will consider posting even more delectable paintings.
Well done! :)

[silvercat]

Thanks for your welcome, Mairzie Dotes..
I must admit, that the surface of that chocolate was not from my imagination... I had the tempting sight of that chocolate in front of me.. (though it didn't look quite the same afterwards:D )
The cute little boy in the moon, with the oriental touch is the symbol of a chocolate brand that is well known here in Germany, but supposingly not in the US, it is called "Sarotti". One of my favourites :p, and it was because of his appearance, that I thouhgt there is some "attitude" about this chocolate, so I painted it. (Besides, of cause, my own attitude to chocolate, that you can see (hopefully, though not very well painted) in the shadow of my hand coming back from the right side...:o )

[Mairzie Dotes]

Hi again, silvercat,
As it turns out you and I both love chocolate and you made me laugh
when you said that you hinted of devouring the tasty treat directly after
you painted it. If that had been me you would have only seen half a bar
as the finished painting. :eek: LOL!

I really appreciated reading your story, the origin of the Sarotti chocolate
bar, a favorite in Germany and it's adorable trademark image of the little
boy, so interesting and no, have not seen Sarotti chocolate sold here as
yet.

Here's wishing you a lovely day and please do not be a stranger. Would
love to see more of your "FOOD WITH an ATTITUDE" paintings. It is so
nice to meet you! :D

[silvercat]

LOL.. I know..by now, I think more than a half of that chocolate bar has vanished ;)
I'll love to post some more food-paintings, it's an interesting challenge..
Only I don't know if I will be able to do so before next week, as on wednesday, I will be going on a short holiday to Berlin, to visit my aunt and uncle. I suppose I won't have access to the internet at their house, so I will just paint some things and post them next week.
Anyway,this thread is one of the nicest in the forum, and food is good stuff to practise, without the problem of having to search for reference..(as I said in a different posting, I love to paint the sea, but unfortunately, it's far away from where I live..)

Have a nice sunday, all of you!

[Mairzie Dotes]

Hi, silvercat,
Your positive comments about our "Food With 'Tude"
thread is so kind, thank you! :)

Enjoy your vacation and no doubt you will bring back
some creative painterly ideas with you. We wll look
forward to enjoying them. Have fun! :D

[juliediane]

lol...... so many ways you can run with this... Hadn't been here in a long time. So I thought I'd drop one by.

Huggs, Julie diane

[W1ck3d]

Hi everyone, wonderful paintings and drawings! Mine doesnt really fit the "attitude" criteria, but i didnt think you would mind

[Mairzie Dotes]

juliediane,
Foul, foul! These pickled pickles look like they have lost sight of the goal
post due to a way too long mood altering soak in fermented brine juices.
Their dilated eye balls are a dead give away. LOL! What a fun painting,
julie and thanks for submitting it. This team may not win this game but will
definitely end up on the Letterman show next week as the next hit comic
act. What fun. LMOTF! :D

P.S.
Julie, Are these team mates garlic dills or sissy gherkins?