In my latest drawing, I sought to capture the intense and poignant moment of the crowning of thorns, where Jesus was mocked and humiliated by Roman soldiers before His crucifixion. The image portrays the cruelty and sorrow of the scene, with the thorny crown pressed harshly onto His head, symbolizing the physical pain and the immense emotional suffering He endured. The contrast between the harshness of the thorns and the calm expression on His face speaks to His divine grace and unwavering sacrifice. Through this artwork, I aimed to reflect on the profound significance of this moment in the Passion of Christ, a powerful reminder of the depths of His love and sacrifice for humanity.
Ultimately, the crowning of thorns was a moment of real suffering that Jesus experienced. It was not merely a symbol but a brutal act of humiliation and pain that He endured for all of us. Through this artwork, I hope to encourage others to reflect on the reality of His sacrifice and the depth of His love for humanity.
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the reference photo I used and my final drawing. This comparison highlights the differences between the original source material and the artistic interpretation, demonstrating the process of adaptation and personal expression in art. Just for reference - pun intended - I just finished my calculations of all the videos put together, in total this drawing took 8 hrs and 10 minutes, plus or minus...
This past weekend, we gathered to celebrate my nephew's birthday, which is just a day after mine. It was a special occasion filled with family, laughter, and, of course, cake! My sister took the reins in the kitchen, crafting a delightful turtle-shaped cake using sourdough—a unique twist that turned out to be a hit.
As I reminisced about the Bundt cake turtle I made for my own birthday, I was excited to see how my sister would interpret this fun theme. The sourdough added a rustic touch, with its tangy flavor perfectly complementing the sweetness of the frosting. My sister shaped the cake creatively, capturing the essence of a turtle while keeping it delicious. But of course, she forgot the turtle's body and created only one round cake...not to blame her on her limited turtle knowledge. But we made it work. As you see the crumbly side of the cake we used what we had a slit the round cake in two, one for the body (something for the shell to sit on) and the second for use to cut the legs and tail out. In the end it all worked out well!
The cake was adorned with vibrant green frosting for the shell, complete with chocolate accents for the eyes and feet. Watching my nephew’s eyes light up as we unveiled the cake was priceless. He couldn't wait to dig into the delicious creation!
This turtle cake brought us all together—sharing memories, stories, and laughter around the table. It reminded me that whether it’s my birthday or my nephew’s, the joy of celebration comes from the people we love and the creativity we share in the kitchen.
I can't wait to try more cake designs in the future. Here’s to more family gatherings and delicious adventures in baking!
Thank you to all my readers, also to the people who just scroll to the bottom to view the art photos. I hope you laugh...or even if you just break into a smile when you read the descriptions and background story. Thank you! I hope you have a great day/night. Let me know what you want to see in the future...More cake designs, paintings, drawings?
So it goes like this… The nephew of Esteban, that would be me, it is Esteban who writes this. Well, of course, Esteban is his brush name. Anyway, his nephew has a birthday the day after, so he planned to make a cake for him. His nephew somehow got into loving turtles (not to mention Tiny Tim, that’s a whole other story). So Esteban scavenged the kitchen for pans that would work for a turtle cake. He found some, one being a Bundt cake pan. When his sister found out—his sister is the mother of Esteban’s nephew—she went ballistic! A Bundt cake pan? Of course, not her exact words… just making stuff up as I go here… a Bundt cake pan! It’s got a hole in the top, besides it’s got ridges down the sides! It’s got to be smooth. But Esteban, again, that’s me, goes, well, turtles’ shells are not exactly smooth… and that’s that. Esteban set out to prove a Bundt cake pan would work to make a turtle cake! And that’s just what he did. And now on the art gallery page, you can see there is a new button for cakes!
And now you see, a bundt cake pan works perfect! I hope you enjoyed my first cake post! Should I say that was a piece of cake? If I did this again...I think I will for my Nephew's Birthday...I would like less runny frosting...the runnyness was difficult to control, nevertheless I made do with what I had.
Thanks for sticking around till the end! If you thought this cake was wild, wait until you see what I come up with next. Maybe a sculpture made entirely of gummy bears? Or a portrait using only sprinkles? Who knows! Stay tuned for more of my creative escapades. And remember, life is what you bake of it. See you next time!
Just kidding about the last paragraph...AI made that up about gummy bear sculptures and such. He was helping me edit.
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