Funnel Cakes

[chuas2]

Ok John, here's number three! :lol:

I actually did this one a while ago, but ran out of steam; just needed a couple "finishing" touches (although I'm not sure it's finished now). 8 x 10" Clairefontaine Pastelmat in Maize. Various pastel pencils, Sennelier and Girault pastels.
C&C welcome.
Chuas

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Nov-2010/208492-painting_funnel_cakesv2.jpg

[water girl]

It's a different pallette and I like it. If I were to suggest one thing, I'd tone down the blue of the structure behind the facade. I like that it's there, but take it down a value or two so that recedes more into the background. You know I like detail and this one is quite fun.

[chuas2]

Thanks Karen, I actually toned the background structure down right before I took the photo, and I think you're right about that. I want it to be just a faint indication and it might be too distracting.
Chuas

[Ruthie57]

This is an unusual subject. Very well done as always! I love the glowing lights! Er, what's a funnel cake?

[chuas2]

Funnel cakes are made by pouring batter (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Batter_(cooking)) through a funnel (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Funnel) into hot cooking oil (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Cooking_oil) in a circular pattern and deep frying (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Deep_frying) the overlapping mass until golden-brown. When made at concession stands a pitcher with an integral funnel spout is employed. Funnel cakes are typically served with powdered sugar (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Powdered_sugar), jam (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Jam), Nutella (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Nutella), fresh fruit (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Fruit), or other toppings.


In America, funnel cakes were originally associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Pennsylvania_Dutch) region. In Austria the equivalent is called Strauben and is made and served similarly. In Slovenian (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Slovenia) cuisine they are called flancati (pron. FLAN-tsa-tee). In Finland (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Finland) the analogous tippaleipä is traditionally served at May Day (Vappu (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Vappu)) celebrations. In 'Ripon', North Yorkshire it is also known as 'Fennel Funnel Pie'. It is also rarely called "Elephant ears (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Elephant_ears)"[1] (http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/#cite_note-0).

In other words, a coronary in a deep fryer. Probably has about 5,000 calories too. That is why I don't eat them, I just paint them!
Chuas

[MCook04]

Reminds me of Kennywood at night as a kid......Very nice.

[crumbedbrains]

Nice!

[allydoodle]

Oh, this is very nice! I like the series you are creating, very creative and fun!

[John Palmer Fine Art]

Terrific detail Chuas, this one really glows against the dark background, keep 'em coming. John.

[Ruthie57]

Funnel cakes are made by pouring batter (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Batter_(cooking)) through a funnel (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Funnel) into hot cooking oil (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Cooking_oil) in a circular pattern and deep frying (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Deep_frying) the overlapping mass until golden-brown. When made at concession stands a pitcher with an integral funnel spout is employed. Funnel cakes are typically served with powdered sugar (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Powdered_sugar), jam (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Jam), Nutella (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Nutella), fresh fruit (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Fruit), or other toppings.


In America, funnel cakes were originally associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Pennsylvania_Dutch) region. In Austria the equivalent is called Strauben and is made and served similarly. In Slovenian (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Slovenia) cuisine they are called flancati (pron. FLAN-tsa-tee). In Finland (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Finland) the analogous tippaleipä is traditionally served at May Day (Vappu (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Vappu)) celebrations. In 'Ripon', North Yorkshire it is also known as 'Fennel Funnel Pie'. It is also rarely called "Elephant ears (http://www.wetcanvas.com/wiki/Elephant_ears)"[1] (http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/#cite_note-0).

In other words, a coronary in a deep fryer. Probably has about 5,000 calories too. That is why I don't eat them, I just paint them!
Chuas

Thanks for the comprehensive reply Chuas! They sound like how Doughnuts are made in England, served hot with loads of sugar. Not the same as American do'nuts which I have had for breakfast (mainly in Minnesota) and absolutely loved...what better with morning coffee!

[MJGresko]

Pennsylvania is definitely funnel cake territory. I think they are comparable to waffles only fried. Not much difference in taste. Looks like a boardwalk scene at the shore. Very nice.

[Tisiphone]

Wow, this is really cool! I love the neon effect! Awesome job on this entire series!

[chuas2]

Ok, here 'tis with the background muted. Better?

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-Nov-2010/208492-painting_funnel_cakesv3.jpg

[water girl]

Yes!:clap:

[JPQ]

Maybe better becouse gets focus important things.

[Sueb]

Super yummy painting!

[ladypainter]

Fantastic work This is a really nice series.