I used to pass Wayne Thiebaud between studio classes in the art building at UC Davis. He would usually be lining up students’ paintings of dollar bills beside one of his own. I love his central valley and San Francisco landscapes but there’s nothing quite as special as walking up to one of his cake paintings, where the paint is so thick that you feel like you could dip your finger in and sneak a taste of sugary goodness–as if in a Willy Wonka reality.
A bride and groom in Northern California had a baker recreate his Cakes (1963) for their wedding. How amazing would it be to finally get to taste that frosting?
(photos by Kate Harrison for Lisa and Drew)
P.S. Thiebaud hails from my home town of Long Beach, CA!
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What a darling idea!! Those cakes look scrumptious!! xox
This idea is perfection!
Mmmmm, my mouth is watering now. If they taste anywhere near as good as they look… I'd be in cake heaven!
Cute! I did a post on Thiebau cakes last year
I saw this on another blog. I'm a huge Theibaud fan – his stuff is so cool!!
http://ladulcivida.blogspot.com/
I had no clue he was so close to me! I need to go there. The first time I saw his art/cakes was at the National Mall. I even bought his cards they sell in the gift shop.
Those cakes look heavenly, and the painting is amazing!
oh, now this is just cruel. these cakes look incredible! i wish our over wasn't broken, or i could attempt to recreate one… (probably a good thing it is broken though, i don't think it would turn out too well!)
i know, how great is pimms!
ummm i love these. what a great idea.
brilliant idea, perfectly executed!