A friend asked me to paint something as a Christmas gift for her husband. "Sure", I said. Then she warned me it was something a little out of the ordinary!
She had this idea in mind of depicting the pair of them as root vegetables - specifically turnips! They had to be snuggled up together and in love...
Ever one to grab a challenge, I grabbed its leafy tops, gave a jolly good yank and went for it!
I present my turnip couple, the perfect mash-up.
Who said romance had to be all hearts and flowers?
Sharing this piece with Paint Party Friday.
Posts
Turnip in love. How cute! :) They must have a great sense of humor to get each other gifts like this. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL, I would never have thought this painting was one of yours......turnips, how brill. Whatever the customer wants you definitely provide. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteVery lovely turnip couple... we too often miss the romantic side of vegetables... :)
ReplyDeleteHPPF!
What a sweet turnip couple. Who would have ever thought that root vegetables could express such love for one another. Great work!! Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteHm-m, turnips, huh? I love turnips and grew up having them at mealtimes, but my dh detests them. But in a painting I'll just bet he'd think they were wonderful, just as I think yours are. Beautiful job. I know your friend must be super pleased.
ReplyDeleteLOL very unique! :)
ReplyDeleteYour turnip couple is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI really like the analogy your friend made to being rooted vegetables snuggling!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Cra zy idea, great outcome, hope he gets it! ;-)! Hppf
ReplyDeleteI love this concept as it is so different...gorgeous pink pair of turnips, beautifully paianted. I was wondering how big it was!
ReplyDeletexxx
Beautifully painted, and such a warm and individual way of looking at the concept of love.
ReplyDeleteThe colours are great.
Beautiful...love the colors! An interesting concept, but love the way it turned out!
ReplyDeleteNow that is the sort of representation of Love that my other half would go for...either that or beets.
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting, like two lovers.
ReplyDeleteTo funny..but cool at the same time. Great job. HPPF. oh.. covered bridges are for protecting the bridges from snow collapsing them in winter, and they are cool too. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this lovely painting :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful interesting way to request a portrait as a couple! And you did a great job of this challenge, Now i have to wonder what fruit or veggie my hubby and i would be!
ReplyDeletelove the turnips... and that seems like a great subject for a romantic portrait... I am sure she is going to be thrilled with it... can't stop now... need to go and watch the catch up ep 3... xx
ReplyDeleteOh it's FABULOUS!!! Love the beautiful meld of colors, and the cozy love bugs....wonderful turnips!! Good job Lisa!! I have no doubt they will be a nice addition to their home!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
What fun! Love the turnips and that they are a couple is just fabulous! Your friend's husband will love it
ReplyDeleteThat's funny! Wonderful request and you filled it wonderfully!
ReplyDelete