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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Ole to Bread


He wakes up way before the rest of world to bring his delicious delights
to customers near and far.
His warm crusty breads and cakes fill the air with their sweet scent.
Causing big girls like me to break
down doors and drop kick open refrigerators and bread binds, open like
some crazed bank robber! There I sit crusted face and crumbed growned.
Butter on my face and hands. On my walls and table. Busted, disgusted, can't be trusted.
So now here I sit with 10 other addicted Foodies confusing my sins,
of honey wheat, potato and 7 oats, of sour dough and rye, trying to tame the
hunger within. Hello my name is Vanessa and I'm addicted to bread.
Hee, hee, hee!
Have a tasty week everyone!

35 comments:

Unknown said...

oh yeah!!! I just was sent back to the street where they have the guge bakery...and driving by makes you almost close your eyes and take a deep breath,.....there is nothing better then baking bread!!! yum...

You have captured that feeling with this wonderful piece Vanessa!!!

I need to bake some bread!!!

Hugs
Diana

michael robertson said...

really beautiful illustrations...and I'm totally with you on the bread thing-I can almost smell my mom's freshly baked italian bread...

GlorV1 said...

I love to bake bread Vanessa. It just fills the house with the best aroma and finds its way through the open window to entice the neighbors or just to let them know that Gloria does bake bread.:D Have a great week. By the way, you captured the essence in your illustration. Thank you.

Gis said...

he is awesomeeeee

Shirley said...

Simply marvelous!! And oh, so true...I am a fellow bread lover and this illustration is so so right on!
Great work!!

Debra Keirce said...

ME too! This could have been the craving illo! LOVE the white stuff! and cheese - don't forget the cheese. Throw in some wine, and you've got a meal! I need to start Weight Watcher's.

Art Fan Ako said...

This art looks delightful in every way!

Owl Eng said...

I could smell the fragance from your fabulous illo!! thanks for making my day with this sweet character!

Edrian said...

I love bread! and this illustration makes me crave some! This is such a fun character! Great inspiring work as always!

Shell said...

He is quite charming bread man on his unicycle.
Bread and cheese are staples of mine. Must have both every day!!!

Sabbio said...

A tasty week to you too Vanessa! :) Love your bread man and your lines (do you write, I mean as an author?)

Tomás Serrano said...

Hmmm, I´m here, in the middle of the spanish morning, and your illustration makes me hungry... I must eat something!

Mónica said...

Uhmmm!! delicious bakery. You have captured that feeling with this wonderful ilustrattion :) Kisses and regards. Lovely and nice expression

nella gatica said...

uhmmmmmm delicious!!!! I want this bakery near my house now!

caren said...

Vanessa ~ I found your blog through Charmaine and so glad I did! I am with you on the bread cravings! I absolutely love your illustrations. I will be back often.

jennifer said...

It has been so long since I have spent any time browsing my favorite blogs. Now I come and see your amazing work again, it gets me all inspired. I just love your paintings and drawings and hilarious comments.

Loni Edwards said...

Me too Vanessa! I should have been born in France as I love breads, pastries and wine! :) Lovely, fun illo!

Cheryl Lynn Pastor said...

Good Golly Ms. Molly! Me loves me some bread! Now see what you've done? Now, I HAVE to go to Olive Garden to get a meal with the unlimited breadsticks! Dangit!

Love ya, babe. That illo is fabulous!

Vanessa Brantley Newton said...

Yes, yes, yes! It seems we all have the"Can't Help It's" out here in blog land. All of us falling down to worship the bread! I'm getting ready to do some more bread worship in a few. Can you say Panera's???? I could eat a whole french loft by myself. Thanks for all your tasty, I mean wonderful comments. You people smell like bread!!!!

ladyd210 said...

I wish it was just bread but MINE is always SWEET bread...zeppoles are my fav which is nothing but sugared bread..Lord help me!

Michelle Henninger said...

There is nothing more intoxicating then the smell of fresh bread. Oh my! This is a great illustration that really captures that lovely wafting smell! Great job!! Mmmm, mmmm!!

Unknown said...

Me too. I love bread but other such as noodle, rice etc. Today there are so many bakery in every corner of the city I am currently living.

krisztina maros said...

they look so yummie!! love the colors as well!

yoon see said...

I am too! So cute..He..He..Throw one to me:)

Madonna Davidoff said...

What a lovely image--I love good bread!

Connie said...

"Craving" made me chortle! And bread is about my favourite food, I've decided. Your site remains decidedly cheerful-making!

Kacey said...

beautiful color choices and charming illustration! <3 bread!!

Kay Aker said...

You're making me hungry! Delightful illustration!

R.Dress said...

I like to sprinkle sea salt in a small dish with olive oil and dap a small spoon full of jelly in the middle. Add bread. Great work!

Roberta said...

Yummo!!

Vanessa, your illustrations are always so fun and relatable!

Sorry to be so out of pocket... I had some family stuff to do and then I returned to have my blog deleted....grrr!!!

I'm working on getting the content back and designing a new one. I'm feeling quite skattered with it.

I missed reading your blog and had to stop by!

Shannon Melville said...

this little baker is very cute :) i like how you did the steam swirls wafting before his nose. Fresh bread is delicious.

FrankenBarry said...

Great drawing... makes me wish I had a scratch & sniff monitor!

Kelly said...

This one made me laugh and smile. I suddenly felt nostalgic for the first day of school...that excitement one gets when rising early. Love this image. wow wow wow

Amber Alvarez said...

You are the real deal! I love your style. I'm so happy to have found you!

Unknown said...

Vane,

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