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Chocolust Chocolust
acrylic on canvas
24w x 24h
© 2007

 

Upon its first public display a woman approached me and said, “this painting shouldn’t be titled ‘Chocolust’ – it should be titled ‘Guilt.’”

 

Original available for purchase. For more information contact artist Ketra Oberlander directly.


Chocolust Vignettes 6x6 1

Chocolust Vignettes 6x6 2

Chocolust Vignettes 6x6 4

Chocolust Vignettes
acrylic on canvas
6w x 6h
© 2007

 

Looser, interpretive work depicting the visceral appeal of chocolate.

6x6 vignettes, painted in coordination with their primary canvas, create opportunity for the junior or budget minded collector to begin building a personal collection of original art.

Originals available for purchase. For more information contact artist Ketra Oberlander directly.


Chocolust Vignettes 12x12 1

Chocolust Vignettes 12x12 2

Chocolust Vignettes
acrylic on canvas
12w x 12h
© 2007

 

Looser, interpretive work depicting the visceral appeal of chocolate.

Private collection.


Life is Sweet 1

Life is Sweet 1
acrylic on canvas
18w x 18h
© 2007

Stylized chocolates in the manner of floor tile and the Indian red tones of decorator magazines, this tic-tac-toe of a painting moves chocolates into décor.


Original available for purchase. For more information contact artist Ketra Oberlander directly.


Life is Sweet 2

Life is Sweet 2
acrylic on canvas
18w x 18h
© 2007


Stylized chocolates in the manner of floor tile and the Indian red tones of decorator magazines, this tic-tac-toe of a painting moves chocolates into décor.

 

Original available for purchase. For more information contact artist Ketra Oberlander directly.


My Future Thighs

My Future Thighs
acrylic on canvas
18w x 18h
© 2006

 

A playful seasonal special box of chox, these treats are headed to a glorious future.

Original available for purchase. For more information contact artist Ketra Oberlander directly.


My Future Thighs Vignettes 1

My Future Thighs Vignettes 2

My Future Thighs Vignettes 3

My Future Thighs Vignettes
acrylic on canvas
6w x 6h
© 2006

 

A playful seasonal special box of chox, these treats are headed to a glorious future.

6x6 vignettes, painted in coordination with their primary canvas, create opportunity for the junior or budget minded collector to begin building a personal collection of original art.

Private collection.


Longing and Desire

Longing and Desire

oil on canvas
20w x 16h
© 2006

 

Chocolate up close, as I play with the subject/ground relationship in composition, turns chocolate into pattern.

Original available for purchase. For more information contact artist Ketra Oberlander directly.


Reclining Nude

Reclining Nude

oil on canvas
20w x 16h
© 2006

 

Intense desire — chocolate. This delectable box of chocolates in warm autumnal hues plays with the senses and encourages indulgence.

 

Awarded Second Place, General Category, Santa Clara Art Association February 2006.


Original available for purchase. For more information contact artist Ketra Oberlander directly.