"BAKER OF THE YEAR" SELF PORTRAITS


I did a mini self portrait series for an upcoming art show called "Excess" at Candy Strike.


Yes, I am covered in cake ingredients. Whipped cream frosting hair, chocolate ganache eyebrows, and sprinkles galore. I figured this would be an great (and excessive) exploration of the unpredictable and ridiculous baker that I am. If you're in Tucson, you should stop by on December 1st and see the kick ass framed pieces I'm showing. The frames themselves will be works of art.

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If you want to do this yourself here are some tips:
(Hair) I made chocolate whipped cream with extra cocoa so that it was thicker and more sturdy on my head. Make any whipped cream recipe (heavy cream is next to the coffee creamer) with a cup of cocoa and a little less powdered sugar. You should use a stand mixer and whisk attachment if  you have one, but I used a vintage hand mixer and it worked well. Comb your hair back tightly and secure. Use your hands to cover and rub a layer of whipped cream over the top of your hair to give the rest something to stick to. Start piping in the back, working your way forward making sure to finish the "bangs" last. (Eyes) I pinned a million ideas here and used a few as inspiration. I made sure to use lashes and lots of eyeliner as well as pulling the color underneath. (Eyebrows) Melt a handful of chocolate chips in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time while mixing with a fork in between. Once it starts to melt a little add a few tablespoons of warm milk and continue melting while mixing. Once its creamy and lump free, use an eyeliner brush to paint 'em in! (Sprinkles) I used eyelash glue and let it become tacky before pressing them on. WARNING! Hair burns quickly. Don't let your candles touch it! That means you shouldn't skimp on the whipped cream:) Good luck!

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26 comments

  1. This. Is. AMAZING! brought a smile to my face!!

    - tianna :)

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  2. baker of the year, blogger of the year, PERSON OF THE YEAR!
    These are just way too freakin' good - absolutely love these!

    xo
    http://kittysnooks.blogspot.ca/

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  3. Jes, this is so fucking cool. WOW!! Love it...so unique. You're great!

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  4. Oh my goodness! You are so talented! You look great - awesome job :)

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  5. This is AWESOME. Please tell me that you frosted your own head? What does the back look like? Are you wearing a shower cap? This is so fun and impressive. I have so many questions! But I will leave it at, I love this. You are once again my photography hero. (Not that you ever stopped being my photo-hero!)

    Stephanie
    www.bassability.blogspot.com

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    1. Heh! It was FUN! I had to race against time before the whipped cream melted and candles burned, but it still worked out! The whipped cream has extra cocoa so it will hold the shape more, and I just worked a bunch into my hair like gel beforehand. I used a piping bag and started in the back making giant rosettes ending in the front where I piped bangs! Of COURSE I frosted my own head:) I did everything, so I feel pretty satisfied;)

      Yay weird random photo shoots that don't really make a lot of sense!

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    2. I think my fave part is the sprinkles under your eyes...

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  6. How in the world??? THIS ROCKS! Congrats on your show. So, so cool!

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  7. Simply awesome! I absolutely love the photos, as Renee says GENIUS!!

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  8. HOLY SHIT JES YOU ARE FUCKING AMAZING.

    Seriously, I'm so in love with you right now my man-friend would be way jealous.
    You just look so JOYFUL it is infectious. I hope it spreads like the plague.

    --Erin
    Predictions for the Past

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  9. You know what? You are just beyond amazing. Not only are you a wonderful person on the inside, but you're talented and beautiful too. These photos just prove how awesome you are!

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  10. I've often wondered, what if I could turn my favorite bloggers into cupcakes?! :D This is so creative and amazing, I adore it and YOU! This shiz will be all over pinterest in a month fo sho.

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  11. omg you're crazy xD that's totally awesome!

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  12. This is way beyond amazing. Seriously this is so cool. I would have never in a million years thought to do something like this. Pretty sure my favorite part is that it's all edible!

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  13. I've been reading your blog for a while, and this was the so most totally unbelievably awesome thing that I finally had to comment. So yes. AWESOME. (Also jokes re. Michelle's comment because I'm pinning - on my very new and bare pinboards - this shiz RIGHT NOW.)

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  14. This is too cool Jes. I think my favorite part is the hair! That's so amazing!!

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  15. So next time you visit Utah, I want you to frost my head, ok? :)

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  16. I'm in love with this. How hard was it to wash all that frosting out of your hair?

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  17. You look beyond delicious!! What lipstick did you use? :)

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  18. This is not pretty much amazing, this is...

    Beyond. Amazing.

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  19. i'm so glad i found your blog because this is so cool! the clean freak in me is imagining how in the heck to wash it out without wasting the icing because i love icing.

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  20. I ADORE this picture of you! Its just so frickin fantastic I can't stand it!

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