But he doesn't use paint.
He uses CANDY!! Cristiam favors M&M's, bubblegum, Gummy Bears, and after-dinner mints. Each of his portraits contains over 5,000 pieces of candy. His largest piece of art, a life-size candy motorcycle, uses over 20,000 pieces of candy!
Hard to imagine, but it's true.
Ramos was quoted to say that "he got the idea to use sweets as a medium for his art four years ago when he was at the park. He saw a dad give his son a piece of gum to soothe his pain, and after seeing the boy smile, he realized that sweets make human beings happy." That thought led him into thinking about making portraits of famous people with sweets to make people happy. His portraits sell for up to $18,000, depending on size and the kind of treats used. [source]
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| Beyonce |
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| Michael Jackson |
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| Marilyn Monroe |
Watch this short clip about the portrait of Sandra Bullock:
I am amazed to see that this artist is so thin. If I were lucky enough to have this talent, and use candy, I know I'd be chomping on that candy all day, wouldn't you? *wink*
Makes me think of ants. As in lots and lots of the damn things. Because ANTS like candy, too!!
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Amazing work. I am not much of a star worshiper, most of the 'famous' could pass me on the street with their entourage and I'd have no idea who they were, but I recognized one of the ones you posted. :)
Ooo candy? I'm a big fan of that.
ReplyDeleteGood use of all that candy.
ReplyDeleteholy cow...there is pretty amazing...and if you ever are have a sugar low you can just lick your art....ha
ReplyDeleteCool art and yes cool artist. I'd eat more candy than would ever get on the painting. I'm a bigger lover of candy than art. But he is clever.
ReplyDeleteYou find such unusual stuff.
You're good!
BLessings, B
If they were Worthers candies there would be no painting with me lol that's the only candy I like ! Cool art though ! Thanks for sharing ! Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteWow, that was amazing. But such a waste of good candy! lol
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a SWEET motorcycle! I love the way he blends people's hair so it looks like long strands.
ReplyDeletethese are fabulous! I love it when artists make use of an unexpected medium.
ReplyDeletepretty creative
ReplyDeleteI'd totally eat Beyonce! lol
ReplyDeleteHmmm that's one artist who will never go hungry!!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that! I'm afraid my sweet tooth might get the best of me though. Ha!
ReplyDelete$18K, that is some very expensive candy. He does fabulous work, I thought that was a regular motorcycle when I first scrolled down.
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