Fruit Swirl Cheesecakes

 "Key Lime Cheesecake #1" -- oil on canvas 6x6"

 "Key Lime Cheesecake #2" -- oil on canvas 6x6"

 

"Key Lime Cheesecake #3" -- oil on canvas 6x6"

 

 "Mixed Berry Cheesecake #1" -- oil on canvas 6x6"

 "Peach Cheesecake #1" -- oil on canvas 6x6"

"Peach Cheesecake #2" -- oil on canvas 6x6"

 

Ever see one of those big cheesecakes in the grocery, the ones with the different flavors?  I was invited to a dinner party and said I'd bring dessert.  But who has time to fuss with making it anymore?  I bought this one just because of the colors.  Probably the chocolate cheesecake would have been yummier.

 

I had just one day to paint slices, so I worked like a DAWG and did 6 slices.  Then it was off to the party.  Where only 3 slices were eaten.  I tried the peach and found it nearly tasteless.  Boo-hoo!  

 

When painting these, I thought it was fascinating to see how parts of the fruit swirls would seem to glow in the sunlight.  And I loved how the "mixed berry" stained purple into the cheesecake.  But I must admit to being glad to be finished painting this series.  That pitiful-tasting peach slice just kind of killed my enthusiasm!