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Go back to school in style with the Eric Roberts and Gran Torino Lunch Boxes. The Thermos-brand boxes display the certified-awesome works of artist Brandon Bird, and are available here.
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American Gothic, the oft-parodied 1930 Grant Wood painting, gets its inevitable rendering as a wedding cake. Brought to us by H Cakes & Sweets in New York, the cake depicts an element from the painting in each layer. Starting at the bottom with the cottage that inspired the painting, the cake works its way up to the farmer’s now iconic pitchfork. Hopefully the father of the bride doesn’t bring his to the wedding.
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Artist Martha Rich paints a variety of subjects — from inspirational women and vintage underwear ads, to the aforemetioned cake and lobster. But regardless of the subject, her paintings always show a signature style that is steeped in sarcasm, while celebrating the ridiculous.
What began as a simple celebration of art and the summer tomato, The Tomato Art Fest has become one of the most popular annual events in Nashville. Started by Meg and Bret MacFadyen of Art and Invention Gallery, the daylong and costume-friendly festival includes live music, fun events for adults and children, and of course a Bloody Mary contest.
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April Wells is an artist with an obvious passion for food, animals, and anthropomorphism. She creates characters through her paintings and designs that are part animal, part food, and all adorbz.
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