Upscale Supermarket Sushi

"Upscale Supermarket Sushi" by Kristine Kainer

Oil

10x8

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Upscale upermarket sushi has more variety in the nigiri section than most chain grocery stores':  imitation crab and surf clam (both belted with a ribbon of nori), bluefin tuna, salmon, yellowtail tuna, shrimp, bonito, and mackerel are the freshly caught and sliced offerings.  Instead of the typical maki (rice surrounding a filling and encased with nori), uramaki  is offered in which rice is the outer layer surrounding the filling and nori.  As to be expected, the price is noticeably higher as well.  Set against a black background, this sushi looks stunningly gem-like which befits these treasures from the sea.

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Supermarket Sushi

Supermarket Sushi

Kristine Kainer

Oil

10x8

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Every now and then, the sushi case at my local supermarket calls my name. Glistening little delicacies of hand cut and formed fish and rice maki, nigiri, and rolls beckon to be taken home, kissed with soy sauce and a dab of wasabi, and eaten with delight.  (Washing it down with a Kirin Ichiban or Sapporo doesn't hurt either.) Yes, supermarket sushi is not upscale, nor is it meant to be.  The green plastic grass like garnish and a foil package of soy sauce make that obvious.  Yet, it can "hit the spot" when a burger and fries just won't do.

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Set of 6 ORIGINAL Sushi Miniature Paintings/ACEOs/Note Cards

Set of 6 Acrylic Paintings

Bristol 400 with Linen Texture (acid and lignin-free)

Available

Hello there!  I am currently recuperating from a tonsillectomy, so my artistic juices aren't flowing as mush as the apple juice I am forced to drink.  In my "absence" from the real world, I have put together a set of miniature paintings (ACEOs) of various types of sushi. These are ORIGINAL paintings (3.5 x 2.5) that can be framed or used as note cards and/or unique gifts for sushi-loving friends or family members. 

Each painting comes in a protective acetate sleeve along with a die-cut frame card and envelope. The sushi consists of the following:  California roll with chopsticks, fried egg nigiri, octopus nigiri, salmon nigiri, salmon roe, and shrimp nigiri.  Just think, these will never spoil!

I plan to offer other miniature painting/note card sets in the near future.  If you have any suggestions for subject matter, I am listening!