This is an original 24x24” acrylic and oil painting on a gallery thick, 1.5” birch wood panel.

It began as a blueberry pie my mom purchased "just because" and turned into an impromptu photoshoot when I couldn't help but notice the glossy pie filling, shiny fork and translucence of the berry filling on the utensils.

Now that slice of pie can transcend being a feast of regular limitations and also be a feast for the eyes! So, indulge, I say!

We often measure the passage of time in big milestones: birthdays, anniversaries, vacations. This has a fast-forward effect on our lives, diminishing our daily experiences to mere blips. Indulgence is a scene where the pause button was hit, mid-way through enjoying a slice of blueberry pie. The colour and curve of light across the filling is meant to entice dessert aficionados but also encourage the measurement of our lives to include the little, vivacious moments over the span of our days. Pause for the slice of pie, the glimmer of sunlight against the floorboards, the sound of wind chimes, the quiet peace of a pet asleep on the couch. Breathe deep and pause.

An increasingly signature look of my work is how the painting wraps around the edges of the panel by a 1/2”, the remaining depth was left the blonde birch wood. The entire piece, edges included, is coated in a satin varnish.

The photo referenced for this painting was curated and captured by the artist, Hannah Kilby.