This is the story behind my Holiday Special Hershey Kiss paintings. It all started just before the presidential election. During one of my routine grocery shopping trips, I noticed something that caught my eye: Hershey Kisses wrapped in two patriotic foil designs: one in red and white stripes and the other in blue with white stars. The label that usually says “kisses” displayed “USA!”. Inspired, I decided to paint a small series of three alla prima paintings and release them prior and on election day.

In the past years I noticed that lots of galleries do a small works show before the holidays offering smaller and affordably priced artwork. After the success of my Election Specials, I wanted to expand this idea into a Holiday Special series. Hershey kisses come in a lot of different fun designs. I bought several bags of kisses and got to work. Each painting in the series became a delightful exploration of color, texture, and light. Seasonal patterns like candy canes, the Grinch, Santa Hat, Hot Cocoa made this a lot of fun. The response to this series has been heartwarming. It was interesting to see who connected with a particular piece.

As we approach the holiday season, I’m thrilled to share that most of these paintings have found a home. However, I still have some available. If you’re looking for a unique gift this season, consider one these Hershey Kiss paintings. They’re the perfect piece to start collecting original art and skipping the mass produced, while supporting a small business. Get yours while supply lasts. I’m not planning to paint more of these in the foreseeable future. These small paintings are each 6x6” on a cradled panel and are affordably priced. Send me an email at dorapatinart@gmail.com

Holiday Special

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