Ribbons and Recipes - Oil painting - 10(h)x15(w)cm - framed
Product no.: ART - LCT 666 BC
Description
Ribbons and Recipes
10 x 15 cm, oil on panel
A tender interpretation of homemade jam — distilled into a quiet moment of simplicity and care. In this miniature painting, two glossy red cherries take center stage: one tucked inside a tiny glass jar, the other perched atop a cork, tied with a red gingham ribbon. The elements are everyday, yet the composition transforms them into symbols of love, preservation, and memory. The checked ribbon evokes kitchens, childhood, and thoughtful gifts made by hand. With its warm tones and precise brushwork, this small panel invites a smile — a reminder that art can celebrate the humble rituals that anchor us. Whether it's jam, joy, or devotion, this piece honors what's made with heart and shared with care.
Additional product information
- Oil Painting on Panel
- Ribbons and Recipes captures the intimacy of inherited gestures, the quiet passing of knowledge through touch rather than instruction. The small scale invites closeness, drawing the viewer into a moment that feels personal and familiar. Painted in oil with delicate restraint, the surface carries soft transitions of light and colour. The composition remains composed and intentional, allowing detail to emerge without excess. Despite its size, the work holds presence and depth. This painting reflects Leone Tonkinson’s ongoing exploration of domestic ritual as a keeper of memory. Ribbons and Recipes speaks of care, continuity, and the beauty found in the smallest, most attentive acts.