Kaleidoscope |Manu

I wanted to participate to this challenge badly, but I didn't have enough "sets" of cookies in my portfolio, especially with at list four cookies.

This set is a "redo" of the set I made for PBP Challenge #15-Istanbul, inspired by the architectural elements of the Blue Mosque.

That was the first time that I dared to make something looking like a puzzle, that I filed the cookies, and one of my first time at handpainting with food colors.
The details could have been more precise on the archs, the semi-domes and the pillars but I was very happy with the final outcome, which was kind of mesmerizing,
Actually I had those patterns so printed in my mind after making that set, that I painted them again on the set I made right after (Easter Egg) which could be considered already a kind of "redo".

Back to this challenge, in order to avoid making a "nearly exact copy" of the old set I played with the architectural elements and I tryed to "re-image" it. So I sketched it from a different point of view. The elements (cookies) are the same but their shape has changed because I changed the perspective, as this is (my very free interpretation of) a birds eye view. 

I am not sure this is the way it would really look, but it was the idea to start.

When I look at the final outcome I see a huge abstract flower like those you see inside a kaleidoscope. So just imagine to be looking through a kaleidoscope while turning the cell to change the pattern.

Oh-------!   I cannot think any other word.  Very beautiful and very precise.  And I was really looking forward to your entry.  

Manu posted:

Ryoko ~Cookie Ave. posted:

Oh-------!   I cannot think any other word.  Very beautiful and very precise.  And I was really looking forward to your entry.  

Thank you, Ryoko. It took me forever to paint it!

Sure it did!  It is hard for me to concentrate on something for long.   Just cutting out the cookie dough with knife is hard for me.  You are amazing. 

Incredibly beautiful! I love both the original and the redo, and the Easter eggs!

Manu absolutely stunning

Stunning x

this is so crazy, I can't believe this is a cookie.. Wonderful job.. WoW

Gorgeous creation!

Bellissimo lavoro Manu!!

Cookies by joss posted:

@Manu biscotti decorati, wow, I'm just speechless with this art pleasure! This is so precise, beautiful, and eye catching! It even relaxed my mind ❤ thank you for making beautiful art for us! 

Thank you so much,  Joss, for the kind words. I am glad you like it.

@Manu biscotti decorati, wow, I'm just speechless with this art pleasure! This is so precise, beautiful, and eye catching! It even relaxed my mind ❤ thank you for making beautiful art for us! 

Magnificent!

INCREIBLEMENTE BELLO!!!!!!!!!

Manu posted:

@Cookies Fantastique

Thank you, Carol. The most difficult part was taking the final picture. I am always so scared to break one of the cookies especially this time that I had to post so close to the end of the challenge.

I so know what you mean Manu! Photography is another level of challenge for me. It requires standing on my foot for a long period of time...a killer!!!! Hard to photograph quickly though. You did such a great job with the photography and the cookies are absolutely fabulous. LOVE this design so much ♥♥

I can't come up with the right words! These cookies and all your pictures are amazing! Congratulations!

Piękno i precyzja  

This is incredible!!!! Your birds eye view perspective is so clever and I find I just want to keep taking it all in. Truly stunning work! ������

Stunning.so so beautiful.love love love

Oh, my goodness, I am just floored!  Whete do I begin?! Honestly, the change of perspective idea for this redo challenge was sheer genius, and the fact that this was so beautifully and flawlessly executed is only icing on the cake (or, em, cookie...). Incredible!

OMG simply beautiful

Precioso!

Just beautiful!!!

Ahimsa Custom Cakes posted:

LOVE, not just like...I am so in love with your style and this set is exceptional. So beautiful

Thank you so much, Kristi. It took me forever to paint the cookies this time! I am so glad you love it.

@Cookies Fantastique

Thank you, Carol. The most difficult part was taking the final picture. I am always so scared to break one of the cookies especially this time that I had to post so close to the end of the challenge.

@La Shay by Ferda Ozcan

Thank you so much, Ferda. Yes, I know well why they mean so much to you and I was looking forward to your feedback. 

LOVE, not just like...I am so in love with your style and this set is exceptional. So beautiful

Super stunning!

Absolutely amazing Manu!!! I absolutely love this design...such creativity, attention to detail and wonderful combination of colors ...One of your best designs ever ♥♥

Wow, both of them are gorgeous! Can't choose one over the other. 

And these cookie sets mean a lot to me as you know why ❤❤❤

Just stunning Manu!!!! This type of cookie is among one of my many favorite styles of yours.  Equally as beautiful as your first set!  It is like looking at fine china!

Ahhhmazing!!

Che meraviglia!!!!

Wow!! An amazing work of art!

Wow! This is gorgeous, Manu! I love this new view. And I love your one-point perspective. This is just perfection all around! 

NaGeRa posted:

Incredibly beautiful! I love both the original and the redo, and the Easter eggs!

Thank you, Naiara.

carouselselsel posted:

Amazing set, Manu! So beautifully done, like the previous one - both are mesmerising! 

Thank you, Zara.

Manu, I love it at the first time, absolutely AMAZING!!!

Amazing set, Manu! So beautifully done, like the previous one - both are mesmerising! 

Stunning! Amazing and very creative design, really love this project! A masterpiece 

Stunning!! Your painting is amazing♥