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6.50" x 8.00"
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8.50" x 10.00"
Too Hot to Handle Poster
by Karyn Robinson
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Too Hot to Handle poster by Karyn Robinson. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Karyn Robinson, Gilbert, Arizona... more
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Artist's Description
Karyn Robinson, Gilbert, Arizona
Chile peppers are everywhere in the southwest. If we're not eating them we're decorating our homes with strands of dried chiles which are called 'ristras.'
I think they are very pretty but you need to respect this vegetable. Improper handling can get you in trouble very quickly. The degree of heat will vary from pepper to pepper and if you're not sure and you know the variety you can consult the Scoville scale.
The Scoville scale is the measurement of the pungency (spicy heat) of chile peppers or other spicy foods as reported in Scoville heat units (SHU),[1] a function of capsaicin concentration The scale is named after its creator, American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville. His method, devised in 1912, is known as the Scoville Organoleptic Test.
This is my favorite way to enjoy a chile; in a frame on my kitchen wall. I like to keep things simple and the black background sets off the firery red and orange tones nicely....
About Karyn Robinson
Robinson grew up in the midwest and has lived in Arizona with her husband Jeff for more than 25 years. "When we moved to the southwest I was immediately taken with the desert's exotic beauty. Where some see only rocks and dirt, I see majesty. I love the sculptural shapes of the cacti and the way light and shadow plays on their forms." In addition to her contemporary take on southwestern art, Robinson enjoys painting abstracts, unusual objects (check out her robot painting, A Boy and His Dog) and capturing people at play. "Sometimes I feel that there is not enough time in the day to paint everything I want to paint. I'm so captivated by this wonderful, beautiful world. If I can just continue to paint and share my work with...
$26.35
Irina Sztukowski
Congratulations on this successful sale!!
Art Dreams
Like this very much. Your fork is brilliant !
Carol Neal
I really like the boldness and good design of your paintings Karyn!
Karin Ravasio
Great composition, very funny, perfect for the group "Salads and vegetables", featured.
David Neace
Nicely done, your image is listed in the "Created by my Hands" image gallery.
Lois Bryan
Congratulations on your special feature showcase in Female Artists ... this is a stunning work of art ... I love the gleam of the silver and the brilliant red of the pepper!!! l/f
Jane Eleanor Nicholas
Congratulations on being in the showcase!
Bob and Nadine Johnston
Your unique image is one of our FAVORITES today... We do not always have the time to Comment, but just had to leave one on this piece of work.
RC DeWinter
Congratulations! Your wonderful work is SHOWCASED in Female Artists October 19-25, 2014.
Christina Schott
Wonderful Work Karyn
Felicia Tica
Great piece, Karyn!