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artful array of fruit

the White House in edible art form

Harry Potter themed dessert table

Types of Edible Art

The majority of edible art, aside from edible arrangements, is some form of dessert food. Most people think of fancy wedding cakes when they think of art one can eat, but options of artistic treats stretch far beyond marital vows. Cakes made into art include birthday cakes, cakes for baby showers, a child's birthday, graduation, and many more. Each sweet masterpiece looks completely unique, even if for the same event, because each creator has their own idea in mind when creating their food art.

As an Art

Each graphic artist has their own set of skills in creating their work, however there are several basic starting points for edible dessert art. Most edible art franchises have sheet cakes, cut out sheet cakes, layered cakes, sculpted cakes, or tiered cakes to choose from as a foundation. Most edible dessert pieces that seem to look real have been airbrushed with sugar to enhance lifelike features. Andres Enciso, who has been working in this field for over ten years, is an example of a graphic artist who uses the technique of airbrushing with sugar. Most artists in this field have their degree in fine arts, and participate in free-lance decorating.

In Pop Culture

Many edible art shops and edible art artists make pieces relating to popular kids movies, books, and television shows. Making edible art of these popular characters enhances sales because many children love Despicable Me or Cars themed birthday parties. The desire for edible art has increased in the past two decades, with shows like Cake Boss and services like edible arrangements.