Nightshade

11″ x 14″ Acrylic on paper

I keep meeting people with an allergy to foods and spices in the Nightshade family. I had never even heard of this until I started working in the spice store, now, I hear about it almost every day.

If you don’t know, the nightshades are eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, chilis, peppers, and about 3,000 other herbs and plants. These are some of my basic food staples and I would have a really difficult time avoiding them!

Anyway, I’m calling this painting “Nightshade” because the colors remind me of eggplant, potato, and orange chilis or tomatoes! The design was created by moving acrylic paint around with an old gift card, I love how it creates a sort of fractal effect!

I hope you’re having a great weekend and enjoying some tasty good food! 🍆🍅 🌶

37 responses to “Nightshade”

  1. Matt Avatar

    We just had a tomato pie and salad for dinner

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Sounds great! I couldn’t imagine life without tomatoes and peppers!

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  2. Creascreation Avatar

    I’m so happy I have no veggie allergy. I am allergic to bees, dog hair, and can’t drink milk.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Ah, yes, I too am allergic to environmental elements, mostly dust, but thank goodness no real food allergies!

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  3. Laura Kate Avatar

    Great choice for a name. My friend who has mast cell disease can’t eat any nightshades.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Apparently, it is a very common thing. I am always suggesting spice blends that people can use, luckily there are many options for them! ☺

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  4. Phil Avatar

    A delicious design with creative spices, your “Nightshade” abstract painting has an organic fractal flow and vibrant energy! Another splendid creation, my dear friend
    Tiffany! 😎🎨❣️

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks so much, Phil! Yes, I like that you pointed out its organic element, indeed!

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  5. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Beautiful.

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  6. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET Avatar

    I will mourn the loss of nightshades from my diet for the rest of my days, but I do love your painting. 😍

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Oh no, I’m sorry! I hope that you have found alternative ways to spice up your food so you don’t miss them too much!

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      1. AT SUNNYSIDE - WHERE TRUTH AND BEAUTY MEET Avatar

        Yes, I have learned to love new herbs and spices, so there is a bright side…lol 🙂

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  7. EclecticMusicLover Avatar

    I love orange & purple, so this is wonderful!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, my friend, these are really happy colors to me! 💜🧡

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  8. memadtwo Avatar

    great movement (K)

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Yes, thank you for pointing that out! ☺

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  9. Antique Works Avatar

    Love the purple and orange! Yeah, a lot of people are allergic to the nightshades. And the gluten too. Check out Dr. Stephen Gundry’s book online called “The Plant Paradox” I’ve been sick for years and couldn’t figure it out. Not sick anymore since follow the Dr’s advise in his book! Feel better now.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you! I have heard of his book, and that’s great that you were able to figure out what triggers you, what we put in our bodies can make a huge difference in how we feel! ☺

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      1. Antique Works Avatar

        You are so right!
        We really are what we eat.

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  10. Michele Lee Avatar

    This is gorgeous! 💜 Love the name of this one and the backstory.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Michele, have a great week my friend!

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      1. Michele Lee Avatar

        You are very welcome, Tiffany. I appreciate that. I am soaking up Sammi time. 🥰🙏🏻

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  11. Graham Stephen Avatar

    💖 it!

    ✨🦋🐍🕊🐉🗝⚖🕯🤍⚛🎐🎋🙏✨

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, Graham! ☺

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  12. Mister Bump UK Avatar

    No I hadn’t heard of that, either. This one – well it ain’t Donald!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Ha! Thanks, Pete!

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  13. The Sicilian Storyteller Avatar

    Well acquainted with nightshade; I can’t eat eggplant or chilis.
    This is gorgeous. Love the purples. It would make a fab scarf!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, Nancy! So sorry to hear that, I could live with eggplant, but not chilis! Yes, I agree, a scarf would be beautiful, I actually just bought the tote bag with this one, and I’m thinking about getting the blanket! 😉

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  14. The Sicilian Storyteller Avatar

    Thanks, Tiffany. It’s just something we become accustomed to. My sister is the same way and it’s no big deal anymore except we have to be careful when at restaurants. My mister loves both eggplant and chilis! We manage 😊
    Enjoy your gorgeous tote!

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  15. Ka Malana - Fiestaestrellas.com Avatar

    Your painting is gorgeous. It reminds me of cubist stuff which is my favorite. Plus I love the colors. Nightshades are something I grew up with, and I wouldn’t want to avoid them either but I know a lot of people have had allergies and sensitives to lectins and also this family of crops.

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  16. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

    Stunning and vibrant

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you Max! I’m listening to one of your links to Late Night Mood Jazz while painting tonight, thanks for sharing! 🎺🎶

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      1. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

        Anytime for you

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  17. humoringthegoddess Avatar

    This color is always soooo soothing and cosmic. And I LOVE Late Night Mood Jazz! Share the link! I have one too on Amazon .. Late Night Piano in Minor Chords

    https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/c250443ebedc4ebebca5a152875f2c70sune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_bzzmU7sgxSBGAzEnzgMKTB5BM

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, Claudia! I’m enjoying your playlist now, so relaxing, and perfect for painting! 😉

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