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A whimsical oil painting in the style of a vintage caricature, depicting a group of tiny, translucent "No-See-Ums" flies, comically large and buzzing around a giant chocolate bar in a charming, old-fashioned sweet shop. The flies are depicted with exaggerated, satisfied expressions as they "pollinate" the chocolate. Warm, inviting lighting, rich, indulgent colours, and a touch of playful absurdity. Small signature JKW
“Guys, I Don’t Think This is How We Pollinate Chocolate!”
A fantastical, detailed painting shows several anthropomorphic, hairy flies with translucent wings, working diligently on a large, segmented chocolate bar. The scene is set in what appears to be a whimsical chocolate shop, with various signs and jars in the background.
In the center, two flies are actively "polishing" or spreading golden dust on the chocolate bar with small, straw-like brushes. Above them, another fly is flying, holding a small bucket from which more golden dust is sprinkling down onto the chocolate. On the left, a fly wearing a straw hat with a red and white checkered band, along with a matching scarf, holds a bucket labeled "COCOA POLLEN" and a brush. To its right, another fly in a similar straw hat is flying, carrying a satchel from which golden dust also falls. Below, another fly holds a sign that reads "NO-SEE-UMS NATURE'S TINIEST CONNOISSEURS."
In the background, a large sign at the top reads "FINE CHOCOLATES DARK, MILK & DREAMY MADE FRESH DAILY for Discerning Sweet Tooths." To the right, through a window or doorway, another sign is visible, reading "SWEET DELIGHTS EST. 1897.
