Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

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They say that absolutely everything that is made of chocolate is delicious. And apparently, Sarah Hardy agrees with this opinion. The British food stylist, or "food artist", creates incredible sculptures made of chocolate. Maybe some of her works are not too appetizing to look at, but the main thing is what's inside, right?

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

We are used to chocolate figurines looking nice and cute, but British artist Sarah Hardy decided to slightly change the traditional view of chocolate "sculpture". Those who do not know what her treats are made of may have feelings of fear, disgust or disgust, but then — amazement and curiosity. That's because the assortment of her chocolate delights consists of snails, horned beetles, newts, warty toads, and this is not the whole list.

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

Fossils, human anatomy, marine flora and fauna and various animals — there seems to be nothing that Sarah could not depict. Unsurprisingly, Hardy describes himself as "a lover of natural science and chocolate."

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

Before getting carried away with chocolate, Hardy created these incredibly realistic cakes. Then I realized that I was missing a lot by not working with such a suitable material as chocolate.

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

There are also anatomical masterpieces among her sweet edible figures, including a chocolate dessert in the form of a human heart.

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

The English artist creates realistic chocolate sculptures that are difficult to distinguish from living creatures.

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

From fossils and human organs, to marine life and insects — nothing is impossible for Sarah.

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy
Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

Hardy creates his masterpieces in his own kitchen. Each chocolate figurine takes at least an hour.

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

The work begins with modeling, sketches and sketches. Then comes the stage of modeling with the help of a special paste — after all, you need to check what happens in the manufactured form.

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

If the second stage goes well, you can start making chocolate figures. The final stage is the decoration and coloring of finished products.

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

Chocolate Frogs

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy
Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

White chocolate shells

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

Sweet starfish

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

A Ti Rex tooth made of chocolate

Frogs, hearts, shells and other chocolate figures from Sarah Hardy

Such sets are in great demand among paleontologists, archaeologists and entomologists.

     

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