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As Thanksgiving approaches, today's story is about one of the most important and delicious parts of Thanksgiving diner—pies. Liz Joy's pies tell a story like no other.

They tell stories from tales we all know, like Little Red Riding Hood. She does tasteful references to Peter Pan, Ursula, and Ariel, from Disney, and Khaleesi with her dragon from Game Of Thrones. And Liz tells unique narratives of her own, like a girl in a little snow globe, a boy having adventures in the wild, or a fairy sitting on the edge of the moon.

Her other pies are more subtle, and cover seasonal themes like autumn, Christmas, and floral themes. In any case, it's fair to say that her pies are eaten with one's eyes first. And perhaps the narrative draws us in so much, that they look too beautiful to eat...

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MC Shakespeare
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5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not regard so, Esmeralda. Thy pie is exquisite, Hungry Panda.

Eagle Girl
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5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a Cake?? Never thought I 'd say this but I could NEVER Eat It!

BoredDragon
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s a pie, I would never eat it either! Maybe I’d donate it to a museum

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eezycheezes101
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pfft you call that beautiful?? I think you meant GLORIOUS!!!!

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Liz said to Bored Panda: “I love love love playing with different mediums and materials and liked the idea that pies, by nature, allow you to work with several different layers. Once I started brainstorming design concepts, I also realized they're a unique medium for storytelling. I love the storytelling aspect and usually focus on creating a sense that the viewer is peeking into a unique edible world.

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    Robert Sumner
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks to me like having a few trillion colors to tune into by computer has really crystallized confectionary tone!!

    Gayle Villarreal
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my all time favorites of your pies. That is saying a lot because they are ALL beautiful and enchanting.

    Exotic Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i cant even draw people, here she(or he) is making/baking them!

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is gorgeous-- you have some mad decorating skills!

    jasper
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whaaaaat? This is insanely lovely!

    Brigs
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is on another level of talent!

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    Calvin Suzuki
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it just me or do moons with faces always look super creepy

    Everett Burke
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the moon looking @ her like that?

    Robert Sumner
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone want their tongue to get hit by one of those meteors?

    Sarah
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dress is so pretty!

    Biana Vacker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look how lovingly the moon looks at the fairy, kinda a proud dad look...

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    Liz admitted that she's very proud of her work, and told the reason why. "I've created a number of fairy tale and storybook-type art pies that I'm very proud of. My favorites, though, are the designs I bake for my dad, retelling some of his childhood stories."

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    Laure
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can you call someone an amateur when the person does THIS?! :O

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant- I love how you used the the fruit fillings to help mimic the sunset.

    Pearl Of the SeaWing RainWings
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MERMAID! MERMAID! MERMAID!! this is my favorite! And the dinglehopper in the background! Also I love the ring

    maya P.K
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one is my fav one tied with the unicorn <3

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    Bored Little Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg this is so pretty, is this made with fondant? What is it?

    Mare Freed
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just noticed that she does her nails to match each pie. That is so extra and so AWESOME!

    Robert Sumner
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be gross if it was seawater 😵

    MC Shakespeare
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doth the berries represent bubbles in Ursula's cauldron?

    Liz Joy loves to bake. Her Instagram is a testament to it. She makes anything related to baking: from cookies, to doughnuts, to full-blown cakes, and most relevant to today's story—pies. And she does them with a twist. She recreates fashion items that celebrities wear, lingerie, and other cool stuff in her confectionery. We suggest checking her awesome works out on her Instagram to see for yourselves.

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    Laure
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even the shadows.... <3

    Brigs
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot find words to justify how gorgeous this is.

    MC Shakespeare
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is exquisite, even without a wolf

    Esmeralda Djali
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It wouldn't be so terrible to eat this.

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    Maria Roberts
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the color scheme. And is that blackberry pie?

    Moezarella
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simpler compared to the rest but this one is my favorite 💕

    Cheryl Fontaine
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely such a masterpiece would not be eaten!

    Got a sweet tooth for pies, a little craving for candy for the eye? Bored Panda has got you covered with loads of posts about pies. Here's one about Halloween, which has recently crept by. There's also another one for a person with a more refined taste. And if you love to see the whole process, there are posts about that as well, like these two (III) and this one.

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    Skyler Harris
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t even think I could do the butterfly that well

    jasper
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like The Last Unicorn! My favorite story :)

    maya P.K
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one is my favorite tied with the mermaid looking at the sunset!!!!

    Biana Vacker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HOW COULD YOU EAT THIS MASTERPEICE?

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    Dotzilla
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's no crying in baseball

    bv7hearts
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    STILLWELL ANGEL, HAVE ANOTHER CHOCOLATE BAR! gimme gimme gimme gimme

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    eezycheezes101
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ZooMom what if we HAVEN'T seen the movie. wtf THEN?!

    Mary Hurst
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “a League of Their Own” was filmed right here in my hometown. Interesting summer for our whole city.

    Jenny Rosbach
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her nail polish is even adorable!

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    Beans
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer ones like this. Simple ones that look actually edible and yummy and not like they are just a canvas for someone.

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    Robert Sumner
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she looks like Nomi Malone from Showgirls

    Exotic Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is this from the book scorched?

    MC Shakespeare
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thy raspberries blend in almost completely with the fire. 👍

    COcO BAMa
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she should try using clay so she can hang them up as a ornoment i'm too scared to think about eating this.

    Esmeralda Djali
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finally! A human face! Or is she human?

    Neva Nevičica
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate it when baked girls made from dough look better then me! :sigh:

    Bored Little Panda
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is Soooooo amazing looks like one of the elves from lord of the rings

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    MC Shakespeare
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pumpkin pie! Is this a sunset scene viewed from above? The pie thou hast left bare appeareth as a lake.👍

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    maya P.K
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mmm this is so automyy.... i wanna eat it so badddd

    MC Shakespeare
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another exquisite pumpkin pie. I admire thy leaves. They blend nicely with thy pie.

    Jill
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont even like pumpkin pie and I want to try eating this!

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    Petra, princess of Brigid
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My uncle did that twice. Apparently him and his friend's would shoot at hives to see which one could run for the longest.

    MC Shakespeare
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This pie would be nice if thou didst not create a bee hater. :( They give us our fruit, and thou repay them like this?

    Jill
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you see her nails? What an interesting take on a french manicure. I would never had thought about doing this but it looks really good.

    Ocelotty1
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing work with excellent matching fingernail designs

    BoredDragon
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Animal Crossing anyone?

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    Jill
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even without the flowers this pie would be a masterpiece. Look closely at the edges and the lattices. So tasteful! (pun intended)