Life's too short, eat the cake by Marjolein Overbeek

Name: Life's too short, eat the cake by Marjolein Overbeek
Brand: Art Heroes
SKU: SE1777643M1S55x80
Price: 1522 SEK
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Type: Canvas with a PEFC-certified wooden stretcher frame
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Life's too short, eat the cake by Marjolein Overbeek

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Deest, Netherlands

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About ‘Life's too short, eat the cake’ by Marjolein Overbeek

This work shows a woman in an 18th-century dress pushing a whipped cake full in a man's face with a big grin. Both are dressed in classic clothing, with richly detailed fabrics and a warm, painterly use of colour reminiscent of old masters. The contrast between the stately style and the unexpected, playful action provides humour and surprise.

The inspiration for this work came from the phrase "life's too short, eat the cake" - an invitation to take life more lightheartedly. The scene plays with the boundaries between etiquette and letting go, between style and chaos. The result is an image that makes you smile as well as think.

The style is deliberately kept classic, with attention to light, texture and composition, as if it were an old portrait - but with a modern wink.

This work fits perfectly in an interior that loves character, humour and a touch of whimsy. It invites conversation and is a reminder that spontaneity is sometimes the best thing you can add to a space - or to life.

Conceived by Marjolein Overbeek, visualized with AI.

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Joyful
Playful

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Paintings
kitchen
People
Dining room
Food
Happiness
Weddings
Birthday
Pastel
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Romantic
Humour
Old masters with a twist
Portrait paintings
Cheerful painting
Romanticism
Historical portraits
Oil painting
Rococo
Whimsical Wonders
Joyful Moments

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Bronze
Olive Green
Yellow
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Frame made from sustainable wood
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Meet the artist

Marjolein Overbeek

Deest, Netherlands

I am Marjolein, storyteller with a weakness for the 18th century and for women who claim their place. My work always centres on a strong, independent woman - sometimes elegant, sometimes rebellious, but never boring. I cannot paint, but with words I paint images that AI brings to life. My prompts are my brushstrokes, and I like to colour outside the lines, both in art and in life. I also like to impart that feeling: it can be grander, crazier, freer. My works are a mix of…

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Netherlands		+ 1 business day
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Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland		+ 3 business days
Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

How will the package be sent?

We work with several carriers, mainly UPS and DHL (Depending on the country where it is delivered, this may vary). Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

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