We all know what paint and a paintbrush can do. But paint is by no means the limit in the world of art. Jelly Belly beansthat’s right, jelly beanshave become one of the most internationally-celebrated art tools out there. In Shanghai China, a 39-foot-long art piece made of 629,000 Jelly Belly beans set the Guinness World Record in 2010 for largest candy art. In case you needed convincing.
From famous faces to classic art recreations, here is some of the most astounding art the Jelly Belly Candy Company corporation has to offer.
1. Harry Potter
From renowned Jelly Belly artist Kristen Cumings, here’s everyone’s favorite wizard.
2. George Clooney
As it turns out, George Clooney is still one of the world’s most handsome men, even in Jelly Belly form.
3. Princess Diana
Always elegant, here’s Princess Diana. Isn’t her tiara incredible?
4. Lady Liberty
And since we’re talking about tiaras…
5. Starry Night
To whom should we give the credit for this masterpiece? Kristen Cumings or Vincent Van Gogh?
6. Minnie Mouse
Isn’t she sweet?
7. Lion Fish
I wonder what combination of flavors it took to create this mosaic.
8. Dragon
Or Mushu, depending on how deep your inner Disney nerd runs.
9. Marilyn Monroe
In this case, Jelly Belly beans are a girl’s best friend.
10. Anchors Away
If these were Life Savers and not Jelly Belly beans, there’d be a whole lot more punning going on here.
11. The Great Wave
Kristen Cumings does it again with this incredible piece of art recreation!
12. In Your Arms – Music Video
And finally, after two years of hard work, twenty-six-year-old singer/songwriter Kina Grannis stars alongside 288,000 Jelly Belly beans in this incredible music video! View it here!
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