Here in Texas it is HOT outside! I mean it’s still nearly 100 degrees at midnight during the summer. So, it’s no surprise that Watermelon is a favorite around these parts. If you keep it in an ice chest for a while before you carve it up it makes for a cool refreshing treat!
But there are chefs out there who are using watermelons (and other fruits) for much more artistic purposes! And I was amazed to see some of the things these people can do in a very short time.
Here is Vid Nikolic going to work on a watermelon.
Here is another version created in just 5 minutes.
Here is an obviously promotional piece created for a client. Bonus if you wait till the end to see the carver’s (Tiron Gaby from Romania) mustache. ;-)
This carver’s technique is a little different from the others. He seems to start carving the watermelon from the opposite direction, but the result is still impressive!
If you want to learn how to get started, here is a Watermelon Carving Tutorial:
Gamble says
September 7, 2010 at 12:45 pmthat’s actually fairly common in asian fine dining. especially carvings of fish, phoenix, dragons…etc
SMS Manager says
August 31, 2010 at 2:50 amWow.. that’s great. Watermelon is our family favorites. Thanks.
Look India Hotel says
August 31, 2010 at 2:39 amThanks for this info. Really appreciate it……..
sarah says
August 30, 2010 at 1:15 pmWow.. that’s great. I never thought such a beautiful look can be given to watermelon.
Jack Nimble says
August 29, 2010 at 9:36 pmThat is so cool. It reminds me of the guys who did the same kind of amazing things with pumpkins at Halloween.
Jack Nimble says
August 29, 2010 at 9:35 pmThat is so cool. It reminds me of the guys who did the same lind of amazing things with pumpkins at Halloween
Mney Abderrassoul says
August 29, 2010 at 8:33 pmyou realize that there are more than 50 years that I consume the watermelons but I never once thought it could be a good piece of art under the hand of a great sculptor .Good work sincerely
Bronchitis Symptoms says
August 29, 2010 at 4:19 pmWow, that wasn’t bad for 5 min work. :)
tradesoft says
August 28, 2010 at 9:31 amlooks awesome! something for me to try on a rainy sunday :)
bbarbara says
August 27, 2010 at 10:02 pmWatermelons are natures candy and you have shown it to be exactly that with your carvings.
Yinka says
August 26, 2010 at 5:48 pmThat is amazing! in just 5 minutes! Wish i had that talent!
London job says
August 25, 2010 at 1:14 pmI am impressed with the watermelons :-)
Rishi Ranjan says
August 23, 2010 at 3:55 pmthat is so cool. ive never seen anything like it in the UK.
Lezioni Di Chitarra says
August 20, 2010 at 10:07 amThese look awesome! Don’t know if I’d wanna eat it. :-)
Pacquiao vs Margarito says
August 19, 2010 at 8:18 amThose carvings are just soooo amazing. If I look at it on one side, I can’t determine it as a watermelon. They are world class and these people will surely generate good money from this.
DivaGoesGreen says
August 18, 2010 at 3:48 amI cannot believe how amazing those watermelons look. It looks like a master piece crafted by an artist!! Makes me want to try out one for my self hahah
Anya Luelle says
August 18, 2010 at 3:19 amHow creative! I can’t help remembering my cousin who did the same craft too.