Dark horse Van Garderen

I drew this guy last year, in the same crushed cookies, but figured he deserved another portrait. Fingers crossed he comes in second!

Cyclist: Tejay Van Garderen

Materials used: Oreos

Oreos + horses = Tejay?


Tinkov-Saxo

I owe Josh for the brilliant idea of drawing this millionaire.

Cyclist/team owner: Oleg Tinkov

Materials used: pirozhki crumbs

And some nesting pirozhkis:



Boxing Bouhanni

I've had a soft spot for Bouhanni for a while now. I'm pretty sure it's because he has a thing for boxing (I had a thing for boxing back in the day), but his French nationality, penchant for Bosox hats, and that eyebrow sweeten the deal, too. 

I'm hoping he gets a sprint win in the next few weeks!

Cyclist: Nacer Bouhanni

Materials used: kouign amann crumbs

And here's what happens when I go head to head with a French pastry: 


Tears and tennis

I anticipated this month as being a busy one, filled with le Tour and cheering on my favorite tennis player, Kei Nishikori, at the Wimbledon. I excitedly spent the last week planning a video around green tea and tennis balls.

And then, at 9pm last night, while I was doing acrobatics around a plate, a tripod, and a cheap lightbox, Nishikori pulled out of the Wimbeldon due to an injury. I almost cried. 

This means I won't be spending my entire day in front of the TV this month. I'm still weeping, though. 

Athlete: tennis player Kei Nishikori

Materials used: green tea leaves

And a quick video of the same: 

El Pistolero

My pick for the TDF this year!

Cyclist: Alberto Contador

Materials used: fried tomato snacks

And just for fun:

Oh, and that thing on my finger? I burnt myself making a pie.