Meet the Michelangelo of Food Carving

Daniele Barresi is an award-winning carver of Italian extract who now lives and works in Sydney, Australia. Daniele has an extraordinary knack for his unique craft, wherein he carves beautiful and intricate designs on a range of mediums including fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and soaps.

Here’s a “taste” of some of the artist’s coolest works to date:

Melon and honeydew floret

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Honeydew greenery with swan

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Purple potato bed of roses

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Rococo avocado

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A pretty pear-ing

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Broccoli swan

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Musically minded watermelon bouquet

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Kiwi in bloom

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Jack-o-lantern, avocado style

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Pretty little pumpkin

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