The First Slice Original Watercolor and Fine Art Prints

That first slice is always worth waiting for. The First Slice captures a quiet late-autumn afternoon in the kitchen—the moment a freshly baked sourdough sandwich loaf is finally ready to cut. Golden sunlight streams through the window, falling across the warm crust and the baker’s hands as she begins that very first slice. Behind the loaf rests the distinctive 13-inch USA Pan Pullman Loaf Pan used to create its classic sandwich-bread shape, along with a favorite mug and softly folded kitchen towel. Painted in luminous watercolor with warm golds, soft sage greens and cool autumn shadows, this piece celebrates the simple beauty of homemade bread and the everyday moments that make a kitchen feel like home. The First Slice was originally created for the November page of my 2027 Sourdough Calendar and was inspired by That Sourdough Gal’s Wonder Bread Copycat Sourdough recipe. Original Watercolor — $185 The one-of-a-kind original was painted by hand using professional artist-grade transparent watercolor. 9 × 12 inches Original transparent watercolor Professional artist-grade watercolor paper Signed by artist Heidi Sack Sold unframed Only one original available Fine Art Prints Professionally reproduced from my original watercolor, each fine art print captures the warmth, light and delicate watercolor texture of the original painting. 9 × 12 Fine Art Print — $39 12 × 16 Fine Art Print — $55 Prints are sold unframed and are perfect for a kitchen, breakfast nook, dining area or cozy baking space. A beautiful gift for a sourdough baker, bread lover or anyone who finds joy in the comforting rituals of baking at home. Copyright remains with the artist. Purchase of the original artwork or a fine art print does not include reproduction rights.