"Vanilla cake, vanilla icing. I love them both. I understand that many would find vanilla less than exciting. I prefer to think of it as a sort of understated elegance. I'm not sure which came second—my love for vanilla sweets or my love of 'less is more,'" explains the artist. CB2 exclusive.

Kent Youngstrom is a Charlotte, N.C.-based artist who paints to spur feelings of connection, desire, intimacy and depth through his marrying of fine art and street art. "I'm attracted to the pitch and yaw of opposites, their nuances and perplexing subtleties," says Youngstrom. His ultimate goal: simplicity, with shades of complexities.

•	Original artwork by Kent Youngstrom
•	Canvas, acrylic paint
•	Mounting hardware included
•	Each will be unique