Colorful Carrots

   
     I created these carrots around the time I drew the peppers in the last post. In both cases I was inspired to draw produce that comes in an array of colors. I also had fun with trying out different colors and marks for each of the carrot greens on top! 

     Next week I'll show how I chose one of these drawings (the peppers or the carrots) to elaborate further...

     This drawing uses artist quality colored pencils, markers and micron pens on Strathmore paper.

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Colorful Bell Peppers

     One experience I've been enjoying recently is playing with different media and styles. For this drawing of peppers I experimented with different combinations of colored pencils and artist ink markers. I wanted to draw vegetables in a variety of colors and this subject satisfied that desire! 

     This drawing is 9x12" on Strathmore artist paper.

Tools of the Trade

     Recently I drew this collection of art supplies. It made me think of the biggest similarity between art and healthy eating...color! 

     I've been very busy lately, piling on responsibilities. However, when I was drawing this, I felt calm and peaceful. That is when I enjoy art most. Sometimes it is an oasis amidst everything else that is going on. A time for me to separate from urgent concerns.

     This drawing of art supplies is 9x12" using quality materials. If you would like to purchase this artwork or commission a unique one email me: thehealthyfoodartist@gmail.com.

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Naturally Creating Art

     One reason I love creating healthy food art is because it is a natural extension of my lifestyle. I always have fruits and vegetables around to eat. That is how this drawing of vine tomatoes came about. I simply looked in the fridge for something appealing to draw. I decided on these tomatoes for their vibrant color.

     Vine tomatoes is a 6x8" drawing using fine artist paper, pens, markers and colored pencil.

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A Craving to Draw Arugula

    
     Since starting to create food art I've been getting hit by the desire to draw specific fruits and vegetables. Much like one gets cravings to eat foods! It feels fulfilling to create the artwork and then the desire dissipates.

     Arugula leaves feature poetic shapes that I felt a craving to draw in a new artwork. The stems twist, curve and intertwine in beautiful, natural ways.

     This is a 6x8" drawing using fine artist paper, pens, markers and colored pencil.

     If you would like to purchase this artwork or commission a unique one email me: adardarnov@gmail.com

First Post: Artichoke

     This is the first official post on the new Healthy Food Artist blog! I look forward to posting more and showing some of the art I've been creating. 

     For now, here is a drawing of an artichoke showing both the inside and the outside. This was inspired by a request from a work friend.

     I used marker, pen and colored pencil on Strathmore paper to draw this.