The Romaine Riddle Part Three

     This week's post culminates a three part series on creating an illustration based on The Romaine Riddle a New York Times.com article. Unfortunately the article link seems broken. However, the gist of the article was the difficulty in locating the specific source of a recent widespread E. Coli outbreak. Last week I showed the drawing for this piece depicting the three types of lettuce as in a mug-shot. In the end, I ditched the hat on romaine to show his lettuce leaves better. As well as other tweaks like making the eyes on all of them closer in size. 

     It's an exciting week as Adar Illustration moves from the west coast back east and into a new studio. There are several new food illustration projects lined up so check back next week to see what's next!

Urban Farmstands

Urban Farmstands is based on an article in Pacific Horticulture Magazine winter 2018. Residents of Sacramento County are growing more produce in their backyards and bringing it out into the community.

     The above is another illustration in the series I am developing of rendered vegetables in a graphic context. This time I chose to outline the vegetables, integrating them with the environment. 

     Check out the new poll on the side bar and tell me what your favorite vegetable is!

Illustrators of the Future and Maite Franchi

     A use of illustration that I am very interested in is editorial. This mainly refers to magazines. This outlet features many unique styles and opportunities for illustrating food. Take Maite Franchi for example. She is a French illustrator. The above image for Shop Magazine exemplifies the strong themes of design and food throughout her portfolio. Below are more examples of her work. All info is from: maitefranchi.com  

     Here is an interview with Maite on 99 Percent Lifestyle

Maite Franchi for The Huffington Post 2016

Maite Franchi for Easy Jet Magazine 2015

     As for me I am in Los Angeles this week for Illustrators of the Future. This is a contest I submitted imaginative realism illustration to in 2017 and was accepted as a finalist. Now I get to participate in the week long workshop and attend a Hollywood awards ceremony. That is when the grand prize winner is announced. Frankly I would love to win! Who wouldn't!? But whatever happens I'm happy with myself for making it this far. Plus I get to meet some other very talented illustrators and professionals. No doubt I can learn a lot from these people.