Healthy and Delicious Cupcakes

     This week's art features a healthy spin on cupcakes...plus a festive sangria. Recently at Whole Foods Market I took a moment to  sketch some of the delectable looking pastries on show. The decorative icing and candy makes the baked goods so attractive. Why not do the same using fruit instead? Perfect for vegans and other health inclined people. In the end, I love how the fruit came out, looking colorful and delicious. I may even try making these with real fruit! 

     Recently I printed postcards with images of the cupcakes. Email me your address to adar@adar-illustration.com and I'll be happy to send you one!

Have a healthy and delicious week, 

Adar

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!

Regaining Momentum, Reenergizing, Reinvigorating

These are a continuation of the spot illustrations I posted last week. 

     Ever since the Illustrators of the Future workshop I feel massively energized for creating art and pursuing freelancing. I'm juggling a lot of projects between homework and clients. As well as polishing old pieces to use for self-promotion.

     I'm also re-evaluating my art business as a whole, in the context of what I'm learning from professionals in the industry and learning about business. For example, I'm very deep into the philosophy of Michael Porter, author of business books Competitive Strategy and Competitive Advantage.

     As I continue learning however, I still believe in the need to push forward with conviction. That is why recently I made the commitment to register Adar Illustration as an LLC in New Jersey. A big step that I never undertook in the past. I also purchased tickets to attend GenCon in August, a major destination for tabletop gaming enthusiasts...and illustrators. Furthermore I purchased a subscription to Yodelist, a resource for promoting illustration to art buyers. All of these steps are driving up my enthusiasm for creating, knowing I'm working towards serving clients specifically, as opposed to ambling aimlessly creating art.

     That said, experimentation is an important part of refueling creative juices and it is one reason I enjoy this blog so much. I seek to maintain it as a place where I feel comfortable posting work that is fun to create, regardless of intent. Sometimes the work is more intentional, sometimes less. Also, at least for the time being, I plan to keep this blog specifically, food-centered.

     So that is some of what's happening in the world of Adar Illustration this week 😊✌✋

Organic Food, Mechanical Tech

     Here are two food spot illustrations I recently designed. The concept is making food the focal point with hand painting and reducing an appliance to stylized graphic lines. This expresses the organic nature of food versus the mechanical nature of technology.

     A piece of news I'm happy to share is moving my website to Squarespace. It also has a new url: Adar-illustration.com

     One of the writers from the Writers and Illustrators of the Future workshop I attended, Jonathan Ficke, is currently writing a series of posts about each piece of art from the contest this year. Check out his blog, jonficke.com 

The Mayo Mogul

     Firstly, I am back from Illustrators of the Future this week which was a superb experience. I'll recall the memories of it fondly for a long time. 

     This week's art that I'm showing is based on an article called The Mayo Mogul. It's about a company called Hampton Creek a.k.a. "Just." It produces alternative, plant-based food products. Below is the vector art drawing prior to color.

     I really enjoy this style as a creative outlet to explore something away from the very realistic, painterly work I do in other contexts.

Bug Zapper

     This week's post is an editorial illustration based on an article called Bug Zapper. The title alludes to the use of irradiation to remove bacteria from food. However, the real focus of the article is the debate about irradiated meat and if it is safe to eat or not.

     I want this illustration to subtly make light of the topic in the article. I show the lab technicians zapping meat with silly looking tools and protective masks. This is because I consider this debate to be of little importance. The bigger picture is that irradiated or not, meat causes a lot of negative long-term health problems.

     This is a mixed media illustration using graphite, colored pencil and Photoshop painting. Lately I'm really enjoying combining all sorts of media together.

Inspired by Dr.Fuhrman: GBOMBS

     Today's piece of art is a conceptual illustration based on the acronym GBOMBS. It stands for:

Greens

Beans

Onions

Mushrooms

Berries

& Seeds

     What makes these types of foods so special? They are uniquely endowed to fight against cancer and various deadly illnesses. This knowledge is thanks to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, creator of the nutritarian diet. A way of eating that prioritizes nutrient density for achieving maximum longevity.

     I am so excited this illustration is finally a reality after holding the idea in my mind for a long time. I hope it creates the impression of these types of foods blowing up like a bomb, eradicating harmful diseases. 

     To learn more about being nutritarian and Dr. Fuhrman visit his website drfuhrman.com.

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