Wander and Paint — Botanical Art

Illustration Case Study: Step-by-step Process for “Koi Galaxy” Botanical Watercolor

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Illustration Case Study: Step-by-step Process for “Koi Galaxy” Botanical Watercolor

A behind-the-scene look at the making of the intricate and atmospheric watercolor marketing illustration concept, Koi Galaxy, inspired from a slow, rambling visits at Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Illustration Case Study: Step-by-Step Process for KITCHEN MAGIC Interactive Cookbook Artwork

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Illustration Case Study: Step-by-Step Process for KITCHEN MAGIC Interactive Cookbook Artwork

This watercolor food illustration case study focuses on the making of two watercolor recipe illustrations created for the prototype pages of  “Kitchen Magic: An interactive cookbook for people who love to cook and don’t want to waste food,” cookbook concept.

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Illustration Case Study: Step-by-Step Process for Wild Dining Illustrated Artwork

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Illustration Case Study: Step-by-Step Process for Wild Dining Illustrated Artwork

Case study describing the process of creating a series of watercolor food illustrations to meet the marketing needs of an hypothetical local eatery focused on foraged, wild and fresh ingredients. Includes recipe illustrations for their menu, website blog, stationery products, print article and a graphic bundle for other advertising project.

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Vibrant Otomi-Inspired Watercolor Cupcake Illustration for Dulceria Bakery

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Vibrant Otomi-Inspired Watercolor Cupcake Illustration for Dulceria Bakery

This watercolor food illustration case study focuses on Dulceria Bakery, a Mexican-American bakery located in the vibrant Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. During the research process for this illustration project, I met with the owner  [...]

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When Tex-Mex and Indian Cuisine Make Bright Beautiful Graphic Art

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When Tex-Mex and Indian Cuisine Make Bright Beautiful Graphic Art

Case study describing the process of creating atmospheric, watercolor food illustrations for a recipe article. One full page editorial food illustrations and two spots were published in Gravy Quarterly magazine. The article told the story of the magic that happens when authentic Tex-Mex cuisine meets Indian cuisine.

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