Wander and Paint — Botanical Art
100 Wild Dining Illustrated Meals - Project Update
Botanical Art cookbook illustrations foraged foods Magical Realism pencil sketches recipes storyboards thumbnails watercolor prints wild oregon grapes
The state of the union thus far: Made some significant thumbnail sketch progress on the Beverage, Main Dish, Dessert and Mushroom chapters of the 100 Wild Dining Illustrated Meals project: 28 done. 73 more to go!...
Koi Galaxy Mural Origins
bamboo branch Birds Botanical Art caterpillar Como Zoo & Conservatory Fish flamingo jackfruit koi fish lotus flowers magical realism orchids papaya stylized sunflowers watercolor art Watercolor painted fish
...working outside in the rain, in the sun, in the cold, ambushed by bugs small enough to confuse my ear canals for their new residence, and the occasional suspicious street character, shaved my life expectancy by at least a decade.
The Zen of Artistic Awakenings
acrylic painting Botanical Art botanical illustration Door Art florals Murals Sacred geometry sunflowers symbols Turkey wanderlust
[...] It represented the first, of many domino that toppled and fell into place. Each one eventually pushed me forward on this journey of watercolor illustrator and artist extraordinaire.
Working on that specific door art mural provided me with a clarity of purpose I've never had before... in my entire life. Here's how it came to be...
Illustration Case Study: Step-by-step Process for “Koi Galaxy” Botanical Watercolor
Botanical Art Food illustration Kitchen Wall Art Magical Realism
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.
Vibrant Otomi-Inspired Watercolor Cupcake Illustration for Dulceria Bakery
Botanical Art Food illustration Kitchen Wall Art Magical Realism Travel
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 [...]