Finished illustrated recipe of braised chickpeas.

The Brief: To create a recipe highlighting super foods, such as greens, grains, legumes, and sweet potatoes, in the size and format for the They Draw & Cook website and publications.

Role: Graphic designer and illustrator responsible for concept, design, and implementation of all lettering and illustration.

Tools Used: Procreate app, iPad Pro, Apple pencil.

They Draw & Cook put forth a challenge in April 2019 to draw a recipe containing superfoods. I chose Braised Chickpeas because they contained multiple superfoods and went beyond a salad, and when served over cous cous, ends up being a very hearty, healthy meal! I enjoyed drawing the vegetables as characters, holding signage that showed the vitamins and minerals that they provide to the recipe. This was all created digitally using an Apple pencil.

Initial sketch of the illustrated recipe.

Process and inspiration of Google image search and initial drawings.

Detail of left portion of the illustrated recipe.

Detail of middle portion of the recipe.

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