Inkyjinks

Website:

www.inkyjinks.co.uk

'@Inkyjinks

Papaya

Cupboard Favourites

Comte Cheese

Biography

I have been a food illustrator for almost a decade following on from a successful career as a scientific and botanical illustrator at Kew Gardens. I have now turned my attention to the finer details of food and drink, taking delight in drawing well known cupboard favourites, cheese and fruit and veg. My vision as an illustrator is to capture the joy and sensory experience of food through vibrant and detailed illustrations creating drawings that resonate with food enthusiasts and professionals alike, turning food stuffs and recipes into works of art.

inspiration

I draw inspiration from the vibrant diversity of foods that surround us, from the accessible charm of supermarket staples to the natural beauty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Supermarket favorites such as baked beans, nostalgic biscuits, and indulgent cakes spark my imagination with their playful packaging and cultural significance. These everyday icons can hold a special place in people's lives, reminding them of shared meals and simple joys. Equally, I’m captivated by the aesthetics of natural foods with their rich colors and organic forms, offering endless inspiration for compositions that celebrate the beauty of the natural world.

medium

My illustrations are hand drawn in pencil first using a hard 2H pencil before the ink work is laid down. Old school, I use a Rotring Rapidograph .18 for all the ink work, using cross hatching for shading. The final stage is watercolour adding colour to the pieces. The images are then scanned and printed by me onto Marrutt 312gsm Smooth Fine Art paper using pigment inks at a very high resolution resulting in quality Giclée prints designed to last a lifetime. For sale will be a mixture of both prints and originals.

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