Hey everyone!! I've missed way more
"Inspiration Post," than I'm proud of but I'm going to pretend I didn't and moved onto July 2014's post. The "Inspiration Post," is the reader's chance to check out at what peaks MY artistic interest and motivates me to create such crazy imaginative illustrations!! There are so many things that inspire me it's always difficult to pick just one theme. After much deliberation I decided to choose "Mouthwatering Mac & Cheese!!"
Nothing beats a hot bowl of super cheesy and savory Mac and Cheese. I love Mac and Cheese like nobody's business. If I could I would make and eat it everyday of my life. In fact, I've
featured a classic as well as more
wacky recipe for mac and cheese on my blog before. Digging further back into my history you will even
discover an early illustration I created as an ode to my love for the comforting noodle dish. So grab a piping hot bowl, sit back and let me be your guide through "Mouthwatering Mac & Cheese," heaven!!
Since this is an illustration blog, I decided to start things off with an adorable Mac & Cheese illustration. A little elbow noodle embraces his best pal CHEESE! Talk about comforting comfort food!! The simplistic use of color and shapes make this illustration a winner in my book!! Designed by
Meghan Murphy this piece even made it's way to
Shirt WOOT! in their comfort foods derby. No lie, I'd rock this apparel design in a heartbeat!
It's amazing what you can find on Etsy with just one simple keyword. I dug up this super creative handcrafted soap in the
SoapsationalFavors etsy shop on my quest for Mac & Cheese goodness! I applaud the creativity that went into even fathoming this comfort-food cleanser. And it looks so realistic I'm half tempted to eat it. Thankfully the artisan labels the final packaging with "glycerine soap" on the back to avoid and incidental digestions! because I would more than likely just dig in.
SoapsationalFavors offers all kinds of unique soaps so check them out on Etsy!!
I love me a good textile print!! Check out this delicious fabric by the "Timeless Treasures" company! The print features different little individual dishes of Mac & Cheese crafted with a variety of noodles. The photographically realistic casseroles stand out on a contrasting black background. Just think of the possibilities you could sew with this beauty!! Although I find it highly unlikely I would ever be able to craft anything with this WITHOUT drooling all over my project.
I LOVE the creative concept of this print of a young girl balancing a
pink tea cup effortlessly a top her head. A task I'm sure I'd never be
able to accomplish with the ADDED challenge of a ship sailing carelessly
around the tea. The print is created by the
husband and wife artist team, "Marisol Spoon."
The scalloped edge and gold details of the tea cup and microscopic
components of the ship are amazing!! And her extremely long neck and
haunting eyes keep this piece unique and memorable.
Purchase it on Etsy or see more of Marisol Spoon's pieces at
http://marisolspoon.com/
Holy Macaroni Batman! Last but not least is an ad featuring my favorite caped crusader, Batman! But not just any ad, a Kraft Mac and cheese ad that dates back to the late 90s. This ad combines 2 of my most favorite things; Mac and Cheese AND Batman. I can't say that I taste tested this back in the day but I'm sure it was delicious. The signature Kraft Dinner boxes tower over gotham city like skyscrapers. How clever! I also dig the tagline. "Big Cheese," get it?! Oh puns!
