Ohhhh Canada!!

I'm super excited to share this project that I worked on with HomeSense to celebrate Canada's 151st birthday!  We're feeling more patriotic than ever these days so what better way to show some homegrown love then to add some Canadiana themed products to your summer decor! I created 5 different watercolor illustrations based on iconic Canadian food (and drink) that were used on melamine plates and tea towel sets. 

Hail Caesar! The Classic Canadian cocktail

A Montreal smoked meat sandwich is a deli-lovers dream!

While the origins of the ketchup chip are uncertain, Canadian's are definitely the biggest consumer of the red chip.

An ooey gooey Canadian classic! Butter tarts with or without raisins are an old fashioned Canadian treat.

A delicious maritime feast, with lobsters, mussels and cod

Cute melamine plate set available in 2 sizes at HomeSense stores across Canada.  

2 pack tea towels available at HomeSense stores nationwide

National Geographic Traveler

It's so cool to see my Noodle Bowl illustration in the current issue of National Geographic Traveler Netherlands! I wish I was able to read Dutch as this is a tasty article about Ramen culture in Japan.  

How do you slurp your ramen?

Brightlimelight X Keenobby

It was so lovely to have my work included in the feature "A Love For All Things Paper"   over on Keenoby's blog.  I talk a little bit about my process and my love of bright colour!  Keenoby is building a worldwide community of makers, creators and artists from all different disciplines. I would highly recommend joining them and creating your own profile.  Check out mine right here!

sketchbook by bright limelight studio

My Favourite Cold Noodle Salad Recipe Illustration

Since getting the June /17 issue of Bon Appétit mag in my mailbox, I've been experimenting with the endless possibilities of the cold noodle salad.  There's several pages devoted to this great summer sidekick and how to mix n' match different flavours, colours & textures. It's the perfect vehicle for your favourite produce, proteins, sauces & garnishes. I was immediately inspired to both get in the kitchen and get out my paints!
 

The finished recipe....my favourite combination (so far!)

a few shots of painting and lettering in progress

Watermelon radishes are rad!

You can find this and thousands more fabulously illustrated recipes by artists from around the world published on They Draw & Cook