LAURA ALVAREZ
Laura Alvarez is a freelance illustrator based in The Bronx, New York, who specializes in illustrated recipes and food illustration.
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CREATIVE STATEMENT
My interest in illustrating food and drinks began because I really love cooking, eating and drinking coffee. For me, art is the way I process my surroundings, what 's going on around me, and my world. Over the years, I've been fortunate to develop my food illustration skills through daily practice. I truly believe that practicing every day is so important—not only to keep your skills fresh and your mind engaged, but also to help you grow and uncover your unique style every single day. As an illustrator who specializes in food and drinks, I focus on paying attention to the small details. I like to look at how the old masters created their impressive still life compositions and then put my own twist on them. What I love most about food and drink illustrations is their ability to engage people. In illustration, you can bring a fantasy world to life—animate fruits, give a smiling face to a tea cup, or grow arms and legs on a cupcake. Anything is possible! To create a successful food and drink illustration, I believe it’s important to capture the essence of the element I’m depicting while adding a personal touch. For me, the two most important qualities of a successful food and drink illustration are that it looks enticing and fun. To keep my skills sharp, I draw every day, everywhere!
RECENT CLIENTS
- Target
- Optimum
- We Stay/Nos Quedamos
Q&A
What fruit or vegetable do you most love to illustrate?
Maybe strawberries, because they are my daughter's favorite fruit. They are so versatile!
What is your comfort food?
Fruits and soups are always my go-to... and if I want to snack, give me some salty chips and I'll be happy.
What is your favorite beverage?
Black coffee is my all-time favorite.
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