What is on my table? End of June 2021.

I've tried and experiences some changes on this blog lately. Some were induced by higher powers and some by me (and I am still thinking about migrating). But in the middle of another redesign process, I realized that I am sitting on a lot of sketches and projects and some unpublished drafts and trying to find the best design or logistic solution instead of going back to why I have this place. Which is to have a little space to share what I am up to, to take a little step away from the everyday things and see some patterns, to be able to remember (and search for) my previous thoughts and solutions, repeating themes and interests. 

And I will start by showing you a view at my table at the end of June.

It was a very big month and a very short month for me because I was traveling! For the first time in a year and a half, I was on the airplane, I was among people and away from all my routines. 

First I got fully vaccinated. And then I went to see my folks in Ukraine. I filled 2/3 of a sketchbook, brought home lots of presents, ideas, and feelings and I am still sorting through all of them!

So the end of June looked like this:

And I will write more about the trip in a separate post :)

A trip to a magical place.

Suhita (Suhita Shirodkar) and I went to the magical garden and forest to visit Gay (Gay Kraeger) and we hiked, laughed, sketched, and talked and it was so wonderfully normal. I am glad to have this again in my life. 

Illustrated Recipe: Three ways to cook beets and three salads to make with them!

Beets are a great addition to a salad when they are raw but they are amazingly versatile when cooked! These savory and dessert salads are in constant rotation in our household!

What is on my table? Beginning of May 2021.

April went completely not the way I planned but I painted a lot of portraits and flowers. 

Illustrated Recipe: Carrot Salad

 This is a very easy, sweet, savory, a little spicy and always festive recipe for a carrot salad.