Photographer Nicholas Calcott took my portrait.

He’s incredibly talented. I’m never comfortable in front of camera; I’d much rather be the observer.

Nicholas Calcott took these in what was my last season in NYC. March 5, 2019. I had no idea. Grateful to have this moment documented. 

I believe a good photographer captures the light that illuminates their subject. Creating a perspective, a distance from yourself, so you get a glimpse as others might see you. Freckles!  I never knew I had them until I saw my portrait when I was 21.  Imagine?!  Like many of us, my perception of self is skewed.  

Nick is good at what he does, and it shows. Thank you for the insight.

Artist portrait~Randy Ryandi

Photographer Randy Ryandi recently shot my portrait for his artists series.  Using a Hasselblad & real black and white film, he graced my Bed-stuy studio with his presence.  He's a delight.  Thank you Randy, it was a pleasure.

See more of his work on his website http://randyryandi.com/.  He's not on Instagram - its too mainstream ;)

Bell & Basket Logo Collaboration

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The food blog, Bell & Basket was created by Michelle Berg.  As the daughter of a chef and restaurateur, her love for cooking and NYC’s food culture runs deep.  She channels her obsession for cooking, baking and traveling into Bell & Basket. Her love for the creative process is reflected from "script to screen", as she tests, tastes and writes her way to delicious.

I recently has the pleasure to collaborate with her as she relaunched her blog.  She was looking for a unique logo that aptly reflected the spirit of her endeavor.  I asked for some inspiration shots. Photographer Colin Berg captured the essence of Michelle, as she filled her bike basket with all of the things that matter–a baguette, tulips, an antique frame, scallions and a few acorn squashes for good measure.

A logo was born!  It was a delight to work with her.   Get hungry & check out her site! www.bellandbasket.com

Huzzah! A Cherry Point Restaurant Recipe Collaboration~

Illustration by: Abbie Zuidema

Hey all!
Just submitted this recipe to :They Draw & Cook
Super nice people and a very cool thing to be involved with.
Nate Padavick and Salli S. Swindell are a brother/sister design and illustration team known as Studio SSS. They have created hundreds of magazine and book illustrations, thousands of greeting card designs, and, of course, many super tasty illustrated recipes!

Here is the illustrated recipe and the description.  THIS is what I want to do.  I love food so.

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Honey Crisp Apple & Dunbarton Blue Salad

Recipe by: Julian Calcott & Ed Szymanski

This recipe was inspired by Cherry Point Restaurant, a bright star in Brooklyn newcomer eateries. Dreamed up by Julian Calcott & Ed Szymanski of Cherry Point, this salad is deceivingly “simple”.  It was a delight to illustrate all the elements of taste that make up this lips smacking dish.

TDAC make books with many of the submitted illustrations, which informs the layout of the recipe.  Imagine a gutter in the middle of the page for a book.  My map of Montauk was in their book last year of maps, so I know the routine.  You can buy it on Amazon HERE. 

I am excited to make more recipe illustrations with favorite chefs!  More to come . . .