Illustrated Recipes | AJDesignStudio

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WELCOME TO OUR SMALL WORLD, FILLED WITH FOOD STORIES!

ILLUSTRATED RECIPES

How do I get my Recipe illustrated?

We all agree FOOD creates a bond that rarely anything else does!
So so so, tell us what makes the RECIPE special for you?!?!
- What memory does this recipe bring back?
- Is this a Familial treasure?
- Is it a gift for a special day for someone special?
- is it their signature recipe?
- Do you want '1 recipe' or a ' Set of 3' illustrated?
- Educate us : how, when and where did the recipe originate?
- What is its significance culturally and traditionally and most of all PERSONALLY!
- Are there any special brand of ingredients used to create this Recipe!
- TELL US EVERYTHING!

OUR PROCESS :

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Pencil Sketch

Now that we have an overview,
we get to to the pencil sketching step.
We email you the layout option.
Meanwhile - gather a short / tight version or the recipe.
Layout the precise ingredients and the entire method
in pointers.
We will Email you for an approval.

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Inking

After the design and layout confirmations -
we begin the most exciting part! INKING!
All recipes are illustrated in Pen.
Then scanned.
Inked Digitally (if required).

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Colouring

Now we begin with colouring.
We move between watercolour & gouache.
We scan again.
We finish the colouring touches digitally.

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Now the Text bits!

WE then add all the the TEXT STUFF!
- Ingriedients
- Method
- Personalised Title
- Personalised sub heading (if you like)
- Add something humorous :) Go on!

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FINAL Recipe

Finally the recipe has come together!
Have a look :D
Have a closer look for any TYPOS.
All good?
Next is Printing and Framing!

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EMAIL you the final files

We will upload a google drive link!
and share the link with you! for PRINTING!

ps. our recommendation to print on a canvas or an archival paper with archival ink.

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Want us to print for you?

We have excellent printers here!
We can print the Recipe on a canvas and make a wooden frame.
It would take 7 days for us to get the print.
Shipping time would depend on address - as actuals by the shipping partner.

Get a quote to illustrate your Special Recipe

Here's why a Recipe Illustration makes for a priceless gift!

Best gift for someone you know who loves to cook!
A special recipe to your heart or your favourite food!
A Familial Recipe passed on from one generation to the next..
A treasured Mother's day / Father's Day gift!
A Recipe that you cooked with your friends and reminds you of them every time you eat!
or simply, a recipe you would love to cook time and again!

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