DAY 97 TILL 100 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

Three months later 100 sketchings and paintings done!
I'll miss this project!
It was really interesting to remember the food I grow up with and the food I'm eating now as a Vegan.
Can't wait for next year!
Maybe I'll continue the food illustration!

Day 97: Sweddish meatballs with cranberries, peas and mashed potatoes
Day 98: Sausages, sweetcorn, mushy peas and mashed potatoes with onion sauce
Day 99: Tortilla
Day 100: Puree made with potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, caramelised onions, bell peppers (green, yellow and red) and sweetcorn.





The materials used were:  Winsor and Newton Watercolour
                                          Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                          Canson Art Book One




To learn more about this project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

ANOTHER 16 DAYS COMPLETED OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

... Amazing!!!

To learn more about this project check the following link:  https://www.the100dayproject.org/

DAY 93 TILL 96 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

96 sketches done only for to go!!!!
another four delicious Vegan Food

Day 93: Scones with sultanas
Day 94: Peanut butter and cinnamon cookies
Day 95: Lentil Burger
Day 96: Crescent Rolls




The materials used were: Winsor and Newton Watercolours
                                         Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                         Canson Art Book One





To lern more about this project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

DAY 89 TILL DAY 92 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

More vegan food!
Can't believe is only 8 days to the finish line!
I'm really enjoying myself!

Day 89: Rice with mushy peas, french fries with cocktail sauce (made with mayo, ketchup, vinegar and salt).
Day 90: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Day 91: Bucellatum/Hardtack. A Roman army biscuit made from flour, water, salt. The  recipe I follow has a tiny bit of butter. I do this biscuits for my son. He loves it!
Day 92: Cinnamon and sultana bagel.





The materials used were: Winsor and Newton Watercolours
                                         Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                         Canson Art Book One



To learn more about the project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

DAY 85 TILL DAY 88 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

still vegan food.

Day 85: Salad simple with tomatoes, onions, cucumber and lettuce
Day 86: Chocolate Croissant
Day 87: Sweet Potatoes, carrots, zucchinis, rice and chickpeas with vinegar and onions
Day 88: Mashed potatoes, red cabbage and sweet corn.






The materials used were: Winsor and Newton Watercolours
                                         Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                         Canson Art Book One




To learn more about this project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

DAY 81 TILL DAY 84 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

Back to my Vegan food!
A bit more boring dishes since I tend to cook the same few dishes all the time!

Day 81: Vegan Toffee Apple Upside-down cake
Day 82: Sushi
Day 83: Penne, mushy peas and "tuna" mayo spread
Day 84: Roasted potatoes with caramelized onions, carrots and red cabbage





The materials used were: Winsor and Newton Watercolours
                                          Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                          Canson Art Book One





To learn more about this project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

... MORE 16 DAYS COMPLETED OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

80 days completed.

To learn more about this project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

DAY 77 TILL DAY 80 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

The last four sketches of the Madeiran/Portuguese Food.
Next time will be my Vgean Food!

Day 77: Feijoada com arroz. Bean Stew with rice.
Day 78: Tremocos. Lupin bean. Eaten as a snack like peanuts. Great with beer!
Day 79: Jardineira. It's a stew with meat and legumes.
Day 80: Favas verdes de escabeche. A kind of bean. Side dish or snack.




The materials used were: Winsor and Newton Watercolour
                                         Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                         Canson Art Book One



To learn more about this project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

DAY 73 TILL DAY 76 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

Almost finishing with the Madeiran/Portuguese food.
Another four and I'm back with my vegan food!

Day 73: Chourico assado. We put the chorizo in a terracota roaster, special made for this, filled with alcohol and we then burn the alcohol.
Day 74: Broas de Mel. Sugarcane Honey (Molasses) biscuits. They are hard but delicious.
Day 75: Tronco de Natal. Yule Log. A cake made for Christmas. Swiss roll covered in chocolate. I veganized this cake last Christmas and was so delicious!!!
Day 76: Camarao frito. Fried prawns in garlic butter. Some people add chili peppers.




The materials used were: Winsor and Newton Watercolours
                                         Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                         Canson Art Book One




To learn more about this project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

DAY 69 TILL DAY 72 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

more Madeiran/Portuguese food

Day 69: Sopa de trigo. Wheat soup. My mum love this soup.
Day 70: Cozido a Madeirense. It's a kind of stew with cabbage, pork, chorizo, sweet potatoes, potatoes, turnip, courgette and herbs. I really dislike this. This dish is something my mother ordered in a restaurant. My husband loves it!
Day 71: Croquetes de bacalhau. Cod Croquettes. Made with mashed potatoes, onions, herbs and cod. Delicious in a meal or as a snack.
Day 72: Lulas grelhadas. Grilled squid in a garlic butter sauce.




The materials used were: Winsor and Newton Watercolours
                                         Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                          Canson Art Book One



To learn more about this project check the following link:  https://www.the100dayproject.org/

DAY 65 TILL DAY 68 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

still Madeiran/Portuguese food..

Day 65: Pao de Lo. It's a sponge Cake . I veganized this cake and it's delicious!!!!
Day 66: Palitos de cerveja. Beer Sticks. It's a biscuit made with beer and civered with sugar. Delicious! No alcohol in it just a soft taste of beer.
Day 67: Febras de porco com arroz, batata cozida, cenouras e ervilhas.  Pork steak with rice, boiled potatoes, boiled carrots and peas.
Day 68: Espada de escabeche na carcaca. Sandwich of Swordfish with pickled onions.




The materials used were:  Winsor and Newton Watercolours
                                          Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                          Canson Art Book One




To learn more about this project check the  following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

...AND ANOTHER 16 DAYS COMPLETED OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

64 days completed... only 36 till the end!

To learn more about this project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

DAY 61 TILL DAY 64 OF THE 100 DAY PROJECT

More Madeiran/Portuguese food

Day 61: Picadinho. Small cubes of beef fried in butter and seasoned bay leaves, garlic, salt and pepper. Served in a long oval plate with french fries, olives and tomatoes (optional).
Day 62: This is my favourite cake when I was a kid. Can't remember the name. Extremely sweet. Made with yolk and sugar (lots of it) with a crystallized cherry.
Day 63: Tarte de requeijao. It's a cottage cheese pie. Delicious!!!
Day 64: Palmier gigante. Made with puff pastry and  they're are as big as your hands. Is easy to make this one vegan and delicious with cinnamon!



The materials used were: Winsor and Newton Watercolours
                                          Sakura Pigma Micron 005
                                          Canson Art Book One



To learn more about this project check the following link: https://www.the100dayproject.org/

BAD APPLES 12 DAYS - DAY 5

Today's theme is Fairy Lights.

Fairies dancing around their tree.




Materials:  Faber Castell 9000 2B
                  Winsor and Newton 951 Black Indian Ink (Not Vegan)
                  Daler-Rowney Heavy weight Paper

ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY...

...is Soup.
Japanese Soup.
My hand and spoon are covering an accident. The brush fell down with dark brown watercolour. A tiny superficial 'hole' was made when I tried to clean it up.

The materials used are:
-Winsor & Newton watercolours
-Amsterdam Acrylic titanium white +++  105
-Derwen Coloursoft Dove Grey C670
-Derwent Coloursoft Persian Grey C660 - not seen in the  photo
-Derwent Coloursoft Dark Terracotta C610
-Derwent Coloursoft Peach C560
-Derwent Coloursoft Pale Brown C530
-Derwent Coloursoft Lichen Green C500
-Derwent Coloursoft Green C420
-Derwent Coloursoft Indigo C300
-Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen Big Brush Cold Grey III 232***
-Daler & Rowney Heavyweight 220gsm paper