From Canvas to Kitchen
From Canvas to Kitchen Cooking Is the Art Form We All Practice Art has always been at the heart of this blog—painting, sketching, design. But lately, I’ve found inspiration not just in galleries or on YouTube, but in something much closer to home: the kitchen. Cooking is more than a daily chore. It’s a living, breathing art form. Every meal is a canvas. Every ingredient, a medium. Whether you’re sautéing, simmering, or frosting cupcakes, there’s creativity in the process. So today, I’m excited to officially bring a new section to the blog—dedicated to the art of cooking. Cooking as a Creative Practice What makes food so deeply artistic? It’s the same principles we value in visual art: Color – Think of the vibrant pop of a summer salad or the golden caramelization on roasted vegetables. Composition – Plating is no different than designing a layout. It’s about balance, texture, flow. Texture and Contrast – Flaky vs. creamy, crunchy vs. smooth—like light and shadow on a ca...