When you see an illustration of food that makes your mouth water, that’s when you know that the artist did a good job. Connie Au certainly succeeded in that mission, and her illustrations showcase our favorite desserts and comfort foods in a truly delicious light.
Au’s journey as an illustrator started about a decade ago, and she didn’t expect it to become a full-time job. In the beginning, it was just a hobby, and she learned the secrets of the craft through the books she was reading, mostly focusing on making vibrant realistic watercolor works.
She also enjoys working with gouache, acrylic, and colored pencils, but watercolors remain her personal favorite because they allow her to create accurate and sharp images.
When it comes to the subjects she enjoys exploring, Au is no stranger to botanical, animal, and urban themes. She lets her curiosity run wild, but she’s best known as a food illustrator and her body of work mostly consists of illustrations of everyone’s favorite comfort foods.
Au is fascinated with this subject matter because she believes that food is more than just sustenance. It reminds us of the good times we shared with our loved ones and has the power to take us back to the special moments from our past, and that’s why Au enjoys capturing its beauty through her work.
