New Zealand-based food artist, Hazel Zakariya, uses smoothies as her canvas, adding a refreshing spin to the food art trend. Her “smoothie paintings” showcase both real and fictional characters, as well as animals (because who wouldn’t want a corgi on their smoothie?)
“It all started with a happy accident,” admitted Zakariya in an interview with Vogue. “I was trying to garnish my soup with coconut cream swirls, but it didn’t turn out as planned, so I added some pesto and created a tree.”
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Would you like a #unicorn with your smoothie? 🙃🦄✨ ——- I used a lot of @mistydayplantpotions in this one 💙💜🖤 They smell amazing too!! Base smoothie: Mango, apple, blueberries, almond milk, coconut yoghurt, Cosmic Blue (coconut, blue spirulina & ginger) On top: Coconut cream, Pretty Brew (maqui, butterfly pea, rose), Detox brew (cacao, charcoal, cayenne) ——- . . . . . #illustration #foodart #healthyfood #creative #lulusdailyinspo #plantstrong #darlingmovement #healthyfoodshare #artist #f52grams #eatclean #eathealthy #healthylifestyle #eeeeeats #smoothie #buzzfeast #foodandwine #kaylaitsines #foodstyling #foodblogger #foodphotography #huffposttaste #eattherainbow #smoothiebowl #poweredbyplants #foods4thought #thatsdarling #beautifulcuisines #arts_help
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As a base for her work, she uses breakfast smoothies made from cream, milk, fruits, and berries, while the paintings themselves are created with coconut cream, almond milk, spices, herbs, and vegetable powders.
“I love getting into creative projects in my spare time,” added Zakariya. “It’s a great mindfulness practice and a way of expressing myself, challenging my skills, and creating something that is unique.”
Experimenting with different textures, patterns, and contrast, her illustrations are bright, bold, and all-around enjoyable. Follow her Instagram page for an appetizing addition to your feed.
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"Pull yourself together!..Go! Confront the problem! Fight! WIN!!" – Edna Mode 🤓 Yasss Edna, preach!! 😍 One of my most favourite Disney/Pixar's characters – a confident genius and fashion icon with killer sass – what a boss! So excited for #Incredibles2 🙌 Who's an Edna fan?! 🙋 ——- Base smoothie: Mango, apple, turmeric, ginger, rice milk, coconut cream On top: Coconut cream, activated coconut charcoal, pitaya powder, mesquite powder, cacao and carob syrup ——- . . . . . @disney @pixar #cutefood #pixar #healthyfood #edibleart #kawaii #illustration #foodart #yahoofood #abmlifeiscolorful #pixarfest #creative #beautifulcuisines #art_spotlight #f52grams #vscofood #eeeeeats #smoothie #artwork #foodporn #foodstagram #buzzfeast #foodandwine #foodstyling #feedfeed #huffposttaste #cupcakeproject #thatsdarling #gloobyfood
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Team koala 🐨 or team panda 🐼? —– 🐨 Koala smoothie: Banana, cauliflower (steamed then frozen), strawberries, raspberries, coconut cream, soy milk, @mistydayplantpotions rose petal, activated coconut charcoal —– 🐼 Panda smoothie: Banana, kiwifruit, pineapple, blueberries, mistyday plant potions cosmic brew, activated coconut charcoal, coconut cream, soy milk —– . . . . . #cute #koala #panda #smoothie #cutefood #illustration #kawaii #artwork #foodart #darlingmovement #foodstagram #foodandwine #healthyliving #buzzfeast #foodporn #flatlay #smoothiebowl #edibleart #f52grams #feedfeed #eeeeeats #vscofood #cupcakeproject #dailyart
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Oh hey December 👋😳😱 (Bringing this back, Kevin wanted to say Hello again 😂) Hope you all have a good one! —– Base smoothie ♣️ Mango, banana, @unicornsuperfoods pitaya powder, lemon, soy milk, coconut cream On top ♠️ Coconut cream, mesquite powder, @mistydayplantpotions Cosmic brew, beetroot powder, activated coconut charcoal —– . . . . . #HomeAlone #christmas #illustration #smoothie #artist #foodart #creative #f52grams #thekitchn #eeeeeats #cutefood #buzzfeast #TastemadeMeDoIt #foodandwine #foodblogger #feedfeed #foodstyling #cupcakeproject #flatlayforever #mypinterest @pinterest #huffposttaste #smoothiebowl #thatsdarling #gloobyfood #foodvsco
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Saturday smoothie jams 🎼🕺😄 —– Base smoothie: Apple, banana, almond milk, coconut cream, cinnamon, ginger, date syrup, mesquite powder On top: Coconut cream, mesquite powder, activated coconut charcoal, spirulina, turmeric, raspberries —– 🎶 Let's Groove In Our Suits & Ties (Flipboitamides Mashup) . . . . . #magritte #smoothie #smoothiebowl #flatlayforever #foodart #artlove #feedfeed #superfoods #dessert #foodvsco #sketchbook #igtv #creative #illustration #f52grams #gloobyfood #cutefood #cuteness #buzzfeast #satisfyingvideo #cleaneats #foodandwine #cupcakeproject #huffposttaste #thatsdarling #TastemadeMeDoIt @buzzfeedfood @huffposttaste @tastemade @worldofartists @arts.hub
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