Thanh Huynh’s love for art and food knows no bounds, and she came up with a creative way to mix two of her biggest passions into one. The talented watercolor artist is preserving food on paper through her paintings, often capturing the essence of Vietnamese cuisine through her art.
Huynh has always been a creative soul, and carving her own path as an artist has been quite a journey. She studied interior design at the University of Architecture in Ho Chi Minh City and experimented with many different mediums—from pastels, pencils, and charcoal—before falling in love with watercolors.
In addition to being a talented artist, Huynh is also a huge foodie, and she’s using her illustrations to preserve and celebrate her favorite recipes. Many of her illustrations are a love letter to Vietnamese cuisine, and she enjoys introducing her favorite dishes to people from all around the world.
“As an illustrator, I’ve found that art is a powerful tool to convey the intricacies of each dish and the cultural significance behind it… Through my work, I can promote the preservation of culture through the food we consume daily, which is beautiful,” she told Vietcetera.
In addition to posting her work online, Huynh is also sharing her talent by hosting watercolor workshops, and she poured her knowledge into the book Watercolor Food Illustration: Learn to Paint Realistic Foods, Ingredients and Keepsake Recipe Cards.
