Illustration

This heart-shaped orange bursts with sunny yellows and oranges, its segments radiating from the center like rays. White highlights dance through the fruit, capturing some juicy glow.

This juicy cross-section view glows with rich oranges and purples, each segment shining like a tiny sunset. The soft edges and deep shadows give this slice some serious depth.

This heart-shaped fried egg kicked off the 'Progress not Perfection' collection. Creamy whites fade into pale yellows and toasty edges, while the yolk glows golden-orange – though that bright white highlight makes it look a bit too overcooked. Not quite what I was aiming for, but that's the whole point of this series!

Take two on this egg! This version lets loose with swirling brushstrokes and bold colors – the whites dance with yellows and oranges, even catching some surprise blue-green at the edges. The yolk really shines, all glossy and bright, more expressive than realistic.

The second piece in my heart-motif series features a cherry playing a clever trick – its stem curves up to form half a heart, while its shadow completes the shape in soft green-grays. The fruit itself glows red with hints of yellow beneath, catching silvery-blue highlights.

Take two on the cherries! This time the stems twist together in bright yellow-greens to form the heart, while the fruit itself pops with deep reds and burgundies. I played with reflections in white, orange, and purple, letting the brushstrokes show through for a more playful vibe.

This strawberry slice reveals a sneaky surprise – nature's own heart pattern right in the center. Bright reds and oranges dance with white highlights, while green leaves crown the top. I kept the style loose and expressive to catch both the texture and that playful heart.

Version two shows off our strawberry from a fresh angle, letting those tiny yellow seeds pop against the deep red surface. The heart pattern in the center radiates with bright oranges and whites – a little burst of sunshine against the darker flesh.

Here's the apple, glowing with soft greens that blend from sunny yellow-greens to deeper shades. A tiny reddish-purple stem tops it off, while white highlights catch the light just right.

Take two: This split apple bursts with color – splashing yellows, oranges, reds, and even some bold teal into the mix. I let the brushstrokes run wild, keeping it abstract but still unmistakably apple-shaped. The white highlights really make it pop!