This body of work created on wood panel with ink and acrylic reflects a fun-loving attitude of community and local growers and groceries in Chicago. Pieces were made with the illustrator's appreciation for certain foods- bok choy, strawberries, tomatoes and more- food should be fun and enjoyed no matter the social class or economic prospects. As someone that grew up with food scarcity- going to food banks and using stamps, a deep love and care for homemade and grown produce was emphasized throughout adulthood to the point of prioritizing whole meals and giving to food- based causes whenever possible. I hope you can enjoy these tasty paintings as much as I do!

-Rachel R. Adler

Rachel is a cartoonist living in Chicago IL. Loving to make anything with monsters, tigers and bright images, they create work for music labels, galleries, children's books and more around the world. They own way too many tiny toys and plants for their apartment. You can find more information about them and their work at hatchcomic.com