The Illustrated Recipe Project:
A recipe isn’t just instructions.....It’s a memory.
A custom watercolor artwork that preserves a meaningful family recipe as a lasting heirloom.
What is it?
The Illustrated Recipe Project is a commissioned watercolor artwork created from a meaningful family recipe — handwritten, remembered, or passed down by word of mouth.
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Each piece is illustrated by hand and designed to be framed, gifted, and kept for generations.
What You Receive
Hand-Painted Original
A one-of-a-kind watercolor, painted by hand and signed. Created on archival paper and designed to be framed and lived with.
Your Story, Preserved
Your handwritten or printed recipe is thoughtfully illustrated, preserving the character, imperfections, and meaning that make it yours.
Prints & Digital File
Includes an archival digital scan and fine art prints for sharing, gifting, and long-term keeping.
How it works
Apply for commission
Begin by sharing your recipe — handwritten, printed, photographed, or remembered — along with a few details about its story and significance.
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Each application is personally reviewed to ensure the project is a good fit.
Planning and concept approval
Once confirmed and deposit is paid, Rebecca works with you to plan the piece, including layout, tone, and overall approach.
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This is the stage where the direction is confirmed, before any painting begins.
Remainder of balance is paid upon sketch approval.
The artwork is created
After the concept is approved, the recipe is illustrated by hand in watercolor.
At this stage, the artwork is created as a finished piece, as with commissioned art.
Framing and final preparation
Once complete, you’ll have the option to choose framing recommendations or prepare the piece for framing.
The artwork is carefully finished, protected, and prepared for delivery.
Delivered to you
The completed artwork is packaged with care and delivered, ready to be framed, gifted, and lived with.