I did this a couple of months ago for a blog called "They Draw and Cook", an idea cooked up by artist pal, Salli. The original idea was to illustrate a recipe or something food related. I decided to go the cocktail route-I thought that with all those exotic names, they would be really fun to illustrate. While researching cocktails, I quickly realized there were far too many to fit on one page, so I have a feeling I'll be back with a few more of these.
I haven't tried any of these yet but truthfully, most of them probably sound a lot better than they taste.
Anyway, check out "They Draw and Cook" here and start working on your own recipe to contribute!
59 comments:
Are you freakin kiddin me? These are incredible dude! Wow...look at the shapes, textures and expressions!! Love the colours as well mate, really good job!
holy moly- this is sooooo cool. what a fun project! brilliant!! I say that as a fellow illustrator and a total lush.
super cool
Michael, All I can say is WOW! This is one of my favorites of yours. Very Nice!
OMG! These are incredible! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pink squirrel and zombie! so cool.
words cannot express how fippin' amazing this is! i wish it was being printed. such beautiful design -your use of color is fabulous!
Beautiful! I'd order a Pink Squirrel just on the illustration alone!
I am BLOWN AWAY by these, Michael! AMAZING work!
Yeah...what everyone else said!
Incredible piece Michael.
incredibly great!!
Did you taste each of them?
wow-wee...what a fine response to your brilliant illos! and I ditto everyone of them...so c'mon all of you 183 followers...send in a recipe to: www.theydrawandcook.com
Hey lets talk soon, your new work is Kickass!!!!!
Cool work! and great characters
Great designs and very humorous interpretations.
I suspect most of these appear and sound more fancy than they actually are...although, I'd be curious to see how one'd interpret something seemingly outrageous like Bloody Mary or Slippery Nipple!
Very lively and thirst-quenching in a visual sense. There was a book from about ten years ago called "Recipes for Disaster", as book of illustrators' takes on recipes. Pam Sommers was the author/editor. I think you might like it.
Incredible work Michael, the design is so rich!
Awesome! Salud!
I love these!
Aaah WOW this is amazing!! Such fantastic colours, style, characters, placement... I could go on!! It's simply stunning! :)
I just went to the site and boy am I excited!! This is super fantastic and I love each drink and character. You talk about me, but I'm still learning. Your color sense is just stellar. Honestly, not just blowing smoke up your grass skirt, You make me want to be a better artist with each post. I never measure my work by someone else's because as artist and illustrator we each bring something unique and special to the table, but I enjoy your work so much that it inspires me to really press towards the next level and your work is on such a very high level! Great work.
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Heya Michael,
Wow man, this is sooooooo cool!!!! love the texture and color work. The drawings are awesome as well! GREAT POST! :D
As a graphic designer, I know how hard it is to organize your space when your dealing with text and many images, and you did an amazing job!
Cheers my friend!
michael, michael, michael! this is sooo fantastic all around. the illustration, illustrated type, color, textures. great! love the mai tai guy.
AHH!! I love love love this page. Drinks have never been so much fun! Well, unless you're a pink squirrel I guess.
Man..!!! You style and Colors...!!!
Just Awesome..!! The Letters and Art are made for each other..! Lovely Eye candy stuff man. Keep inspiring...!
Got to tell you man, it's good to have the world wide inspiration network up and running on my machine again. These are great. I really dig your stuff. I also think that the cocktail idea was perfect for your style. GREAT JOB!
Fantastic work as always. It's tough to keep coming up with new words for "brilliance". So I'll keep it simple. Brilliant!
Very nice! It reminds me of the place mats at this old-school Chinese restaurant in Edmonton called The Lingnan, or from the Kahiki in Columbus back before it closed. Lovely, indeed. I'd like to see your illustration the famous non-alcoholic cocktail - Shirley Temple. That would be amusing.
these are so super fun and awesome.
Makes me feel like partying on.....
I'll have a stinger followed by a zombie please!
So very cool!
these are amazing, I recommend you try a zombie. (no pun intended.)
Every single one of your characters here is a master piece! I say one of your greatest works I see. A top.
Very cool... I love your style... ;)
Wow. The textures and the colors! So bright and nice! I'd like a zombie, please; sounds tempting:P
Hi Michael!
Excellent work, his style is very good and fun, really good!
Thank you for your visit and for your comment my friend!
Hugs from Brazil!
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Oi Michael!
Excelente trabalho,seu estilo é muito bom e divertido,realmente muito bom!
Muito obrigado pela sua visita e pelo seu comentário meu amigo!
Abraços do Brasil!
Michael, this is so good! I want to print it and to put in my kitchen!
Gabriele
You are so right about the Rippleton cue LOL!!! You made me laugh this morning!
Hehe i love that pink squirrel!! I want him as a pet!
As a bartender and illustrator, I LOVE THIS!
I love this idea and how amazingly well you have made it come to life!
You are awesome! Zootsuitmama
seu desenho é maravilhoso
This is one of the coolest pieces you've ever done, as far as I'm concerned. Brilliant! I visited that website and it is beautiful. I can't wait to get something on there.
I love it here. You never disappoint. Have a great evening!
These are unbelievable. Each character a separate work of cartoon, design genius. Love it.
Tell your family I will be sitting at the dinner table with you guys!!! Glad to hear from you.
Fantastic work! Big fan :D
Sheesh! You make them look way cool!
Awesome, Michael...what a well-designed, and extremely well-illustrated spread. Really great work, and what a cool idea..hope it gets printed one day!
Very cool Michael! Love that pink squirrel. Love your eye for design combined with fun! I think I'll hop on over to draw &cook and check it out. Hey thanks for stopping by.
Michael, It's Pedro from DC here. Love your blog and your creativity. The illustrations are so much fun! I am having a field day reviewing them all. Keep them coming--Elza looks perfect. Cheers!
Fantastic!
Crazy cool!
This is ridiculously AWESOME, you know that??? I don't drink, but I think I could start after looking at this. OMG, that pink squirrel! I'm lovin' your style, Michael!
suh weet!
your cocktail card is so awesome!!! what a cool piece....and great to have at any party!!!
Those are amazing! Such great style.
incredibly great!!
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thanks for turning me onto salli's site. i just submitted my recipe, so hopefully it will show up on the front page soon!
Saw you first on They Draw and Cook... love your stuff... you need to sell prints of this one!!! I would put it right over my "bar"
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