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My name is Ülker (but call me just Lyra) and I'm an illustrator based in Istanbul, Turkey. I work as a full-time child and adolescent psychiatrist. After work, I shapeshift into an artist!

There are three things I do to relax: drawing, cooking, and eating. So on the verge of an art block, I decided to challenge myself with character design. Combining two things I love the most seemed like a creative idea I'd have the most fun with. And I did!

Before starting with these drawing ideas, I had to do a little research about the specific food brands' or snack's origin, production process, and discovered so much more when people started commenting and telling me about their homeland's most popular food! Overall, this food art project was a very fun and sometimes mouth-watering experience (when searching for reference photos on Pinterest).

As a mental healthcare professional, I can't stress enough how important art is to our souls and minds. Your unique art doesn't have to be perfect - creating even the smallest thing that can make our day more meaningful.

I plan to add more cute characters to the collection, so if you're on a diet - beware!

More info: Instagram | Facebook | lyracomission.carrd.co

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Starbucks

Starbucks

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HellCat
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is my favorite, even though I've never had Starbucks. It just reminds me of Kurt Cobain and the grunge era, which is all fitting, since Starbucks is originally from Seattle as well, as far as I know.

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    Oreo

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    Zoe's Mom
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeez..can't you enjoy the art as presented without bringing racist BS to it?!

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    #3

    Sour Patch Kids

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    #4

    Spaghetti

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    Analyn Lahr
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gives a new meaning to meatball head. If you've seen the dubbed version of Sailor Moon, you know what I mean.

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    #5

    Nesquik

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    Ice Cream

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    #8

    Peach Coke

    Peach Coke

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    grapesizzle
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never knew this flavor of Coca Cola existed until now

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    #10

    Doritos

    Doritos

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not found of Doritos, but I love this personification!

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    Ramune

    Ramune

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    Zaerhin Sk
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg, that stuff is so good but so hard to open

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    #12

    XXTRA Flaming Hot Cheetos

    XXTRA Flaming Hot Cheetos

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    Colin Leetham
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It bothers me that she's wearing leopard spots not cheetah spots...

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    #13

    Strawberry Pocky

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    #14

    Airheads

    Airheads

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    Surftailwarrior
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I took one look at that pose and my weird fandom brain thought: Ibuki Mioda.

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    #15

    Pizza

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    #16

    Boba Tea

    Boba Tea

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    #17

    Matcha KitKat

    Matcha KitKat

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    mermaidgirl960
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not of fan of matcha powder kit-kats personally, but I like how the artist doesn't just do the classic ones all the time

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    #18

    Tempura Ramen

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    Haribo

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    #20

    Dango

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    NCC~1701
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is my favorite. It’s just so cute

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    Strawberry Shortcake

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    #22

    Churros

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    Art can be a powerful tool for self-expression and relaxation, contributing to our mental well-being. Much like the way an illustrator creatively transformed various Kit Kat flavors into anime characters, drawing inspiration from popular food brands opens up a world of imaginative possibilities.

    You can explore more about how these wonderfully inventive ideas bring food and art together in a unique way through this fun concept of illustrative talents.