M J Star Creations

I'm M. J. Star. I moved to Colorado in 2019 and have been drawing digitally for almost 2 decades. In early 2022, I started drawing art that depicts Colorado's rich food and drink culture. I've been traveling the state going to various breweries, wineries, cideries, bars, and restaurants. I try their food and drinks, and transform all of that into art that celebrates Colorado's blossoming local food culture. Unlike most artists who draw still life, I use my art to educate people on the origin of their food. Most of my artwork is drawn on site while enjoying the food portrayed. I take care to speak with the wait staff, bartenders, cooks, and owners to learn what their food is about. Consequentially, my pieces do more than show the finished dish, wine, beer, cider, or cocktail; they actively depict the ingredients, tasting notes, and agricultural sources of these tasteful subjects.

I create my art because to help connect others to food and the people who cook and serve that food. As the world becomes more digital, it's my goal to use my digital art to rekindle the two analog things we all need: bio-culture and the social networks they create.