American Grown Filipino: Comfort Food Keeping Memories by Summer Smith

For American Grown Filipino: Comfort Food Keeping Memories, I illustrated some of the beloved dishes featured in Summer Smith’s essay — from crispy lumpia to tender tocino — to help bring those nostalgic, deeply personal food memories to life. The visuals are warm, textured, and layered with cultural symbolism, capturing both the flavors and emotions tied to each meal. These aren’t just food illustrations; they’re memory snapshots, honoring the connection between identity, history, and home-cooked comfort.