Blackberry & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

A vibrant, nutrient-packed Buddha bowl brimming with roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, kale, chickpeas, and fresh blackberries. The bold contrast between the crisp vegetables and the glossy tahini dressing creates a striking visual harmony.
A vibrant, nutrient-packed Buddha bowl brimming with roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, kale, chickpeas, and fresh blackberries. The bold contrast between the crisp vegetables and the glossy tahini dressing creates a striking visual harmony.

Each week, we dive into AI food art as part of our AI Food Art Friday series, where we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, food styling, and digital photography to create visually stunning food imagery.

This week’s challenge centers on a vibrant, health-conscious Blackberry & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl, showcasing the beauty of fresh, nourishing ingredients. The goal is to generate an AI-inspired image based on the following prompt.

A fresh and balanced Buddha bowl, showcasing the perfect blend of roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, kale, and chickpeas, complemented by the natural sweetness of blackberries. The high-contrast lighting and sharp focus bring out every detail—whether it's the crispy texture of the veggies or the silky sheen of tahini—making this meal a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
A fresh and balanced Buddha bowl, showcasing the perfect blend of roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, kale, and chickpeas, complemented by the natural sweetness of blackberries. The high-contrast lighting and sharp focus bring out every detail—whether it’s the crispy texture of the veggies or the silky sheen of tahini—making this meal a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Prompt:

“A beautifully arranged Buddha bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, kale, chickpeas, and fresh blackberries, drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing. Styled in an artisan ceramic bowl with a matte finish. Captured at f/3.5 aperture to ensure all elements of the bowl are in focus while the background remains softly blurred. Natural top-down lighting with a slight side angle, enhanced with a subtle backlight, creates depth and brings out the vibrancy of the fresh ingredients. Ultra-detailed gourmet food photography with a crisp, high-end finish.”

This challenge encourages artists to explore the art of AI-generated food photography, focusing on composition, color balance, and the details that elevate a simple bowl of ingredients into a visually compelling, high-resolution masterpiece. Experiment with lighting techniques, textures, and garnish placement to create an image that celebrates both the aesthetic and the nourishing qualities of food.

We invite artists to hone their skills in digital food styling, crafting gourmet-level food imagery that captures the essence of health-conscious cuisine.

About our Winter 2025 Arts program

As part of our Food Art Fridays series, this challenge is not just about creating stunning food imagery—it’s about exploring the broader landscape of digital literacy, media arts and how generative AI tools are shaping the future of creativity. Engaging with AI to craft these images, artists develop a deeper understanding of AI-assisted design, digital media, and visual storytelling. This exploration fosters critical skills in creative problem-solving, prompt crafting, and mastering new technology, empowering artists to push the boundaries of their craft while enhancing their digital fluency. Through this process, we’re not only creating art but also learning to navigate the evolving intersection of technology and creativity. Our 2025 Winter and Fall program activities are supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program and the Manitoba Arts Council.

Tony Eetak

Tony Eetak is an emerging artist, musician and culture connector from Arviat, Nunavut, now exploring the arts in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A founding member of the Art Borups Corners, Tony has a demonstrated passion for photography, music, composition, and visual arts. With over five years of experience as a dedicated volunteer, collaborator and co-funder of several arts projects, Tony has been involved in various participatory arts events through organizations like the Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, Inclusion in Northern Research, and Our People, Our Climate. His contributions earned him recognition as a National Role Model by Global Dignity Canada in 2023. His work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Manitoba Arts Council and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.