‘I was hoping to cheer him up and let him feel my presence and love through them.’

Since then, Ms Ming has started making her lunches for both of her children, photographing them since August 2011, when she started her blog.

Ms Ming’s blog is a brilliant how-to for aspiring bento artists. From recipes to picture tutorials and lists of tools and tips, there’s something there for anyone who would like to gain a new skill and become a little more creative.

Brilliant site: Ms Ming started her blog in 2011, which shares recipes, picture tutorials and lists of tools and tips

Budding bento artists: Ms Ming's blog is a brilliant how-to for aspiring bento artists

Love and presence: Ms Ming claims her children feel 'my presence and love' through her amazing lunches