A collection of zoological skeletal illustrations.

In June 2017, I participated in a Natural Science Illustration Workshop at The University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center in Walpole, Maine. The workshop was run by practicing artist David Wheeler. The focus was on the development of our observational skills and artistic talents to create unique, scientifically accurate illustrations. 

I chose to focus my work on the bones of various organisms that were available from the instructor's personal collection. Having previous experience with osteology in college, I was fascinated with how bone develops over time - it is so much more dynamic than I had originally known. I selected the bones of a seal, dolphin, turtle, boar, fox, and cormorant as the models for the collection. I selected watercolor pencils as my primary material for the workshop but also brought in ink and graphite for the smaller works. My goal was to create visually interesting and scientifically accurate depictions of the bone's color, texture, and shape. 

I compiled my below collection of scientific illustrations (later named Components) for a public art show at the conclusion of the workshop.