Profession: Scientific Illustrator. A Guide to Illustration in Biology, Archaeology, and Paleoart
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This guide is the first great guide to scientific illustration! Its authors are professional artists and scientists from the field of biology, archaeology and paleontology. They will share their experience and talk about the secrets of the profession. You will learn about the directions of scientific illustration, prepare the necessary materials, learn many techniques for depicting animals and plants, and get acquainted with archaeological drawing. In the book you will find a lot of tips, practical exercises and illustrative materials, so it will be useful for both beginners and practicing illustrators.
You will know:
- How to create scientifically reliable illustrations.
- What materials to use depending on the task.
- Why you need a field notebook and how to keep it.
- What are the requirements for scientific illustrations?
- What to look for when choosing work projects.
The book deals with the main directions of scientific illustration - botanical, zoological, paleo-artistic, medical and archaeological illustration, as well as the basics of infographics. It will be useful not only for students of natural sciences, but also for novice illustrators who dream of working in this field, and for experienced artists who want to expand the scope of their activities.
You will know:
- How to create scientifically reliable illustrations.
- What materials to use depending on the task.
- Why you need a field notebook and how to keep it.
- What are the requirements for scientific illustrations?
- What to look for when choosing work projects.
The book deals with the main directions of scientific illustration - botanical, zoological, paleo-artistic, medical and archaeological illustration, as well as the basics of infographics. It will be useful not only for students of natural sciences, but also for novice illustrators who dream of working in this field, and for experienced artists who want to expand the scope of their activities.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Gift editions. Drawing and painting techniques
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