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The Roman Snail Poster
Watercolor, Photoshop, Illustrator
After dissection of the tiny structures of a snail as well as its shell, I gained invaluable firsthand knowledge of snail anatomy. This poster was created to show some of this insight, along with some cultural and historical significance of these little slimy creatures.
After dissection of the tiny structures of a snail as well as its shell, I gained invaluable firsthand knowledge of snail anatomy. This poster was created to show some of this insight, along with some cultural and historical significance of these little slimy creatures.
Rat Anatomy: Salivary and Lacrimal Glands
Graphite, Illustrator
This poster was created after a thorough dissection of a rat. I chose to focus on illustrating the salivary and lacrimal glands of the rat to compare its differences with human anatomy.
This poster was created after a thorough dissection of a rat. I chose to focus on illustrating the salivary and lacrimal glands of the rat to compare its differences with human anatomy.
Lepidoptera vs. Hymenoptera
Pen and acrylic on canvas board
This piece was inspired by the insect specimens I viewed during my work as a curator assistant for 3 years during my undergraduate studies. The right column depicts specimens from the Order Hymenoptera, which includes bees, wasps, ants, and more. The left column depicts specimens from the Order Lepidoptera which includes butterflies and moths. The moths in the left column are also commonly called imitation insects, using mimicry to resemble the bees and wasps so closely to their right. I wanted to compare the various species in how similar they look even though they are from completely different orders of hierarchy within the taxonomic classification. Appearing as other insects allows for better safety against predators so in this case, a moth could appear threatening when in reality it cannot sting.
This piece was inspired by the insect specimens I viewed during my work as a curator assistant for 3 years during my undergraduate studies. The right column depicts specimens from the Order Hymenoptera, which includes bees, wasps, ants, and more. The left column depicts specimens from the Order Lepidoptera which includes butterflies and moths. The moths in the left column are also commonly called imitation insects, using mimicry to resemble the bees and wasps so closely to their right. I wanted to compare the various species in how similar they look even though they are from completely different orders of hierarchy within the taxonomic classification. Appearing as other insects allows for better safety against predators so in this case, a moth could appear threatening when in reality it cannot sting.
Cannula Tunneling Rat Microsurgery
Pen & Ink, Illustrator, Photoshop
Using a microsurgeon's training video as a reference, this piece follows a step-by-step procedure of cannula tunneling to more humanely deliver medicine to rats. Using only pen and ink for the illustrations made condensing the important steps down crucial. The intention is for the education of microsurgeons, veterinarians, or those who work in laboratory medicine.
Using a microsurgeon's training video as a reference, this piece follows a step-by-step procedure of cannula tunneling to more humanely deliver medicine to rats. Using only pen and ink for the illustrations made condensing the important steps down crucial. The intention is for the education of microsurgeons, veterinarians, or those who work in laboratory medicine.
Bos taurus skull
Graphite, edited in Photoshop
This piece was created using a real bull skull as the reference. First, using real measurements, I scaled the illustration down by half the actual size. Then, I mapped out the values of lights and darks on a transparent piece of paper. This served as a value reference for the piece. Working in a meticulous method, I started with extremely hard and light graphite, then worked up into the dark and softer graphite, layer by layer, to get to the final result.
This piece was created using a real bull skull as the reference. First, using real measurements, I scaled the illustration down by half the actual size. Then, I mapped out the values of lights and darks on a transparent piece of paper. This served as a value reference for the piece. Working in a meticulous method, I started with extremely hard and light graphite, then worked up into the dark and softer graphite, layer by layer, to get to the final result.
Canis lupus familiaris study
Graphite, edited in Photoshop
This dog drawing was completed using observation of an écorché model as reference. This allowed me to thoroughly study the musculature and skeleton of a common dog.
This dog drawing was completed using observation of an écorché model as reference. This allowed me to thoroughly study the musculature and skeleton of a common dog.
Rat Model Surgery Partial Hepatectomy
Watercolor, edited in Photoshop
Using a rubber rat model, surgical instruments, and my hands and surgical photos as a reference, this piece was created to show a partial hepatectomy surgery. The intention was to illustrate a step during surgery using many layers of watercolor paint. This could be a display for an animal microsurgeon or for educational purposes.
Using a rubber rat model, surgical instruments, and my hands and surgical photos as a reference, this piece was created to show a partial hepatectomy surgery. The intention was to illustrate a step during surgery using many layers of watercolor paint. This could be a display for an animal microsurgeon or for educational purposes.
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