Finding Support, re-writing the rules, and creating awesome graphics. Recently, I've been on a journey to revamp my approach to my business and reclaim the joy in my work. Redesigning my science illustration business has been challenging, yet so rewarding. I’m so excited to share my professional … [Read more...] about Redesigning My Science Illustration Business
Creative Business Burnout and Rekindling the Fire
Freelance Illustration Burn-Out After 15 years of a successful illustration career, I'd hit the burn-out zone. My youthful enthusiasm that had carried me was finally waning. I realized that I needed to evolve my business to stay engaged in a way that both benefited myself and my clients. I’m … [Read more...] about Creative Business Burnout and Rekindling the Fire
How to Make a ZBrush Baby
Sculpting a Baby with ZBrush for Science Illustration The summer after my second kiddo was born, I was contracted to sculpt a ZBrush baby for a Science News magazine feature on the placenta. One of the best parts of my job is that I’m constantly learning new things. In this case, I didn’t realize … [Read more...] about How to Make a ZBrush Baby
Microbiome Landscape 3D Drawn Art
Using Zbrush to Create a Science Illustration of the Wasp Microbiome Landscape For Science News magazine’s special feature on the microbiome, I illustrated a wasp 'composed' of microbes. Here is a how-to on creating the microbial-wasp science illustration for the Science News article on the … [Read more...] about Microbiome Landscape 3D Drawn Art
2013 AOI Science Illustration Awards
Science Art Gets Some Love: Cancer Science Illustration AOI Award Winner of the AOI Illustration Awards 2013 Research & Knowledge I’m pleased–and surprised and humbled–Sayo Studio’s artwork created for Dr. Tarek Fahmy’s laboratory and the National Science Foundation won the Research & … [Read more...] about 2013 AOI Science Illustration Awards