Happy World Bee Day! We admit, this conceptual science illustration isn't the most obvious choice to celebrate bees with. But as amazing as watching a bee pollinating a flower is, we'd like to take this opportunity to consider their broader importance. In the words of the UN, who formally declared … [Read more...] about Conceptual Science Illustration World Bee Day, 2021
Women in STEM Science Illustration Spotlight
Women in STEM, Science Illustration Focus We're honoring Women's History this March, by recognizing women in STEM. We're starting with a look at SayoStudio's science start, and then focusing on encouraging women in science. Finally, we are featuring science illustrations created for a few of the … [Read more...] about Women in STEM Science Illustration Spotlight
2020 SayoStudio Science Art
2020 SayoStudio Science Art Year in Review 2020 was a blur. Which I suppose I'm grateful for? Or at least, I should be? As I write this I remind myself that for many, surviving this pandemic has been a painful, day-to-day struggle. Not only have I been able to continue working, I get to work … [Read more...] about 2020 SayoStudio Science Art
Illustration Licensing and Copyright Intro for Clients
Illustration Licensing and Copyright Intro for Clients Understanding When and Where You Can Use Images, for Scientists, Authors, and Tech Companies Are you excited about having your custom illustration created, and feeling eager to start? Do you know which copyrights, AKA uses, you’ve been … [Read more...] about Illustration Licensing and Copyright Intro for Clients
Art Inspiration 2020
Finding Creative Inspiration (and Sanity) During our Coronavirus Summer Like many across the world, 2020 has been a strange and difficult year. To find art inspiration during our Coronavirus lockdown, I explored my backyard in the Pacific Northwest. I was lucky to stay busy with work, creating … [Read more...] about Art Inspiration 2020
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
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