Illustration Galleries
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Journal Figures
Final figures published in my own publications, and freelance scientific illustrations for use in publications by other scientists.
Sympistis forbesi
Chaetotaxy and mandibleSympistis forbesi
PupaAcronictinae TBOs
Trifine brush organs / abdominal courtship brushes for four acronictine speciesAlewives
Alewife illustrations for Dr. Jon VelottaStippling
Drawings done entirely in pen and ink, with traditional stippling technique.
Acronicta falcula
9x12" pen and ink on double sided drafting filmLine Drawings
Drawings done entirely in pen and ink.
Resting postures
7 different resting postures of Acronicta caterpillarsAcronicta setae
Setae of Acronicta afflicta and Acronicta funeralisBeetles mating
Beetles mating
Craneflies mating
Digital
Some drawings were done first by pencil and/or ink, then finished using a tablet and photoshop and/or illustrator.
The ones that look like paintings were done with the app Fresh Paint on a Surface 3 tablet.
Acronicta setae
Setae from 8 different Acronicta speciesAcronicta paddle setae
Paddle-shaped setae from 5 different Acronicta speciesAcronicta ova
Ova from 12 different Acronicta speciesAcronicta heads
Four different Acronicta head patternsAcronicta afflicta
Drawn in the app Fresh PaintAcronicta aceris
Drawn in the app Fresh PaintAcronicta lobeliae
Drawn in the app Fresh PaintMarkers
Marker drawings colored with either Sharpies or Prismacolor markers.
Sketches
Pencil sketches.