Science Illustration
Where would we be without textbook diagrams, infographics, interpretive panels, or technical illustrations? The world would be much more difficult to navigate and incredibly more boring. I am proud to have my niche in the science community as an illustrator and contribute my artistic skill to communicate science topics.
I have had the privilege of working with professors and researchers to illustrate their work, and I am always looking for opportunities to work on new projects.
Illustrated Map of Crestridge Ecological Reserve featuring three species of special concern.
18x14 Gouache and Ink
Commissioned by Endangered Habitats Conservancy. 2025
Oak Identification Sheet - Coast Live Oak
Oak Identification Sheet - Engelmann Oak
Oak Identification Sheet - California Scrub Oak
'Microplastic Sampling of Lake Tahoe' Infographic - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Infographic created in collaboration with the UCSC Science Communication program
'Sources of Lake Tahoe Microplastics' Infographic - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Infographic created in collaboration with the UCSC Science Communication program
Genetics Diagram - Meiotic Nondisjunction panel 1 of 4: The Normal Meiotic Process
Genetics Diagram - Meiotic Nondisjunction panel 2 of 4: Nondisjunction in the Mother
Genetics Diagram - Meiotic Nondisjunction panel 3 of 4: Nondisjunction in the Father
Genetics Diagram - Meiotic Nondisjunction panel 4 of 4: What Happens Next?
Plants vs. Butterflies - This interpretive panel depicts and explains the symbiotic relationship of Heliconia butterflies and the passionflower plant.
Work of the Woodpecker - This interpretive panel is designed for a younger audience and explains the interesting behavior of the acorn woodpecker.
Vague depiction of newly discovered 'Rauchua' species shown in size comparison to two extinct and one extant species of bison. Illustration included in UCSC paleogenomics undergraduate research paper.
Newly discovered 'Rauchua' bison species depicted in its theoretical ancient habitat. Illustration included in UCSC paleogenomics undergraduate research paper.
Penguins of the World - Page 1 of 2 - Trifold design describing and showing the distribution, taxonomy, and evolution of penguin species.
Penguins of the World - Page 2 of 2 - Trifold design describing and showing the distribution, taxonomy, and evolution of penguin species.
"Flat Fish" page 1 of 2: The Lookdown (selene sp.) - Species comparison field sketch, drawn at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
"Flat Fish" page 2 of 2: Sand Sole - Species comparison field sketch. Drawn at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
"Nasturtium Study" - Field sketch
"Mystery Plant" - Field sketch, drawn at the UCSC Farm
Unique Anatomy of the Mole - Species study depicting the interesting skeletal structure of the mole's upper body.
Natural History of the Ring-Necked Snake - Species Study depicting some fun facts about my favorite snake species.
Natural History of the Ball Python - This species study doubles as a pet portrait! Commissioned as a gift for the owner of a ball python named Hughey - now they can see how his wild cousins live.
"Dual Life History of Rainbow Trout and Steelhead" - Illustration for NOAA researcher depicting genetic and environmental factors of Rainbow Trout life history.
Snake dentition image 1 of 4 - Aglyphous: ancestral form of snake dentition, no specialized teeth.
Snake dentition image 2 of 4 - Opisthoglyphous: Venomous fangs located in the back of the mouth.
Snake dentition image 3 of 4 - Proteroglyphous: Venomous fangs located in the front of the mouth.
Snake dentition image 4 of 4 - Solenoglyphous: Venomous fangs located in the front of the mouth and can rotate forward.
Bobcat skull study - Specimen borrowed from the UCSC Norris Center.
House rat skeleton glow-through - Drawn at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
To collaborate on a scientific illustration, please email me at aeeillustration@gmail.com