How to Become a Scientific Illustrator

January 14, 2024

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What is a scientific illustrator? Ella Marushchenko joins Lab Out Loud to discuss her job and her journey from a traditional art background to creating scientific illustrations. Stressing the need for artistic freedom in scientific visualization, Ella describes how she balances the collaborative process between artists and scientists as she translates complex concepts into visually appealing art.

How to become a Scientific Illustrator? 🔬🎨🖌️
I receive this question almost every day. Below is some information and tips on how to become a scientific illustrator! Ask me any questions in the comments! #illustration #sciart #career #phd #phdlife pic.twitter.com/1YkcQos13q
— Ella Marushchenko (@Ella_Maru) January 27, 2023

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