Scientific illustration 2

As the mechanical eye of science has moved from the macro to the micro to the nano and beyond, discoveries and concepts have become more complex and obscure. Artists in this modern era are often called upon to illustrate concepts that are beyond both human and mechanical vision. This has changed the nature of scientific illustration: in the past, an illustrator relied on careful observation to depict a subject. Today’s illustrators often need to develop a further ability— the ability to visualize; to draw from the mind’s eye.  - John Foerster

Source: http://www.varoomlab.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110:notes-on-drawing-scientific-illustration&catid=35:2011articles&Itemid=90

Viewed: 13/04/2011