Today's student of scientific illustration typically exhibits the same qualities found in artists of the Renaissance; a strong curiosity, an investigative and energetic mind, and an exceptional ability to draw accurately and convincingly. Unfortunately, their initial concept of scientific illustration is often rooted in the mid-twentieth century, and many expect their classwork to be patterned after the legacy of drawing from direct observation. They are often surprised and a bit dismayed to find that the field now demands as much visualization as it does observation. In addition, they are challenged by the didactic role of modern scientific illustration; they often find the creation of artwork that is precise, revealing and instructive to be a new and vexing challenge. - John Foerster
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