Quinn sedig

illustration

Artist statement

Scientific illustration is a complex and often overlooked field. Illustration is vital to the scientific world because it visualizes things we cannot see in a way that is concise and accurate, while also being striking and engaging. My journey with scientific illustration spurred from multiple interests that started in my teens- including horticulture, biology and zoology. My love for the Earth’s flora and fauna is what inspires me to create, in hopes that my work can be used to educate and inform those whose curiosity for nature is as great as mine. 

When executing a scientific illustration I use a variety of materials, each depending on the project- but ultimately the chosen material will effectively communicate information and structure as clearly as possible, and the same goes for any text included in the piece. When it comes to colored pieces, I make the subjects as close to their true color palettes as possible and then use contrasting colors in their environments to grab the attention of the viewer. I typically work traditionally using graphite pencils, ink, watercolor, or gouache before editing in a digital program, but occasionally I will exclusively use Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator for a piece.